Bob Evans vs Whataburger: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated October 22, 2026 3 items matched

The short answer

Whataburger is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Whataburger is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $4.07 per item.

Typical menu price: Bob Evans $10.79 · Whataburger $5.49

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Bob Evans's wording first.

Item	Bob Evans	Whataburger	Difference
Honey Butter Chicken and Biscuitvs Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit	$14.49	$3.99	$10.50 cheaper at Whataburger
Sweet Teavs Sweet Tea (large)	$3.59	$3.09	$0.50 cheaper at Whataburger
Coffee	$3.49	$2.29	$1.20 cheaper at Whataburger

Bob Evans vs Whataburger at a Glance

	Bob Evans	Whataburger
Typical menu price	$10.79	$5.49
Average menu price	$11.60	$6.87
Cheapest item	Mashed Potatoes & Gravy — $2.99	Apple Slices — $1.99
Most expensive item	Brunch For A Bunch Bundle — $71.99	Party Pack Chicken Strips (20 pc) — $39.99
Items priced	58	45
Menu sections	10	6
Price range	$$	$
Founded	1948	1950
Headquarters	New Albany, Ohio	San Antonio, Texas
Locations	About 440 restaurants, mostly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic	More than 1,050 restaurants across the South and Southwest

Which One Should You Order From?

Whataburger has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.49 against $10.79 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Whataburger gets you in cheaper at $1.99.

Bob Evans is strongest on Rise & Shine, The Original Farmer's Choice, Fork-Tender Pot Roast; Whataburger on Whataburger, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Patty Melt. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Bob Evans

Breakfast is served all day, and the cheapest plates are breakfast ones: the Mini Sampler at about $5.99 and Sausage Gravy & Biscuits at about $6.99.
Three hand-breaded chicken tenders with two sides are about $8.99, the lowest-priced dinner plate.
The Rise & Shine Family Breakfast at about $35.99 feeds four to six — about $6 to $9 a person, against $10.79 for a single Rise & Shine in the restaurant.

Whataburger

The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at $3.99 is the best price-to-satisfaction item on the entire menu — and it is available for twelve hours a day.
Whataburger Rewards in the app runs frequent free-item offers and points on every order.
Ordering a Whataburger Jr. at $3.19 instead of the full Whataburger saves over $3 for a similar build at smaller size.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Bob Evans vs Whataburger — FAQ

Is Bob Evans cheaper than Whataburger in 2026?

Whataburger is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Whataburger is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.49 for a typical item against $10.79 at Bob Evans.

What is the price difference between Bob Evans and Whataburger?

On matched items the average difference is $4.07, or about 41% overall. Bob Evans averages $11.60 across 58 priced items; Whataburger averages $6.87 across 44.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Bob Evans or Whataburger?

Bob Evans starts at $2.99 (Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) and Whataburger at $1.99 (Apple Slices).

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.