Texas Roadhouse vs Waffle House: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Waffle House is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Waffle House is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $5.01 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Texas Roadhouse
- Early Dine takes about $5 off a 6 oz sirloin dinner and runs until 6:00 PM on weekdays — the single largest discount at any casual-dining chain.
- Unlimited peanuts and fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter come free with every meal and arrive before you order.
- Every entree includes two sides, so the menu price is closer to a complete meal than at Applebee's or Chili's where sides are often extra.
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.
Texas Roadhouse vs Waffle House — FAQ
Is Texas Roadhouse cheaper than Waffle House in 2026?
Waffle House is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Waffle House is the lower-priced of the two, at $6.55 for a typical item against $12.99 at Texas Roadhouse.
What is the price difference between Texas Roadhouse and Waffle House?
On matched items the average difference is $5.01, or about 50% overall. Texas Roadhouse averages $14.99 across 47 priced items; Waffle House averages $7.46 across 42.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Texas Roadhouse or Waffle House?
Texas Roadhouse starts at $3.49 (Soft Drink (free refills)) 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.