Highest-rated cheap eats in Springfield, Ohio 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 Springfield 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.

Frisch's Big Boy

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#18. Frisch's Big Boy

- Rating: 2.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2201 East Main St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

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#17. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

- Rating: 2.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 East Home Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings
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El Toro

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#16. El Toro

- Rating: 3.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2017 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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Fent's Dairy Corner

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#15. Fent's Dairy Corner

- Rating: 3.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6301 Troy Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Pizza, Burgers
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Ha Ha Pizza

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#14. Ha Ha Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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Golden Chopsticks

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#13. Golden Chopsticks

- Rating: 3.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2973 Derr Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Panda Garden

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#12. Panda Garden

- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6829 Dayton Springfield Road Enon, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Short Stop Italian Restaurant

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#11. Short Stop Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1411 Moorefield Road Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops, Sandwiches
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Olympic Coney Island

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#10. Olympic Coney Island

- Rating: 3.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2039 North Bechtle Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Fish & Chips
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Carriage Inn Restaurant

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#9. Carriage Inn Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Green Valley Drive Enon, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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Our Hero Express Subs

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#8. Our Hero Express Subs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1020 North Plum St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Hung Lung

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#7. Hung Lung

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1059 North Bechtle Ave. Ste 2007 Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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Bentino's

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#6. Bentino's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 1/2 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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Coffee Expressions

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#5. Coffee Expressions

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 North Plum St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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Lee Ann's Dairy Delight

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#4. Lee Ann's Dairy Delight

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 East High St. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Emporium Wines & the Underdog Cafe

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#3. Emporium Wines & the Underdog Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Un Mundo Cafe

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#2. Un Mundo Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
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Taqueria Se帽or Piquin

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#1. Taqueria Se帽or Piquin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 East Leffel Lane Springfield, Ohio
- Categories: 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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