Dunkin' vs Waffle House: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

Dunkin' is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Dunkin' is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $0.83 per item.

Typical menu price: Dunkin' $4.49 · Waffle House $6.55

Matched Items, Side by Side

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

Item	Dunkin'	Waffle House	Difference
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissantvs Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich	$5.49	$5.95	$0.46 cheaper at Dunkin'
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagelvs Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich	$5.29	$5.95	$0.66 cheaper at Dunkin'
Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffinvs Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich	$5.19	$5.95	$0.76 cheaper at Dunkin'
Hash Brownsvs Hash Browns (regular)	$2.29	$3.75	$1.46 cheaper at Dunkin'

Dunkin' vs Waffle House at a Glance

	Dunkin'	Waffle House
Typical menu price	$4.49	$6.55
Average menu price	$5.00	$7.46
Cheapest item	Donut (each) — $1.79	Toast — $2.45
Most expensive item	Box O' Joe (10 cups) — $19.99	T-Bone Steak Dinner — $18.95
Items priced	42	43
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1950	1955
Headquarters	Canton, Massachusetts	Norcross, Georgia
Locations	More than 9,500 restaurants in the United States	About 1,900 restaurants, mostly in the South

Which One Should You Order From?

Dunkin' has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.49 against $6.55 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Dunkin' gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Dunkin' is strongest on Iced Coffee, Original Blend Hot Coffee, Glazed Donut; Waffle House on All-Star Special, Scattered Smothered Covered Hash Browns, Pecan Waffle. 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

Dunkin'

The $5 and $6 Meal Deals bundle a hot breakfast item with a medium coffee for roughly the price of the coffee plus a dollar.
A dozen donuts at $14.99 is $1.25 each against $1.79 bought singly — the box is worth it from about seven donuts onwards.
A Wake-Up Wrap at $2.79 is the cheapest hot breakfast at any national chain and pairs with the $5 Meal Deal.

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.

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.

Dunkin' vs Waffle House — FAQ

Is Dunkin' cheaper than Waffle House in 2026?

Dunkin' is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu Dunkin' is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.49 for a typical item against $6.55 at Waffle House.

What is the price difference between Dunkin' and Waffle House?

On matched items the average difference is $0.83, or about 33% overall. Dunkin' averages $5.00 across 42 priced items; Waffle House averages $7.46 across 42.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Dunkin' or Waffle House?

Dunkin' starts at $1.79 (Donut (each)) 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.