Budget Dining Guide
The South Side Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The South Side? 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 September 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.00
Average Item Price
$9.53
Budget for Two
$19.06
Priced Items Tracked
49
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The South Side Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The South Side sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side Salad | salads | — | $3.00 |
| 2 | Soup Du Jour | soups | — | $3.00 |
| 3 | Bison And Black Bean Chili | soups | Shredded cheese and grilled red onions. | $4.00 |
| 4 | Lobster Bisque | soups | — | $5.00 |
| 5 | Smores Creme Brulee | desserts | — | $5.00 |
| 6 | Cheesecake Of The Week | desserts | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | Chocolate Suicide Cake | desserts | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | Classic Caesar | salads | You know, add: chicken plus $3.00, salmon plus $6.00, steak plus $6.00. | $6.00 |
| 9 | Grilled Cheese | sandwiches | Cheddar, swiss, provolone, beefsteak tomato on fresh baked sourdough. | $6.00 |
| 10 | House Baby Greens | salads | Shredded cheese, tomatoes, shaved onions, scallions, spiced puff pastry. | $6.00 |
| 11 | Fried Mozzarella Moons | small plates | With our house red sauce, balsamic greens. | $7.00 |
| 12 | Hummus Dip | small plates | Extra virgin olive oil, warm pita. | $7.00 |
| 13 | Grilled Eggplant Capresa Sandwich | sandwiches | Fresh mozzarella, beef steak tomato, pesto on toasted ciabatta. | $8.00 |
| 14 | Grilled Romaine | salads | Roma tomatoes, red onions, parmesan, spicy caesar dressing. | $8.00 |
| 15 | Overstuffed Potato Skins | small plates | Smoked cheddar, bacon, shredded cheese, tomatoes, scallions, chive sour cream. | $8.00 |
| 16 | Turkey Cuban Sandwich | sandwiches | Smoked turkey, bacon, swiss, keg-pressed and seared on crusty bread with a side of sun-dried tomato aioli. | $8.00 |
| 17 | BBQ Pulled Pork | sandwiches | Cheddar, fried pickle wrapped in a warm pita. | $9.00 |
| 18 | Chicken & Waffles | small plates | Tempura battered airline chicken breast, belgian waffle, cinnamon butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, hot sauce. | $9.00 |
| 19 | Chicken And Dumplings | small plates | Celery, carrots, vidalia onions, edamame, topped with flaky puff pastry. | $9.00 |
| 20 | Chorizo And Parmesan Stuffed Banana Peppers | small plates | House red sauce, citrus aioli. | $9.00 |
| 21 | Herb-Roasted Portobello, Gyro | sandwiches | Fresh buffalo mozzarella, shaved red onion, tomatoes, cucumber wasabi sauce wrapped in a warm pita. | $9.00 |
| 22 | Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burger | sandwiches | Red leaf lettuce, roma tomatoes, shaved red onion. | $9.00 |
| 23 | Spicy Chicken Enchiladas | small plates | Guajillo tex-mex sauce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro aioli. | $9.00 |
| 24 | Spicy Pan-Fried Calamari | small plates | With julienne vegetables, cilantro aioli. | $9.00 |
| 25 | Wings | small plates | Hot, mild, asian, bbq, or spicy garlic. dry rubs: cajun, spicy southwest or garlic parmesan. | $9.00 |
| 26 | Asiago Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches | Cheese-crusted breast of bird, red leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato, pickled red onion, basil pesto on toasted ciabatta. | $10.00 |
| 27 | Duck And Goat Cheese | salads | Mixed greens, sweet corn, pickled red onion, tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, warm balsamic dressing. | $10.00 |
| 28 | Grilled German Bologna | sandwiches | Horseradish havarti, caramelized onions, spicy mustard on a pretzel roll. | $10.00 |
| 29 | House BBQ Duck Pizza | small plates | Roma tomatoes, scallions, provolone, mozzarella, cilantro aioli. | $10.00 |
| 30 | P.E.I. Mussels | small plates | Two dozen with shallots, garlic, chorizo, saffron, toasted ciabatta. | $10.00 |
The South Side Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable The South Side food category to save money on your next order
soups
$4.00
3 items
desserts
$5.67
3 items
salads
$7.71
7 items
small plates
$9.00
13 items
sandwiches
$9.53
15 items
entrees
$15.50
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at The South Side 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 South Side.
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