Highest-rated cheap eats in Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.

Texas Tavern

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#28. Texas Tavern

- Rating: 3.9/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 Church Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, American
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Benny Marconi's

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#27. Benny Marconi's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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Ernie's

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#26. Ernie's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 Market St. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Elderberry's

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#25. Elderberry's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3555 Electric Road Ste East Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, American
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Pho Saigon

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#24. Pho Saigon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3420 Orange Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Burger In the Square

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#23. Burger In the Square

- Rating: 4.1/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3904 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers
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Dogwood Restaurant

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#22. Dogwood Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 East Lee Ave. Vinton, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Burgers
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China Tastes

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#21. China Tastes

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2185 Bennington St. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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Our Daily Bread - Salem

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#20. Our Daily Bread - Salem

- Rating: 4.3/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 East 4th St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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Scratch Biscuit Company

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#19. Scratch Biscuit Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1820 Memorial Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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Paul's Restaurant

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#18. Paul's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 Franklin Road Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American
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Pancho Mexican Restaurant

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#17. Pancho Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Roanoke Road Daleville, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Roanoke

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#16. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Roanoke

- Rating: 4.3/5 (624 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 Market St. Southeast Ste B Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Beer Bar
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Chip & Jo's

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#15. Chip & Jo's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East 8th St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, American
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Bella Pizza Italian Restaurant

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#14. Bella Pizza Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2716 Lee Hwy Troutville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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City Corner 2

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#13. City Corner 2

- Rating: 4.4/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3005 Plantation Road Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
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Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar

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#12. Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1916 Memorial Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
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Sweet Donkey Coffee

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#11. Sweet Donkey Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2108 Broadway Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Tacos Rojas

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#10. Tacos Rojas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 13th St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers
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Petra Mediterranean Grill

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#9. Petra Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4520 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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One Love Coffee House

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#8. One Love Coffee House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 Summers Way Ste 102 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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Bethlehem Restaurant & Grocery

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#7. Bethlehem Restaurant & Grocery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1613 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Arabic, Afghan
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R T Smiths

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#6. R T Smiths

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 East Campbell Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Delis
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Richee Freeze

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#5. Richee Freeze

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4405 Williamson Road Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
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Abrakebabra

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#4. Abrakebabra

- Rating: 4.7/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1501 South Colorado St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean
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Joe's Delicatessen

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#3. Joe's Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 North Broad St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Delis
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Viet Sub

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#2. Viet Sub

- Rating: 4.8/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1403 Williamson Road Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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Cafe X-press

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#1. Cafe X-press

- Rating: 4.9/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 Apperson Drive Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Delis, Burgers, Sandwiches
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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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