There aren't a lot of restaurants where this happens, but the world works differently when you're the King. Though the nutrition facts may make you think twice about getting a Burger King Rodeo Burger , at least the price is not prohibitive. Since the items on this list were chosen for their pricing and relative quality in the dicey domain of fast food, shopping for mindful possibilities was severely constrained.

But if you know the deal and you're good with how the numbers shake out, a Rodeo Burger at BK is A-OK. If you plan on making a run for the border, you can do it with the spare change in your pocket and come through with a range of filling selections.

It's a thoughtful way to honor the tradition started by the chain with the original Taco Bell dollar menu. Out of everything we could have chosen on the list, we found that the Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito was by far the biggest item we came across in the discount bin.

There's no shrinkflation affecting this full-sized burrito. This bountiful bite is a full-sized entree loaded with strips of grilled chicken, spicy-creamy chipotle sauce, and a sweet selection of toppings.

What you get in the bag is the fullest extent of what two singles can get you in a world where everything seems to cost five dollars or more. It's a savory surprise of a dining experience that leaves room for adding another item or two to affordably round out your meal.

The inclusion of fun and frosty sips and the possibility of a creamy dessert makes this selection one of the best-priced deals in the fast food sphere. You can grab a cheeseburger and fries, a chili dog and a sundae, or a soft drink and a few pretzel sticks.

Not that many menus offer soft pretzels with dipping sauce these days. So when we saw these salty bad boys as an option, we doubled up the order and didn't feel bad about it for a second.

Our five bones bought us six sticks the size and shape of hot dogs, swirled in butter like the best pretzels are and served with a side of spicy cheese sauce. The pleasure that this quiet yet confident combo brought our famished souls can't be overstated. If you're looking for a snack that's different from the pack, DQ is going to treat your right without taking advantage of your financial state.

Anything with the word "California" in the name is bound to feel breezy and fun, like a spin through Hollywood by way of Disneyland with a beachside stop-off added for good measure. While the California Classic Double Cheeseburger from Carl's Jr. doesn't quite inspire so much starstruck awe, it does provide a high-quality burger at a modest enough price that you can spend a five-spot and get a fair amount of change back.

This smoky, cheesy double stack sits on the menu among burgers that cost twice and three times as much, even when not part of a combo meal. It's a savory standout that can't help but catch the eye of frugal diners looking for the deal of the day.

The CCDC, as we abbreviate this mouthful of a name, brings the famous Carl's Jr. quality to a simplified burger, which means you get exactly the same level of deliciousness as you would in the chain's pricier items.

It may not be loaded up with toppings or feature bacon or onion rings sandwiched between the patties. But if a quick bite at a cool price is what you're after, Carl's Jr. The broiled patties, Classic Sauce, and grilled onions are a savory combination that's well worth the modest outlay of cash for this burger.

Adding a Little Caesars value menu item to the list may seem like a cheat. This is the home of the Pizza! Deal after all, where ten bucks would get you two pizzas in one go. That was a lot of food for a moderate amount of dough, and though neither the slogan nor the promotion are still around, Little Caesars remains one of the most respectably priced pizza chains in the fast food realm.

But even for makers of cheap pizza, prices are creeping up bit by gooey bit. The only entry on our value menu list that's perfect for price-conscious pizza lovers is Little Caesars' Italian Cheese Bread.

This hefty bite comes so close to qualifying as a personal pan cheese pizza that it almost feels wrong to call it a bargain buy. Still, it's the most moderately priced pizza-like item on the menu, so it's a keeper.

Fuller-sized pizzas add two dollars to the price, which isn't the worst sacrifice to make when the hunger pangs start kicking. But if you're working with a budget and a fiver is all you're looking to spend, the satisfaction of this savory squared-off pie is bound to make your hungry heart happy.

It satisfies in a way that the slightly cheaper Crazy Bread sticks simply can't. The name does not exaggerate: KFC's Chicken Little Sandwich is a pipsqueak of a dish. It can be finished in two bites.

This may be what value dining has come to: Food that takes up half the space of its more expensive brethren. While not knowing how to get the best bang for a buck is just one of the mistakes people make when ordering from KFC , opting for the smaller bites may require picking up a couple of your favorites to make sure your belly is full.

But what KFC's best value meal item lacks in size it more than makes up for in delicious fried chicken flavor. KFC tweaks its formula by adding dill pickle slices between the chicken strip and the bun. The countrified touch brings to mind Chick-fil-A's iconic sandwich, but in a miniature size that's better described as a slider.

Knowing you can pick up a little treat at a low price helps you make better choices when money is tight but hunger won't wait.

