Highest-rated cheap eats in Wausau 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 Wausau 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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Todd & Peggy's Whiskey River Bar & Grill

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#22. Todd & Peggy's Whiskey River Bar & Grill

- Rating: 2.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5512 Stewart Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips, American
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King Buffet

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#21. King Buffet

- Rating: 2.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 358 South 18th Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Buffets
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Erbert and Gerbert's

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#20. Erbert and Gerbert's

- Rating: 2.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 329 North 4th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
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Papillon's Pizza Ltd

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#19. Papillon's Pizza Ltd

- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1041 East Grand Ave. Rothschild, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
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Treu's Tic Toc

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#18. Treu's Tic Toc

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 West Thomas St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Bars
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Hmong Eggrolls

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#17. Hmong Eggrolls

- Rating: 3.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 932 South 3rd Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Thai
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Eagle's Nest Restaurant

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#16. Eagle's Nest Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 280 Grand Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American
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Tri-City Family Restaurant

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#15. Tri-City Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 Grand Ave. Schofield Schofield, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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Blue Willow Cafe

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#14. Blue Willow Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 North 4th Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Polito's Pizza

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#13. Polito's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
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Pho 76

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#12. Pho 76

- Rating: 4.1/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 Rosecrans St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Taqueria Tres Hermanos

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#11. Taqueria Tres Hermanos

- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 North 6th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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Mykenos Mediterranean Grill

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#10. Mykenos Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 Rib Mountain Drive Ste East Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, New American
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Ropa's Chicago Style Pizza

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#9. Ropa's Chicago Style Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225670 Rib Mountain Drive Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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Politos Pizza

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#8. Politos Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East Kort St. Rothschild, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
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El Charro Authentic Mexican Restaurant

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#7. El Charro Authentic Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1711 Schofield Ave. Ste East Weston, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian
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Brews Brothers Pub

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#6. Brews Brothers Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4107 Barbican Ave. Weston, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar
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Mint Cafe

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#5. Mint Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 422 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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Kreger's Bakery & Deli

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#4. Kreger's Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1506 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis
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6th Street Filling Station

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#3. 6th Street Filling Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 North 6th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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La Taqueria

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#2. La Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 South 17th Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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Bob & Randy's Bar

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#1. Bob & Randy's Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 6th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
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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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