Cheap Eats in Owensboro

Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Owensboro

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These Owensboro restaurants are listed by Visit Owensboro as local or locally owned, and each has food options that can make a meal around $15 or less. Prices can vary by item, so check the linked menu before you go.

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  1. 1

    Dee’s Diner

    $ · 1362 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303

    Dee’s is a locally owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Visit Owensboro also lists a Friday and Saturday buffet.

    Best for: diner breakfast and barbecue

  2. 2

    Ole South Barbecue

    $ · 3523 Kentucky 54, Owensboro, KY 42303

    Ole South Barbecue serves barbecue and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit Owensboro lists a lunch and dinner buffet.

    Best for: barbecue

  3. 3

    Great Harvest Bread Co. & Cafe

    $ · 3211 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

    Great Harvest Bread Co. & Cafe is a locally owned bakery and cafe serving fresh-made breads, scones, coffee, and tea. Its menu also includes signature sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads.

    Best for: sandwiches and soup

  4. 4

    Trunnell’s Farm Market Gourmet Deli

    4399 Spring Hill Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303

    Trunnell’s Farm Market Gourmet Deli is a deli at Trunnell’s Farm Market. Visit Owensboro lists it at the market’s Spring Hill Drive address.

    Best for: deli food

  5. 5

    54 Pizza

    $ · 1700 Starlite Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301

    54 Pizza is locally owned and serves pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. Visit Owensboro lists a second Owensboro location at 3101 Alvey Park Drive.

    Best for: pizza and sandwiches

  6. 6

    Old Hickory Bar-B-Q

    $ · 338 Washington Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301

    Old Hickory Bar-B-Q is a locally owned barbecue restaurant with dine-in, carryout, and drive-thru service. Visit Owensboro lists its location near 25th and Frederica Streets.

    Best for: barbecue

  7. 7

    Famous Bistro

    $ · 102 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

    Famous Bistro is a family-owned bistro serving food from sandwiches to fine wine. Visit Owensboro also notes that it offers pizza and 60 varieties of beer.

    Best for: pizza and sandwiches

  8. 8

    Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn

    $ · 2840 W. Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301

    Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn is a barbecue restaurant with dine-in and carryout service. Visit Owensboro describes its buffet as including homemade sides, burgoo, desserts, and a salad bar.

    Best for: barbecue buffet

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