Burger King vs Denny's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $8.84 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Burger King
- The BK app runs near-permanent BOGO Whopper and 2-for-$10 offers; paying board price for a Whopper is close to a mistake.
- The $5 Your Way Meal covers a Whopper Jr., nuggets, fries and a drink for less than a Whopper alone.
- Onion rings cost the same as fries at $3.39 medium and are the more distinctive side — Burger King is one of the few national chains to carry them.
Denny's
- The $5.99 Everyday Value Slam is the cheapest sit-down breakfast at any national chain — two pancakes, an egg and meat.
- Build Your Own Grand Slam at $12.49 gives four items; ordering the same four à la carte typically costs $4 to $6 more.
- The 55+ menu takes roughly $2 to $3 off the standard versions of the same dishes for guests 55 and older.
Burger King vs Denny's — FAQ
Is Burger King cheaper than Denny's in 2026?
Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 5. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $13.29 at Denny's.
What is the price difference between Burger King and Denny's?
On matched items the average difference is $8.84, or about 58% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Denny's averages $12.28 across 41.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Denny's?
Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Denny's at $3.49 (Coffee (bottomless)).
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.