Budget Dining Guide
The National Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The National? 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
$2.50
Average Item Price
$9.25
Budget for Two
$18.5
Priced Items Tracked
93
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The National Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The National sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese Custard Tarts | dessert | cinnamon whipped cream | $2.50 |
| 2 | By The Scoop | dessert | peanut butter gelato, hazelnut gelato, vanilla gelato, orange-campari sorbet | $3.00 |
| 3 | Cola | house sodas | — | $3.00 |
| 4 | Lemonade | refreshers | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | Miller High Life | ale & lager | — | $3.00 |
| 6 | Miller Lite | ale & lager | — | $4.00 |
| 7 | Muscadine | shrubs | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | Peach | shrubs | — | $4.00 |
| 9 | Pomegranate-Lemon | house sodas | — | $4.00 |
| 10 | Stella Artois | ale & lager | — | $4.50 |
| 11 | Amontillado Sherry Bodegas Grant 'La Garrocha', Spain | sherry | — | $5.00 |
| 12 | Anchor Lager - California | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 13 | Bells Two-Hearted, Michigan | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 14 | Brooklyn Brown Ale, New York | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 15 | Creature Comforts Athena Berliner-Weisse - Athens | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 16 | Creature Comforts Tropicalia IPA - Athens | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 17 | Einbecker, Non-Alcoholic, Germany | cider/gluten free/ na | — | $5.00 |
| 18 | Estrella Damm - Spain | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 19 | Estrella Damm Daura, Spain | cider/gluten free/ na | — | $5.00 |
| 20 | Fino, Bodegas Cesar Florido, Spain, NV | sherry | — | $5.00 |
| 21 | Garlic Crouton, Basil Oil, Scallions | today's soup | — | $5.00 |
| 22 | Ginger Beer | refreshers | — | $5.00 |
| 23 | Le Lieu Chéri, Normandy, France | cider/gluten free/ na | — | $5.00 |
| 24 | Marinated Olives | tapas | — | $5.00 |
| 25 | Marinated Olives | appetizers | — | $5.00 |
| 26 | Terrapin Rye - Ga | ale & lager | — | $5.00 |
| 27 | Creature Comforts Brewery, Bibo Pilsner - Athens, Ga | beer | — | $6.00 |
| 28 | Patatas Bravas | tapas | home fries with spicy-tomato sauce and aioli | $6.00 |
| 29 | Samuel Smith, Taddy Porter - UK | stout & porter | — | $6.00 |
| 30 | Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA - California | ale & lager | — | $7.00 |
The National Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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house sodas
$3.50
2 items
refreshers
$4.00
2 items
shrubs
$4.00
2 items
sherry
$5.00
2 items
ale & lager
$5.19
13 items
dessert
$5.90
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at The National 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 National.
Compare The National prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full The National menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at The National and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.