Budget Dining Guide
Mac's Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mac'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 July 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.25
Average Item Price
$7.24
Budget for Two
$14.48
Priced Items Tracked
41
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Mac's Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mac's Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice Cream | desserts | two scoops of vanilla with chocolate syrup. | $2.25 |
| 2 | Chili | soups and salads | mac's homemade chili, covered with cheddar cheese and diced red onions. a bit spicy, but you can handle it. | $3.25 |
| 3 | House Salad | soups and salads | house salad a blend of iceberg and romaine, topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and croutons, and your choice of salad dressing. add grilled chicken: $3.00, add egg or cheddar cheese: $0.75 | $3.25 |
| 4 | Soup Of The Day | soups and salads | ask your server, please. | $3.25 |
| 5 | Onion Straws | starters | a basket of thinly sliced spanish onions, fried to a golden brown. served with spicy dipping sauce. | $3.95 |
| 6 | Scotch Egg | starters | a hard-boiled egg, wrapped in sausage, lightly breaded and deep-fried. served with mac's creamy sage sauce. | $4.25 |
| 7 | Chicken Fingers | starters | deep-fried, served with honey mustard. | $4.75 |
| 8 | Mac's Fudge Delight | desserts | a fudge nut brownie with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup. | $4.95 |
| 9 | Chocolate Pudding Cake | desserts | served with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. | $5.25 |
| 10 | Fried Green Beans | starters | breaded, served with teriyaki sauce. | $5.95 |
| 11 | Grilled Cheese | sandwiches | american on white, wheat, or rye. | $5.95 |
| 12 | Soft Pretzels | starters | oven-baked pretzels, salted or unsalted. served with nacho cheese sauce. | $5.95 |
| 13 | Spinach Salad | soups and salads | fresh spinach leaves, shredded cheddar, bacon, tomato, scallions and crunchy chow mein noodles with your choice of dressing. | $5.95 |
| 14 | Soup And Salad | soups and salads | a large house salad with a cup of mac's chili or soup of the day. | $6.50 |
| 15 | Nachos | starters | tortilla chips, cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions with salsa and sour cream on the side. add mac's chili: $1.00, add grilled chicken: $3.00. | $7.25 |
| 16 | Wings | starters | one pound of wings with your choice of bbq, teriyaki, low, medium, or "no refund" high. served with celery and blue cheese or ranch. | $7.25 |
| 17 | Jalapeno Poppers | starters | peppers stuffed with cream cheese or cheddar, breaded and deep-fried. served with salsa. | $7.45 |
| 18 | Sauerkraut Balls | starters | mac's spicy sausage mix, breaded and deep-fried, served with horseradish ranch sauce. | $7.45 |
| 19 | Black Bean Burger | sandwiches | served on grilled focaccia. | $7.95 |
| 20 | Chicken Finger Sandwich | sandwiches | deep-fried, served on a toasted sub bun with a side of mayo. | $7.95 |
| 21 | Chicken Salad | soups and salads | served on a bed of lettuce and topped with black olives, with crackers and a cup of fruit. | $7.95 |
| 22 | Chicken Salad | sandwiches | homemade, topped with alfalfa sprouts and served on a croissant. | $7.95 |
| 23 | Grilled Chicken | sandwiches | marinated chicken breast, served with a side of mayo. | $7.95 |
| 24 | Open-faced Turkey | dinners | grilled turkey served on toasted white bread with mashed potatoes and gravy. | $7.95 |
| 25 | Philly | sandwiches | shaved steak, green peppers, onions, and mozzarella. | $7.95 |
| 26 | Taco Salad | soups and salads | mac's lettuce blend and chili topped with shredded cheddar, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. served in a fried tortilla bowl with chips and salsa on the side. | $7.95 |
| 27 | Tuna Melt | sandwiches | served with melted swiss on rye. | $7.95 |
| 28 | Turkey Reuben | sandwiches | grilled turkey, coleslaw, thousand island dressing, and melted swiss on wheat. | $7.95 |
| 29 | Hamburger | sandwiches | a half-pound of lean ground chuck, cooked to order. served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips. add toppings for $.50 each. | $8.00 |
| 30 | Veggie Club | sandwiches | lettuce, tomato, swiss, american, black olives, banana peppers, red onion, alfalfa sprouts, and parmesan peppercorn dressing on your choice of toasted bread. | $8.00 |
Mac's Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Mac's Cafe food category to save money on your next order
desserts
$4.15
3 items
soups and salads
$5.44
7 items
starters
$6.03
9 items
sandwiches
$8.02
16 items
dinners
$8.45
2 items
scottish specialties
$11.70
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at Mac'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 Mac's Cafe.
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