Budget Dining Guide
Grumpy's Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Grumpy's 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.75
Average Item Price
$10.07
Budget for Two
$20.14
Priced Items Tracked
91
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Grumpy's Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Grumpy's Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cookies | dessert | Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies | $0.75 |
| 2 | Soup of the Day | starters | — | $3.00 |
| 3 | Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie | dessert | Fudge Brownie layered with chewy carmel and chocolate topped with salty pretzels | $3.25 |
| 4 | Fresh Baked Pie | dessert | Apple Cinnamon Pie, Blueberry Pie or Cherry Pie. Flavors vary and are available warm or cold and topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | $3.99 |
| 5 | Chocolate Tuxedo Mousse Cake | dessert | Layers of Chocolate & Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Mousse & Chocolate Gnoche drizzled with chocolate sauce and whipped cream | $4.50 |
| 6 | Lemon Italian Creme Cake | dessert | Light Fluffy layers of Lemon Creme and Lemon Vanilla Cake sprinkled with powdered sugar | $4.50 |
| 7 | 802 Salsa & Texas Caviar | starters | Grumpy's own salsa & five bean salad served w/corn tortillas | $5.00 |
| 8 | Buttermilk | pancakes | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | Buttermilk Pancakes | breakfast for lunch | with cajun home fries (short or reg. stack) | $6.00 |
| 10 | Breakfast Sandwich | breakfast & weekend brunch | Choice of meat, egg & cheese with cajun home fries | $7.00 |
| 11 | Cheesy Chorizo Soft Pretzels | starters | Grilled soft pretzels w/creamy chorizo cheddar dip | $7.00 |
| 12 | Chocolate Chip | pancakes | — | $7.00 |
| 13 | Dani's Really Good Quesadilla | starters | Cajun grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, salsa, sour cream with whole wheat tortilla (gluten free wrap available) | $7.00 |
| 14 | French Toast | french toast | House baked wheat bread | $7.00 |
| 15 | Grumpy's Special | breakfast for lunch | Two eggs, choice of meat, cajun home fries & toast | $7.00 |
| 16 | Grumpy's Special - Two Eggs | breakfast & weekend brunch | Choice of meat & toast with cajun home fries. Meat Choices Bacon, Ham, Sausage +$1 Upgrade Chorizo Sausage, Andouille, Turkey Bacon, Turkey Sausage (gluten free w/out toast) | $7.00 |
| 17 | Cinnamon Cran-Apple Walnut Oatmeal | breakfast & weekend brunch | — | $8.00 |
| 18 | Mediterranean Flatbread | starters | Grilled flatbread, spinach, tomatoes, artichokes, kalamata olives, feta & herb vinaigrette | $8.00 |
| 19 | Potato Pancakes | pancakes | Topped with sautéed apples and sour cream | $8.00 |
| 20 | Yogurt & Granola Bowl | breakfast & weekend brunch | Greek yogurt with strawberries, blueberries and local granola | $8.00 |
| 21 | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | breakfast & weekend brunch | With two eggs any style and cajun home fries | $9.00 |
| 22 | Breakfast Burrito | breakfast & weekend brunch | Two scrambled eggs, choice of meat, shredded cheddar in honey wheat tortilla with cajun home fries (gluten free wrap available) | $9.00 |
| 23 | Kristi's B.E.L.T. | weekend brunch lunchable items | Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato on toasted wheat bread with cajun home fries | $9.00 |
| 24 | Lincoln Park Plate | breakfast & weekend brunch | Egg whites, turkey bacon, fresh fruit & tomato slices | $9.00 |
| 25 | Literary | omelets | Sausage, green peppers, onions & american | $9.00 |
| 26 | Shrimp on Fire | starters | Sauteed shrimp with spicy garlic butter and garlic toast points | $9.00 |
| 27 | Steak Burger | sandwiches | 1/2 lb. beef patty, lettuce, tomato & american | $9.00 |
| 28 | Sweet Potato Pancakes | pancakes | Maple BBQ drizzle, whipped cream, walnuts | $9.00 |
| 29 | Vegetarian | omelets | Seasonal fresh vegetables & american | $9.00 |
| 30 | Western | omelets | Ham, green peppers, onions & american | $9.00 |
Grumpy's Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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dessert
$3.40
5 items
starters
$6.50
6 items
pancakes
$7.50
4 items
breakfast for lunch
$8.50
4 items
french toast
$9.67
3 items
breakfast & weekend brunch
$10.18
17 items
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Finding affordable meals at Grumpy's 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 Grumpy's Cafe.
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