Budget Dining Guide
What's Cooking Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at What's Cooking? 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.25
Average Item Price
$6.71
Budget for Two
$13.42
Priced Items Tracked
152
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What's Cooking Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at What's Cooking sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAKED IDAHO POTATO, Plain and Simple | appetizers | — | $2.25 |
| 2 | BAKED IDAHO POTATO, Plain and Simple | appetizers | With Butter and Sour Cream | $2.25 |
| 3 | CHEESE FRENCH FRIES | appetizers | — | $3.15 |
| 4 | Chicken Broth with Noodlesor Rice | soups | — | $3.15 |
| 5 | Friday - Split Pea | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 6 | FRUIT CUP | cold plates | — | $3.15 |
| 7 | Kasha with Chicken Broth | soups | — | $3.15 |
| 8 | Monday - Vegetable | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 9 | Saturday - Mushroom Barley | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 10 | Sunday - Cream of Chicken Rice | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 11 | Thursday - Navy Bean | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 12 | Tuesday - Cream of Potato | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 13 | Wednesday - Lentil | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.15 |
| 14 | Beet Borscht | soups of the day from the kettle | with Sour Cream or Boiled Potato | $3.25 |
| 15 | Kreplach | soups | — | $3.35 |
| 16 | Matzo Ball | soups | — | $3.35 |
| 17 | Sweet N Sour Russian Cabbage Soup | soups | — | $3.35 |
| 18 | Fire Roasted Vegetarian Soup | soups of the day from the kettle | Saturday/Sunday | $3.45 |
| 19 | Seven Bean Vegetarian Soup | soups of the day from the kettle | — | $3.45 |
| 20 | BAKED IDAHO POTATO, Plain and Simple | appetizers | With Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese | $3.55 |
| 21 | FRENCH FRIED ONION RINGS | appetizers | — | $3.85 |
| 22 | FRIED EGG | sandwiches | — | $3.95 |
| 23 | Two of the Above | soups | — | $4.15 |
| 24 | French Onion Soup Topped | soups of the day from the kettle | with Mozzarella Cheese, Wednesday/Thursday/Friday | $4.25 |
| 25 | GRILLED AMERICAN CHEESE | sandwiches | — | $4.55 |
| 26 | GRILLED AMERICAN CHEESE | sandwiches | With Tomato | $4.75 |
| 27 | HOT DOG | house favorites | 1/4 lb. Hot Dog, You Can Have it Grilled, Boiled, or Broiled, Served on a Toasted Bun | $4.85 |
| 28 | FRENCH FRIED ONION RINGS | appetizers | with Cheese | $4.90 |
| 29 | KISHKE and GRAVY | appetizers | — | $5.10 |
| 30 | VEGGIE BURGER with Our Special Sauce | house favorites | — | $5.15 |
What's Cooking Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable What's Cooking food category to save money on your next order
soups
$3.42
6 items
soups of the day from the kettle
$3.89
13 items
appetizers
$5.10
14 items
sandwiches
$6.32
16 items
hamburgers
$6.41
12 items
all homemade
$7.17
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at What's Cooking 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 What's Cooking.
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