Budget Dining Guide
The Department Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Department? 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 September 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.00
Average Item Price
$13.88
Budget for Two
$27.76
Priced Items Tracked
47
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The Department Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Department sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cream of Chicken with Rice | soup | — | $3.00 |
| 2 | Fries | starch | — | $3.00 |
| 3 | Soup of the Day | soup | — | $3.00 |
| 4 | Wild Rice Blend | starch | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | Loaded Twice Baked Potato Bacon, Chives, & Cheddar | starch | — | $3.50 |
| 6 | Roasted Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes | starch | — | $3.50 |
| 7 | Bruschetta | starters | Grape tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic, olive oil and balsamic served with asiago crostini | $8.00 |
| 8 | Caesar Salad | dinner salads | Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, and grated parmesan | $8.00 |
| 9 | Spinach & Artichoke Dip | starters | Three cheeses and artichokes with a little kick served with tortilla chips | $8.00 |
| 10 | Harvest Salad | dinner salads | Field greens, feta crumbles, walnuts and dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette | $8.50 |
| 11 | The Burger | burgers | Add cheese $1.50 | $9.00 |
| 12 | Roasted Vegetable Ravioli | starters | Breaded and deep fried, with fresh marinara sauce and caramelized onions | $10.00 |
| 13 | Buffalo Chicken Salad | dinner salads | Buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, cucumbers, tomatoes with field greens, bleu cheese dressing | $10.50 |
| 14 | California Chicken Salad | dinner salads | Grilled chicken over mixed greens, granny smith apple, goat cheese, dried apricots, avocado, tomato and toasted almonds, raspberry vinaigrette | $10.50 |
| 15 | Chicken Focaccia | sandwiches | Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, provolone, ginger-basil mayo | $10.50 |
| 16 | Portabella Sandwich | burgers | With grilled cucumbers | $10.50 |
| 17 | BBQ Salmon Salad | dinner salads | BBQ grilled salmon, mixed greens, shredded cheddar, tomato, avocado, roasted corn & black bean salsa, tortilla strips, ranch dressing | $11.00 |
| 18 | Beef Tenderloin Kabobs | starters | Tenderloin, mushrooms, onion and pepper, served on a bed of rice with a burgundy mushroom sauce | $11.00 |
| 19 | Crab Cakes | starters | 2 Jumbo lump crab cakes with a sun-dried tomato aioli | $11.00 |
| 20 | Roast Beef Philly | sandwiches | Shaved roast beef, sweet peppers, caramelized onion, and provolone | $11.00 |
| 21 | Bacon Cheddar Burger | burgers | Crispy bacon & cheddar | $11.50 |
| 22 | Black & Bleu Burger | burgers | Blackened with bleu cheese, served on a pretzel roll | $11.50 |
| 23 | Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich | sandwiches | Homemade thick cut of meatloaf, grilled and served with traditional gravy and guinness battered onion rings | $11.50 |
| 24 | Mushroom Swiss Burger | burgers | Sauteed mushrooms and swiss | $11.50 |
| 25 | Turkey Burger | burgers | House-made, goat cheese, ginger-basil mayo | $11.50 |
| 26 | Seared Shrimp | starters | With a dijon mango sauce on a bed of fried red onions | $12.00 |
| 27 | Rib Eye Sandwich | sandwiches | 10oz Grilled, served open-face on french bread. Add provolone cheese $2.50 | $12.50 |
| 28 | Spinach Salad with Marinated Shrimp | dinner salads | Shrimp marinated with garlic, orange & olive oil, grilled and served on spinach with smoked mozzarella, dried blueberries, and a blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette | $12.50 |
| 29 | Pot Roast | entrees | Home style, slow cooked | $14.00 |
| 30 | BBQ Ribs (Half Slab) | entrees | Cinnamon, chipotle dry rub, slow roasted, and dipped in our own BBQ sauce | $15.00 |
The Department Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable The Department food category to save money on your next order
soup
$3.00
2 items
starch
$3.25
4 items
starters
$10.00
6 items
dinner salads
$10.17
6 items
burgers
$10.92
6 items
sandwiches
$11.38
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Department 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 Department.
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