Budget Dining Guide
Ben & Irv 's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Ben & Irv 's? 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.00
Average Item Price
$10.2
Budget for Two
$20.4
Priced Items Tracked
363
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
Ben & Irv 's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Ben & Irv 's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chef Salad with Chopped | the salad bowl | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Side Orders | desserts | Cherries, pineapples, butterscotch, marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, banana hot fudge, strawberries or walnuts | $1.25 |
| 3 | Juices - Small | beverages | Tomato, pineapple, grapefruit, apple or fresh orange juice | $1.75 |
| 4 | American Cheese | side orders | — | $1.99 |
| 5 | Apple Sauce | side orders | — | $1.99 |
| 6 | Chocolate Egg Cream | beverages | Blended chocolate, milk & soda | $2.25 |
| 7 | Coffee | beverages | Regular or brewed decaffeinated | $2.25 |
| 8 | Hot Chocolate | beverages | — | $2.25 |
| 9 | Milk or Chocolate Milk | beverages | — | $2.25 |
| 10 | Tea | beverages | — | $2.25 |
| 11 | Imported Swiss Cheese | side orders | — | $2.49 |
| 12 | Jarlsberg Cheese | side orders | — | $2.49 |
| 13 | Knish | hot appetizers | Potato, kasha, spinach, rice, pizza, cheese | $2.49 |
| 14 | Lettuce & Tomato | side orders | — | $2.49 |
| 15 | Potato Pancake | side orders | — | $2.49 |
| 16 | Sweet Muenster Cheese | side orders | — | $2.49 |
| 17 | Assorted Muffins & Low-Fat Muffins | cakes & such | — | $2.50 |
| 18 | Iced Tea or Iced Coffee | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 19 | Lemonade | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 20 | Soda | beverages | Pepsi, diet pepsi, cherry pepsi, mist or root beer | $2.50 |
| 21 | Bottled Sodas (20 oz.) | beverages | — | $2.95 |
| 22 | Bottled Water | beverages | — | $2.95 |
| 23 | Dr. Browns Original | beverages | — | $2.95 |
| 24 | Snapple Drinks | beverages | — | $2.95 |
| 25 | Cinnamon Buns | cakes & such | — | $2.99 |
| 26 | Cold Borscht & Sour Cream | soups | — | $2.99 |
| 27 | Coleslaw | side orders | — | $2.99 |
| 28 | Cottage Cheese | side orders | — | $2.99 |
| 29 | Cucumber Salad | side orders | — | $2.99 |
| 30 | Hearts of Lettuce | side orders | — | $2.99 |
Ben & Irv 's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$2.88
18 items
side orders
$2.99
16 items
soups
$3.99
6 items
cakes & such
$4.94
10 items
hot sandwiches
$5.38
18 items
sundaes
$5.60
9 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Ben & Irv 's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Ben & Irv 's 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 Ben & Irv 's.
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