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

Updated August 15, 2026 6 items matched

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 2 of them, by an average of $0.28 per item.

Typical menu price: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99 · Whataburger $5.49

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	Whataburger	Difference
Patty Melt	$8.29	$8.29	same
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$7.29	same
Malt (regular)vs Malt	$5.79	$4.79	$1.00 cheaper at Whataburger
Onion Ringsvs Onion Rings (medium)	$4.49	$3.79	$0.70 cheaper at Whataburger
Fountain Drink (regular)vs Fountain Drink (medium)	$2.79	$2.79	same
Coffee	$2.29	$2.29	same

Make Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Whataburger 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.

French Fry Seasoning The savory, peppery shake that makes shoestring fries taste like the drive-in. Check price on Amazon Whataburger Spicy Ketchup The spicy ketchup from the condiment bar, bottled. Check price on Amazon Burger Seasoning A peppery seasoning for thin, crispy-edged steakburgers. Check price on Amazon Copycat Restaurant Recipes Cookbooks that recreate chain-restaurant favorites. Check price on Amazon

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Whataburger at a Glance

	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Whataburger
Typical menu price	$5.99	$5.49
Average menu price	$5.94	$6.87
Cheapest item	Coffee — $2.29	Apple Slices — $1.99
Most expensive item	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99	Party Pack Chicken Strips (20 pc) — $39.99
Items priced	45	45
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	2002	1950
Headquarters	Wichita, Kansas	San Antonio, Texas
Locations	More than 550 restaurants across the United States	More than 1,050 restaurants across the South and Southwest

Which One Should You Order From?

Whataburger has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.49 against $5.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Whataburger gets you in cheaper at $1.99.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is strongest on Original Double Steakburger, Shoestring Fries, Fry Sauce; Whataburger on Whataburger, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Patty Melt. 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.

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.

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 Whataburger — FAQ

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

Whataburger is cheaper on most matched items — 2 of 6. Across the whole menu Whataburger is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.49 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 Whataburger?

On matched items the average difference is $0.28, or about 14% overall. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44 priced items; Whataburger averages $6.87 across 44.

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

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