Budget Dining Guide
The Menu Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Menu? 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
$0.75
Average Item Price
$5.25
Budget for Two
$10.5
Priced Items Tracked
78
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The Menu Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Menu sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cream Cheese | on the side | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Peanut Butter | on the side | — | $0.90 |
| 3 | Fresh Roasted Coffee / Decaf | beverages | $2.50 lipton hot tea | $1.40 |
| 4 | Nestle Hot Chocolate | beverages | — | $1.55 |
| 5 | Sun-Brewed Lipton Iced Tea | beverages | — | $1.55 |
| 6 | Herbal Teas | beverages | — | $1.75 |
| 7 | (1) Egg | on the side | — | $1.80 |
| 8 | 1/2 Pink Grapefruit | on the side | — | $2.00 |
| 9 | Banana | on the side | — | $2.00 |
| 10 | Coke / Diet Coke / 7 Up | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 11 | Bagel (Plain Or Onion) | on the side | — | $2.25 |
| 12 | Toast Or Thomas' English Muffin | on the side | — | $2.25 |
| 13 | (1) Buttermilk Pancake | on the side | add $0.40 for buck wheat add $0.40 for fruit | $2.30 |
| 14 | Apple Juice | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 15 | Grapefruit Juice | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 16 | V-8 Juice | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 17 | White Milk | beverages | reg/low fat | $2.50 |
| 18 | Country Gravy | on the side | — | $2.70 |
| 19 | Happy Pancake | hot and cold | (chocolate chips and whipped cream) | $2.70 |
| 20 | Hollandaise Sauce | on the side | — | $2.70 |
| 21 | American Fries | on the side | — | $2.85 |
| 22 | Cottage Cheese | on the side | — | $2.85 |
| 23 | Fresh Squeezed | beverages | orange juice | $2.85 |
| 24 | Sliced Tomatoes | on the side | — | $2.85 |
| 25 | 1/2 Cantaloupe | on the side | — | $3.00 |
| 26 | Assorted Cold Cereals | hot and cold | served with cold milk | $3.15 |
| 27 | (4) Bacon Or (2) Sausage Links | on the side | — | $3.35 |
| 28 | Cup Of Chili | on the side | — | $3.50 |
| 29 | (2) Buttermilk Pancakes | on the side | add $0.75 for buckwheat, add $0.75 for fruit | $3.55 |
| 30 | One Egg | everyday specials | — | $3.55 |
The Menu Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable The Menu food category to save money on your next order
beverages
$2.11
10 items
on the side
$3.14
25 items
hot and cold
$3.50
4 items
for lighter appetites
$3.95
1 items
pancakes-waffles-french toast & combos
$5.19
4 items
build your own omelette
$7.19
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Menu 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 Menu.
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