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

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Portuguese Custard Tarts $2.50
#2 By The Scoop $3.00
#3 Cola $3.00

The National Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

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

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# 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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Frequently Asked Questions About The National Prices

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

What is the cheapest item on the The National menu?

The most affordable item at The National is Portuguese Custard Tarts priced at $2.50. 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 National on a budget?

The average menu item at The National costs about $9.25. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $18.5 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does The National have?

The National currently has 93 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 National prices updated regularly?

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

Which The National menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at The National is house sodas with an average price of $3.5 across 2 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 National — Budget Dining Tips

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.