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

Updated August 15, 2026 12 items matched

The short answer

Steak 'n Shake is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Steak 'n Shake is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $0.53 per item.

Typical menu price: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99 · 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 — Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers's wording first.

Item	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Steak 'n Shake	Difference
Original Double Steakburgervs Steakburger Combo (double)	$7.29	$10.59	$3.30 cheaper at Freddy's
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$7.29	same
Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$6.99	$0.30 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Kids Steakburger Meal	$6.49	$5.99	$0.50 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Chili Cheese Fries	$5.79	$5.49	$0.30 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Original Single Steakburgervs Original Steakburger (single)	$5.49	$5.29	$0.20 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Chili (bowl)vs Bowl of Chili	$5.49	$5.79	$0.30 cheaper at Freddy's
Cheese Fries	$4.79	$4.49	$0.30 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Root Beer Float	$4.79	$4.29	$0.50 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Onion Rings	$4.49	$4.29	$0.20 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake
Grilled Cheese	$4.29	$4.29	same
Fountain Drink (large)vs Fountain Drink (regular)	$3.29	$2.79	$0.50 cheaper at Steak 'n Shake

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

	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Steak 'n Shake
Typical menu price	$5.99	$5.79
Average menu price	$5.94	$5.84
Cheapest item	Coffee — $2.29	Coffee — $2.29
Most expensive item	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99	Chicken Fingers Combo — $11.29
Items priced	45	44
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	2002	1934
Headquarters	Wichita, Kansas	Indianapolis, Indiana
Locations	More than 550 restaurants across the United States	About 400 restaurants, largely in the Midwest and South

Which One Should You Order From?

Steak 'n Shake has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.79 against $5.99 — 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; 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

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.

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.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Steak 'n Shake — FAQ

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

Steak 'n Shake is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 12. Across the whole menu Steak 'n Shake is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.79 for a typical item against $5.99 at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

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

On matched items the average difference is $0.53, or about 2% overall. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44 priced items; Steak 'n Shake averages $5.84 across 44.

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers starts at $2.29 (Coffee) 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.