Budget Dining Guide
American Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at American Diner? 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
$1.50
Average Item Price
$7.26
Budget for Two
$14.52
Priced Items Tracked
96
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American Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at American Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iced Tea | coffees and teas | — | $1.50 |
| 2 | Hot Chocolate | drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 3 | Decaffeinated Green Tea | coffees and teas | — | $2.00 |
| 4 | Earl Grey Tea | coffees and teas | — | $2.00 |
| 5 | Soda | drinks | — | $2.19 |
| 6 | Apple Juice | drinks | — | $2.25 |
| 7 | Chocolate Milk | drinks | — | $2.25 |
| 8 | Milk | drinks | — | $2.25 |
| 9 | Orange Juice | drinks | — | $2.25 |
| 10 | Coffee | coffees and teas | — | $2.50 |
| 11 | Coleslaw | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 12 | Corn | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 13 | Green Beans | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 14 | Hand-Cut Fries | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 15 | Mashed Potatoes | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 16 | Mixed Vegetables | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 17 | Potato Salad | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 18 | Steamed Zucchini and Squash | sides | — | $2.50 |
| 19 | Soup of the Day | soup | Please call restaurant for daily selection. | $2.99 |
| 20 | Decaffeinated Coffee | coffees and teas | — | $3.00 |
| 21 | Carrot Cake | desserts | — | $3.99 |
| 22 | Cheesecake | desserts | — | $3.99 |
| 23 | Chocolate Cake | desserts | — | $3.99 |
| 24 | Chocolate Milkshake | milkshakes and smoothies | — | $3.99 |
| 25 | Pecan Pie | desserts | — | $3.99 |
| 26 | Red Velvet Cake | desserts | — | $3.99 |
| 27 | Strawberry Milkshake | milkshakes and smoothies | — | $3.99 |
| 28 | Vanilla Milkshake | milkshakes and smoothies | — | $3.99 |
| 29 | Egg Salad Sandwich Lunch | cold sandwiches | — | $4.50 |
| 30 | Tuna Salad Sandwich Lunch | cold sandwiches | — | $4.89 |
American Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable American Diner food category to save money on your next order
drinks
$2.15
6 items
coffees and teas
$2.20
5 items
sides
$2.50
8 items
soup
$2.99
1 items
desserts
$3.99
5 items
milkshakes and smoothies
$3.99
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at American Diner 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 American Diner.
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