Steak 'n Shake Chili & Sides Prices (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 9 items priced Full Steak 'n Shake menu

The Steak 'n Shake chili & sides menu runs from $2.99 to $7.29 in 2026, averaging $5.05 across 9 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.

CheapestFries (regular) — $2.99

Most expensiveChili 3-Ways — $7.29

Average price$5.05

Items priced9

Steak 'n Shake Chili & Sides Menu Prices

Item	Price
Chili Mac	$6.79
Chili 3-Ways	$7.29
Bowl of Chili	$5.79
Fries (regular)	$2.99
Fries (large)	$3.79
Cheese Fries	$4.49
Chili Cheese Fries	$5.49
Onion Rings	$4.29
Side Salad	$4.49

Where the value is

Ordered by price, the Steak 'n Shake chili & sides menu splits cleanly. These three are the cheapest way onto the menu:

Fries (regular) — $2.99
Fries (large) — $3.79
Onion Rings — $4.29

And these carry the highest prices in the section, usually because they are sized to share or bundled with sides:

Chili 3-Ways — $7.29
Chili Mac — $6.79
Bowl of Chili — $5.79

The spread between the two ends is $4.30, so what you order inside this one section matters more than which chain you walk into.

How Steak 'n Shake Chili & Sides Prices Compare

Average price of a comparable chili & sides item at the chains we track, cheapest first:

Restaurant	Section	Average
Whataburger	Sides & Sauces	$2.76
McDonald's	Fries & Sides	$2.81
In-N-Out Burger	Fries & Sides	$3.22
Sonic Drive-In	Tots, Fries & Sides	$3.76
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Fries & Sides	$4.32
Del Taco	Burgers, Fries & Nachos	$4.48
Culver's	Sides & Cheese Curds	$4.63
Wendy's	Sides & Salads	$5.01
Steak 'n Shake	Chili & Sides	$5.05

Averages compare like with like only up to a point — chains portion differently, and a cheaper average can simply mean smaller servings. Use the full menus for the detail.

Saving Money on Steak 'n Shake Chili & Sides

Most locations run half-price milkshakes in the afternoon — typically after 2:00 PM — which takes a $5.29 shake down to about $2.65.
Ordering at the in-store kiosk rather than through delivery avoids the platform markup, which at Steak 'n Shake is steep.
A double Steakburger combo at $10.59 includes two patties, fries and a drink — competitive with single-patty combos elsewhere.
Kids meals at some locations include a small shake, which is unusual value at around $5.99.

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.

Steak 'n Shake Chili & Sides Prices — FAQ

How much is the cheapest item on the Steak 'n Shake chili & sides menu?

Fries (regular) is the cheapest chili & sides item at Steak 'n Shake, at about $2.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Fries (large) ($3.79) and Onion Rings ($4.29).

What is the average Steak 'n Shake chili & sides price in 2026?

Across the 9 priced chili & sides items we track, the average is $5.05 and the midpoint is $4.49. Prices run from $2.99 for Fries (regular) up to $7.29 for Chili 3-Ways.

Is Steak 'n Shake chili & sides expensive compared with other chains?

8 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on chili & sides. Whataburger averages $2.76 against $5.05 at Steak 'n Shake — a gap of about 45%.

Do Steak 'n Shake chili & sides prices vary by location?

Yes. Steak 'n Shake franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.