Budget Dining Guide
The American Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The American 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.99
Average Item Price
$8.59
Budget for Two
$17.18
Priced Items Tracked
80
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The American Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The American Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kid's Cho O Lot Sundae | kid's menu - tasty treats | — | $0.99 |
| 2 | Kid's Milkshake | kid's menu - tasty treats | — | $1.99 |
| 3 | Alfredo | kid's menu - on the plate | Fettucinne noodles in a creamy alfredo sauce. | $3.99 |
| 4 | Cinnamon Apple Dumpling | desserts | Macintosh apple encrusted in a golden pastry served warm with cinnamon sauce, vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream. | $3.99 |
| 5 | Grilled Cheese | kid's menu - on the plate | Cheddar cheese on white bread. Served with fries. | $3.99 |
| 6 | Strings And Sauce | kid's menu - on the plate | Angel hair pasta with marinara. Add a meatball for $0.79. | $3.99 |
| 7 | Cheeseburger | kid's menu - on the plate | Served with fries. | $4.49 |
| 8 | Cheesy Mac | kid's menu - on the plate | — | $4.49 |
| 9 | Cheesy Moons N Fries | kid's menu - on the plate | Fried mozzarella and french fries. | $4.49 |
| 10 | Chicken Tortilla Soup | garden fresh salads & soups | Spicy chicken broth loaded with smoked chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses, tortilla chips and scallions. | $4.49 |
| 11 | Pepperoni Pizza | kid's menu - on the plate | — | $4.49 |
| 12 | Potato Cheese Soup | garden fresh salads & soups | Rich and creamy with jack and cheddar cheeses, bacon and scallions. | $4.49 |
| 13 | Tomato Dill Soup | garden fresh salads & soups | Meat free items. Creamy tomato soup with chunks of sweet tomatoes and sour cream. | $4.49 |
| 14 | Chicken Tenders | kid's menu - on the plate | Served with fries. | $4.99 |
| 15 | Fried Shrimp | kid's menu - on the plate | Served with french fries. | $4.99 |
| 16 | Key Lime Pie | desserts | A creamy and tart key west favorite made with real key lime juice served in a graham cracker crust. | $4.99 |
| 17 | S More Sundae | desserts | Graham cracker crumbs with heaping scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, tossed marshmallows, chocolate syrup and a reese's peanut butter cup. | $4.99 |
| 18 | Dreamy Milk Chocolate Cake | desserts | Moist milk chocolate cake frosted with milk chocolate icing and white and milk chocolate morsels with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. | $5.49 |
| 19 | Fish N Chips | kid's menu - on the plate | Battered tilapia planks served with french fries. | $5.49 |
| 20 | Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie | desserts | Our signature made from scratch peanut butter ice cream pie chockfull of reese's peanut butter cup crumbles in a graham cracker crust with chocolate syrup. | $5.49 |
| 21 | Sirloin | kid's menu - on the plate | Served with fries. | $6.49 |
| 22 | Bruschetta | appetizers | Meat free items. Roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil served with ciabatta toast, pesto and melted mozzarella cheese. | $6.99 |
| 23 | Fried Mozzarella | appetizers | Meat free items. Lightly breaded fried mozzarella cheese served with marinara and pesto. | $6.99 |
| 24 | Spinach Con Queso | appetizers | A spicy cheese and spinach dip with sour cream and warm tortilla chips. | $7.29 |
| 25 | Buffalo Wings | appetizers | Served with bleu cheese and celery. | $7.49 |
| 26 | Chicken Salad Sandwich | sandwiches & burgers | Tender chicken mixed with fresh grapes, onions, clery and mayo served on toasted wheatberry bread and served with homemade pasta salad. | $7.49 |
| 27 | Cajun Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches & burgers | Spicy grilled chicken breast, provolone, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo. | $7.99 |
| 28 | Creamy Crab Dip | appetizers | Sweet crabmeat blended with cream cheese, baked golden brown and sprinkled with old bay seasoning. Served with tortilla chips. | $7.99 |
| 29 | Shrimp Jammers | appetizers | Seven breaded shrimp filled with jalapenos and cream cheese fried golden brown and served with cajun ranch. | $7.99 |
| 30 | Tomato Basil Pizza | pasta and pizza | Meat free items. Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, oregano, olive oil and mozzarella cheese. | $7.99 |
The American Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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kid's menu - tasty treats
$1.49
2 items
kid's menu - on the plate
$4.72
11 items
desserts
$4.99
5 items
appetizers
$7.96
7 items
sandwiches & burgers
$8.57
13 items
garden fresh salads & soups
$8.64
11 items
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Finding affordable meals at The American 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 The American Cafe.
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