Budget Dining Guide
The Institute Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Institute? 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$6.75
Budget for Two
$13.5
Priced Items Tracked
50
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The Institute Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Institute sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Syrup | sides | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Breakfast Nachos | brunch | add bacon | $1.00 |
| 3 | Hot Dog Of The Week | more sammies | smart choice veggie dogs available more | $1.00 |
| 4 | Seasonal Pasta | plates | sub gluten free rice pasta | $1.00 |
| 5 | Bastardized Croque Monsieur | more sammies | add soup of the moment | $1.50 |
| 6 | 2 Eggs | sides | — | $1.75 |
| 7 | 2 Pancakes | sides | — | $2.00 |
| 8 | 2 Pieces French Toast | sides | — | $2.00 |
| 9 | Breakfast Meat | sides | — | $2.00 |
| 10 | Seasonal Fruit And Goat Cheese Salad | soups and salads | add chicken | $2.00 |
| 11 | Seasonal Fruit, Nut, And Blue Cheese Salad | soups and salads | add chicken | $2.00 |
| 12 | House Made Trail Mix | bar snacks | blend of chex cereal, flaked coconut, dried tropical fruit, almonds with a ginger spiced honey-soy glaze. | $3.00 |
| 13 | House Fries Or Golden Tots Basket | appetizers | our delicious hand cut double fried fries or extra crispy tater tots served with spicy aioli | $4.00 |
| 14 | Plantains And Jalapenos En Escabeche | bar snacks | house made sweet pickled plantains and jalapeño served with corn tortilla chips. | $4.00 |
| 15 | Cranberry-Thyme Goat Cheese | bar snacks | honey drizzle, grilled brioche | $5.00 |
| 16 | Tomato-Lager Soup | soups and salads | house made with flying dog old scratch amber lager | $5.00 |
| 17 | Soup Of The Moment | brunch | — | $6.00 |
| 18 | Sweet Potato Fries | appetizers | hand-cut, double fried and seasoned, smoked paprika aioli | $6.00 |
| 19 | "Cheesecake" Stuffed Mushrooms | appetizers | blue cheese, cream cheese and sage mousse baked in large mushroom caps | $7.00 |
| 20 | Black Bean And Cilantro Hummus | appetizers | made in house with a blend of onions and peppers. served with corn tortilla chips and fruit salsa | $7.00 |
| 21 | Fruit Butter Pancakes | brunch | house syrup infused with bourbon aged vanilla bean, whipped cream seasonal fruit topping | $7.00 |
| 22 | Hot Dog Of The Week | more sammies | we start with a jumbo all beef diets and watson dog on baker street brioche rolls and go to town with the toppings. changes weekly. | $7.00 |
| 23 | Hot Dog Sliders | appetizers | mini all-beef angus hot dogs served with ketchup, mustard, relish raw onions per request | $7.00 |
| 24 | Soup "En Ce Moment" | soups and salads | changes often but not always daily. | $7.00 |
| 25 | Vanilla Bean Waffles | brunch | house made waffles, spiced cream cheese mousse, seasonal fruit jam | $7.00 |
| 26 | Chicken Fingers And Fries Basket | appetizers | house made chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauces served with our house cut crispy fries | $7.50 |
| 27 | Omlette Of The Week | brunch | 3 eggs omelette with cooks selection of fillings. served with choice of breakfast tots or sweet potato home fries | $8.00 |
| 28 | Seasonal Fruit And Goat Cheese Salad | soups and salads | mixed greens, house dressing | $8.00 |
| 29 | Seasonal Fruit And Goat Cheese Salad | brunch | mixed greens, house dressing | $8.00 |
| 30 | Seasonal Fruit, Nut, And Blue Cheese Salad | soups and salads | bourbon washed blue cheese, roasted pecans, greens | $8.00 |
The Institute Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$1.65
5 items
bar snacks
$4.00
3 items
soups and salads
$5.71
7 items
more sammies
$6.33
6 items
appetizers
$6.42
6 items
brunch
$7.69
13 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Institute 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 Institute.
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