Sonic Drive-In vs Waffle House: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 9, 2026 6 items matched

The short answer

Sonic Drive-In is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Sonic Drive-In is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $1.37 per item.

Typical menu price: Sonic Drive-In $4.29 · 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 — Sonic Drive-In's wording first.

Item	Sonic Drive-In	Waffle House	Difference
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburgervs Double Angus Cheeseburger	$8.29	$11.45	$3.16 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$6.99	$8.75	$1.76 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$6.79	$8.75	$1.96 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burritovs Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich	$5.29	$5.95	$0.66 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Soft Drink (large)vs Soft Drink	$2.99	$2.95	$0.04 cheaper at Waffle House
Ice Cream Conevs Ice Cream Scoop	$2.29	$2.95	$0.66 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In vs Waffle House at a Glance

	Sonic Drive-In	Waffle House
Typical menu price	$4.29	$6.55
Average menu price	$4.66	$7.46
Cheapest item	$1.99 Snack Menu items — $1.99	Toast — $2.45
Most expensive item	SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger — $9.29	T-Bone Steak Dinner — $18.95
Items priced	44	43
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1953	1955
Headquarters	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Norcross, Georgia
Locations	More than 3,500 drive-ins across the United States	About 1,900 restaurants, mostly in the South

Which One Should You Order From?

Sonic Drive-In has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $6.55 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Sonic Drive-In gets you in cheaper at $1.99.

Sonic Drive-In is strongest on Cherry Limeade, SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger, Tots; 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

Sonic Drive-In

Happy Hour from 2:00 to 4:00 PM every day takes 50 percent off all drinks and slushes — the single biggest recurring discount in fast food.
The Sonic app frequently offers half-price burgers on Tuesdays and free items with a purchase.
Upgrading to a Route 44 (44 oz) for $0.60 more is the cheapest per-ounce drink on the menu, especially during Happy Hour.

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.

Sonic Drive-In vs Waffle House — FAQ

Is Sonic Drive-In cheaper than Waffle House in 2026?

Sonic Drive-In is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 6. Across the whole menu Sonic Drive-In is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $6.55 at Waffle House.

What is the price difference between Sonic Drive-In and Waffle House?

On matched items the average difference is $1.37, or about 37% overall. Sonic Drive-In averages $4.66 across 42 priced items; Waffle House averages $7.46 across 42.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Sonic Drive-In or Waffle House?

Sonic Drive-In starts at $1.99 ($1.99 Snack Menu items) 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.