Budget Dining Guide
Mel's Family Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mel's Family 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
$2.29
Average Item Price
$6.24
Budget for Two
$12.48
Priced Items Tracked
54
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Mel's Family Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mel's Family Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Slaw | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 2 | Cottage Cheese | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 3 | Green Beans Macaroni & Cheese | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 4 | Hot Cinnamon Apples | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 5 | Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 6 | Pickled Beets | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 7 | Potato Salad | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 8 | Vegetable of the Day | sides | — | $2.29 |
| 9 | Homemade Soup | soup & salads | Made from scratch daily | $2.69 |
| 10 | 5 Pcs Wings | wings | — | $3.99 |
| 11 | Soup & Salad | soup & salads | Made fresh to order | $5.09 |
| 12 | Corn Dog Nuggets | baskets | Not just for the kids | $5.19 |
| 13 | Sissy Cheeseburger | messy burgers | Only half the size of a messy burger, add sissy bacon $1.19 | $5.59 |
| 14 | Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato | sandwiches | On toast with mayo | $5.79 |
| 15 | Grilled Ham or Bacon & Cheese | sandwiches | Good stuff | $5.89 |
| 16 | Pattie Melt | sandwiches | Quarter pound of fresh chopped sirloin with grilled onions on rye | $5.89 |
| 17 | Grilled Tuna Melt | sandwiches | Fresh homemade tuna salad with grilled onions on rye | $5.99 |
| 18 | Wing Basket | baskets | 5 Wings with choice of sauce | $6.09 |
| 19 | Chicken Tenders | baskets | — | $6.19 |
| 20 | Buffalo Tenders | baskets | Chicken breast tenders tossed in sauce | $6.29 |
| 21 | Opened Faced Meatloaf | sandwiches | Richs famous meatloaf served on bread with mashed potatoes & gravy | $6.29 |
| 22 | Popcorn Shrimp | baskets | Fried and served with dippin sauce | $6.29 |
| 23 | Crab Cake Bites | baskets | — | $6.39 |
| 24 | Chef Salad | soup & salads | Traditionally prepared, very large salad | $6.49 |
| 25 | Fried Fish | baskets | Best tasting white fish in the sea | $6.49 |
| 26 | Opened Faced Roast Beef | sandwiches | Served on fresh bread with mashed potatoes & gravy | $6.49 |
| 27 | Country Fried Steak | sandwiches | Fried to perfection served on a dusted kaiser roll | $6.59 |
| 28 | Taco Salad | soup & salads | A generous portion of salad topped with seasoned taco meat and cheddar cheese served in an edible tortilla shell with a side of salsa & sour cream | $6.69 |
| 29 | Just a Little Messy Cheeseburger | messy burgers | Choice of american, swiss or cheddar | $6.89 |
| 30 | 10 Pcs Wings | wings | — | $6.99 |
Mel's Family Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$2.29
8 items
soup & salads
$5.82
6 items
baskets
$6.49
8 items
sandwiches
$6.77
14 items
messy burgers
$7.31
6 items
mel's meals
$7.67
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Mel's Family 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 Mel's Family Diner.
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