Budget Dining Guide
Nello's Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Nello'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 September 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.59
Average Item Price
$11.5
Budget for Two
$23
Priced Items Tracked
80
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Nello's Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Nello's Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nello's Homemade Minestrone | soups and salads | This is healthy eating. We just couldn't fit any more vegetables in it. | $3.59 |
| 2 | Soup of the Day | soups and salads | Please contact the restaurant for today's selection. | $3.59 |
| 3 | French Onion Soup | soups and salads | Made from scratch with hint of sherry and plenty of Swiss cheese. | $4.99 |
| 4 | Crock of Chili Con Carne | soups and salads | Try our local award-winning chili with just the right amount of spice. | $5.29 |
| 5 | Bruschetta | appetizers | Toasted Italian bread topped with our special blend of olive oil, plum tomatoes, garlic, fresh mozzarella and Romano cheese. Perfect with any pasta entree. | $5.99 |
| 6 | Tossed House Salad | soups and salads | — | $5.99 |
| 7 | Garden Burger | burgers and sandwiches | Vegetarian burger served with a side salad. | $6.99 |
| 8 | Nello's Homemade Potato Skins | appetizers | Topped with cheddar and bacon. | $6.99 |
| 9 | Nello's Homemade Potato Skins with Cheddar and Chili | appetizers | Topped with cheddar cheese and chili. | $7.49 |
| 10 | Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip | appetizers | Served with batter fried onion petals. | $7.99 |
| 11 | Baked Stuffed Mushroom Caps | appetizers | Stuffed with an herb and Ritz cracker filling. | $7.99 |
| 12 | Caesar Salad | soups and salads | Tossed with our homemade dressing and topped with croutons and anchovies. | $7.99 |
| 13 | Fiesta Poppers | appetizers | Sweet green jalapeno peppers stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese filling. Served with peppery ranch for dipping. | $7.99 |
| 14 | Grilled Steak Quesadilla | appetizers | Fajita marinated steak blended with cheddar cheese, bacon, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Served with sour cream and salsa. | $7.99 |
| 15 | Homemade Chicken Fingers | appetizers | Served with BBQ or honey mustard sauce. | $7.99 |
| 16 | Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | appetizers | Served with marinara sauce. | $7.99 |
| 17 | Nello's Boneless Buffalo Wings | appetizers | Served with bleu cheese and a veggie garnish. | $7.99 |
| 18 | The Burger | burgers and sandwiches | Topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. | $7.99 |
| 19 | Baked Clams Casino | appetizers | Fresh cherry stone clams prepared with a garlic herb butter, bacon and just a sprinkle of fine seasoned breadcrumbs. | $8.99 |
| 20 | Black and Bleu Burger | burgers and sandwiches | Our fresh ground beef prepared with Cajun spices, heaps of fresh bleu cheese crumbles and hickory smoked bacon. | $8.99 |
| 21 | Classic Cheese Burger Club | burgers and sandwiches | Triple Decker club loaded with all the fixings. | $8.99 |
| 22 | Cowboy Burger | burgers and sandwiches | Our big 1/2 lb. ground beef smothered with grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon and Monterey Jack cheese. | $8.99 |
| 23 | Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich | burgers and sandwiches | Served on French bread with french fries. | $8.99 |
| 24 | Haddock Tacos | burgers and sandwiches | Golden fried haddock prepared in three flour tortillas with lettuce, diced onions, salsa and Mexi-ranch dressing. | $8.99 |
| 25 | Hickory Burger | burgers and sandwiches | Hickory smoked bacon, Virginia ham, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese. | $8.99 |
| 26 | Nello's Antipasto Salad | soups and salads | This is a beautiful salad, perfect before any meal. Prepared with marinated vegetables, sliced meats, cheeses and vegetables. | $8.99 |
| 27 | Nello's Chef Salad | soups and salads | Created with imported ham, Swiss cheese, fresh turkey, tomatoes, cucumber, eggs and peppers. | $8.99 |
| 28 | Nello's Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | appetizers | Served with spicy cocktail sauce. | $8.99 |
| 29 | Nello's Fried Calamari | appetizers | Golden fried calamari rings served with marinara sauce or sauteed with Italian peppers, garlic, minced onions and spices. | $8.99 |
| 30 | Nello's Grilled Chicken Sandwich | burgers and sandwiches | Your choice of BBQ, teriyaki, buffalo or plain. Topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Served with french fries. | $8.99 |
Nello's Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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soups and salads
$6.94
10 items
appetizers
$8.61
17 items
burgers and sandwiches
$9.50
19 items
pasta
$14.70
17 items
chicken and seafood
$15.89
10 items
beef, veal and pork
$16.42
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Nello'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 Nello's Cafe.
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