Budget Dining Guide

42nd Street Cafe & Bistro Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro? 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

$4.00

Average Item Price

$9.19

Budget for Two

$18.38

Priced Items Tracked

13

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Brandied Cream of Tomato $4.00
#2 House Salad of Mixed Greens $4.50
#3 Hand-Tossed Caesar Salad $6.00

42nd Street Cafe & Bistro Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Brandied Cream of Tomato small plates - salads & soups Dill and bleu cheese soup or cheri's new england style clam chowder $4.00
2 House Salad of Mixed Greens small plates - salads & soups With your choice of our house-made dressings feta cheese and dill honey-celery seed, bear river ranch $4.50
3 Hand-Tossed Caesar Salad small plates - salads & soups Hearts of romaine combined with fresh arugula, roasted garlic caesar dressing, croutons, and parmeson cheese $6.00
4 Fried Green Tomatoes small plates - appetizers With orange, cumin and green chili mayonnaise $7.00
5 Fresh Pear and Spinach Salad small plates - salads & soups With red onion, roasted hazelnuts, orange zest, goat cheese and a blueberry-orange vinaigrette $8.00
6 Calamari Fritti small plates - appetizers Flash-fried calamari tubes and tentacles in seasoned rice flour and served with lime wedges and creole spiced mayonnoise $10.00
7 Cheeseburger Classic with Hand-Cut Fries small plates - sandwiches Kathy calvin, chinook coffee co. char-broiled 1/3 lb. harmone free burger patty with tillamook white cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle and our secret sauce. Add two thick rashers of $10.00
8 Chevre Cheese Fondue small plates - appetizers Classic swiss cheese fondue brightened with the addition of chevre cheese; served with apples and bread $10.00
9 Bucked of Steamer Clams Widmer small plates - appetizers One half lb. fresh willopa bay manila clams steamed in a heffewlezen broth with lemon, chili flakes, garlic and parsley $11.00
10 Fish & Shrimp Cake Sandwich with Hand-Cut Fries small plates - sandwiches A house-made fresh red rockfish and shrimp cake made with pickled ginger, sweet bell pepper and parmesan cheese on a bun with fresh lettuce, tomato, and parsley-coper mayannoise $11.00
11 New Orleans Muffaletta Burger small plates - sandwiches 1/3 lb harmone free ground beef patty char-briled and topped with muffaletta alive relish, feta cheese and lettuce and served on a ciabatta roll with hand-cut fries $11.00
12 Dungeness Crab Beignets small plates - appetizers Savory fritters on creole spiced apricot martmalade with fresh greens drizzled with reduced balsamic vinegar $12.00
13 Grilled Caesar Salad small plates - salads & soups Grilled hearts of romaine combined with roasted garlic caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese and topped with a grilled lemon-peppered chicken breast, sub smoked salmon add $1.00, sub crab and sh $15.00

42nd Street Cafe & Bistro Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro food category to save money on your next order

small plates - salads & soups

$7.50

5 items

small plates - appetizers

$10.00

5 items

small plates - sandwiches

$10.67

3 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro menu?

The most affordable item at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro is Brandied Cream of Tomato priced at $4.00. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro on a budget?

The average menu item at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro costs about $9.19. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $18.38 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro have?

42nd Street Cafe & Bistro currently has 13 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 13 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of July 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro is small plates - salads & soups with an average price of $7.5 across 5 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

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Finding affordable meals at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.

Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at 42nd Street Cafe & Bistro.

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