Budget Dining Guide
Great American Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Great American 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
$1.39
Average Item Price
$9.23
Budget for Two
$18.46
Priced Items Tracked
337
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Great American Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Great American Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular Coffee | beverages | — | $1.39 |
| 2 | Tea | beverages | — | $1.39 |
| 3 | Decaffeinated Coffee | beverages | — | $1.49 |
| 4 | Decaffeinated Tea | beverages | — | $1.49 |
| 5 | Apple Sauce | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 6 | Baked Potato | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 7 | Coleslaw | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 8 | Cottage Cheese | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 9 | French Fries | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 10 | Home Fries | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 11 | Homemade Mashed Potatoes | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 12 | Macaroni and Cheese | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 13 | Rice Pilaf | sides | — | $1.79 |
| 14 | Lipton Original Iced Tea | beverages | — | $1.89 |
| 15 | Soda | beverages | — | $1.89 |
| 16 | Bowl of Chicken Soup of the Day | homemade soups | Please contact restaurant for today's selection. | $1.99 |
| 17 | Fruit Juice | beverages | — | $1.99 |
| 18 | Hawaiian Punch | beverages | — | $1.99 |
| 19 | Soup of the Day | homemade soups | Call restaurant for soup of the day. | $1.99 |
| 20 | Cream Cheese Frosted Cinnamon Roll | breakfast sides | — | $2.19 |
| 21 | Milk | beverages | — | $2.19 |
| 22 | Lemonade | beverages | — | $2.29 |
| 23 | Raspberry Lemonade | beverages | — | $2.29 |
| 24 | Chocolate Milk | beverages | — | $2.49 |
| 25 | Home Fries | breakfast sides | — | $2.49 |
| 26 | Homemade Grits | breakfast sides | — | $2.49 |
| 27 | Hot Chocolate | beverages | With whipped cream. | $2.49 |
| 28 | Hot French Vanilla | beverages | With whipped cream. | $2.49 |
| 29 | Basket of Fries | sides | — | $2.99 |
| 30 | Fresh Fruit Cup | breakfast sides | Homemade with seasonal fresh fruit. | $2.99 |
Great American Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$2.47
20 items
sides
$2.68
19 items
breakfast sides
$3.29
14 items
homemade soups
$3.89
5 items
just for kids
$3.99
7 items
sweet stuff
$5.49
19 items
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Finding affordable meals at Great American 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 Great American Diner.
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