Budget Dining Guide
CA Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at CA 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
$5.21
Budget for Two
$10.42
Priced Items Tracked
32
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CA Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at CA Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10744. Chips | spikers sides | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | 10743. Big Pickle | spikers sides | — | $1.50 |
| 3 | 10745. Potato Salad | spikers sides | — | $1.50 |
| 4 | 10746. Coleslaw | spikers sides | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | 10747. Chili | spikers sides | — | $2.50 |
| 6 | 10747. Soup | spikers sides | — | $2.50 |
| 7 | 10760. Hopper Car House Salad | the refrigerator car salads | — | $3.99 |
| 8 | 10753. Kraut Dog | draisine dogs | Sauerkraut, grilled onions and spicy mustard. | $4.50 |
| 9 | 10754. Chili Dog | draisine dogs | Chili, cheese sauce and onions. | $4.50 |
| 10 | 10755. Chicago Dog | draisine dogs | Pickle spear, tomato, celery salt, relish and yellow mustard. | $4.50 |
| 11 | 10756. Create Your Dog | draisine dogs | — | $4.50 |
| 12 | 10748. Crew Car Chicken Caesar Wrap | baggage car wraps | Chicken, romaine, cheese and Caesar dressing. | $4.99 |
| 13 | 10749. Buffalo Chicken Wrap | baggage car wraps | With lettuce, tomato, onion, ranch and cheese. | $4.99 |
| 14 | 10750. Tanker Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap | baggage car wraps | Turkey, bacon, romaine, cheese and ranch. | $4.99 |
| 15 | 10751. Club Car Wrap | baggage car wraps | Ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and mayo. | $4.99 |
| 16 | 10752. Tuna Salad Wrap | baggage car wraps | Tuna salad and your choice of toppings. | $4.99 |
| 17 | 10759. Coach Caesar Salad | the refrigerator car salads | — | $5.99 |
| 18 | 10764. The Hobo - Create Your Own | dining car deli sandwiches | Includes pickle spear and your choice of potato salad, coleslaw or chips. | $5.99 |
| 19 | 10771. Express Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Fresh tuna salad with onions and cheese on hoagie. | $5.99 |
| 20 | 10757. Shunter Chef Salad | the refrigerator car salads | — | $6.99 |
| 21 | 10758. Bi Level Car Buffalo Chicken Salad | the refrigerator car salads | — | $6.99 |
| 22 | 10761. Trippler Car Turkey Reuben | firebox melts | — | $6.99 |
| 23 | 10762. Coal Car Tuna Melt | firebox melts | — | $6.99 |
| 24 | 10763. Gondola Chicken Salad Melt | firebox melts | — | $6.99 |
| 25 | 10765. The Flat Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Ham, pork, Swiss cheese, special sauce and pickles on Cuban. | $6.99 |
| 26 | 10766. The Box Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Hot ham and your choice of cheese on a hoagie. | $6.99 |
| 27 | 10767. The Tower Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Chicken breast, red onion and Swiss cheese on a hoagie. | $6.99 |
| 28 | 10768. The Well Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Avocado, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, tomato and provolone cheese on hoagie. | $6.99 |
| 29 | 10769. The Sleeper Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese on hoagie. | $6.99 |
| 30 | 10770. The Passenger Car Sub | rail grinder subs | Chicken, ham and Swiss cheese on hoagie. | $6.99 |
CA Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable CA Cafe food category to save money on your next order
spikers sides
$1.75
6 items
draisine dogs
$4.50
4 items
baggage car wraps
$4.99
5 items
the refrigerator car salads
$5.99
4 items
dining car deli sandwiches
$5.99
1 items
rail grinder subs
$6.94
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at CA 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 CA Cafe.
Compare CA Cafe prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full CA Cafe menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at CA Cafe and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.