Budget Dining Guide
The Cruisin' 50's Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Cruisin' 50'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
$2.00
Average Item Price
$5.59
Budget for Two
$11.18
Priced Items Tracked
66
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The Cruisin' 50's Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Cruisin' 50's Diner sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soft Serve - Cones or Dish | desserts | Vanilla, chocolate or twist | $2.00 |
| 2 | Applesauce | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 3 | Cole Slaw | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 4 | Cottage Cheese | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 5 | Hard Ice Cream - 1 Scoop | desserts | Van, choc, strawberry & flavor of the day. Chocolate or cherry dip add $1.00 | $2.25 |
| 6 | Macaroni Salad | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 7 | Mashed Potato | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 8 | Potato Salad | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 9 | Veggie Of The Day | sides | — | $2.25 |
| 10 | Hot Dog w/Chips | hound dog special | Add kraut, chili, cheese or onions for $0.50 each | $2.75 |
| 11 | Hot dog | kids menu | — | $2.95 |
| 12 | Naked Fries | hound dog special | These fries have no shame to be plain | $2.95 |
| 13 | Hard Ice Cream - 2 Scoop | desserts | Van, choc, strawberry & flavor of the day. Chocolate or cherry dip add $1.00 | $3.25 |
| 14 | Grilled Chicken | kids menu | — | $3.75 |
| 15 | Hard Ice Cream - 3 Scoop | desserts | Van, choc, strawberry & flavor of the day. Chocolate or cherry dip add $1.00 | $3.75 |
| 16 | Sundaes | desserts | Choice of 1 topping, whipped cream and cherry. Toppings: hot fudge, chocolate, strawberry, caramel,pineapple, peanut butter, wet walnuts, cherries | $3.75 |
| 17 | Cheddar Cheese Fries | hound dog special | Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese | $3.95 |
| 18 | Fries with Brown Gravy | hound dog special | Topped with homemade rich brown gravy | $3.95 |
| 19 | Root Beer Floats & Ice Cream Sodas | desserts | Waffle cones add $1.00, sprinkles & nuts add $0.50 | $3.95 |
| 20 | Sweet Potato Fries | hound dog special | Crispy and delicious | $3.95 |
| 21 | Groovy Grilled Cheese | slammin' sandwiches & wraps | Traditional grilled american cheese sandwich | $3.99 |
| 22 | Shakes | desserts | Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry | $4.00 |
| 23 | Monster Mash Egg Salad Sandwich | slammin' sandwiches & wraps | A classic favorite served on your choice of bread with lettuce & tom | $4.45 |
| 24 | Chicken Fingers | kids menu | — | $4.50 |
| 25 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | kids menu | — | $4.50 |
| 26 | Hamburger | kids menu | — | $4.50 |
| 27 | Hula Hoop Onion Rings (Beer Battered) | hound dog special | Served with dipping sauce | $4.50 |
| 28 | Sassy Side Salad | cool salads | Freshly tossed side salad with dressing. | $4.50 |
| 29 | The Chaos | desserts | Vanilla or chocolate soft serve blended with choice of the following: m&m's, butterfinger, reeses pieces, gummy bears, cookies & cream | $4.50 |
| 30 | Chili Fries | hound dog special | Topped with chili, cheese & onions | $4.95 |
The Cruisin' 50's Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$2.25
7 items
desserts
$3.71
9 items
hound dog special
$3.86
7 items
kids menu
$4.04
5 items
appetizers
$5.95
5 items
slammin' sandwiches & wraps
$6.15
11 items
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