Budget Dining Guide
Carpe Diem Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Carpe Diem? 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
$6.00
Average Item Price
$17.35
Budget for Two
$34.7
Priced Items Tracked
23
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Carpe Diem Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Carpe Diem sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spinach Sauteed In Olive Oi | entrees | — | $6.00 |
| 2 | Beet Salad | salads | Roasted red beets, shaved chioga beets, radishes, orange supremes, chapel hill creamery feta, toasted almonds, blood orange-sorghum vinaigrette | $9.50 |
| 3 | Grilled Grape Salad | salads | Romaine, arugula, grilled grapes, Bermuda onion, toasted pistachios, white balsamic reduction, blue cheese vinaigrette | $9.50 |
| 4 | House | salads | Anson mills farro, butternut squash, cauliflower, hazelnuts, arugula, lemon-herb dressing | $9.50 |
| 5 | Kale Caesar | salads | Overnight tomatoes, kale, pecorino, garlic croutons, harissa-caesar dressing | $9.50 |
| 6 | Warm Goat Cheese Salad | salads | Mixed greens, hazelnut crust, wine poached onions, apricot-jalapeno vinaigrette | $9.50 |
| 7 | Beef Carpaccio | appetizers and light meals | Seared beef tenderloin, whole grain mustard, capers, cornichons, shallot, herbs, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread | $10.00 |
| 8 | Meatballs | appetizers and light meals | Moroccan spiced lamb meatballs, shakshuka, farm egg | $12.00 |
| 9 | Pizza | appetizers and light meals | House made naan, roasted cauliflower, caramelized shallot, merguez sausage, pickled garlic spread, gruyere | $12.00 |
| 10 | Prince Edward Island Steamed Mussels | appetizers and light meals | Carrot top chimichurri, shaved radish, carrots, white wine, garlic butter, toast | $12.00 |
| 11 | Squid | appetizers and light meals | Besan battered and fried, green olives, preserved lemon, chermoula | $12.00 |
| 12 | Cheese Plate | appetizers and light meals | Selection of 3 cheeses, house made hot pepper jelly, strawberry mostarda, rosemary brown butter cashews, grapes, dried apricots, cornichons, toast points | $12.50 |
| 13 | Tuna | appetizers and light meals | Seared yellowfin tuna, squid ink pasta, eggplant caponata, basil | $15.00 |
| 14 | Shrimp or Vegetarian Anson Mills Rice Grits w/ Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms | entrees | Shrimp or oyster mushrooms, sea island red peas, swiss chard, cippolini onions, roasted garlic, aromatic white wine broth, aged gouda | $19.00 |
| 15 | Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast | entrees | Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, shallot-black pepper gravy | $20.00 |
| 16 | Mushroom Bolognese | entrees | Fresh house made tagliatelle with stewed mixed mushroom Bolognese sauce and shaved pecorino | $20.00 |
| 17 | Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit | entrees | Crispy fried confit leg, pumpkin waffle, whipped butter, urfa maple syrup, crispy kale | $24.00 |
| 18 | Heritage Farms Pork Tenderloin | entrees | Herb and mustard breaded pork tenderloin, house ricotta cavatelli, caraway scented sauerkraut, sunny side up egg, caper butter | $25.00 |
| 19 | Shrimp or Vegetarian Anson Mills Rice Grits w/ Sauteed Shrimp | entrees | Shrimp or oyster mushrooms, sea island red peas, swiss chard, cippolini onions, roasted garlic, aromatic white wine broth, aged gouda | $25.00 |
| 20 | Seared Sea Scallops | entrees | Pancetta, brussels sprouts, parsnip puree, orange-truffle vinaigrette | $30.00 |
| 21 | Filet of Beef | entrees | Grilled 8oz filet of beef, creamed kale, olde mecklenburg copper ale battered onion rings, great hill Blue cheese, veal demi | $32.00 |
| 22 | Pan Roasted Arctic Char | entrees | NC littleneck clams, sweet and Yukon potatoes, chorizo, chili threads, aromatic clam broth | $32.00 |
| 23 | Venison | entrees | Grilled leg filet, pancetta and roasted garlic braised kale, red wine-muscadine grape reduction | $33.00 |
Carpe Diem Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Carpe Diem food category to save money on your next order
salads
$9.50
5 items
appetizers and light meals
$12.21
7 items
entrees
$24.18
11 items
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Finding affordable meals at Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem.
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