Burger King vs Waffle House: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 7 of them, by an average of $3.23 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.
Waffle House
- The All-Star Special at $12.55 includes a waffle, eggs, meat, toast and a side — ordering those items separately costs roughly $5 more.
- Coffee is bottomless at about $2.95, which matters on a long stop.
- Hash brown toppings are $0.95 each; three of them cost less than the pre-named combinations at some locations, so order by the modifier.
Burger King vs Waffle House — FAQ
Is Burger King cheaper than Waffle House in 2026?
Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 7 of 7. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $6.55 at Waffle House.
What is the price difference between Burger King and Waffle House?
On matched items the average difference is $3.23, or about 31% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Waffle House averages $7.46 across 42.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Waffle House?
Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Waffle House at $2.45 (Toast).
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.