Budget Dining Guide
Buddy's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Buddy'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
$2.00
Average Item Price
$13.14
Budget for Two
$26.28
Priced Items Tracked
109
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Buddy's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Buddy's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juice | beverages | apple - cranberry - grapefruit, orange - pineapple - tomato | $2.00 |
| 2 | Milk | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | Coffee | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 4 | Diet Pepsi | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 5 | Freshly Brewed Iced Tea | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 6 | Ginger Ale | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 7 | Kid Shakes Chocolate | beverages | vanilla - strawberry | $2.50 |
| 8 | Lemonade | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 9 | Pepsi | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 10 | Perrier - Bottled Water | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 11 | Raspberry Tea | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 12 | Root Beer | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 13 | Sierra Mist | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 14 | Sides | sides | corn on the cob (in season), french fries, homemade coleslaw, baked potato, seasonal vegetable, or sweet potato... | $3.00 |
| 15 | Homemade Milk Shakes Chocolate | beverages | vanilla - strawberry | $3.50 |
| 16 | Boston Clam Chowder | soups | tender sea clams in a unique creamy boston style chowder. | $4.50 |
| 17 | Maryland Crab Soup | soups | voted #1 at the maryland seafood festival! a maryland specialty. traditional tomato and vegetable soup, with smoked bacon and claw meat. | $4.50 |
| 18 | Cream Of Crab Soup | soups | voted #1 at the maryland seafood festival! velvety smooth and sinfully delicious. | $5.00 |
| 19 | Grilled Chicken Breast | create your own salad! choose your salad, then choose your toppings: | — | $5.00 |
| 20 | Seafood Gumbo | soups | a variety of fresh mussels, tender calamari, sea scallops, shrimp. spicy sausage and crawfish in a traditional cajun broth. | $5.50 |
| 21 | Big Buddy Crab Cakes | crabmeat heaven | twin 5 Oz jumbo lump crab cakes, topped with a light imperial sauce. | $7.00 |
| 22 | Blooming Onion | appetizers | a sweet colossal onion cut into a blossom, deep fired and served with our own "bloomer sauce." | $7.00 |
| 23 | Chicken Fingers | appetizers | breaded chicken tenderloins, served with honey dijon & bbq for dipping | $7.00 |
| 24 | Field Greens | specialty salads | a fresh blend of mixed greens, tomato wedges, green & red peppers, hard boiled eggs and bermuda onions. | $7.00 |
| 25 | Garden Salad | specialty salads | iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers bermuda onions, & cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses | $7.00 |
| 26 | Grilled Salmon | create your own salad! choose your salad, then choose your toppings: | — | $7.00 |
| 27 | Grilled Tuna Steak | create your own salad! choose your salad, then choose your toppings: | — | $7.00 |
| 28 | Hot Wings | appetizers | spicy wings served with celery and chunky bleu cheese dressing | $7.00 |
| 29 | Traditional Potato Skins | appetizers | fresh potato skins topped with cheddar & monterey jack cheese and crispy bacon bits. | $7.00 |
| 30 | "All You Can Eat" | winter buffets & hours | soup salad & pasta Buffet | $7.95 |
Buddy's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Buddy's food category to save money on your next order
beverages
$2.50
14 items
sides
$3.00
1 items
soups
$4.88
4 items
create your own salad! choose your salad, then choose your toppings:
$7.63
8 items
winter buffets & hours
$7.95
1 items
add to any entree, fish or pasta
$8.25
4 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Buddy's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Buddy'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 Buddy's.
Compare Buddy's prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Buddy's menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Buddy's and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.