Budget Dining Guide
Book Trader Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Book Trader Cafe? 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
$11.81
Budget for Two
$23.62
Priced Items Tracked
24
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Book Trader Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Book Trader Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesclun greens | lunch | w/ assorted veggies, sesame peanut noodles, quinoa salad, pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw | $1.00 |
| 2 | Swiss, Cheddar, Roasted Red Peppers, Orange-Cranberry Chutney | extras | — | $1.00 |
| 3 | Assorted bagels with cream cheese, butter & jam | breakfast | — | $2.00 |
| 4 | Full- or mini- sized cookies, brownies, bars & cupcakes | dessert/snack | vegan & gluten-free options available | $2.00 |
| 5 | Homemade muffins, scones & tea breads | breakfast | also available in mini sizes | $2.00 |
| 6 | Mesclun Greens | paradise tossed salads | Greens w/ tomatoes, shredded carrots, & red cabbage w/ our own balsamic vinaigrette | $3.25 |
| 7 | Thai Sesame Peanut Noodles | paradise tossed salads | — | $3.25 |
| 8 | Baked Egg Bagel, Sandwich | extras | — | $4.50 |
| 9 | Mesclun Greens w/ Tuna or Chicken Salad | paradise tossed salads | — | $5.25 |
| 10 | A Sandwich of One's Own | sandwiches | We will be happy to make any combination of the above sandwich fillings on your choice of bread | $6.95 |
| 11 | Melville's Tuna Fish-meal | sandwiches | Housemade Tuna Salad with romaine lettuce & tomatoes on an onion bun | $6.95 |
| 12 | Platters of assorted sandwiches & wraps | lunch | served in halves | $7.00 |
| 13 | A Tale of Two Turkeys | sandwiches | A: Oven Roasted Turkey with swiss cheese, homemade coleslaw, & Russian dressing on onion rye. B: Smoked Turkey with orange-cranberry chutney & mesclun greens on sourdough | $7.50 |
| 14 | Hamingway and Cheese | sandwiches | Honey-baked Ham with fresh mozzarella, honey mustard, & romaine lettuce on a pumpernickel roll | $7.50 |
| 15 | Memoirs of a Chicken | sandwiches | Pulled Asian Chicken Salad in a light spicy peanut sauce with field greens on sourdough | $7.50 |
| 16 | Feast of Eden | sandwiches | Housemade lentil-guinoa burger with greens, tomatoes, & house 'specials' sauce on a toasted ciabatta roll VEGAN! | $7.95 |
| 17 | Jane Rare | sandwiches | Rare Roast Beef with goat cheese, horseradish mayo.& mesclun greens on a ciabatta roll | $7.95 |
| 18 | Sense & SensiBLT | sandwiches | Applewood-smoked Bacon, romaine, tomatoes, & horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough | $7.95 |
| 19 | Tempesto | sandwiches | Fresh mozzarella, housemade Basil Pesto, tomatoes, & balsamic vinaigrette on a ciabatta roll | $7.95 |
| 20 | Vonnegut's Veggies (Nothing Slaughtered Here!) | sandwiches | Oven-roasted veggies with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, & brie on multi-grain | $7.95 |
| 21 | 1/2 Sandwich with Side Salad | extras | — | $8.25 |
| 22 | 1/2 Sandwich with Soup | extras | — | $8.75 |
| 23 | Chef Salad | paradise tossed salads | Mesclun greens w/ smoked turkey, ham, cheddar, shredded carrots & red cabbage, orange-cranberry chutney, & balsamic vinaigrette | $8.95 |
| 24 | Coffee & tea service | beverages | includes our House blend, decaf, hot water, assorted Stash teas, milk creamers (whole, skim, half-and-half), sugar, honey & sweeteners, stirrers, & paper cups | $150.00 |
Book Trader Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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breakfast
$2.00
2 items
dessert/snack
$2.00
1 items
lunch
$4.00
2 items
paradise tossed salads
$5.17
4 items
extras
$5.63
4 items
sandwiches
$7.62
10 items
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Finding affordable meals at Book Trader Cafe 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 Book Trader Cafe.
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