Budget Dining Guide
A&W Restaurant Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at A&W Restaurant? 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
$4.44
Budget for Two
$8.88
Priced Items Tracked
46
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A&W Restaurant Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at A&W Restaurant sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dipping Sauces | sides | 1 oz | $0.50 |
| 2 | Signature Soft Serve | sweets and treats | Vanilla | $1.69 |
| 3 | 5 pc. Corn Dog Nuggets | hot dogs | — | $2.29 |
| 4 | Fries | sides | Regular | $2.29 |
| 5 | Polar Swirls (Oreo, M&M, Reese’s or Cookie Dough) | sweets and treats | Mini | $2.29 |
| 6 | Draft A&W Root Beer | made fresh root beer | Small | $2.34 |
| 7 | Fries | sides | Large | $2.59 |
| 8 | Draft A&W Root Beer | made fresh root beer | Regular | $2.61 |
| 9 | Draft A&W Root Beer | made fresh root beer | Large | $2.87 |
| 10 | Famous Floats | sweets and treats | Small | $2.99 |
| 11 | Coney Cheese Dog | hot dogs | — | $3.29 |
| 12 | Onion Rings | sides | — | $3.29 |
| 13 | Chili Cheese Fries | sides | — | $3.39 |
| 14 | Famous Floats | sweets and treats | Regular | $3.39 |
| 15 | Hot Dog | hot dogs | — | $3.45 |
| 16 | Coney Dog | hot dogs | — | $3.49 |
| 17 | Classic Shakes (vanilla, chocolate or strawberry) | sweets and treats | Small | $3.59 |
| 18 | Real Fruit Shakes (Peach or Strawberry) | sweets and treats | Small | $3.59 |
| 19 | Root Beer Cream Freeze | sweets and treats | Small | $3.79 |
| 20 | Sundaes | sweets and treats | Hot Fudge, Chocolate, Hot Caramel or Strawberry | $3.79 |
| 21 | Root Beer Cream Freeze | sweets and treats | Regular | $3.92 |
| 22 | Classic Shakes (vanilla, chocolate or strawberry) | sweets and treats | Regular | $3.99 |
| 23 | Hamburger | classic burgers | — | $3.99 |
| 24 | Real Fruit Shakes (Peach or Strawberry) | sweets and treats | Regular | $3.99 |
| 25 | Famous Floats | sweets and treats | Large | $4.09 |
| 26 | 10 pc. Corn Dog Nuggets | hot dogs | — | $4.29 |
| 27 | Cheese Curds | sides | Regular | $4.29 |
| 28 | Polar Swirls (Oreo, M&M, Reese’s or Cookie Dough) | sweets and treats | Regular | $4.29 |
| 29 | Root Beer Cream Freeze | sweets and treats | Large | $4.31 |
| 30 | Cheeseburger | classic burgers | — | $4.59 |
A&W Restaurant Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable A&W Restaurant food category to save money on your next order
sides
$3.25
7 items
hot dogs
$3.36
5 items
sweets and treats
$3.69
16 items
made fresh root beer
$4.68
4 items
kids meals
$5.23
5 items
classic burgers
$6.21
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at A&W Restaurant 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 A&W Restaurant.
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