Budget Dining Guide
Paterno's Original Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Paterno's Original? 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
$1.19
Average Item Price
$6.62
Budget for Two
$13.24
Priced Items Tracked
151
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Paterno's Original Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Paterno's Original sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee & Tea | beverages_a | — | $1.19 |
| 2 | Milk | beverages_a | — | $1.19 |
| 3 | Ice Tea | beverages | — | $1.39 |
| 4 | Soda | beverages | — | $1.39 |
| 5 | Most Bottled Soda or Water | beverages_a | — | $1.59 |
| 6 | Lemonade | beverages | — | $1.79 |
| 7 | Hot Dog | sandwiches - burgers | — | $2.19 |
| 8 | Cannoli Fresh Filled | desserts | — | $2.29 |
| 9 | Eli Cheese Cake | desserts | — | $2.29 |
| 10 | Cheese Dog | sandwiches - burgers | — | $2.49 |
| 11 | Cheese | pizza slices (jumbo pizza slice) | — | $2.69 |
| 12 | Chili Dog | sandwiches - burgers | — | $2.79 |
| 13 | Sausage | pizza slices (jumbo pizza slice) | — | $2.79 |
| 14 | Beef or Pork Taco | tacos | — | $2.99 |
| 15 | Chicekn Taco | tacos | — | $2.99 |
| 16 | Chili | soups | — | $2.99 |
| 17 | Chili Cheese Dog | sandwiches - burgers | — | $2.99 |
| 18 | Fish Taco | tacos | — | $2.99 |
| 19 | Fresh Tomato & Spinach | pizza slices (jumbo pizza slice) | — | $2.99 |
| 20 | Polish | sandwiches - burgers | — | $2.99 |
| 21 | Sausage & Roasted Red Pepper | pizza slices (jumbo pizza slice) | — | $2.99 |
| 22 | Soup Du Jour | soups | — | $2.99 |
| 23 | Garden Salad | salads | — | $3.19 |
| 24 | Chili with Cheese | soups | — | $3.49 |
| 25 | Mini Cheeseburgers (2) | sandwiches - burgers | — | $3.49 |
| 26 | Shrimp Taco | tacos | — | $3.49 |
| 27 | Sweet Potato Fries | appetizers | — | $3.49 |
| 28 | Veggie | pizza slices (jumbo pizza slice) | — | $3.49 |
| 29 | Chicken, Shrimp or Bacon, Prosciutto | pizza thin crust | — | $3.50 |
| 30 | Chicken, Shrimp or Bacon, Prosciutto | stone baked double dough | — | $3.50 |
Paterno's Original Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages_a
$1.32
3 items
beverages
$1.52
3 items
desserts
$2.86
3 items
pizza slices (jumbo pizza slice)
$2.99
5 items
tacos
$3.12
4 items
specials
$3.99
2 items
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Finding affordable meals at Paterno's Original 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 Paterno's Original.
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