Budget Dining Guide
Public Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Public? 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
$4.00
Average Item Price
$14.9
Budget for Two
$29.8
Priced Items Tracked
30
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Public Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Public sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nori Chips | snacks | With shichimi | $4.00 |
| 2 | Curry Coconut Laksa | small plates | With rice vermicelli and Thai basil 2 person min. Add jumbo lump crab $3.00 per person | $6.00 |
| 3 | Quinoa Flatbreads | snacks | Gluten free rolls with sunflower seed hummus and olives | $7.00 |
| 4 | Five Grain Cous Cous | on the side | Five Grain Cous Cous | $8.00 |
| 5 | Miso Butter Baked Sweet Potato | on the side | — | $8.00 |
| 6 | Nut and Seed Tart | desserts | Vanilla buttermilk ice cream and kumquat | $9.00 |
| 7 | Nut and Seed Tart with Buttermilk Ice Cream | desserts-sweets | Candied kumquats and cranberries | $9.00 |
| 8 | Ollies Banana Knickerbocker Glory | desserts-sweets | Chamomile ice cream, fresh bananas, dulce de leche and whipped cream | $9.00 |
| 9 | Ollies Knickerbocker Glory | desserts | Chamomile ice cream, banana, vanilla cream, dulche de leche | $9.00 |
| 10 | Spice Poached Pear | desserts-sweets | Biscotti and vanilla yogurt | $9.00 |
| 11 | Vegan Chocolate And Oat Tart | desserts-sweets | With coconut sorbet and salted chili popcorn | $9.00 |
| 12 | Warm Crushed Sunchokes | on the side | Warm Crushed Sunchokes | $9.00 |
| 13 | Charred Carrots | on the side | With lemon yogurt and dukkah | $10.00 |
| 14 | Red Endive with Pomegranate Seeds | small plates | Red Endive With Pomegranate Seeds | $11.00 |
| 15 | Lentils, Green Beans, Avocado, Toasted Pecan Salad | small plates | With baby gem, pomegranate molasses, avocado oil vinaigrette | $13.00 |
| 16 | Grilled Scallops with Sweet Chili Sauce | small plates | And creme fraiche | $14.00 |
| 17 | Caesar Salad with Boquerones | small plates | Caesar Salad With Boquerones | $15.00 |
| 18 | Salmon Tartare with Piccalilli | raw fish and chilled shellfish | Caper butter toast | $15.00 |
| 19 | Waloo Shashimi | raw fish and chilled shellfish | Ponzu, tapioca and wasabi tobiko | $15.00 |
| 20 | Saxelby Farmhouse American Cheese | desserts | — | $16.00 |
| 21 | Burrata with Roasted Grapes | small plates | Salted savory granola and maple vinaigrette. Add shaved black truffle $20.00 | $18.00 |
| 22 | Octopus and Squid with Shishito Peppers | small plates | Chickpeas and muhamarra | $18.00 |
| 23 | Saxelby Cheese Plate | snacks | With flatbread and beet and apple relish | $18.00 |
| 24 | With yuzu mignonette | half dozen east coast oysters | — | $21.00 |
| 25 | Ricotta Cavatelli with Vegetarian Carrot Bolognese | large plates | And kale pesto. Add poached lobster $13.00 | $23.00 |
| 26 | Spice Rubbed Grilled Half Chicken | large plates | With lemon and fennel | $25.00 |
| 27 | Rainbow Trout with Spirulina Salsa Verde | large plates | Whole, boneless | $27.00 |
| 28 | Hemp Crusted Salmon | large plates | With baby romaine, green apple and avocado dressing | $28.00 |
| 29 | Grilled Chimichurri Skirt Steak | large plates | With charred scallions | $29.00 |
| 30 | Moroccan Braised Lamb Shank | large plates | Moroccan Braised Lamb Shank | $35.00 |
Public Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Public food category to save money on your next order
on the side
$8.75
4 items
desserts-sweets
$9.00
4 items
snacks
$9.67
3 items
desserts
$11.33
3 items
small plates
$13.57
7 items
raw fish and chilled shellfish
$15.00
2 items
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Finding affordable meals at Public 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 Public.
Compare Public prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Public menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Public and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.