This Restaurant Has MD’s Best Cheap Eats, New Ranking Says

MARYLAND — The best cheap eats in Maryland are found at Juliet’s Italian Market and Cafe in Frederick, 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 Juliet’s 4.73 stars on a 5.0 scale.

Located in historic Downtown Frederick, Juliet’s sells imported Italian and European groceries, gourmet pasta; homemade baked goods, imported deli meats, cheeses, olives, and more. The eatery is best known for its homemade mozzarella cheese, the business’s website states.

Reviewers agree.

“This tiny little market is absolutely worth the stop!” one Yelp reviewer wrote. “Frederick had a number of places with great sandwiches, but this place, in my opinion, tops them all.”

“Best sandwich in Frederick... full stop,” another raved. “Don't be in a hurry. Relax, look around, say hi to Juliet, a Frederick icon.”

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