Budget Dining Guide
Chicago's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Chicago's? 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
$3.00
Average Item Price
$11.89
Budget for Two
$23.78
Priced Items Tracked
55
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Chicago's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Chicago's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sides | sides | squash casserole, stone ground sc jalapeno grits, fresh ga farm vegetables, baked potato, roasted sweet potato puree, garlic mashed potatoes, french fries. | $3.00 |
| 2 | Fried chicken strips & Fries | childrens menu | — | $4.00 |
| 3 | Grilled Chicken And Mashed Potatoes | childrens menu | — | $4.00 |
| 4 | Spaghetti With Tomato Or Cheese Sauce | childrens menu | — | $4.00 |
| 5 | Sunday Brunch | childrens menu | french toast and bacon scrambled eggs and bacon a mini stack of pancakes. | $4.00 |
| 6 | Caesar Salad | salads | crisp romaine leaves, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, house made croutons. (add grilled chicken, poached shrimp, grilled salmon). | $5.00 |
| 7 | Fried Shrimp & Fries | childrens menu | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | Hamburger & Fries | childrens menu | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | House Salad | salads | mixed lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, choice of dressing. | $5.00 |
| 10 | Pepperoni Pizza | childrens menu | — | $5.00 |
| 11 | Baked Vidalia, Ga, Onion Soup | appetizers & soups | — | $6.00 |
| 12 | Caesar Salad | salads | crisp romaine leaves, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, house made croutons. | $6.00 |
| 13 | Cream of Mushroom Soup | appetizers & soups | baked to order with a pastry crust. | $6.00 |
| 14 | Fried Green Tomato Fries | appetizers & soups | — | $6.00 |
| 15 | Iceberg Wedge Salad | salads | tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, creamy blue cheese dressing. | $7.00 |
| 16 | Maine Lobster Bisque | appetizers & soups | — | $7.00 |
| 17 | Chicagos Burger | burgers & sandwiches | simply grilled, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion, french fries. | $9.00 |
| 18 | Classic Escargot | appetizers & soups | baked in garlic butter. | $9.00 |
| 19 | Classic Shrimp Scampi | appetizers & soups | broiled with garlic herb butter. | $9.00 |
| 20 | Fish Tacos (3) | burgers & sandwiches | crispy fried fish tacos, lettuce, chipotle mayo and pico de gallo. | $9.00 |
| 21 | Fried Calamari | appetizers & soups | soy ginger dipping sauce, wasabi mayonnaise. | $9.00 |
| 22 | Pan Roasted Pei Mussels | appetizers & soups | white wine, roasted garlic breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, tomatoes. | $9.00 |
| 23 | Spinach & Artichoke Dip | appetizers & soups | — | $9.00 |
| 24 | Bacon Cheese Burger | burgers & sandwiches | smoky bacon, aged cheddar or blue cheese, french fries. | $10.00 |
| 25 | Crab Tostados | appetizers & soups | crisp corn tortillas, topped with fresh crabmeat, lime, cilantro, avocado, roasted red pepper. | $10.00 |
| 26 | Chicken Salad | salads | mixed lettuces, tomatoes, spicy Jack cheese, crisp tortillas, honey mustard dressing, with grilled all natural chicken or crispy pecan crusted chicken. | $11.00 |
| 27 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | burgers & sandwiches | all natural, fresh mozzarella, sundried tomato pesto, basil, grilled focaccia , fries. | $11.00 |
| 28 | Chicken Marsala | early bird menu 1 | all natural chicken medallions, mushrooms, marsala wine, provolone cheese, spaghetti. | $12.00 |
| 29 | Fried Shrimp | early bird menu 1 | hand breaded, quickly fried, hushpuppies, french fries. | $12.00 |
| 30 | Hot Roast Beef Sandwich | burgers & sandwiches | thin slices of prime rib, charred onion, provolone, on grilled focaccia, french fries. | $12.00 |
Chicago's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Chicago's food category to save money on your next order
sides
$3.00
1 items
childrens menu
$4.43
7 items
salads
$7.83
6 items
appetizers & soups
$8.00
10 items
burgers & sandwiches
$10.67
6 items
early bird menu 1
$12.00
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Chicago's 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 Chicago's.
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