Whataburger Full Menu with Prices (Updated for 2026)
Whataburger has been serving big, made-to-order burgers since 1950, and its menu has grown into one of the largest in fast food. From the classic #1 Whataburger to the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit that only appears during breakfast hours, there is a lot to keep track of — especially when prices shift from city to city. This guide walks through the entire 2026 Whataburger menu, category by category, with approximate prices so you can plan your order before you reach the counter.
Below you will find the burger lineup, chicken sandwiches and tenders, the full breakfast menu, sides, drinks, shakes, desserts, and the kids menu, each with a price snapshot. All prices in this guide are approximate, vary by location, and can change over time — the menu board at your local Whataburger is the final word. Use the calculator further down to build a meal and see a rough total for your order.
Whether you are a Texas native who orders the same Patty Melt every Friday or a first-timer trying to understand what a Whatameal actually includes, this overview gives you the complete picture of the burger menu, the breakfast hours, and everything in between.
Key Takeaways
- The full Whataburger menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, sides, drinks, shakes, desserts, and kids meals.
- Most single burgers run from around $4.50 to $8.50, with Whatameals (fries + drink) adding roughly $3.50–$4.50.
- Breakfast is served late night through 11 AM daily; the regular menu starts after that.
- Whatameals are the best everyday value — a burger, fries, and drink bundled for less than buying separately.
- All prices in this guide are approximate, vary by location, and can change over time — the menu board at your local Whataburger is the final word.
Burgers: The Heart of the Whataburger Menu
Burgers are what built Whataburger, and the lineup still centers on 100% pure beef patties cooked to order. The standard Whataburger comes on a toasted bun with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and diced onions — but almost everything can be customized. Sandwiches scale from a single patty up through the Double Meat and the Triple Meat for serious appetites.
| Item | Price (approx.) | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Whataburger (single patty) | around $4.79 | 590 |
| Whataburger with Cheese | around $5.29 | 670 |
| Double Meat Whataburger | around $6.99 | 940 |
| Triple Meat Whataburger | around $8.49 | 1290 |
| Patty Melt | around $7.49 | 940 |
| Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger | around $7.79 | 1080 |
| Green Chile Double Burger | around $7.29 | 1010 |
| Bacon & Cheese Whataburger | around $6.29 | 810 |
Limited-time burgers rotate through the menu several times a year, and regional favorites like the Green Chile Double come back seasonally. Nutrition figures below are approximate and may differ from location to location. For the most current nutrition data, check Whataburger’s official website before ordering.
Chicken Sandwiches, Tenders, and Strips
Whataburger’s chicken side of the menu is deeper than many burger chains offer. The Whatachick’n sandwich anchors the lineup in crispy, grilled, and spicy versions, while chicken strips and tenders come in boxes sized for solo diners or sharing. The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich and Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich turn the tenders into full sandwiches.
Chicken strips and tenders
Strips arrive breaded and fried to a golden finish, and you can order them as a 3, 5, or 9-piece box or as part of a Whatameal with fries and a drink. Dipping sauces — from creamy pepper to honey BBQ — come with the boxes, and extra sauces cost a little more.
Whataburger Meal Cost Calculator
Build your meal and see the estimated total price and calories. Prices are approximate and vary by location.
Breakfast Menu and Hours
Whataburger serves breakfast from 11 PM to 11 AM, one of the longest breakfast windows in fast food. The morning lineup leans on buttermilk biscuits, taquitos, and platters. Standouts include the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, the Breakfast on a Bun, taquitos with cheese, and pancake and breakfast platters for bigger appetites.
| Item | Price (approx.) | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit | around $4.29 | 600 |
| Breakfast on a Bun | around $4.79 | 350 |
| Taquito with Cheese (2 pack) | around $4.49 | 800 |
| Pancake Platter | around $5.99 | 990 |
| Breakfast Platter | around $6.49 | 860 |
For the complete morning lineup with current hours by location, see our breakfast menu and hours guide.