The drive-in hop for the modern era, Sonic brings burgers, dogs, and tots directly to your car, not to mention some of the most creative frozen drinks the world has ever known.

To stay in line with the nostalgic drive-in vibe, this happening chain also offers several items at lower prices to tempt guests who might be keeping their purse strings pulled pretty tight. Though there's a list of things you should never order at Sonic , allowances can be made when price is the main consideration.

To switch things up a bit in our quest for lesser-priced fare, we opted for a breakfast wrap: the Jr. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito.

This diminutive wrap is one of the smaller options on the list, but it delivers big taste that's fresh and satisfying. Its humble price means you can order two if you're extra-hungry and still have a buck or two left for a cup of coffee to go with it.

Being one of the most well-known and popular fast food restaurants out there, you would expect McDonald's to have a pretty stellar value menu. But, honestly, when you look at its options, the chain's value menu is not all that impressive.

On its value menu, McDonald's offers a Sausage Biscuit, Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns, McDouble, McChicken, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, and soft drinks.

The options here are all pretty basic and shouldn't cost more than a dollar or two anyways, especially considering how small some of the items are. The McDonald's value menu isn't the worst, but there are many better options out there to get more bang for your buck. KFC is a heartier fast food restaurant, with large combos of fried chicken and sides that are sure to hit the spot and fulfill that comfort food craving.

But as for its value menu? That's a little lacking. Technically speaking, KFC doesn't even have a dedicated value menu. The chain does offer some smaller items and combo deals that are actually pretty good. If there's one thing KFC does well, it's obviously fried chicken.

That's what makes its value offerings somewhat better than other fast food chains. You can order its famous fried chicken for lower prices and still get full. So, while the KFC menu isn't that cheap, it's a lot more filling than other value menus.

It's still lacking in variety, however, and KFC's customer service can also be somewhat inconsistent, so you're probably better off hitting up another chain. Okay, technically, Little Caesars doesn't have a value menu because it's not your typical fast food restaurant.

But, there's a good reason it's on this list, even with only one item that's considered of "value" at Little Caesars. It's a great deal that should be taken advantage of whenever you're short on cash but have a large appetite or need to feed a lot of people.

Where else are you going to find a large pepperoni pizza for that price? Recently, Little Caesars has had to raise its prices to keep up with the increasing cost of ingredients.

Still, Little Caesars is limited here, as the only cost-saving item is its Hot-N-Ready pizza, making it an extremely small value menu. Whataburger is a staple for many people in Texas and, once you've tasted something from this fast food joint, you'll understand why.

Juicy, decadent burgers, crispy, flavorful chicken, and so much more make this southern chain well worth the prices that tend to be somewhat higher than the competition. And because of that, Whataburger doesn't have a dollar menu, but there are cheaper menu items and a section of the menu that can be considered "value" in some ways.

For instance, the chain's Lighter and Smaller menu has menu options that contain fewer calories and less fat than other Whataburger offerings. It also has some cheaper menu items that are well-suited to time when you want to save money while still eating well.

With this menu, you can grab a Whataburger Jr. But the real value in the value menu comes with the breakfast items. While the value menu isn't all that cheap compared to some other places, there are a few great deals at Whataburger.

One of the most mediocre fast food restaurants out there is White Castle. The chain isn't terrible, but it's usually not what people would call their favorite fast food place in the world.

And the chain's value menu options are the perfect example of that. Like other fast food joints out there currently, White Castle doesn't have a dedicated value menu section, but rather their menu has several sections with lower-priced items that essentially form a value menu of their own.

For instance, White Castle is known for its sliders, and while one little burger might not make for a very filling meal, they're still cheap. Just beware that even though the sliders at White Castle might be cheap, they don't have the best reputation for fresh or tasty food.

Jack in the Box is one of those fast food restaurants that you sometimes forget all about until you see one while you're driving, or happen to see a commercial for one and then it's all you can think about.

The chain is known for a multitude of offerings, everything from tacos to burgers to breakfast and more. And whether or not you're a huge Jack in the Box fan, there's no denying that they usually have something for everyone, and they have some great deals on their value menu, too. And that's not all.

Those are some great deals, but there are actually still some better fast food value menus out there. Another mediocre fast food restaurant that has a decent value menu is Carl's Jr. The chain is pretty popular and known for its burgers and sandwiches, but like every other fast food company out there, it's had to raise its prices significantly over the past few years.

Still, there are a few items on the value menu that you can count on to fill you up, and save you money. But those are basically all the great deals on the value menu, and unless Carl's Jr offers one of its limited-time "Big Bag" deals, the value menu isn't all that great.

