12 Popular Chain Restaurant Menu Items You Can Buy In Grocery Stores for (Way) Less

One of the best parts of dining out is going somewhere and ordering your favorite sliders or getting a side of that signature sauce you love dipping everything in. 

But if you’re on a budget, buying those meals and sides at your local grocery store to enjoy at home can be an easy way to stretch your eating-out budget.

Check out these favorites from chain restaurants you may not have known were sold at your local grocery store.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $7.49

Bring the unique flavors of California Pizza Kitchen home with their varieties of frozen pizzas.

The restaurant offers traditional options like four-cheese and uncured pepperoni pizza as well as some of its more stand-out options, like BBQ chicken and roasted garlic chicken.

Price: $5.99

Chick-fil-A fans have been bringing home the Chick-fil-A Original Sauce in a giant squeeze bottle to add to chicken and plenty of other dishes for years.

The specialty sauce comes in a 24-ounce container, so you’ll have plenty for the family.

Price: $3.49

Make one of P.F. Chang’s most famous dishes at home with their famous P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wrap Sauce.

Add the 8-ounce packet of sauce to your favorite chicken and vegetables and wrap them in a piece of lettuce for a taste of your favorite restaurant while staying within your budget.

Price: $7.69

Another crowd-pleasing appetizer is TGI Friday’s Loaded Potato Skins, often available right in the frozen aisle of your local grocery store.

The loaded potato skins are packed with cheddar and bacon and are easy to heat up to serve to friends at your next party, or just eat on your own.

Price: $2.89

People are obsessed with Red Lobster’s iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and they couldn’t be easier to make at home thanks to the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix sold in stores.

The box mix makes up to 10 biscuits so you’ll have plenty to share for dinner or any other time you want some of the delicious savory biscuits.

Price: $6.39

Next time you’re shopping, be sure to slide some famous White Castle sliders into your shopping cart to take home with you.

The White Castle Microwaveable Frozen Cheeseburger Sliders come in a box of six, which is the perfect amount to share. If you need more, you can also find a larger 16-slider box.

Price: $4.29

Olive Garden has bottomless salads fans can’t get enough of, but you can also easily make them at home with the Olive Garden Signature Italian Salad Dressing.

The salad dressing comes in a 16-ounce container and will remind you of eating at the restaurant without the extra cost of dining out.

Price: $4.79

You may have heard of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and now you can try out the popular franks from the comfort of your home to see what the hype is about.

The Nathan's Famous Jumbo Restaurant-Style Beef Franks comes in a pack of five jumbo hot dogs that are perfect for grilling or heating up on a cold night.

Price: $3.39

Spice up your taco night with the Taco Bell Cheesy Double Decker Taco Kit.

The taco kit includes both hard shells and soft tortillas, as well as delicious Taco Bell cheese sauce to combine the two in a tasty double-decker taco. The kit also comes with Taco Bell’s signature seasoning for your favorite taco meat.

Price: $5.99

Panera Bread has plenty of tasty salads and sandwiches, but their soups are also a hit throughout the year.

Grab some Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup from the refrigerated section of your local grocery store and eat up the 16-ounce bowl in the microwave for a warm soup that tastes just like you’re at Panera Bread.

Price: $14.79

The Cheesecake Factory is known for its wide variety of cheesecakes, which are now available at your local grocery store.

The Cheesecake Factory Frozen Original Cheesecake weighs 34 ounces, so there are plenty of slices for a special celebration.

Price: $8.09 (on sale from $8.99)

Enjoy Auntie Anne’s buttery, salty goodness at home with Auntie Anne's Classic All Beef Frozen Pretzel Dogs.

The classic pretzel dogs feature hot dogs wrapped in Auntie Anne’s trademark pretzel, which is just as satisfying as buying them at the mall.

Cutting back on how often you eat out at your favorite restaurants by buying the same meals at your local grocery store instead is a smart way to save money.

You can still enjoy dining out, but to maximize your dollar, you’ll want to consider different restaurant mobile apps. If you’re a loyal customer, these apps could offer extra discounts and deals.