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This Restaurant Has VA's Best Cheap Eats, New Ranking Says

The Best Spot for Cheap Eats in Every State considers both menu pricing and Yelp customer reviews. See which VA restaurant made the list.

VIRGINIA — The best cheap eats in Virginia are found at J&K Style Grill in Virginia Beach, according to a new analysis of budget eateries in 500 U.S. cities.

The Best Spot for Cheap Eats in Every State considers both menu pricing and Yelp customer reviews, was compiled by online lender CashNetUSA.

Overall, customers gave J&K 4.81 stars on a 5.0 scale.

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Home to the original Waffleburger, stuffed wings, and gourmet egg rolls, J&K Style Grill not only serves good eats out of two Virginia Beach locations — they also have a food truck for those grabbing lunch on the go.

Reviewers agree that J&K is worth the stop.

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"Beat food in the area hands down!!!" one Yelp reviewer wrote. "When you're out and about and need something like a home-cooked meal your mama made, then this is the place to go."

"Once again, a hidden gem was discovered in Virginia Beach," another raved. "Overall, a wonderful experience with great food and even greater service."

The 10 Best Spots for Cheap Eats:

  1. Lola’s Kitchen, Hampton, New Hampshire
  2. Oscars Famous Ribs, Branson, Missouri
  3. Carly’s Healthy Cuisine, Branson
  4. Pummarola Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
  5. The BBQ Barn, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  6. Latitude 59, Homer, Alaska
  7. Don Juan V’Sandwiches, Indianapolis
  8. Stoney’s Munchie Bar, Dayton, Ohio
  9. King Chicken Fillin’ Station, Tupelo, Mississippi
  10. Raptor Canyon Café, Tucson, Arizona

In major U.S. cities, the best places to find budget-friendly prices are:

  1. Mo’s Grill, San Francisco
  2. FOB Poke Bar, Seattle
  3. Cheesie’s Pub & Grub, Chicago
  4. El Rinconcito Café, Washington, D.C.
  5. Knead Bagels, Philadelphia
  6. Casa Razdora, Boston
  7. Bagels & Schmear, New York City
  8. Panbury’s Double-Crust Pies, Atlanta
  9. Nashville Coffees, Nashville
  10. Joe’s Falafel, Los Angeles
  11. Komex Fusion Express, Las Vegas
  12. Pho 92, Denver
  13. Ahi Assassins Fish Co., Honolulu
  14. East Side King, Austin, Texas
  15. Salata, Houston

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