Budget Dining Guide
The Local Option Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Local Option? 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
$4.00
Average Item Price
$22.32
Budget for Two
$44.64
Priced Items Tracked
112
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
The Local Option Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Local Option sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller High Life | bottle beer | — | $4.00 |
| 2 | Soup Of The Day | appetizers | chicken tortilla until you hate it | $5.95 |
| 3 | Central Waters Local Option La Petite Mort | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 4 | Dark Horse Too Cream Stout | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 5 | Hinterland IPA | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 6 | Left Hand Sawtooth Ale | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | Local Option Dampf Loc | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | Radeberger Pils | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | Ska Hoperation Ivy | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 10 | Three Floyds Gumballhead | draft beer | — | $6.00 |
| 11 | Bluegrass Heine Brothers Coffee Stout | draft beer | — | $7.00 |
| 12 | Boulevard Harvest Dance | draft beer | — | $7.00 |
| 13 | Green Flash Hop Head Red | draft beer | — | $7.00 |
| 14 | Green Flash Imperial IPA | draft beer | — | $7.00 |
| 15 | Local Option Dampf Loc | bottle beer | — | $7.00 |
| 16 | Three Floyds Arctic Panzer Wolf | draft beer | — | $7.00 |
| 17 | Three Floyds Dreadnaught | draft beer | — | $7.00 |
| 18 | Apostel Brau First Bavarian Pale Ale | draft beer | — | $8.00 |
| 19 | Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA | bottle beer | — | $8.00 |
| 20 | Founders Backwoods Bastard | bottle beer | — | $8.00 |
| 21 | Mestreech's Red Ale | bottle beer | — | $8.00 |
| 22 | Avocado Quesadillas | appetizers | with cheese & avocado, served with a side of pico de gallo | $8.95 |
| 23 | Aeppeltreow Perry | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 24 | Amager Rugporter | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 25 | Beer Here Nordic Rye | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 26 | De Molen Cease & Desist | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 27 | De Molen Rook & Vuur | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 28 | Djaevlebryg Old Mephisto | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 29 | Emelisse Barley Wine | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
| 30 | Hantverksbryggeriet Kosacken | draft beer | — | $9.00 |
The Local Option Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable The Local Option food category to save money on your next order
draft beer
$7.68
28 items
appetizers
$9.70
8 items
sandwiches
$10.95
5 items
jambalaya
$10.95
1 items
salads
$11.45
4 items
tacos
$11.75
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Local Option 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 Local Option.
Compare The Local Option prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full The Local Option menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at The Local Option and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.