Budget Dining Guide
The Real Thing Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Real Thing? 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
$7.83
Budget for Two
$15.66
Priced Items Tracked
50
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The Real Thing Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Real Thing sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chips (Plain or BBQ) | side orders | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | French Fries | side orders | — | $3.50 |
| 3 | Onion Rings | side orders | — | $3.50 |
| 4 | Red Hot Peppers (4) | side orders | — | $4.50 |
| 5 | Cheese Fries or Gravy Fries | side orders | — | $5.50 |
| 6 | Chicken Fingers (5) | side orders | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | Fried Mushrooms | side orders | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | Garden Salad | fresh salads | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | Mozzarella Sticks | side orders | — | $6.00 |
| 10 | Gravy with cheese Fries | side orders | — | $6.50 |
| 11 | Jalapeno Cheese Fries | side orders | — | $6.50 |
| 12 | Pizza Fries | side orders | — | $6.50 |
| 13 | Tuna Salad | fresh salads | — | $7.00 |
| 14 | Pizza Sub | hot hoagies | — | $7.50 |
| 15 | Grilled Chicken Salad | fresh salads | — | $8.00 |
| 16 | Turkey Cheese Wrap | whole wheat wraps | — | $8.00 |
| 17 | Cheese Steak Hoagie | hot hoagies | — | $8.50 |
| 18 | Cheese Steak or Chicken Cheese Steak on Pita | pita | — | $8.50 |
| 19 | Cheese Steak or Chicken Steak Wrap | whole wheat wraps | — | $8.50 |
| 20 | Cheeseburger | hot hoagies | — | $8.50 |
| 21 | Chicken Cheese Steak | hot hoagies | — | $8.50 |
| 22 | Chicken Curry Masala Wrap | whole wheat wraps | — | $8.50 |
| 23 | Chicken Finger Sub | hot hoagies | — | $8.50 |
| 24 | Chicken Parmesan | hot hoagies | — | $8.50 |
| 25 | Fish Fillet with Cheese | delicious grilled subs | — | $8.50 |
| 26 | Grilled Chicken on Pita | pita | — | $8.50 |
| 27 | Grilled Chicken Wrap | whole wheat wraps | — | $8.50 |
| 28 | Grilled Ham and Cheese | delicious grilled subs | — | $8.50 |
| 29 | Grilled Vegetable | delicious grilled subs | — | $8.50 |
| 30 | Gyros Sub | hot hoagies | — | $8.50 |
The Real Thing Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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side orders
$5.35
12 items
fresh salads
$7.00
3 items
pita
$8.50
3 items
cold hoagies
$8.67
6 items
whole wheat wraps
$8.71
7 items
hot hoagies
$8.81
13 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Real Thing 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 Real Thing.
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