Sides: Fries, Onion Rings, and Salads
French fries are the default side, cut fresh and fried until golden. Onion rings — thick, battered, and crispy — are the signature alternative. Whataburger also serves hash brown sticks during breakfast hours and offers salads (including a grilled chicken salad) for lighter orders. A side salad with dressing is one of the cheapest items on the menu.
Drinks, Shakes, and Malts
The drink menu covers fountain sodas, sweet and unsweet teas, lemonades, Hi-C fruit punch, iced coffee and cold brew, and the famous hand-spun shakes. Shakes come in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, with rotating limited-time flavors like the Dr Pepper shake. Milkshakes are one of the priciest single items on the menu, typically running around $4.50–$5.50 depending on size.
Desserts and the Kids Menu
Dessert options include hot apple pie, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chunk cookies — small, affordable add-ons to any meal. The kids menu offers a junior cheeseburger, chicken strips, or grilled cheese with fries or apple slices, a drink, and a toy, all for around $4.50–$5.50.
Whatameals: How the Combo Pricing Works
A Whatameal bundles any sandwich with medium fries and a medium drink for less than the three items cost separately. Upgrading to large fries or a large drink adds a modest upcharge, and you can swap onion rings into most combos for an extra charge. If you order a burger, fries, and a drink together more than occasionally, the Whatameal is the simplest way to save.
How Whataburger Prices Compare to Other Burger Chains
Whataburger sits in the middle of the fast-food price ladder. It runs higher than the value tiers at McDonald’s and Burger King, roughly in line with Wendy’s on comparable burgers, and well below the premium pricing of Five Guys or Shake Shack. A Double Meat Whatameal at around $11 is priced like a competitor’s double combo, but the patty is larger and the toppings are fresher — which is exactly the trade Whataburger is offering.
Where Whataburger pulls ahead on value: free customization on made-to-order burgers, a breakfast menu that runs twelve hours, and Whatameal bundling that genuinely discounts the combo. Where it costs more: the loaded specialty burgers and hand-spun shakes, which are priced like treats because they are treats. If your priority is the lowest possible spend, the Jr. burgers and breakfast biscuits beat anything on the lunch menu.
The honest summary: you will not find dollar-menu pricing at Whataburger, but you will find that a mid-range spend buys more food — and more freshly cooked food — than the same money at most national competitors. For the item-by-item math, the category guides linked throughout this page break every section down further.
What is the cheapest thing on the Whataburger menu?
The cheapest items are usually the side salad, individual sauces, small drinks, and the kids menu items, most of which sit around $2.00–$5.00. Prices are approximate and vary by location.
Does Whataburger still have the #1 Whataburger?
Yes. The #1 Whataburger remains the flagship single-patty burger on the menu, typically priced around $4.79 before tax.
What comes in a Whatameal?
A Whatameal includes any sandwich or burger, medium fries, and a medium drink bundled at a lower price than buying each item separately.
Are Whataburger prices the same everywhere?
No. All prices in this guide are approximate, vary by location, and can change over time — the menu board at your local Whataburger is the final word.
Does Whataburger have a value menu?
Whataburger does not run a traditional dollar-style value menu, but Whatameals, the kids menu, and breakfast items offer the lowest per-item costs.
When does Whataburger serve breakfast?
Breakfast is typically served from 11 PM to 11 AM daily. Many locations are open 24 hours; check your local restaurant’s posted hours.
Final Thoughts
The Whataburger menu rewards exploration: start with the classics, branch into the specialty burgers, and save room for a breakfast biscuit or a hand-spun shake. The Whatameal remains the smartest default — burger, fries, and drink bundled for less — and the made-to-order kitchen means your food arrives exactly the way you asked for it.
Keep this guide handy and check prices at your local restaurant before ordering, since menus shift with food costs and local markets. Whether it is your first visit or your five-hundredth, there is always something on the board worth trying.
BusinessHam is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whataburger. Trademarks and menu names belong to their respective owners. Prices and availability vary by location — check your local Whataburger before ordering.
