Highest-rated cheap eats in Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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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Wilkes Bar-B-Q Co

1 / 29

#29. Wilkes Bar-B-Q Co

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
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Ya Ya Asian Gourmet House

2 / 29

#28. Ya Ya Asian Gourmet House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 College Place Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Thai
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Tealux Cafe

3 / 29

#27. Tealux Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7870 Tidewater Drive Ste 201 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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Johnson's Bar-B-Que

4 / 29

#26. Johnson's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1903 South Military Hwy Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
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Golden City Chinese Restaurant

5 / 29

#25. Golden City Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2700 Azalea Garden Road Ste D Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Sweet Jam Cafe

6 / 29

#24. Sweet Jam Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1446A Church St. Bldg A Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: American
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Manny's Burger

7 / 29

#23. Manny's Burger

- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2912 Lafayette Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers
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Kervan Kebab House

8 / 29

#22. Kervan Kebab House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1757 Parkview Drive Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
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Clean Eatz

9 / 29

#21. Clean Eatz

- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1065 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Wraps
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Philly Station

10 / 29

#20. Philly Station

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Kecoughtan Road Hampton, Virginia
- Categories: New American
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Perfectly Frank

11 / 29

#19. Perfectly Frank

- Rating: 4.4/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4408 Monarch Way Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food, Hot Dogs
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Lew's Hot Dogs

12 / 29

#18. Lew's Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1531 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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Cinnaholic

13 / 29

#17. Cinnaholic

- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 209 Central Park Ave. Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
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Irwin's Fountain

14 / 29

#16. Irwin's Fountain

- Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4300 Indian River Road Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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C4 Coffee

15 / 29

#15. C4 Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4676 Princess Anne Road Ste 120 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Colombian
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Catnip Cat Cafe

16 / 29

#14. Catnip Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611-B Colley Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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J&K Style Grill

17 / 29

#13. J&K Style Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6557 College Park Sq Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Waffles
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Lamia's Crepes

18 / 29

#12. Lamia's Crepes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Granby St. Ste B Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Creperies, French, fast food
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Marchese Italian Market

19 / 29

#11. Marchese Italian Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 Pleasure House Road Ste 106 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Tapas Bars
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Poppy's Top Dog

20 / 29

#10. Poppy's Top Dog

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4027 Bainbridge Blvd. Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: New American
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Firehouse Coffee

21 / 29

#9. Firehouse Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Ruckman Road Hampton, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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The Cutting Edge Cafe

22 / 29

#8. The Cutting Edge Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1434 Sams Drive Ste 102 Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches
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Southside BBQ & Catering

23 / 29

#7. Southside BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1113 Poindexter St. Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
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The BBQ Shack

24 / 29

#6. The BBQ Shack

- Rating: 4.7/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 849 Old George Washington Hwy North Chesapeake, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, American
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Mea Culpa Cafe

25 / 29

#5. Mea Culpa Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Colonial Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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Colattao Coffee House

26 / 29

#4. Colattao Coffee House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 Independence Blvd. Ste 102 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chimney Cakes, Sandwiches
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Tira's Foods

27 / 29

#3. Tira's Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5444 Virginia Beach Blvd. Ste 109 Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Noodles
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Flame and Pie - Mobile Pizzeria

28 / 29

#2. Flame and Pie - Mobile Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Hampton, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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Deutscher Imbiss

29 / 29

#1. Deutscher Imbiss

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, German
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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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