I Don't pay for any food in SDC. I think it's really high priced. 1 little plate of scalloped potatoes is $8 now. I go for the free samples in the Apple Butter shop, Taffy shop, and candy factory. The only cheap food in SDC is the 35¢ cookies at the Bakery in Midtown. I bring my own food in my backpack, so I also recommend that. Just buy a cheap backpack, put 2 cans of pop in a freezer bag (for if you arent near a water fountain or concession stand, or dont want water), bag up some chips, cookies, peanuts, candy, etc., or buy some McDonalds burgers or Taco Bueno burritos and bring them in. The refillable mug is a little bit expensive, but kinda nice and its nice to splurge a little bit once in a while, but dont buy the over priced food. You can get cheaper food that is just as good anywhere else. SDC food doesnt taste any better than anywhere else. Not worth it!
They get their water from a well btw. A cup of water is free at any concession stand. SDCs water is some of the best tasting water in the world!