Budget Dining Guide
Denny's Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Denny's 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
$2.19
Average Item Price
$5.52
Budget for Two
$11.04
Priced Items Tracked
41
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Denny's Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Denny's Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Fries | sides | — | $2.19 |
| 2 | Mission Control Mac & Cheese | kid's meals lunch and dinner | macaroni & cheese with choice of side item. | $2.59 |
| 3 | Seasoned Fries | sides | — | $2.59 |
| 4 | Garden Salad | sides | — | $2.79 |
| 5 | Cosmic Cheeseburger | kid's meals lunch and dinner | cosmic cheeseburger & choice of side item without cheese 2.79 | $2.99 |
| 6 | New Moons & Stars Chicken Nuggets | kid's meals lunch and dinner | fresh tender chicken nuggets & choice of side item. | $2.99 |
| 7 | Flying Saucer Pizza | kid's meals lunch and dinner | a ring of jupiter crust orbits around our delicious flying saucer cheese pizza with choice of side item. | $3.19 |
| 8 | Large Bowl of Soup | sides | (11 am - 10 pm) | $3.19 |
| 9 | New Little Dipper Sampler | kid's meals lunch and dinner | three moons & stars chicken huggets three mercury mozzarella cheese sticks & chocie of side item garnished with celery. Martin marinara sauce & ranch dressing. | $3.19 |
| 10 | Caramel Apple Crisp | desserts | — | $3.29 |
| 11 | Carrot Cake | desserts | — | $3.29 |
| 12 | Hot Fudge Brownie A La Mode | desserts | — | $3.29 |
| 13 | Onions Rings | sides | — | $3.29 |
| 14 | Creamy Cheesecake | desserts | — | $3.39 |
| 15 | Harshey's Chocolate Cake | desserts | — | $3.49 |
| 16 | Milk Shake | desserts | — | $3.59 |
| 17 | Smothered Cheese Fries | appetizers | covered with melted cheese & crumbled bacon with ranch dressing on the side. | $4.59 |
| 18 | Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | appetizers | golden fried with a side of marinara sauce. | $5.09 |
| 19 | Chicken Strips | appetizers | spicy golden fried chicken strips served with honey mustard dressing or BBQ sauce. | $6.09 |
| 20 | Buffalo Chicken Strips | appetizers | tossed ina spicy buffalo sauce served with celery sticks plus bleu cheese or ranch dressing. | $6.29 |
| 21 | Buffalo Wings | appetizers | with celery sticks & bleu cheese or ranch dressing. | $6.59 |
| 22 | Classic Cheeseburger Served without Cheese | mouth watering burgers | — | $6.69 |
| 23 | The Super Bird | sandwiches | thinly sliced turkey breast with melted swiss cheese, bacon strips & tomato on grilled sourdough. | $6.79 |
| 24 | Philly Melt | sandwiches | thinly sliced roast beef mushrooms & onions sauteed then topped with melted swiss cheese. Placed on ciabatta bread that's grilled with a zesty garlic spread. | $6.89 |
| 25 | Chicken Ranch Melt | sandwiches | a golden fried chicken breast crisp bacon lettuce & tomato topped with melted swiss cheese. Placed onciabatta bread that's grilled with a zesty garlic spread. Served with a side of ranch dressing. | $6.99 |
| 26 | Mini Burgers | mouth watering burgers | six mini cheeseburgers with mustard & grilled onions surrounding a mound of crisp golden fried onion rings or substitute French fries or hash browns. | $6.99 |
| 27 | Sampler | appetizers | spicy chicken strips, mozzarella cheese sticks crispy onion rings & dipping sauces. | $7.09 |
| 28 | Classic Cheeseburger | mouth watering burgers | your choice of American swiss or cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles & red onions. | $7.19 |
| 29 | Zesty Nachos | appetizers | crisp tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, specially seasoned ground beef, freshly made pico de gallo & sour creanm. | $7.19 |
| 30 | Club Sandwich | sandwiches | thinly sliced turkey breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted white bread | $7.29 |
Denny's Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$2.81
5 items
kid's meals lunch and dinner
$2.99
5 items
desserts
$4.75
8 items
appetizers
$6.13
7 items
sandwiches
$7.05
5 items
mouth watering burgers
$7.33
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Denny's 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 Denny's Diner.
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