Budget Dining Guide
17th Street Barbecue Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at 17th Street Barbecue? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.50
Average Item Price
$12.88
Budget for Two
$25.76
Priced Items Tracked
94
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17th Street Barbecue Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at 17th Street Barbecue sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buns | sides | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Tray of Sweets | desserts | Assorted cookies and dessert bars. | $2.00 |
| 3 | Each | signature sides | — | $3.00 |
| 4 | Each | signature sides | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | Mike's Chili | chili & soup | Mama Faye's recipe; winner of numerous awards. Topped with cheddar cheese and green onions. | $3.00 |
| 6 | Soup of the Day | chili & soup | Our own recipes, created from scratch daily in the 17ST kitchen. | $3.00 |
| 7 | Baked Potato | signature potatoes | Butter and sour cream. | $4.00 |
| 8 | Pork Rinds | appetizers | An explosion of crackling, made-to-order fresh rinds, sprinkled with Magic Dust®. | $4.00 |
| 9 | Sweet Potato | signature potatoes | Baked and topped with our delicious brown-sugared butter. | $4.00 |
| 10 | Loaded Baked Potato | signature potatoes | Idaho baked potato with butter, sour cream, bacon, green onion, and cheddar jack cheese. | $5.00 |
| 11 | 17ST Sauce | extras | Original or A Little Kick | $6.00 |
| 12 | Magic Dust® | extras | — | $6.00 |
| 13 | Onion Straws | appetizers | Lightly battered and sprinkled with Magic Dust®. Served with our homemade dipping sauce. | $6.00 |
| 14 | Pint | sides | Serves 2-3 people. | $6.00 |
| 15 | Southern Fried Dill Pickles | appetizers | As featured in the New York Times. Crunchy dill pickle slices, tossed in our own seasoned batter and fried to order. | $6.00 |
| 16 | The Original | burgers | As served in our Murphysboro location for over 100 years. A quarter-pound of fresh USDA beef. Mustard, onion, and pickle. Add American or horseradish cheddar cheese $1. Add scratch-made pimiento chee | $6.00 |
| 17 | The Original | featured sandwiches | As served in our Murphysboro location for over 100 years. A quarter-pound of fresh USDA beef. Mustard, pickle, and onion. Add American or horseradish cheddar cheese $1. Add scratch-made pimiento chee | $6.00 |
| 18 | Mike's Chili or Soup & Grilled Cheese | salads & soup | — | $6.50 |
| 19 | 17ST Potato | signature potatoes | Idaho baked potato with butter and sour cream. Stuffed with chopped BBQ pork and topped with cheddar jack cheese, green onions, and bacon. Substitute chicken or beef $1. | $7.00 |
| 20 | Chicken Tenders | appetizers | Crispy white meat. Served with our homemade honey mustard sauce. Add fries $1. Make it Buffalo $1. | $7.00 |
| 21 | Onion Straws | appetizers | Lightly battered and sprinkled with magic dust. Served with our homemade dipping sauce. | $7.00 |
| 22 | Pimento Cheese & Sausage | appetizers | As served at the James Beard House. Our creamy and delicious from-scratch recipe served with sliced, premium all-beef sausage links and crackers. | $7.00 |
| 23 | Small 17ST Barbecue Pork | featured sandwiches | Chopped barbecue shoulder piled high, drizzled with barbecue sauce and sprinkled with Magic Dust®. For 17ST style, request chow. | $7.00 |
| 24 | Southern Fried Dill Pickles | appetizers | As featured in the New York Tmes. Crunchy dill pickle slices, tossed in our own seasoned batter and fried to order. | $7.00 |
| 25 | The One-7 Slice of Heaven | entrees | Thinly sliced pork shoulder, pressed and toasted on white bread or a bun. Drizzled with our own Big Sexy barbecue sauce. Chow on the side. Substitute brisket $1. | $7.00 |
| 26 | 17ST Barbecue Salad | salads & soup | Chopped BBQ pork with fresh greens, and cheddar jack cheese, tossed with your favorite dressing. Topped with tomato, homemade croutons, and red onions. Substitute chicken or beef $1. | $7.50 |
| 27 | Buffalo Chicken Salad | salads & soup | Fresh greens and cheddar jack cheese tossed with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Topped with tomato, homemade croutons, red onions, and fried chicken tenders tossed in our homemade spic | $7.50 |
| 28 | Combo | chili & soup | A 17ST side salad and your choice of a bowl of chili or soup. | $7.50 |
| 29 | Soup & Salad Combo | salads & soup | A 17ST side salad and your choice of a bowl of chili or soup. | $7.50 |
| 30 | 17ST Beef Sausage Links | sandwiches | Sliced all-beef links, made especially for us. Topped with barbecue sauce and Magic Dust®. Chow on the side. | $8.00 |
17th Street Barbecue Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable 17th Street Barbecue food category to save money on your next order
signature sides
$3.00
2 items
chili & soup
$4.50
3 items
signature potatoes
$5.00
4 items
extras
$6.67
3 items
featured sandwiches
$7.00
3 items
salads & soup
$7.50
5 items
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