Budget Dining Guide
Lantern Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Lantern 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
$7.3
Budget for Two
$14.6
Priced Items Tracked
378
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Lantern Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Lantern Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey or Beef Sausage or Turkey Bacon subsututed for pork sausage or bacon | griddle specialties | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Buttered Toast or Roll | toast and muffins | — | $1.10 |
| 3 | Coffee or Tea | beverages | — | $1.10 |
| 4 | Decaffeinated Tea | beverages | — | $1.10 |
| 5 | Fresh Brewed Decaf Coffee | beverages | — | $1.10 |
| 6 | Bottled Water | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 7 | Fresh Banana | fruits and juices | — | $1.25 |
| 8 | Corn, Bran or Blueberry Muffin | toast and muffins | — | $1.30 |
| 9 | Toasted English Muffin | toast and muffins | — | $1.30 |
| 10 | Toasted Jumbo Bagel with Butter | the bagel box | — | $1.30 |
| 11 | Herbal Tea | beverages | — | $1.35 |
| 12 | Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream | beverages | — | $1.45 |
| 13 | Assorted Sodas | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 14 | Toasted Pita | toast and muffins | — | $1.50 |
| 15 | Fruit Punch or Lemonade | beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 16 | Iced Decaf Tea or Coffee | beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 17 | Iced Tea or Coffee | beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 18 | Milk | beverages | — | $1.75 |
| 19 | Chocolate Milk | beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 20 | Chocolate Pudding | the lantern desserts | with whipped cream | $1.95 |
| 21 | Jello | the lantern desserts | with whipped cream | $1.95 |
| 22 | Old Fashioned Egg Cream | from the fountain | — | $1.95 |
| 23 | Pound Cake | the lantern desserts | Plain or marble | $1.95 |
| 24 | Half Grapefruit | fruits and juices | in season | $2.15 |
| 25 | Chocolate Brownie | the lantern desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 26 | Egg Sandwiches | traditional sandwiches | Fried egg | $2.25 |
| 27 | Espresso | specialty coffees | A distinctive, perfect after dinner coffee, served with lemon peel | $2.25 |
| 28 | Homentashen or Ruggalach | the lantern desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 29 | Jumbo Cookies | the lantern desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 30 | Linzer Tarts | the lantern desserts | — | $2.25 |
Lantern Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Lantern Diner food category to save money on your next order
toast and muffins
$1.30
4 items
beverages
$1.45
12 items
fruits and juices
$2.33
5 items
the lantern desserts
$2.72
26 items
soup du four
$3.65
1 items
from the fountain
$3.84
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Lantern 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 Lantern Diner.
Compare Lantern Diner prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Lantern Diner menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Lantern Diner and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.