Budget Dining Guide
California Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at California 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 July 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.50
Average Item Price
$15.46
Budget for Two
$30.92
Priced Items Tracked
33
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California Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at California Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potobello Mushroom Soup | small plates - savory | — | $3.50 |
| 2 | Chilled English Cucumber Soup | small plates - savory | — | $4.25 |
| 3 | Cafe Caesar | small plates - leafy | hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, aged parmesan | $8.75 |
| 4 | Grilled Chicken Satay | small plates - lively | marinated cucumber and red onion salad, tamarind peanut sauce | $8.75 |
| 5 | Calamari | small plates - sassy | spicy marinara sauce, caper remoulade | $9.50 |
| 6 | Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops | small plates - lively | peach chutney, port wine demi-glace | $9.50 |
| 7 | Local Summer Tomato and Montrachet Goat Cheese Napolean | small plates - savory | pine nuts, red pepper juice | $9.50 |
| 8 | Veal and Spinach Dumplings | small plates - lively | fresh zucchini and braised pepper salads, soy ginger essence | $9.50 |
| 9 | Roasted Beet Salad | small plates - leafy | arugula, macadamia-crusted goat cheese, orange ginger vinaigrette | $9.75 |
| 10 | Thai Chicken Spring Rolls | small plates - lively | green papaya salad, sweet chili lime and hoisin peanut sauces | $9.75 |
| 11 | Japanese Spiced Tilapia Strips | small plates - sassy | yellow tomato coulis, cilantro vinaigrette | $10.50 |
| 12 | Strawberry Boston Lettuce Salad | small plates - leafy | gorgonzola, red onion, lemon poppy seed dressing | $10.50 |
| 13 | Tuna Sashimi | small plates - sassy | pineapple relish, ginger lime dressing, sesame wonton crisps | $10.75 |
| 14 | Chilled Shrimp and Peach Salad | small plates - leafy | summer vegetables, white balsamic dressing | $11.50 |
| 15 | Herb Roasted Portobello Mushroom Pizza | main plates - fire | mozzarella, garlic cream | $11.50 |
| 16 | Wood Fried Prawns | small plates - sassy | Asian slaw, chili pepper aioli | $11.50 |
| 17 | Crispy Crab Cakes | small plates - sassy | summer greens, chipotle aioli, lime cilantro sauce | $11.75 |
| 18 | Grilled Chicken Pizza | main plates - fire | smoked mozzarella, onions, corn, hoisin barbecue sauce | $11.75 |
| 19 | California Artisanal Cheese Plate | small plates - savory | todays selections served with accompaniments | $12.75 |
| 20 | Fresh Capellini | main plates - fire | roasted vegetable pesto, yukon gold potatoes, fresh mozzarella, grana | $15.75 |
| 21 | Chicken and Sundried Tomato Ravioli | main plates - fire | cheese, red peppers, porcini cream | $16.50 |
| 22 | Marinated Organic Chicken | main plates - earth and air | sautéed bok choy, jasmine rice, shitake jus | $19.50 |
| 23 | Papardelle Pasta | main plates - fire | shrimp, scallops, clams, arugula, white wine tomato sauce | $19.50 |
| 24 | Fennel Grilled Pork Tenderloin | main plates - earth and air | grilled broccoli rabe, potato risotto, natural jus | $20.75 |
| 25 | Oven Roasted Herbs Stuffed Salmon | main plates - water | toasted couscous, corn, red peppers, tarragon jus | $21.75 |
| 26 | Crab Crusted Tilapia | main plates - water | roasted tomato gratin, spinach, pine nut relish | $22.50 |
| 27 | Pan Seared Halibut | main plates - water | peruvian potato puree, citrus tomato vinaigrette | $23.50 |
| 28 | Blackened Ahi Tuna | main plates - water | horseradish mashed, baby carrots, creamy leek sauce | $24.75 |
| 29 | Asian Spiced Hawaiian Butterfish | main plates - water | shrimp, vegetables, coriander coconut sauce | $25.75 |
| 30 | Baby Back Ribs | main plates - earth and air | cole slaw, cajun fries, hoisin BBQ sauce | $26.75 |
California Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable California Cafe food category to save money on your next order
small plates - savory
$7.50
4 items
small plates - lively
$9.38
4 items
small plates - leafy
$10.13
4 items
small plates - sassy
$10.80
5 items
main plates - fire
$15.00
5 items
main plates - water
$23.65
5 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at California Cafe — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at California 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 California Cafe.
Compare California Cafe prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full California Cafe menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at California Cafe and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.