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Plate Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at Plate? 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

$0.85

Average Item Price

$4.64

Budget for Two

$9.28

Priced Items Tracked

78

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 12oz. Can Soda $0.85
#2 Mango Juice $1.25
#3 20oz. Bottle Soda $1.35

Plate Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at Plate sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 12oz. Can Soda beverages coco cola, diet coke, coke zero, ginger ale, a and w root beer, sun kiss orange, sprite $0.85
2 Mango Juice beverages — $1.25
3 20oz. Bottle Soda beverages coco cola, diet coke, coke zero $1.35
4 Colada coffee, etc. 4oz. of espresso with sugar. $1.35
5 Hard Boil Eggs breakfast — $1.35
6 Snapple beverages peach snapple, peach diet snapple, lemon snapple, lemon diet snapple, raspberry snapple, raspberry diet snapple $1.45
7 12oz. Hot Tea coffee, etc. — $1.60
8 Cortadito coffee, etc. espresso with a little milk. $1.60
9 Mistic Drink beverages orange and carrot. $1.65
10 Vitamin Water beverages xxx, power c, zero squeeze lemonade, zero glow, zero xxx $1.65
11 San Pellegrino Sparkling Water beverages — $1.75
12 Muffin desserts banana, banana and chocolate chip, lemon, apple and carmel $2.00
13 Soy Latte coffee, etc. — $2.00
14 Sweet Leaf Iced Tea beverages peach, mint and honey, half and half (tea and lemonade), citrus, diet, raspberry, lemon $2.15
15 Reduced Fat Flan desserts — $2.25
16 Toast breakfast cuban bread toasted with butter. $2.25
17 Bagel With Cream Cheese breakfast toasted bagel with cream cheese. $2.40
18 Cafe Con Leche coffee, etc. — $2.40
19 Heavenly Brownies desserts — $2.45
20 12oz. Hot Chocolate coffee, etc. — $2.60
21 Ma's Leches desserts — $2.60
22 16oz. Iced Coffee coffee, etc. — $2.65
23 Decaf Cafe Con Leche coffee, etc. — $2.65
24 Guava And Cheese Bread Pudding desserts — $2.65
25 El Mini Sandwich sandwich and wraps ham, salami and swiss cheese, fat free mayonnaise and honey mustard. $2.75
26 Cakes desserts german chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, carrot $2.85
27 Arizona Iced Tea beverages lemon, green tea, diet green tea $2.95
28 Oatmeal breakfast serve with dry cranberries and nutz. $3.10
29 Fresh Squeeze Orange Juice smoothies, shakes and natural juice — $3.45
30 Banana Shake smoothies, shakes and natural juice banana, reduced fat milk and brown sugar. $4.00

Plate Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable Plate food category to save money on your next order

beverages

$1.67

9 items

coffee, etc.

$2.11

8 items

desserts

$2.47

6 items

breakfast

$3.52

8 items

smoothies, shakes and natural juice

$4.95

17 items

signature omelette

$5.84

4 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plate Prices

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

What is the cheapest item on the Plate menu?
The most affordable item at Plate is 12oz. Can Soda priced at $0.85. 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 Plate on a budget?
The average menu item at Plate costs about $4.64. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $9.28 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does Plate have?
Plate currently has 78 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 Plate prices updated regularly?
Yes. Our Plate menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of September 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which Plate menu category has the cheapest prices?
The most budget-friendly category at Plate is beverages with an average price of $1.67 across 9 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 Plate — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at Plate 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 Plate.

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