Highest-rated cheap eats in Utica 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 Utica 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.

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Lukins Brick Oven Pizza

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#30. Lukins Brick Oven Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 640 Varrick St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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Tony\'s Pizza

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#29. Tony\'s Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 Burrstone Road Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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Breakfast At Tiffany's

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#28. Breakfast At Tiffany's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7840 State Rte 5 Clinton, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Boulevard Diner

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#27. Boulevard Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24 Roosevelt Drive Whitesboro, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Diners
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Voss' Bar-B-Q

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#26. Voss' Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Oriskany Blvd. Yorkville, New York
- Categories: Barbecue
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Raspberries Cafe

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#25. Raspberries Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4784 Commercial Drive New Hartford, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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China Wong

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#24. China Wong

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 Oriskany Blvd. Yorkville, New York
- Categories: Chinese
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Top of the Morning Caf茅

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#23. Top of the Morning Caf茅

- Rating: 3.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Trenton Road Utica, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Bagel Grove

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#22. Bagel Grove

- Rating: 3.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 Burrstone Road Utica, New York
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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BBG's Beer Bites Games

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#21. BBG's Beer Bites Games

- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4951 Commercial Drive Yorkville, New York
- Categories: American, Arcades, Sports Bars
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Charlie's Place

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#20. Charlie's Place

- Rating: 3.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8170 Seneca Tpke Clinton, New York
- Categories: American
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O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria

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#19. O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 614 Bleecker St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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Joel's Spanish Food

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#18. Joel's Spanish Food

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 Park Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Spanish
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Pho Mekong House of Noodles

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#17. Pho Mekong House of Noodles

- Rating: 4.1/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 John St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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Sunny Restaurant Asian Cuisine

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#16. Sunny Restaurant Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 Albany St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Thai, Chinese, Cambodian
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Napoli's Italian Bakery

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#15. Napoli's Italian Bakery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Culver Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Pizza
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El Barajo Restaurant

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#14. El Barajo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 672 Bleeker St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Dominican, Breakfast & Brunch
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Holland Farms Bakery & Deli

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#13. Holland Farms Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 50 Oriskany Blvd. Yorkville, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Coffee & Tea
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Capri Pizzeria

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#12. Capri Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 803 Utica St. Oriskany, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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Killino's Riverside Diner

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#11. Killino's Riverside Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9663 River Road Marcy, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Trio's Pizza

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#10. Trio's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Main St. New York Mills, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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Willie's Bagel Cafe

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#9. Willie's Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 North Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels, Sandwiches
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Greek Gyros Yorkville

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#8. Greek Gyros Yorkville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 Oriskany Blvd. Yorkville, New York
- Categories: Greek
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Nina's Pizza

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#7. Nina's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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Tramontane Cafe

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#6. Tramontane Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1105 Lincoln Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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Craylee's

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#5. Craylee's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 237 Bleecker St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Daniele 's

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#4. Daniele 's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1556 Mohawk St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Italian, American
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Mello's Subs

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#3. Mello's Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 242 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: American, Turkish, Sandwiches
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Karam's Middle East Bakery

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#2. Karam's Middle East Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 Campbell Ave. Yorkville, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Lebanese
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Zeina's Cafe

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#1. Zeina's Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 607 Varick St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Turkish
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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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