Highest-rated cheap eats in Portland, Maine by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out鈥攊n 2024, that totaled, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Portland area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Clayton's Cafe & Bakery

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#30. Clayton's Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 447 Rt 1 Yarmouth, Maine
- Categories: American, Bakeries, Desserts
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Harmon's Lunch

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#29. Harmon's Lunch

- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 144 Gray Road Falmouth, Maine
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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Ruski's Tavern

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#28. Ruski's Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Danforth St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch, Dive Bars
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El Coraz贸n Foodtruck

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#27. El Coraz贸n Foodtruck

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Portland, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hot Dogs, Mexican
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Pizzaiolo

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#26. Pizzaiolo

- Rating: 4.1/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 Cumberland Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
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Taco Trio

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#25. Taco Trio

- Rating: 4.2/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Ocean St. South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Mexican
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Big Sky Bread Company

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#24. Big Sky Bread Company

- Rating: 4.2/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 Deering Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Quality Shop

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#23. Quality Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 473 Stevens Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, fast food
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Tu Casa Salvadorena Restaurant

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#22. Tu Casa Salvadorena Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 70 Washington Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Salvadoran
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Flores Restaurant

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#21. Flores Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 863 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Salvadoran
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Angelone's West

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#20. Angelone's West

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 768 Main St. Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Pizza
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Uncharted Tea

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#19. Uncharted Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 662 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Cafes, Bubble Tea, Tea Rooms
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Bogusha's Polish Restaurant & Deli

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#18. Bogusha's Polish Restaurant & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 825 Stevens Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Delis, Polish
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Katie Made Bakery

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#17. Katie Made Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 181 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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Foundation Brewing Company

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#16. Foundation Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Industrial Way Ste 5 Portland, Maine
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
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Vientiane Market

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#15. Vientiane Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 157 Noyes St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
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Dara Bistro

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#14. Dara Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 371 Tuttle Road Cumberland, Maine
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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Cumberland Foodstop

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#13. Cumberland Foodstop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 Main St. Cumberland, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Sun Vietnamese Restaurant

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#12. Sun Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 699 Forest Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Salad, Chicken Wings
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Verbena Eat Right Now

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#11. Verbena Eat Right Now

- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 Ocean St. South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches
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The Baker's Bench

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#10. The Baker's Bench

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 Brackett St. Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Desserts
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Belleville

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#9. Belleville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 North St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza
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Blazes Burgers

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#8. Blazes Burgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 861 Main St. Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
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Kozeta's Restaurant

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#7. Kozeta's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 597 Bridgton Road Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Greek, Breakfast & Brunch
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The Local Press

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#6. The Local Press

- Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 276 Woodford St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches
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Market Street Eats

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#5. Market Street Eats

- Rating: 4.7/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 36 Market St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Micucci Grocery

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#4. Micucci Grocery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 India St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Honeycomb Cafe

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#3. Honeycomb Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 132 Pleasant Hill Road Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
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Coffee ME Up

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#2. Coffee ME Up

- Rating: 4.7/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 Cumberland Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Tacos Del Seoul

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#1. Tacos Del Seoul

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Portland, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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