Highest-rated cheap eats in Johnstown 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 Johnstown 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.

Valley Dairy Restaurant

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#27. Valley Dairy Restaurant

- Rating: 2.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1224 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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The Haven

2 / 27

#26. The Haven

- Rating: 2.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 Langhorne Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Lounges, American
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Capri Pizza & Restaurant

3 / 27

#25. Capri Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 2.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1910 Minno Drive Ste 220 Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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Capri Pizza

4 / 27

#24. Capri Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 214 Town Centre Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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Pizza-Deli Six Pack

5 / 27

#23. Pizza-Deli Six Pack

- Rating: 3.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
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Main Moon Chinese Restaurant

6 / 27

#22. Main Moon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1513 Scalp Ave. Ste 240 Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
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Our Sons'family Restaurant

7 / 27

#21. Our Sons'family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Broad St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
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Eat'n Park

8 / 27

#20. Eat'n Park

- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1461 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Diners
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Em's Original Sub Shop

9 / 27

#19. Em's Original Sub Shop

- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Corner Coffee Shoppe

10 / 27

#18. Corner Coffee Shoppe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Lychee Restaurant

11 / 27

#17. Lychee Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 Town Centre Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese, Thai
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Szechuan East

12 / 27

#16. Szechuan East

- Rating: 3.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
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Coney Island Lunch

13 / 27

#15. Coney Island Lunch

- Rating: 3.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers
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The Bistro

14 / 27

#14. The Bistro

- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 Nees Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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Pappy's Family Pub

15 / 27

#13. Pappy's Family Pub

- Rating: 3.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1020 Eisenhower Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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C K's Wings-N-Things

16 / 27

#12. C K's Wings-N-Things

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1484 Ferdale Ave. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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Pizza Man's Pizza

17 / 27

#11. Pizza Man's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1745 Lyter Drive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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Murphy's

18 / 27

#10. Murphy's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1189 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American
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The Baker's Loaf

19 / 27

#9. The Baker's Loaf

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1073 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Wraps
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Mimo's Pizza Company

20 / 27

#8. Mimo's Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1332 Graham Ave. Windber, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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Tony's Sub Shop

21 / 27

#7. Tony's Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1346 Franklin St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Pizza
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El Jalisco

22 / 27

#6. El Jalisco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 College Park Plz Cambria, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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Clark's Corner Store

23 / 27

#5. Clark's Corner Store

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caterers, Sandwiches
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Flood City Cafe

24 / 27

#4. Flood City Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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Thomahawk Deli & Grill

25 / 27

#3. Thomahawk Deli & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 North Main St. Davidsville, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, American
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Ryan's Artisan Goods

26 / 27

#2. Ryan's Artisan Goods

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 Broad St. Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Soup
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D'Arc's Pizza Shop

27 / 27

#1. D'Arc's Pizza Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2013 Graham Ave. Windber, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
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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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