Budget Dining Guide
Empire Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Empire 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 July 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.50
Average Item Price
$6.36
Budget for Two
$12.72
Priced Items Tracked
168
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Empire Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Empire Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crispy Noodles | our chef's specialties | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Fortune Cookies | our chef's specialties | — | $0.50 |
| 3 | soda | our chef's specialties | can | $0.75 |
| 4 | White Rice | our chef's specialties | — | $0.85 |
| 5 | Egg Roll | appetizers | pork | $1.20 |
| 6 | Shrimp Roll | appetizers | — | $1.20 |
| 7 | Brown Sauce | our chef's specialties | — | $1.25 |
| 8 | Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.35 |
| 9 | Chicken Rice or Noodle Soup | soup | — | $1.55 |
| 10 | Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.55 |
| 11 | Chicken Corn Soup | soup | — | $1.95 |
| 12 | Vegetable Soup with Bean Curd | soup | — | $1.95 |
| 13 | Wonton Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.95 |
| 14 | Hot and Sour Soup | soup | — | $1.99 |
| 15 | Fantail Shrimp | appetizers | — | $2.40 |
| 16 | Spring Roll | appetizers | pork and shrimp | $2.50 |
| 17 | Vegetable Spring Rolls | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 18 | Chicken Wings | appetizers | — | $2.75 |
| 19 | Shrimp Toast | appetizers | — | $2.75 |
| 20 | Teriyaki Beef Sticks, 2 or Chicken Sticks | appetizers | — | $2.80 |
| 21 | Fried Wontons | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 22 | Vegetable Chow Mein or Chop Suey | chow mein or chop suey | — | $3.25 |
| 23 | Vegetable Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.25 |
| 24 | Chicken Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.50 |
| 25 | Roast Pork Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.50 |
| 26 | Vegetable Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $3.50 |
| 27 | Broccoli with Garlic Sauce or Brown Sauce | vegetable dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 28 | Eggplant with Garlic Sauce | vegetable dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 29 | Mixed Vegetable with Bean Curd | vegetable dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 30 | String Bean with Garlic Sauce | vegetable dishes | — | $3.75 |
Empire Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Empire Cafe food category to save money on your next order
soup
$1.76
7 items
vegetable dishes
$3.75
5 items
fried rice
$3.88
7 items
appetizers
$3.98
18 items
chow mein or chop suey
$4.04
5 items
lo mein
$4.22
8 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Empire Cafe — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Empire 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 Empire Cafe.
Compare Empire Cafe prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Empire Cafe menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Empire Cafe and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.