Budget Dining Guide

Penn's Thai Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at Penn's Thai 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

$0.50

Average Item Price

$5.13

Budget for Two

$10.26

Priced Items Tracked

30

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Plum Sauce $0.50
#2 Spring Roll Sauce $0.50
#3 Cucumber Sauce $1.00

Penn's Thai Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at Penn's Thai Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Plum Sauce side $0.50
2 Spring Roll Sauce side $0.50
3 Cucumber Sauce side $1.00
4 Peanut Sauce side $1.50
5 Shrimp Chip side $1.50
6 Steam Rice side $1.50
7 Egg Noodle Soup soup light clear soup with egg noodle, onion, carrot and beansprout. $3.25
8 Hot And Sour Soup soup bamboo shoot, water chestnut and chicken in a hot & sour soup. $3.25
9 Tofu Soup soup tofu, clear noodles, onion, celery, carrot in a clear soup. $3.25
10 Tom Yum soup lemon grass soup with straw mushroom, lime juice and chili paste. $3.25
11 Spring Rolls (3) appetizers clear noodles and assorted vegetable served with sweet & sour sauce. $3.95
12 Tow Hoo Tod appetizers fried bean curd, served with sweet & sour sauce. $3.95
13 Crab Rangoon (8) appetizers cream cheese, crab meat, onion stuff in a wonton skin served with sweet & sour sauce. $4.25
14 Tow Hoo Tod Sarm Rod appetizers breaded tofu deep-fried and cooked with three flavor sauce. $4.25
15 Seafood Soup soup shrimp, scallop and crabmeat in a sour lemon grass soup. $5.25
16 Combo Platter appetizers a mix of 2 koong todds, 2 spring rolls, and 2 crab rangoons served with sweet & sour sauce. $5.95
17 Green Apple Salad salad shredded green apple mixed with red onion, roasted coconut and cashew nut. $5.95
18 House Salad salad lettuce served with fried tofu, egg, tomatoes, cucumber and peanut sauce. $5.95
19 Satay (4) appetizers marinated chicken on a stick and served with cucumber sauce and peanut sauce. $5.95
20 Koong Houm Pha (6) appetizers fried jumbo shrimp and pork wrapped in an egg roll shell, served with plum sauce. $6.50
21 Koong Todd (6) appetizers breaded shrimp deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce. $6.50
22 Fried Rice fried rice choice of chicken, pork, tofu or veggie $7.50
23 Noodle noodle choice of chicken, pork, tofu or veggie. $7.50
24 Thai Specialties thai specialties choice of chicken, pork, tofu or veggie. $7.50
25 Fried Rice fried rice beef or shrimp $8.50
26 Noodle noodle beef or shrimp $8.50
27 Thai Specialties thai specialties beef or shrimp $8.50
28 Yum Gai salad tomatoes, carrot, red onion, green onion, mint and chicken with spicy lime dressing. $8.95
29 Yum Neau salad spicy slice beef with spicy lime dressing. $8.95
30 Phla Koong salad grilled shrimp cooked with red onion, mint and spicy lime dressing. $9.95

Penn's Thai Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable Penn's Thai Cafe food category to save money on your next order

side

$1.08

6 items

soup

$3.65

5 items

appetizers

$5.16

8 items

salad

$7.95

5 items

fried rice

$8.00

2 items

noodle

$8.00

2 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn's Thai Cafe Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the Penn's Thai Cafe menu?

The most affordable item at Penn's Thai Cafe is Plum Sauce priced at $0.50. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at Penn's Thai Cafe on a budget?

The average menu item at Penn's Thai Cafe costs about $5.13. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $10.26 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does Penn's Thai Cafe have?

Penn's Thai Cafe currently has 30 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are Penn's Thai Cafe prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our Penn's Thai Cafe menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of July 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which Penn's Thai Cafe menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at Penn's Thai Cafe is side with an average price of $1.08 across 6 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at Penn's Thai Cafe — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at Penn's Thai 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 Penn's Thai Cafe.

Compare Penn's Thai Cafe prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Penn's Thai Cafe menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Penn's Thai Cafe and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.

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