Budget Dining Guide
Balaton Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Balaton? 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
$1.25
Average Item Price
$7.63
Budget for Two
$15.26
Priced Items Tracked
65
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Balaton Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Balaton sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 2 | Decaf | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 3 | Diet Pepsi | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Ginger Ale | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 5 | Iced Tea | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 6 | Orange Soda | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 7 | Pepsi | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 8 | Root Beer | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 9 | Tea | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 10 | Cafe Espresso | coffee | Simple, strong and aromatic. | $1.50 |
| 11 | Homemade Beet Salad | side orders | — | $1.95 |
| 12 | Homemade Rice Pilaf | side orders | — | $1.95 |
| 13 | Vegetable Soup | homemade soups | Tuesday light soup with carrots, celery, peas, Cauliflower may have it with homemade dumplings. | $1.95 |
| 14 | Sourkraut - cooked | side orders | — | $2.25 |
| 15 | Chicken Noodle Soup | homemade soups | Saturday. Filled with chunks of carrots, homemade noodles, and liver dumplings. | $2.45 |
| 16 | Goulash Soup | homemade soups | Wednesday. Hearty soup made with tender chunks of beef and diced potatoes, simmered in a rich paprikash broth. | $2.45 |
| 17 | Navy Bean Soup | homemade soups | Friday. Navy bean soup with vegetables, and smoked sausages or large may choose hamhocks. | $2.45 |
| 18 | Fried Onion Rings | side orders | — | $2.75 |
| 19 | Crepe Suzette | desserts | Choice of appricot, poppysead, walnut, or our own sweetcheese filling. | $2.95 |
| 20 | Homemade Mashed Potato | side orders | — | $2.95 |
| 21 | Hungarian Cucumber Salad | side orders | — | $2.95 |
| 22 | Hungarian Strudel | desserts | Flaky pastry filled with either apple, cherries, peach, or sweetcheese. | $2.95 |
| 23 | Chicken Paprikash Gravy | take home | — | $3.00 |
| 24 | Our House Bread | take home | — | $3.00 |
| 25 | Dobosh Torte | desserts | Eight layers of rich cake, with seven layers of smooth creamy chocolate, covered with hard-caramel. | $3.25 |
| 26 | House Salad Dressing | take home | — | $3.50 |
| 27 | Napoleon | desserts | Custard and whipped-cream delight between crusty upper and lower layers. | $3.50 |
| 28 | Royal Espresso | coffee | Large cafe espresso with steam-foamed cream. | $3.50 |
| 29 | Homemade Dumplings or Spaetzels | side orders | — | $3.95 |
| 30 | Tomato Pepper Salad | side orders | — | $3.95 |
Balaton Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Balaton food category to save money on your next order
beverages
$1.25
9 items
homemade soups
$2.33
4 items
coffee
$2.50
2 items
side orders
$2.84
8 items
take home
$3.17
3 items
desserts
$3.65
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at Balaton 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 Balaton.
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