What's more, customers have noticed that the prices have gone up while the quality has stayed pretty much the same. So, while Carl's Jr. isn't terrible, we promise that there are definitely better options out there.

Dairy Queen is widely known for its ice cream treats like the famous Blizzard , as well as tasty food. Many menu items from Dairy Queen are reminiscent of old-school concession stand goodies and classic fast food bites.

Some of its value menu items are pretty impressive, too, as these are items you won't often see at other fast food restaurants, especially for these prices. On the menu are the chain's original cheeseburger, a chili dog, french fries, a small sundae, pretzel sticks with queso, and any size soft drink.

Dairy Queen's value menu offers a decent amount of variety, while the food items themselves are tasty, too.

I find Wendy's and Taco Bell to offer the best value meals (complete). McDonalds has some sandwich deals (2 for 1) but you gotta just stick to web-analyst.pro › Whats-the-best-value-menu-in-fast-food-and-why McDonald's — Cheeseburgers and french-fries, hands down! · Burger King — Whopper with cheese (or the double whopper) · Carl's, Jr. · Sonic —

Value Fast Food Options - 12 Best Value Meal Items From Each Fast Food Chain · 1. McDonald's McDouble · 2. Del Taco 3 Layer Queso Nachos · 3. Jack in the Box Chicken I find Wendy's and Taco Bell to offer the best value meals (complete). McDonalds has some sandwich deals (2 for 1) but you gotta just stick to web-analyst.pro › Whats-the-best-value-menu-in-fast-food-and-why McDonald's — Cheeseburgers and french-fries, hands down! · Burger King — Whopper with cheese (or the double whopper) · Carl's, Jr. · Sonic —

Between its inexpensive choices for breakfast and burgers, Wendy's is a good call when hunger strikes. Culver's sources its beef, chicken, and dairy from family farms to maximize freshness while supporting the agricultural community.

The company's food has a fresher taste compared to a lot of other fast-food restaurants, and the menu is also a bit more eclectic. At Culver's, you can get everything from fried jumbo shrimp and crispy Atlantic cod to fried cheese curds and Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

There are also shredded pot roast sandwiches, grilled corned beef Reubens on buttered rye, hand-breaded pork loin, and corn dogs. Of course, Culver's also offers classic cheeseburgers and its famous Fresh Frozen Custard with lots of different flavors and toppings.

Culver's sells its single patty ButterBurger for about three dollars. You can customize the burger with a variety of different toppings at no extra charge, including lettuce, onions, pickles, ketchup, mayo, and mustard. Culver's also serves chicken tenders made from ethically sourced whole meat, with an order of two costing around five dollars.

They're available in original flavor or buffalo, and come with a variety of dipping sauce options like bleu cheese, buttermilk ranch, buffalo sauce, and barbecue. The higher quality of the food at Culver's makes all of these deals feel well worth it.

Whenever we're in the mood for some of the best chain-restaurant mozzarella sticks around, Arby's is one of the first places that comes to mind, and the other offerings there are no less appealing.

With a menu full of interesting offerings, Arby's is known for its roast beef sandwiches that are drizzled with a cheddar cheese sauce. The company has a great deal that allows customers to mix and match two items for seven dollars, including its famous Beef and Cheddar, Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and Mozzarella Sticks.

What we dig about this deal is that these three items are some of the best things on the entire menu. Arby's also serves sliders at a great value, with each of them costing only about two dollars.

Slider choices include buffalo chicken, classic fried chicken, roast beef and Swiss, or roast beef and Swiss with diced jalapenos.

The company also offers limited-time deals, like an online-only deal in the fall of , which lets you choose from five of its classic menu items, each for three dollars or less.

Ever been in the mood for tacos and burgers at the same time? If you're anything like us, the answer is definitely yes. The problem is that most fast-food restaurants only sell one or the other, forcing customers to make a choice between the two. What's awesome about Jack in the Box is that you don't have to compromise, because you can score both burgers and tacos all in the same place.

The tacos are also ridiculously cheap: Jack in the Box sells two crunchy tacos stuffed with beef, melted cheese, shredded lettuce, and taco sauce for about a dollar. Tacos for breakfast? Jack in the Box offers that too. The company's breakfast tacos come with Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage, fresh scrambled eggs, taco sauce, and cheese for under two bucks apiece.

If it's burgers that you're after, Jack in the Box also sells a handful of them for around three dollars, including its Junior Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger and Junior Bacon Cheeseburger.

Checkers and Rally's sells burgers, hot dogs, wings, and more. The company is known for its filling menu items and relatively cheap prices. There are lots of options for only around two dollars, including grilled hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and a box of fried all-white meat chicken bites with seasoned fries.

