Budget Dining Guide
Swensons Drive-In Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Swensons Drive-In? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$3.02
Budget for Two
$6.04
Priced Items Tracked
80
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Swensons Drive-In Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Swensons Drive-In sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice Cream | dazzling desserts | One scoop of delicious vanilla ice cream | $1.00 |
| 2 | Coffee, Decaf or Tea | soft drinks | — | $1.05 |
| 3 | Applesauce or Creamy Coleslaw | fresh garden salads | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Hot Chocolate | soft drinks | Whipped cream a slice of lemon, drinks with no ice each or extra $0.25, ice in a 12 oz. cup $0.35 | $1.30 |
| 5 | Brownie | dazzling desserts | — | $1.40 |
| 6 | Sidekicks | dazzling desserts | Frozen fruit treat, 100% fruit juice | $1.40 |
| 7 | Kid's Drink | children's favorites | 12 oz Plastic cup with lid | $1.45 |
| 8 | California or Florida | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 9 | Cherry | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 10 | Diet Pepsi | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 11 | Dr. Pepper | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 12 | Gingerale | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 13 | Grape | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 14 | Lemonade, Iced Tea the 1/2 %1/2 | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 15 | Mountain Dew | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 16 | Orange | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 17 | Pepsi | soft drinks | — | $1.65 |
| 18 | Phosphates | soft drinks | Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cherry, grape, orange | $1.65 |
| 19 | Hot dog | world's greatest cheeseburger | — | $1.80 |
| 20 | Hot Dog | children's favorites | — | $1.80 |
| 21 | French Fries | crispy extras | Only ldaho | $1.95 |
| 22 | Hamburg | world's greatest cheeseburger | Made with everything means mustard, dill pickles & onions or as you like it see below | $1.95 |
| 23 | Hamburg | children's favorites | — | $1.95 |
| 24 | Fried Mushrooms | crispy extras | — | $2.00 |
| 25 | Potato Puffs | crispy extras | Shredded fried potatoes, delicious | $2.00 |
| 26 | Veggie Special | lighter fare | Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion & honey mustard on a toasted whole wheat bun | $2.05 |
| 27 | Egg Salad | lighter fare | On white or whole wheat bread | $2.10 |
| 28 | Iced Coffee | soft drinks | Cool and creamy made with sumatra blend 16 oz | $2.10 |
| 29 | Onion Rings | crispy extras | Our special recipe | $2.10 |
| 30 | In a Basket | as you like it | Any sandwich with smaller fries & coleslaw or apple sauce | $2.25 |
Swensons Drive-In Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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soft drinks
$1.85
18 items
children's favorites
$2.23
8 items
as you like it
$2.25
1 items
crispy extras
$2.39
7 items
hot homestyle soups
$2.45
2 items
dazzling desserts
$2.46
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Swensons Drive-In 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 Swensons Drive-In.
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