Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Shake Shack: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated October 15, 2026 6 items matched

The short answer

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $0.47 per item.

Typical menu price: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99 · Shake Shack $6.49

Matched Items, Side by Side

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

Item	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Shake Shack	Difference
Large Concretevs Concrete	$7.29	$6.49	$0.80 cheaper at Shake Shack
Regular Concretevs Concrete	$5.99	$6.49	$0.50 cheaper at Freddy's
Chili Cheese Friesvs Cheese Fries	$5.79	$5.49	$0.30 cheaper at Shake Shack
Cheese Fries	$4.79	$5.49	$0.70 cheaper at Freddy's
Fountain Drink (large)vs Fountain Drink	$3.29	$3.29	same
Fountain Drink (regular)vs Fountain Drink	$2.79	$3.29	$0.50 cheaper at Freddy's

Make Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Shake Shack at Home

Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.

Freddy's Steakburger & Fry Seasoning Freddy's own seasoning, the same shake that goes on its steakburgers and shoestring fries. Check price on Amazon Burger Seasoning A peppery seasoning for thin, crispy-edged steakburgers. Check price on Amazon Burger Press Uniform smash-style patties in seconds. Check price on Amazon Copycat Restaurant Recipes Cookbooks that recreate chain-restaurant favorites. Check price on Amazon

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Shake Shack at a Glance

	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Shake Shack
Typical menu price	$5.99	$6.49
Average menu price	$5.94	$6.76
Cheapest item	Coffee — $2.29	Bottled Water — $2.99
Most expensive item	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99	Shack Stack — $13.49
Items priced	45	33
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$$
Founded	2002	2004
Headquarters	Wichita, Kansas	New York, New York
Locations	More than 550 restaurants across the United States	More than 350 locations across the United States, plus licensed Shacks abroad

Which One Should You Order From?

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.99 against $6.49 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers gets you in cheaper at $2.29.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is strongest on Original Double Steakburger, Shoestring Fries, Fry Sauce; Shake Shack on ShackBurger, Crinkle-Cut Fries, SmokeShack. 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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

A mini concrete at $4.29 is the cheapest way to get Freddy's custard and is enough dessert for most people.
A custard quart to go at $10.99 costs about half as much per ounce as individual cones or concretes.
Freddy's Rewards gives points on every order plus a free item on signup and a birthday reward.

Shake Shack

Shake Shack has no combo pricing, so a ShackBurger, fries and fountain drink is simply $7.69 + $4.49 + $3.29 = $15.47 — order exactly what you want and skip the drink if you are getting a shake.
A single-scoop custard cup at $4.69 costs $1.70 less than a shake and is the cheapest way to try the frozen custard.
The Shack App periodically runs offers for app orders, such as free fries — check it before paying at the counter.

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.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Shake Shack — FAQ

Is Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers cheaper than Shake Shack in 2026?

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 6. Across the whole menu Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.99 for a typical item against $6.49 at Shake Shack.

What is the price difference between Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Shake Shack?

On matched items the average difference is $0.47, or about 12% overall. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44 priced items; Shake Shack averages $6.76 across 33.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers or Shake Shack?

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers starts at $2.29 (Coffee) and Shake Shack at $2.99 (Bottled Water).

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.