Another bargain is the Pick Two Mix and Match deal, usually working out at around four or five dollars. Some of the menu items available for the Pick Two include the Checkerburger, Double Checkerburger with Cheese, Spicy Chicken Double, and Chili Dog.

The restaurant's Meal Deal is yet another way customers can get a good meal on the cheap. For around five dollars, diners can pick between a Checkerburger and a Bacon Cheddar Crisp burger — and that comes with a small order of fried chicken bites and some seasoned fries.

Add on top of this the fact that there are also cheap cheesecake sundaes, chocolate chip brookies , and funnel cake fries to satisfy your sweet tooth, and it's easy to see why this is a good destination for growling bellies.

For some of the best values on the fast food scene, Checkers and Rally's is absolutely worth making a pit-stop for. Restaurants Fast Food.

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Per serving : calories, 29 g fat 7 g sat fat , 48 g carbs, 5 g sugar, mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein. Get your strive-for-five servings of veggies at Au Bon Pain with this vegetarian salad. It's full of greens, peppers, kalamata olives, feta, chickpeas and other veggies to give your body the nutrition it needs.

Per serving : calories, 24 g fat 7 g sat fat , 24 g carbs, 7 g sugar, mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 12 g protein. You can even request a double portion of veggies to get a super-dose of vitamins and fiber. Per serving : Nutrition varies by side choices. We're not going to tell you to just order a salad from Culver's —but we are going to tell you to order from the "mindful choices" portion of the menu, and get a ButterBurger "The Original" with a side salad and fresh brewed unsweetened iced tea.

You'll be satisfied and satiated with just the right amount of nutrition and fun. Per serving : calories, 19 g fat 8 g sat fat , 43 g carbs, 7 g sugar, mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein. Sometimes, you just need ice cream! When a sweet craving hits, go for a kid's size soft serve from Dairy Queen.

It has less fat than other options, and just enough sugar to hit the spot. Per serving : calories, 4. Denny's has all the diner breakfast staples you love, as well as some healthier picks. When eggs call your name, the loaded veggie omelet will deliver flavor, protein, and nutritious familiarity; ask for a side of fruit instead of potatoes, and order whole wheat toast.

You can also sub egg whites instead of whole eggs to lower the fat content, if that's your style. Per serving : calories, 38 g fat 12 g sat fat , 9 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 2 g fiber, mg sodium, 29 g protein. Start your day off right by ordering a Dunkin' wake-up wrap.

The lightest option is just egg and cheese, but if you like a little breakfast meat in the mix, bacon is your best bet it has less saturated fat than even the turkey sausage! Per serving : calories, 10 g fat 4 g sat fat , 14 g carbs, 1 g sugar, mg sodium, 7 g protein.

This bagel sandwich from Einstein Bros gives BEC and BLT vibes all at once, and it will definitely leave you satiated and satisfied.

Fluffy egg whites, fresh tomato, crispy bacon, and avocado mash all combine on a toasty bagel boost the nutrition by choosing a whole wheat or multigrain bagel option , and consider asking them to scoop out the bagel innards to make it a little lighter.

Per serving : calories, 19 g fat, 47 g carbs, 18 g protein. Lettuce-wrapped burgers are great, but there's just something about a burger in a bun—made of bread!

Order a hamburger from Five Guys , then try skipping the cheese and instead pack in flavor and nutrients by loading that baby up with all the lettuce, green peppers, grilled mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes your heart desires — they're all free, and a yummy way to get your veggies!

Per serving : calories, 26 g fat 11 g sat fat , 39 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 2 g fiber, mg sodium, 25 g protein. When it comes to getting the most bang for your nutrient buck, it's all about the veggies—and pizza is the perfect excuse to gobble some up.

This is one of Papa John's meatless pies, and it's already topped with peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives, but you can feel free to add even more goodness by tacking on extra spinach or hot peppers.

You can have it made on their thin crust to lighten the load a little more but OG crust is just fine in our book!

Per serving : calories, 6 g fat 3 g sat fat , 26 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 1 g fiber, mg sodium, 7 g protein. This Jack in the Box pick is basically a handheld salad — fresh veggies, flame-grilled chicken and zesty salsa if you're watching your sodium levels, ask for salsa on the side or extra veggies and no salsa are all nestled into a whole grain pita pocket.

Per serving : calories, 9 g fat 4. Alyssa is a senior editor for the Hearst Health Newsroom, where she has written research-backed health content for Prevention , Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day since She has also written for Chowhound, HealthiNation.

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