Budget Dining Guide
Crystal Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Crystal Diner? 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
$1.30
Average Item Price
$6.5
Budget for Two
$13
Priced Items Tracked
145
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Crystal Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Crystal Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUEBERRY, CORN OR BRAN MUFFIN | desserts | — | $1.30 |
| 2 | CHOCOLATE PUDDING | desserts | — | $1.55 |
| 3 | JELLO | desserts | — | $1.55 |
| 4 | RICE PUDDING | desserts | — | $1.55 |
| 5 | ICE CREAM OR SHERBET | desserts - fountain | with topping 1.10 extra | $1.65 |
| 6 | FRUIT OR CHEESE DANISH | desserts | — | $1.70 |
| 7 | CINNAMON BUN | desserts | — | $1.75 |
| 8 | HOMEY NUT TWIST | desserts | — | $1.75 |
| 9 | SHIRLEY TEMPLE | desserts - fountain | — | $1.75 |
| 10 | APPLE TURNOVER | desserts | — | $1.80 |
| 11 | APPLE CRUMB CAKE | desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 12 | APPLE OR CHERRY PIE | desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 13 | BOSTON CREAM PIE | desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 14 | CREAM PIES | desserts | coconut, chocolate or banana | $2.25 |
| 15 | NEW YORK STYLE CHEESE CAKE | desserts | — | $2.30 |
| 16 | BLUEBERRY PIE | desserts | — | $2.45 |
| 17 | COCONUT CUSTARD PIE | desserts | — | $2.45 |
| 18 | LEMON MERINGUE PIE | desserts | — | $2.45 |
| 19 | ORIGINAL TURKISH BAKLAVA | desserts | — | $2.45 |
| 20 | CARROT CAKE | desserts | — | $2.55 |
| 21 | CHOCOLATE CHEESE LAYER CAKE | desserts | — | $2.70 |
| 22 | ICE CREAM SODA | desserts - fountain | — | $2.85 |
| 23 | APPLE OR CHERRY CHEESE STREUDEL | desserts | — | $2.90 |
| 24 | BLACK FOREST CAKE | desserts | — | $2.90 |
| 25 | STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE | desserts | — | $2.90 |
| 26 | MILK SHAKE | desserts - fountain | — | $3.15 |
| 27 | FRIED EGG | sandwiches | — | $3.40 |
| 28 | GRILLED CHEESE | sandwiches | — | $3.65 |
| 29 | LETTUCE & TOMATO | sandwiches | — | $3.65 |
| 30 | FRUIT SUNDAE | desserts - fountain | — | $3.75 |
Crystal Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Crystal Diner food category to save money on your next order
desserts
$2.18
22 items
desserts - fountain
$2.93
6 items
sandwiches
$4.93
37 items
saute specials - children's menu
$5.28
9 items
burger specialties
$5.50
16 items
hoagie specials
$6.39
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Crystal Diner 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 Crystal Diner.
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