Five Guys Menu Prices (2026)
Five Guys is the most expensive burger chain in this comparison and makes no attempt to hide it. A cheeseburger and regular fries lands close to $20 once a drink is added, which is roughly double a Wendy's combo.
Two things offset it: all fifteen toppings are free, and a 'regular' fries is genuinely a two-person portion that arrives with an extra scoop tipped into the bag. Figures below are 2026 national averages.
How to Save Money at Five Guys
- Order a 'little' burger unless you want two patties — it is a normal single-patty burger and saves about $2.30.
- A regular fries at $7.19 genuinely feeds two people; ordering one between two is the main way to make Five Guys affordable.
- All fifteen toppings and all milkshake mix-ins are free, so a fully loaded burger costs the same as a plain one.
- Free in-shell peanuts are available in store at most locations while you wait, which is not nothing on a 12-minute cook time.
Five Guys Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Five Guys so expensive in 2026?
A standard 'burger' is two patties rather than one, fries are hand-cut daily in a two-person portion, and all toppings are free. A cheeseburger at about $12.49 is really priced against a double elsewhere, not a single.
What is the difference between a burger and a little burger?
A regular burger has two patties; a 'little' burger has one. The little cheeseburger at about $10.09 is the closest equivalent to a standard cheeseburger at any other chain.
How much are Five Guys fries?
About $5.49 for a little, $7.19 for a regular and $9.79 for a large. A regular is a genuine two-person portion and staff routinely add an extra scoop into the bag.
Are toppings free at Five Guys?
Yes, all fifteen — lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, jalapeños, green peppers, pickles, A1, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish and steak sauce. Bacon and an extra patty are the only paid additions.
How much is a Five Guys milkshake?
About $6.49 including as many mix-ins as you want. Bacon, Oreo, malted milk, salted caramel and the rest are all free additions.
Is Five Guys more expensive than Shake Shack?
Broadly comparable, though Five Guys portions are larger. A Five Guys cheeseburger with two patties at $12.49 sits close to a Shake Shack double, and the free toppings narrow the gap further.