Here is a list of the five best and cheapest local options according to Yelp:

1. Rodeway Inn Yelp reviewers give it 4.1 out of five stars based on 106 reviews. One reviewer from Reynoldsburg said he had trouble deciding what to order because there were so many good dishes to choose from. A guest from Thornville said it’s a very good mom-and-pop style restaurant. The restaurant is located at 540 W. Fair Ave. in Lancaster.
2. Gas station This business, located at 76 Center St. in Carroll, gets 4.7 stars based on 31 reviews. A reviewer from San Francisco praised the cream puffs, saying the restaurant offers good food at fair prices with good service. A reviewer from Grove City also praised the service, saying the food was fresh and hot.
3. Pink Cricket Restaurant Yelp gave this restaurant at 929 E. Main St. in Lancaster 4.1 stars out of 43 reviews. A diner from Dayton said the food was good and the staff was friendly. She also said she liked the pet-friendly patio. A reviewer from Columbus said it has the best pizza in Lancaster and he would return.
4. Thimmes Fish Hut Located at 619 W. Fair Ave. in Lancaster, this restaurant received 3.7 stars out of 19 reviews. One city resident said Thimmes never disappoints her. A Circleville customer said the business is old-fashioned and has good quality and value. He said it’s similar to a place you might find on the North Carolina coast.
5. Chinese Restaurant “Chinese Wall” The restaurant is located at 1110 E. Main St. in Lancaster and has been rated 4.1 stars by critics out of 32 reviews. One city resident called the food delicious and said it was authentic Chinese cuisine. Another city resident said she has been eating there for 10 years and the food is always hot and fresh. She also said the staff is always nice.

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