Jack in the Box vs Waffle House: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 14, 2026 3 items matched

The short answer

Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $0.93 per item.

Typical menu price: Jack in the Box $4.99 · 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 — Jack in the Box's wording first.

Item	Jack in the Box	Waffle House	Difference
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$6.99	$8.75	$1.76 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Orange Juice	$3.19	$3.45	$0.26 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Coffeevs Coffee (bottomless)	$2.19	$2.95	$0.76 cheaper at Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box vs Waffle House at a Glance

	Jack in the Box	Waffle House
Typical menu price	$4.99	$6.55
Average menu price	$4.94	$7.46
Cheapest item	Two Tacos — $1.79	Toast — $2.45
Most expensive item	Munchie Meal (any variety) — $12.49	T-Bone Steak Dinner — $18.95
Items priced	44	43
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1951	1955
Headquarters	San Diego, California	Norcross, Georgia
Locations	About 2,200 restaurants, concentrated in the West and South	About 1,900 restaurants, mostly in the South

Which One Should You Order From?

Jack in the Box has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.99 against $6.55 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Jack in the Box gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Jack in the Box is strongest on Two Tacos, Munchie Meal, Curly Fries; 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

Jack in the Box

Two tacos for $1.79 is the cheapest hot food at any major chain, and they are available 24 hours a day.
The Munchie Meal at $12.49 bundles an entree, two sides, two tacos and a drink — roughly $5 less than buying the same items separately.
Breakfast is served all day, so a $3.29 Breakfast Jack works as a cheap dinner.

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.

Jack in the Box vs Waffle House — FAQ

Is Jack in the Box cheaper than Waffle House in 2026?

Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $6.55 at Waffle House.

What is the price difference between Jack in the Box and Waffle House?

On matched items the average difference is $0.93, or about 34% overall. Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44 priced items; Waffle House averages $7.46 across 42.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Jack in the Box or Waffle House?

Jack in the Box starts at $1.79 (Two Tacos) 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.