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Cheap Eats in Blacksburg

Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Blacksburg

Quick answer

Our top picks are The Cellar, Blacksburg No. 1 Restaurant and Joe’s Diner.

Here are nine locally operated or locally distinctive places in Blacksburg where the cited source lists an affordable meal or food item at about $15 or less. Addresses and descriptions are drawn from the linked restaurant or official pages; menu prices can change.

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  1. 1

    The Cellar

    $$ · 302 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    The Cellar is a downtown restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean, and Greek food. Its website describes a large beer list and live music by local bands.

    Best for: Greek and Mediterranean food

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  2. 2

    Blacksburg No. 1 Restaurant

    $ · 125 N Main St #400, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Blacksburg No. 1 Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine. Its online menu lists lunch specials, dumplings, and soups, including multiple items priced below $15.

    Best for: Chinese food

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  3. 3

    Joe’s Diner

    $$ · 221 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Joe’s Diner is an American diner serving burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Its lunch menu includes items such as grilled cheese, chicken tenders, and a house salad.

    Best for: Diner-style lunch

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  4. 4

    Square 5 Public House

    $$ · 112 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Square 5 Public House is a downtown pub with a menu of appetizers and entrees. Its menu lists hand-cut pub fries and chicken tenders for less than $15.

    Best for: Pub food

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  5. 5

    Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea

    $ · 700 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea serves coffee along with made-to-order breakfast and lunch. Its website lists sandwiches and soups among its food offerings.

    Best for: Coffee and sandwiches

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    Lefty’s Main Street Grille

    $$ · 1410 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Lefty’s Main Street Grille is a local grille serving sandwiches, burgers, and flatbread pizzas. A restaurant listing describes dinner sandwiches under $14 and burgers under $15.

    Best for: Sandwiches and burgers

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    The Blacksburg Tavern

    $$ · 103 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    The Blacksburg Tavern serves a traditional regional farmer’s menu that includes chicken, beef, ham, vegetables, biscuits, apple butter, and pie. Its website gives its address and current service schedule.

    Best for: Regional Southern food

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    Sharkey’s Wing & Rib Joint

    $$ · 220 N Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Sharkey’s Wing & Rib Joint serves wings and ribs. Its menu listing offers wings and fries for $15.

    Best for: Wings

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    G2’s All American Grill

    $$ · 145 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    G2’s All American Grill is an American-style grill at College Avenue in Blacksburg. Its menu listing identifies the restaurant and its address; the menu is offered through an online ordering page.

    Best for: Casual American food

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