Highest-rated cheap eats in Akron 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 Akron 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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Honeymoon Grille

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#30. Honeymoon Grille

- Rating: 4.2/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3458 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Salad
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Swensons Drive-In

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#29. Swensons Drive-In

- Rating: 4.2/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4466 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, fast food
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Swensons Drive-In

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#28. Swensons Drive-In

- Rating: 4.2/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 Brookmont Road Montrose, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, fast food
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Wally Waffle

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#27. Wally Waffle

- Rating: 4.2/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 North Ave. Tallmadge, Ohio
- Categories: American, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
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China House

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#26. China House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4031 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Swensons Drive-In

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#25. Swensons Drive-In

- Rating: 4.2/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 658 East Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Sandwiches
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Cornerstone Market & Deli

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#24. Cornerstone Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 South Main St. Munroe Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
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Number 1 Kitchen

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#23. Number 1 Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3710 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Papa Don's Pub

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#22. Papa Don's Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1891 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
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Phoenix Express

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#21. Phoenix Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3063 Graham Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Chinese
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Flury's Cafe

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#20. Flury's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2202 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Niko's Sandwich Board

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#19. Niko's Sandwich Board

- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1947 West Market St. Ste 104 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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Hanini Subs

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#18. Hanini Subs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 835 Brittain Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Papa Roni's Pizza & Ice Cream

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#17. Papa Roni's Pizza & Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 68 West State St. Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Salad
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Falls Mediterranean Food Mart & Grill

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#16. Falls Mediterranean Food Mart & Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 526 Graham Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean
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Galluch's Pizza

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#15. Galluch's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5949 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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The Funky Truckeria

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#14. The Funky Truckeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Greenwich Road Norton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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Fred's Diner

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#13. Fred's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 Home Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Magic Subs and Gyros

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#12. Magic Subs and Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 540 Wooster Road North Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Burgers
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Julian's

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#11. Julian's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 314 Pioneer St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Skoops Ice Cream

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#10. Skoops Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 438 5th St. Northeast Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Hot Dogs
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Taqueria El Paso

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#9. Taqueria El Paso

- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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Sanabel Middle East Bakery

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#8. Sanabel Middle East Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 East South St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Lebanese
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Taqueria Tres Amigos

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#7. Taqueria Tres Amigos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1444 Copley Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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Al's Corner Restaurant

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#6. Al's Corner Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 155 2nd St. Northwest Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Hungarian
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Chameleon Cafe Akron

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#5. Chameleon Cafe Akron

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
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Diamond Deli

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#4. Diamond Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 378 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Desserts, Sandwiches
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The Enchanted Cafe

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#3. The Enchanted Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 559 Norton Ave. Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
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Shawarma Brothers

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#2. Shawarma Brothers

- Rating: 4.8/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1808 Portage Trl Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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Devitis Italian Market

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#1. Devitis Italian Market

- Rating: 4.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 East Tallmadge Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Italian, Delis
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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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