Applebee's vs Buffalo Wild Wings: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Buffalo Wild Wings is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Buffalo Wild Wings is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.40 per item.
Make Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Applebee's
- The 2 for $25 menu — an appetizer plus two entrees — is roughly $10 below ordering the same three items separately and covers most of the popular dishes.
- The $9.99 weekday lunch combo pairs a half sandwich or salad with soup or fries and is the cheapest sit-down lunch at any national casual chain.
- Applebee's runs $1 and $5 cocktail promotions several times a year; the Dollarita in particular is the cheapest drink at any chain restaurant.
Buffalo Wild Wings
- Boneless Thursday regularly cuts boneless wings to roughly half price — the cheapest way to eat wings at BWW all week.
- All You Can Eat Wings at about $20 beats buying 20 boneless wings a la carte, as long as you eat in.
- Blazin' Rewards members get a free order of wings on their birthday and points on every visit.
Applebee's vs Buffalo Wild Wings — FAQ
Is Applebee's cheaper than Buffalo Wild Wings in 2026?
Buffalo Wild Wings is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 5. Across the whole menu Buffalo Wild Wings is the lower-priced of the two, at $12.99 for a typical item against $15.49 at Applebee's.
What is the price difference between Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings?
On matched items the average difference is $1.40, or about 7% overall. Applebee's averages $14.56 across 42 priced items; Buffalo Wild Wings averages $15.60 across 33.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Applebee's or Buffalo Wild Wings?
Applebee's starts at $1.00 (Dollarita (limited promotion)) and Buffalo Wild Wings at $3.49 (Fountain Soda).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.