The Cheapest Food at Every Restaurant Chain (2026)
The cheapest main item at any chain we track is Cheesy Roll Up at Taco Bell, at about $1.39. Below is the cheapest burger, taco, sandwich or plate on every one of 70 menus, next to the cheapest thing of any kind — usually a drink, a cookie or a side.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest fast food item in 2026?
Cheesy Roll Up at Taco Bell, at about $1.39, is the cheapest main item on any menu we track, followed by Chicken Nuggets (4 pc.) at Wendy's ($1.99). Counting drinks, desserts and sides too, the cheapest thing you can order is Chili at Taco Bell ($1.00).
Which restaurant chain has the cheapest food in 2026?
Krispy Kreme has the lowest typical menu price of the 70 chains we track, at about $3.29 for the middle item on its menu. The category rankings break this down further for burgers, chicken, pizza and more.
What is the cheapest thing at Chick-fil-A?
Nuggets (5 pc.), at about $3.95, is the cheapest main item at Chick-fil-A. The cheapest thing of any kind is Icedream Cone at about $1.85.
What is the cheapest thing at Taco Bell?
Cheesy Roll Up, at about $1.39, is the cheapest main item at Taco Bell. The cheapest thing of any kind is Chili at about $1.00.
What is the cheapest thing at McDonald's?
Hamburger, at about $2.49, is the cheapest main item at McDonald's. The cheapest thing of any kind is Apple Slices at about $1.29.
What is the cheapest thing at Church's Texas Chicken?
2 Piece Chicken, at about $5.49, is the cheapest main item at Church's Texas Chicken. The cheapest thing of any kind is Honey-Butter Biscuit (1) at about $1.29.