Budget Dining Guide
Lightning Tavern Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Lightning Tavern? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$10.95
Budget for Two
$21.9
Priced Items Tracked
44
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Lightning Tavern Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Lightning Tavern sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build-Your-Own | painted hills angus burger | add spinach, avocado, fresh sprouts, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions | $1.00 |
| 2 | Build-Your-Own | painted hills angus burger | add porter cheddar, swiss, pt. reyes bleu, american, new mexico green chilies, thick applewood smoked bacon, fried egg | $2.00 |
| 3 | Mac & Cheese | sandos & entrees | add crispy applewood smoked bacon or new mexico green chilies | $2.00 |
| 4 | Fresh Chips & Salsa | starters | add made-to-order guac | $4.00 |
| 5 | Fresh Chips & Salsa | starters | add chili-tequila, queso fundido | $4.00 |
| 6 | Nachos | starters | add chicken | $4.00 |
| 7 | The Chopper | salads | add grilled chicken | $4.00 |
| 8 | Nachos | starters | add angus steak | $5.00 |
| 9 | Banana Split | dessert $6.50 | vanilla ice cream, ripe banana, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, cherry on top | $6.50 |
| 10 | Tater Tots | starters | — | $6.50 |
| 11 | Beer Battered Pickles | starters | — | $7.00 |
| 12 | Fresh Cut French Fries | starters | with smoked chipotle mayo | $7.00 |
| 13 | Fresh Chips & Salsa | starters | — | $7.50 |
| 14 | Soft Pretzels | starters | with artisan mustards | $7.50 |
| 15 | Build-Your-Own | painted hills angus burger | — | $8.00 |
| 16 | Mac & Cheese | sandos & entrees | — | $8.00 |
| 17 | Melty Cheese Bites | starters | with roasted tomato soup | $8.00 |
| 18 | 8 Wings | lighting "east coast" wings - the best in sf | — | $8.50 |
| 19 | Chicken #1 | farmer's chicken sandwiches | swiss & bacon | $8.50 |
| 20 | Crispy Fried Ricotta Ravioli And Vodka Tomato Sauce | starters | — | $8.50 |
| 21 | Iceberg Wedge | salads | crispy bacon, green onions homemade bleu dressing | $8.50 |
| 22 | Grilled Cheese Trifecta | sandos & entrees | american, porter cheddar & swiss with roasted tomato soup and mixed greens | $9.00 |
| 23 | Nachos | starters | — | $9.00 |
| 24 | Totchos | starters | — | $9.00 |
| 25 | Luchadoro | farmer's chicken sandwiches | honey-lime glaze with new mexico green chilies | $9.50 |
| 26 | Spinach & Artichoke Dip | starters | with fresh chips | $9.50 |
| 27 | Ranger | farmer's chicken sandwiches | american cheese, avocado, applewood smoked bacon & sprouts | $10.00 |
| 28 | Buffalo Style | farmer's chicken sandwiches | tossed in lightning wing sauce with house-made bleu cheese | $10.50 |
| 29 | Drunken Tso | farmer's chicken sandwiches | the general's whiskey glaze | $10.50 |
| 30 | The Chopper | salads | baby arugula, savory cabbage, tomato, avocado, radish, mango & house green goddess dressing | $10.95 |
Lightning Tavern Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Lightning Tavern food category to save money on your next order
dessert $6.50
$6.50
1 items
starters
$7.23
15 items
painted hills angus burger
$7.83
6 items
sandos & entrees
$8.30
5 items
salads
$9.85
4 items
farmer's chicken sandwiches
$10.08
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at Lightning Tavern 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 Lightning Tavern.
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