Budget Dining Guide
Check's Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Check's 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$4.27
Budget for Two
$8.54
Priced Items Tracked
51
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Check's Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Check's Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corn Bread | side items | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Broccoli Casserole | side items | — | $1.50 |
| 3 | Cole Slaw | side items | — | $1.50 |
| 4 | German Potato Salad | side items | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | Macaroni & Cheese | side items | — | $1.50 |
| 6 | Potato Salad | side items | — | $1.50 |
| 7 | French Fries | side items | — | $1.95 |
| 8 | Onion Rings | side items | — | $1.95 |
| 9 | 1/4 Lb. Hot Dog | sandwiches & entrees | grilled plump. served on a bun | $2.75 |
| 10 | Grilled Cheese | sandwiches & entrees | american cheese and white bread, grilled with butter until golden brown | $2.75 |
| 11 | Bean Soup | soups & salads | — | $3.25 |
| 12 | Soup Of The Day | soups & salads | — | $3.25 |
| 13 | Braun-schweiger | sandwiches & entrees | germantown favorite. served on rye bread | $3.50 |
| 14 | Fried Bologna | sandwiches & entrees | a thick slice of fried bologna. on rye | $3.50 |
| 15 | Bratwurst | sandwiches & entrees | a favorite since the day we opened over 60 years ago. served on rye bread | $3.75 |
| 16 | Grilled Hamburger | sandwiches & entrees | 1/4 lb burger served on a grilled bun | $3.75 |
| 17 | Hand Rolled Oyster | sandwiches & entrees | fried until golden brown. served with cocktail sauce | $3.75 |
| 18 | Side Salad | soups & salads | iceberg & leaf lettuce, carrots & red cabbage, topped with tomato & onion. served with your choice of ranch, honey mustard, thousand island or italian dressing | $3.75 |
| 19 | Chicken Tenders | kids menu | — | $3.99 |
| 20 | Grilled Cheese | kids menu | — | $3.99 |
| 21 | Mini Corn Dogs | kids menu | — | $3.99 |
| 22 | Triple Decker Pb&j | kids menu | — | $3.99 |
| 23 | Bacon Lettuce & Tomato | sandwiches & entrees | crispy bacon, leaf lettuce and tomato. served on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread | $4.25 |
| 24 | Chicken Salad Sandwich | sandwiches & entrees | piled high. served on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread | $4.25 |
| 25 | Ham Sandwich | sandwiches & entrees | baked ham piled high. served on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread | $4.25 |
| 26 | Tuna Salad Sandwich | sandwiches & entrees | piled high. served on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread | $4.25 |
| 27 | Tuna, Chicken, Or Pasta Salad | soups & salads | your choice of tuna, chicken, or pasta salad plate. served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes and crackers | $4.25 |
| 28 | Turkey Sandwich | sandwiches & entrees | baked turkey piled high. served on your choice of white, wheat or rye bread | $4.25 |
| 29 | Check's Famous Chili | soups & salads | an original since 1944, served with or without spaghetti | $4.50 |
| 30 | Grilled Cheeseburger | sandwiches & entrees | 1/4lb cheeseburger with choice of swiss, cheddar, american, or pepper jack. on a grilled bun. double 1/4lb cheeseburger. on a grilled bun | $4.50 |
Check's Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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side items
$1.49
8 items
kids menu
$3.99
4 items
soups & salads
$4.33
6 items
sandwiches & entrees
$4.83
25 items
appetizers
$5.43
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Check's 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 Check's Cafe.
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