Budget Dining Guide
The Cardinal Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Cardinal? 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
$2.50
Average Item Price
$13.41
Budget for Two
$26.82
Priced Items Tracked
55
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The Cardinal Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Cardinal sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 2 | Sweet Tea | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 3 | Tea | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 4 | Biscuit | brunch sides | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | Eggs | brunch sides | — | $3.00 |
| 6 | Soda | beverages | — | $4.00 |
| 7 | Baked Beans | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | Banana Pudding | desserts | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | Black Eyed Peas with Chow Chow | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 10 | Candied Yams with Toasted Marshmallow | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 11 | Corn Tomato Succotash | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 12 | Deviled Eggs | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 13 | Fried Green Tomatoes | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 14 | Fried Okra | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 15 | Greens | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 16 | Grits | brunch sides | — | $5.00 |
| 17 | Home Fries | brunch sides | — | $5.00 |
| 18 | Mac 'n Cheese | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 19 | Mashed Potatoes | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 20 | Orange Juice | beverages | — | $5.00 |
| 21 | Potato Salad | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 22 | Slaw | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 23 | House Made Bacon | brunch sides | — | $6.00 |
| 24 | House Made Sausage | brunch sides | — | $6.00 |
| 25 | Pickled Plate | appetizers | Assortment of house pickled seasonal vegetables and farm fresh egg. | $7.00 |
| 26 | Side Salad | salads | — | $7.00 |
| 27 | Pimento Cheese | appetizers | Roasted pimento and poblano peppers with extra sharp New York cheddar spread. Served on croutons with pickled okra. | $9.00 |
| 28 | Oatmeal | brunch | Steel cut oatmeal with brown sugar and fresh cream. | $10.00 |
| 29 | Biscuit and Gravy | brunch | House made biscuit with choice of house made sausage gravy or vegetarian gravy. | $12.00 |
| 30 | Market Salad | brunch | Seasonal mixed greens. | $12.00 |
The Cardinal Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$3.30
5 items
brunch sides
$4.67
6 items
sides
$5.00
12 items
desserts
$5.00
1 items
salads
$10.33
3 items
appetizers
$12.40
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Cardinal 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 Cardinal.
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