Denny's vs Whataburger: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Whataburger is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Whataburger is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $4.37 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
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.
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.
Denny's vs Whataburger — FAQ
Is Denny's cheaper than Whataburger in 2026?
Whataburger is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 6. Across the whole menu Whataburger is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.49 for a typical item against $13.29 at Denny's.
What is the price difference between Denny's and Whataburger?
On matched items the average difference is $4.37, or about 44% overall. Denny's averages $12.28 across 41 priced items; Whataburger averages $6.87 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Denny's or Whataburger?
Denny's starts at $3.49 (Coffee (bottomless)) 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.