Highest-rated cheap eats in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg 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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Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

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#26. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Laurel St. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
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The Beast Of Blacksburg

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#25. The Beast Of Blacksburg

- Rating: 3.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 860 University City Blvd. Ste 107 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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Double Dragon

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#24. Double Dragon

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint

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#23. Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint

- Rating: 3.1/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, Pool Halls, New American
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Hunan House

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#22. Hunan House

- Rating: 3.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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DP Dough

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#21. DP Dough

- Rating: 3.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Pizza
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Happy Wok

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#20. Happy Wok

- Rating: 3.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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The Rivermill

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#19. The Rivermill

- Rating: 3.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Draper Road Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, American
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Blacksburg No. 1

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#18. Blacksburg No. 1

- Rating: 3.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 North Main St. Ste 400 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
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El Rodeo

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#17. El Rodeo

- Rating: 3.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 623 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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Italiano's

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#16. Italiano's

- Rating: 3.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 610 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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Bollo's Cafe & Bakery

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#15. Bollo's Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 3.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 Draper Road Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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Which Wich

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#14. Which Wich

- Rating: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 85 Conston Ave. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Golden Bowl

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#13. Golden Bowl

- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1802 East Main St. Radford, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Mill Mountain Coffee And Tea

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#12. Mill Mountain Coffee And Tea

- Rating: 3.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Next Door Bake Shop

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#11. Next Door Bake Shop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Turner St. Northwest Ste 204 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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Hello Bagel

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#10. Hello Bagel

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1344 South Main St. Ste 2 Gables Shopping Center Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
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Souvlaki

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#9. Souvlaki

- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, American
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Himalayan Curry Cafe

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#8. Himalayan Curry Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 781 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion
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Benny Marzano's

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#7. Benny Marzano's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Draper Road Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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Bottom of the Stairs

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#6. Bottom of the Stairs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Cajun/Creole
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Abby's

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#5. Abby's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, fast food
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Joe's Diner

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#4. Joe's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Little River Grill

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#3. Little River Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2395 Tyler Road Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: American
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Sushi Factory

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#2. Sushi Factory

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 University City Blvd. Ste 15 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea, Tea Rooms
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Dude's Drive In

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#1. Dude's Drive In

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
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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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