Budget Dining Guide
Cafe Lotus Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cafe Lotus? 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
$9.11
Budget for Two
$18.22
Priced Items Tracked
72
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Cafe Lotus Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cafe Lotus sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pappadum (Vegan, Gluten Free) | side dishes | Two thin baked lentil wafers. | $2.00 |
| 2 | Mango Chutney | side dishes | Indian condiment. | $2.50 |
| 3 | Pickles (Indian) | side dishes | Sweet & sour condiment. | $2.50 |
| 4 | Raita | side dishes | Homemade organic whipped yogurt oppo squash with roasted cumin & black salt. | $2.50 |
| 5 | Rice or Basmati Rice | side dishes | Plain basmati rice with peas. | $2.50 |
| 6 | Plain Naan | naan | Leavened bread baked in pit oven | $2.75 |
| 7 | Chai | beverages | Organic traditional Indian tea made with herbs & spices. | $2.95 |
| 8 | Brown Rice | side dishes | Brown rice with peas | $3.00 |
| 9 | Sweet Lassi | beverages | Homemade organic yogurt drink with rose water. | $3.45 |
| 10 | Gluten Free Naan (Vegan, Gluten Free) | naan | — | $3.50 |
| 11 | Paratha (Vegan) | naan | Oven-baked Indian bread wheat flour | $3.75 |
| 12 | Gulab Jamun | dessert | Juicy light pastry made from milk, served with hot honey syrup | $3.95 |
| 13 | Kheer | dessert | Homemade organic rice pudding. | $3.95 |
| 14 | Khulfi | dessert | Homemade traditional saffron flavored Indian ice cream enriched with nuts. | $3.95 |
| 15 | Mango Lassi | beverages | Homemade organic yogurt drink made with mango. | $3.95 |
| 16 | Vegetable Pakora (Vegan, Gluten Free) | appetizers | Cut mixed vegetables baby spinach, baby potatoes, cauliflower fried in garbanzo flour. | $4.25 |
| 17 | Vegetable Samosa (Vegan) | appetizers | Crisp fried dumplings stuffed with potatoes with seasoning. | $4.50 |
| 18 | Garlic Naan | naan | Naan stuffed with fresh garlic | $4.75 |
| 19 | Gluten Free Garlic Naan (Vegan, Gluten Free) | naan | — | $4.75 |
| 20 | Kabuli Naan | naan | Naan stuffed with raisins and nuts | $4.75 |
| 21 | Keema Naan | naan | Naan stuffed with spiced ground lamb | $4.75 |
| 22 | Onion Naan | naan | Naan stuffed with red & green onions | $4.75 |
| 23 | Paratha (Stuffed) (Vegan) | naan | Organic seasoned potato and mint | $4.75 |
| 24 | Pesto Garlic Naan (Holy Basil) | naan | Naan stuffed with basil and garlic holy basil | $4.75 |
| 25 | Pesto Naan (Holy Basil) | naan | Naan stuffed with basil holy basil | $4.75 |
| 26 | Poories (Vegan) | naan | Two fried puffy bread wheat flour | $4.75 |
| 27 | Lamb Samosa | chats | Pastry stuffed with minced lamb and green peas 2 pieces | $4.99 |
| 28 | Aloo Tiki Chat (Gluten Free) | chats | Potatoes parfait served with yogurt and garbanzo home made sauce. | $5.99 |
| 29 | Chicken Pakora (Gluten Free) | appetizers | Organic chicken breast fried in home made garbanzo flour batter served with tamarin & mint sauce. | $5.99 |
| 30 | Samosa Chat (Vegan) | chats | Fried pastry shell stuffed with potatoes, served with garbanzo beans, yogurt & tamarin sauce. | $5.99 |
Cafe Lotus Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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side dishes
$2.50
6 items
beverages
$3.45
3 items
dessert
$3.95
3 items
naan
$4.40
12 items
chats
$5.66
3 items
appetizers
$6.73
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Cafe Lotus 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 Cafe Lotus.
Compare Cafe Lotus prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Cafe Lotus menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Cafe Lotus and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.