Budget Dining Guide
Mel's Hot Dogs Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mel's Hot Dogs? 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
$0.75
Average Item Price
$4.07
Budget for Two
$8.14
Priced Items Tracked
57
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Mel's Hot Dogs Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mel's Hot Dogs sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese | extra toppings for sandwiches | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Chili | extra toppings for sandwiches | — | $0.99 |
| 3 | Chili on French Fries | side orders | — | $0.99 |
| 4 | Bacon | extra toppings for sandwiches | — | $1.29 |
| 5 | Cheddar Sauce on French Fries | side orders | — | $1.29 |
| 6 | Coleslaw | extra toppings for sandwiches | — | $1.29 |
| 7 | Delicious Creamy Homemade Coleslaw | side orders | — | $1.29 |
| 8 | Kosher Dill Pickle Whole or Quartered | side orders | — | $1.29 |
| 9 | Oven Baked Beans | side orders | — | $1.29 |
| 10 | Brewed Iced Tea | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 11 | Cherry Coke | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 12 | Chicago Hot Tamale | side orders | — | $1.69 |
| 13 | Classic Coca-Cola | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 14 | Diet Coke | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 15 | Fruit Punch | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 16 | Lemonade | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 17 | Pibb | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 18 | Root Beer | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 19 | Sprite | soft drinks | — | $1.69 |
| 20 | Coffee | soft drinks | — | $1.89 |
| 21 | Crispy Golden Brown French Fries | side orders | — | $1.89 |
| 22 | Milk | soft drinks | — | $1.89 |
| 23 | Bottled Water | soft drinks | Zephyrhills or perrier. | $1.99 |
| 24 | Side of Chili | side orders | — | $1.99 |
| 25 | Snack Dog | main menu | For the less hardy appetite, a skinless hot dog, smaller than mel's special and served with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish and pickle. | $3.75 |
| 26 | Beef Chili - Bowl | side orders | — | $3.99 |
| 27 | Breaded Onion Rings | side orders | — | $3.99 |
| 28 | Corn Dog | main menu | Mel's version of this traditional favorite starts with an all beef hot dog dipped in the finest whole grain stone-ground corn meal batter and then fried to a delicate golden brown. | $4.00 |
| 29 | Chicago Style Hot Dog | main menu | Mel's famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, relish, pickle, tomatoes, celery salt and hot sport peppers. | $4.25 |
| 30 | Lite Mel | main menu | Served on a steamed poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish and pickle. | $4.25 |
Mel's Hot Dogs Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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extra toppings for sandwiches
$1.08
4 items
soft drinks
$1.75
12 items
side orders
$1.97
10 items
main menu
$5.99
25 items
kids meals
$6.25
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at Mel's Hot Dogs 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 Hot Dogs.
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