Budget Dining Guide
Ruby's Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Ruby's Diner? 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
$1.49
Average Item Price
$5.3
Budget for Two
$10.6
Priced Items Tracked
167
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Ruby's Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Ruby's Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breakfast Juices | beverages and sides | apple, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato or orange juice | $1.49 |
| 2 | Old-Fashioned Vanilla Soft Serve | desserts | — | $1.49 |
| 3 | Milk | beverages | whole or low-fat | $1.59 |
| 4 | Milk | beverages and sides | whole or low-fat | $1.59 |
| 5 | Toast | beverages and sides | white, wheat, rye, raisin-nut, sourdough or English muffin | $1.59 |
| 6 | Freshly Ground and Brewed Died rich Coffee | beverages | free refills for dine - in guests | $1.69 |
| 7 | Freshly Ground and Brewed Diedrich Coffee | beverages and sides | free refills for dine-in guests | $1.69 |
| 8 | Hot Tea Selection | beverages | decaffeinated available, free refills for dine - in guests | $1.69 |
| 9 | Hot Tea Selection | beverages and sides | free refills for dine-in guests decaffeinated available | $1.69 |
| 10 | Jumbo Soft Drinks and Iced Tea | beverages | coke, diet coke, sprite, Nestea raspberry iced tea. barq's root beer and mr. pibb, free refills for dine-in guests | $1.89 |
| 11 | Jumbo Soft Drinks and Iced Tea | beverages and sides | coke, diet coke, sprite, barq's root beer or Nestea raspberry iced tea, free refills for dine-in guests | $1.89 |
| 12 | Bagel and Low-Fat Cream Cheese | beverages and sides | — | $1.99 |
| 13 | Calistoga Still or Sparkling Mineral Water | beverages | — | $1.99 |
| 14 | Hot Chocolate | beverages | topped with real whipped cream | $1.99 |
| 15 | Hot Chocolate | beverages and sides | served with real whipped cream. | $1.99 |
| 16 | Jumbo Lemonade | beverages | free refills for dine-in guests | $1.99 |
| 17 | Jumbo Flavored Cakes. | fountain favorites -deluxe shakes and malts | cheery, lemon, chocolate, or vanilla. | $2.09 |
| 18 | Very Vegetable Soup | soups and chili | plenty of garden-fresh vegetables in a light vegetable broth | $2.19 |
| 19 | Assorted Cold Cereals | ruby's lite specialties | — | $2.29 |
| 20 | Mixed Fruit | beverages and sides | — | $2.29 |
| 21 | Itsy Bitsy Sundae | desserts | there's always room for this one! | $2.39 |
| 22 | Biscuits and Gravy | beverages and sides | — | $2.49 |
| 23 | Oatmeal | beverages and sides | — | $2.49 |
| 24 | Shoestring French Fries | tasty starters | a big basket of ldaho's best | $2.49 |
| 25 | Ruby's Clam Chowder | soups and chili | deliciously rich and creamy accented with real bacon | $2.59 |
| 26 | Dinner Salad | garden fresh salads | traditional or Caesar style | $2.79 |
| 27 | Barq's Root Beer or Cake Float | fountain favorites -deluxe shakes and malts | our cool and creamy old fashioned float | $2.89 |
| 28 | Old - Fashioned Soft Serve Sodas | fountain favorites -deluxe shakes and malts | all your favorite flavors. | $2.89 |
| 29 | Budweiser and Bud Light - On Tap | beer and wine | — | $2.99 |
| 30 | Fresh Baked Apple Pie | desserts | just like mom's with lots of apples and cinnamon baked right in. a la mode, add $0.99 | $2.99 |
Ruby's Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$1.83
7 items
beverages and sides
$2.02
12 items
beer and wine
$3.29
5 items
desserts
$3.42
9 items
fountain favorites -deluxe shakes and malts
$3.42
13 items
ruby's lite specialties
$3.54
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at Ruby's Diner 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 Ruby's Diner.
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