Budget Dining Guide
Elmo's Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Elmo'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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$5.98
Budget for Two
$11.96
Priced Items Tracked
95
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Elmo's Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Elmo's Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottled Water | beverages | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Milk | beverages | — | $1.10 |
| 3 | Chocolate Milk | beverages | — | $1.35 |
| 4 | Juice | beverages | Orange, apple, grapefruit, tomato, cranberry. | $1.45 |
| 5 | Soy Milk | beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 6 | Coffee | beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 7 | Hot Tea | beverages | Regular or decaffeinated black tea | $1.95 |
| 8 | Iced Tea | beverages | Freshly brewed sweet or regular | $1.95 |
| 9 | Soda | beverages | Coke, diet coke, Mr. Pibb, sprite, coke zero. | $1.95 |
| 10 | I.B.C. Root Beer | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 11 | Sparkling Mineral Water | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 12 | Herb and Specialty Teas | beverages | — | $2.05 |
| 13 | Hot Chocolate | beverages | With whipped cream | $2.05 |
| 14 | Lemonade | beverages | — | $2.05 |
| 15 | Noodles & Cheese | kids menu | Spaghetti noodles served plain with Parmesan on the side | $2.15 |
| 16 | Creamy Tomato with Basil | soups | — | $2.60 |
| 17 | Soups of the Day | soups | — | $2.60 |
| 18 | Vegetarian Chili | soups | — | $2.60 |
| 19 | Chips and Salsa | starters | Tasty corn chips with our homemade salsa | $2.75 |
| 20 | PBJ (Peanut Butter & Jelly) | kids menu | Peanut butter & grape jelly on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $2.85 |
| 21 | Caesar or House with Entree | small salads | — | $2.90 |
| 22 | Ham Sandwich | kids menu | Sliced ham on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $3.00 |
| 23 | Kid Grilled Cheese | kids menu | American cheese served plain on grilled white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $3.00 |
| 24 | Turkey Sandwich | kids menu | Oven-roasted turkey breast on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $3.00 |
| 25 | Kid Burger or Veggie Burger | kids menu | Small burger or veggie patty on a plain bun with pickle. All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $3.10 |
| 26 | Kid Turkey Burger | kids menu | Small turkey burger patty on a plain bun with a pickle. All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $3.45 |
| 27 | Caesar or House | small salads | — | $3.60 |
| 28 | Kid Spaghetti | kids menu | Pasta with our own meaty marinara sauce | $3.60 |
| 29 | Onion Rings | starters | With chipotle dressing | $3.60 |
| 30 | Kid Burger or Veggie Burger with American Cheese | kids menu | All sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins. | $3.65 |
Elmo's Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$2.37
18 items
kids menu
$3.34
11 items
small salads
$3.75
4 items
soups
$3.83
4 items
starters
$6.07
8 items
burgers
$7.52
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Elmo'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 Elmo's Diner.
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