Burger King vs Steak 'n Shake: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 24, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.13 per item.

Typical menu price: Burger King $4.29 · Steak 'n Shake $5.79

Matched Items, Side by Side

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

Item	Burger King	Steak 'n Shake	Difference
Original Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$5.99	$6.99	$1.00 cheaper at Burger King
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.39	$4.29	$0.90 cheaper at Burger King
Sundae	$2.49	$4.49	$2.00 cheaper at Burger King
Hash Browns (small)vs Hash Browns	$2.19	$2.79	$0.60 cheaper at Burger King

Burger King vs Steak 'n Shake at a Glance

	Burger King	Steak 'n Shake
Typical menu price	$4.29	$5.79
Average menu price	$5.13	$5.84
Cheapest item	Soft Serve Cone — $1.79	Coffee — $2.29
Most expensive item	Family Bundle (4 sandwiches, 4 fries) — $25.99	Chicken Fingers Combo — $11.29
Items priced	45	44
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1954	1934
Headquarters	Miami, Florida	Indianapolis, Indiana
Locations	About 6,700 restaurants in the United States	About 400 restaurants, largely in the Midwest and South

Which One Should You Order From?

Burger King has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $5.79 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Burger King gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Burger King is strongest on Whopper, Original Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Fries; Steak 'n Shake on Original Double 'n Cheese Steakburger, Hand-Dipped Milkshake, Garlic Steakburger. 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

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.

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.

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 — 4 of 4. 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 $1.13, 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.