Burger King vs Steak 'n Shake: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $0.85 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.
Steak 'n Shake
- Most locations run half-price milkshakes in the afternoon — typically after 2:00 PM — which takes a $5.29 shake down to about $2.65.
- Ordering at the in-store kiosk rather than through delivery avoids the platform markup, which at Steak 'n Shake is steep.
- A double Steakburger combo at $10.59 includes two patties, fries and a drink — competitive with single-patty combos elsewhere.
Burger King vs Steak 'n Shake — FAQ
Is Burger King cheaper than Steak 'n Shake in 2026?
Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 12. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $5.79 at Steak 'n Shake.
What is the price difference between Burger King and Steak 'n Shake?
On matched items the average difference is $0.85, or about 12% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Steak 'n Shake averages $5.84 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Steak 'n Shake?
Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Steak 'n Shake at $2.29 (Coffee).
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.