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The Maine Diner Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at The Maine 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 August 2026.

Lowest Price

$1.50

Average Item Price

$8.58

Budget for Two

$17.16

Priced Items Tracked

134

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Cole Slaw or Vegetable $1.50
#2 Coffee $1.75
#3 Iced Tea or Coffee $1.75

The Maine Diner Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at The Maine Diner sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Cole Slaw or Vegetable side orders — $1.50
2 Coffee beverages — $1.75
3 Iced Tea or Coffee beverages — $1.75
4 Juice beverages Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry, tomato. $1.75
5 Tea beverages — $1.75
6 French Fries side orders — $1.95
7 Lemonade beverages — $1.95
8 Low Fat Cottage Cheese side orders — $1.95
9 Milk beverages — $1.95
10 Potato of The Day side orders Baked, mashed or potato salad $1.95
11 Soda beverages Pepsi, diet pepsi, ginger ale, sierra mist, root beer and mt. dew. $1.95
12 Chocolate Milk beverages — $2.25
13 Hot Chocolate beverages With whipped cream $2.25
14 Clam Cake side orders — $2.50
15 French Vanilla Ice Cream desserts — $2.50
16 Homemade Clam Chowder may we suggest — $2.50
17 Homemade Soup of the Day may we suggest — $2.50
18 Maine Diner Signature Ice Cream desserts Maine blueberry ice cream withsemi-sweet chocolate chunks, made especially for us by shaker pond $2.50
19 Homemade Chili may we suggest With or without cheese $2.75
20 Homemade Onion Rings - Half may we suggest — $2.95
21 Root Beer Float beverages — $2.95
22 Homemade Codfish Cake side orders — $3.00
23 Homemade Apple Crisp desserts — $3.50
24 Homemade Bread Pudding desserts — $3.50
25 Homemade Chocolate Cake desserts — $3.50
26 Homemade Grapenut Custard Pudding desserts — $3.50
27 Homemade Indian Pudding desserts This old new england favorite consists of corn meal, molasses, light cream, butter, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and is served warm; topped with vanilla ice cream. $3.50
28 Homemade Pie of the Day desserts Blueberry, sugar-free apple, chocolate chip cookie dough, cream pie of the day a la mode $1.25 $3.50
29 Macaroni and Cheese side orders — $3.50
30 Tossed Garden Salad salads — $3.50

The Maine Diner Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable The Maine Diner food category to save money on your next order

beverages

$2.03

10 items

side orders

$2.81

9 items

desserts

$3.71

11 items

children's plates

$5.52

7 items

may we suggest

$6.68

17 items

the usual

$6.84

18 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Maine Diner Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the The Maine Diner menu?
The most affordable item at The Maine Diner is Cole Slaw or Vegetable priced at $1.50. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at The Maine Diner on a budget?
The average menu item at The Maine Diner costs about $8.58. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $17.16 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does The Maine Diner have?
The Maine Diner currently has 134 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are The Maine Diner prices updated regularly?
Yes. Our The Maine Diner menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of August 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which The Maine Diner menu category has the cheapest prices?
The most budget-friendly category at The Maine Diner is beverages with an average price of $2.03 across 10 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at The Maine Diner — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at The Maine Diner 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 Maine Diner.

Compare The Maine Diner prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full The Maine Diner menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at The Maine Diner and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.