Carl’s Jr. Menu Prices

Last updated: October 2026 · Prices cross-checked Oct 2026 across carlsmenu.com, carlsjrmenus.com, thirstybear.com, allfoodmenuprices.org (Oct 2026), and live franchise delivery menus (DoorDash/BringMeThat). Carl's Jr. prices are franchise-set and vary sharply by region (West Coast menus run higher). Calories from official Carl's Jr. nutrition data via nutritionandingredients.com.

Carl's Jr. has been charbroiling burgers since 1941, when Carl Karcher started with a hot dog cart in Los Angeles. Its menu is built around big flame-grilled burgers like the Famous Star and the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, plus hand-breaded chicken and the budget-friendly Double Deals lineup.

Quick answer: The cheapest full bite is the Double Cheeseburger at $2.99–$3.99, or the 2 for $5 Mix & Match bundle. Most burger combos with fries and a drink run $9–$13.

Carl’s Jr. Prices at a Glance

Cheapest item: Chocolate Chip Cookie — $0.89
Most expensive: 20-Pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Box — $18.99
Average combo: $10.49
Best value pick: 2 for $5 Mix & Match — two value items all day

Charbroiled Burgers

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Big Cheeseburger	$4.29 – $5.99	540	Two beef patties with two slices of American cheese and classic sauce — simple and filling.
California Classic Double Cheeseburger	$5.36 – $6.99	560	Two patties, American cheese, grilled onions, classic sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Single Famous Star	$6.49 – $7.99	670	Charbroiled beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and special sauce.
Famous Star with Cheese	$6.99 – $8.49	670	The signature Famous Star with a slice of melted American cheese.
Double Famous Star	$8.99 – $10.99	920	Two Famous Star patties with double cheese for when one is not enough.
Triple Famous Star	$11.49 – $13.49	1190	Three charbroiled patties stacked with cheese and all the fixings.
The Big Carl	$8.46 – $10.49	920	Two beef patties layered with cheese and Carl's own classic sauce, Big-Mac style.
Western Bacon Cheeseburger	$7.09 – $8.99	760	Beef patty, bacon, crispy onion rings, BBQ sauce, and cheese — an icon since the 1980s.
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger	$10.99 – $12.49	1020	Double patty version of the Western Bacon legend with onion rings and BBQ sauce.
Single Guacamole Bacon Burger	$8.99 – $10.99	850	Smoky bacon and creamy guacamole on a charbroiled patty with pepper jack.
Single El Diablo	$9.49 – $11.49	940	Jalapeño poppers, habanero ranch, and pepper jack for serious heat seekers.
Beyond Famous Star with Cheese	$8.99 – $10.99	770	The plant-based Beyond patty dressed exactly like the Famous Star with cheese.
Jalapeño Angus Burger	$7.28 – $13.28	830	Angus beef with pepper jack, jalapeño coins, and Santa Fe sauce.

Charbroiled Double Deals

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Double Cheeseburger	$2.99 – $3.99	370	Two charbroiled patties with American cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and onions.
Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger	$4.99 – $6.99	510	Two patties with pepper jack, jalapeño coins, and Santa Fe sauce.
2 for $5 Mix & Match	$5.00		Mix and match two value items — cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, fries, hash rounds, and more.

Chicken & More

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$8.82	660	Buttermilk-dipped, hand-breaded all-white chicken fillet with garlic pickle and mayo on a potato bun.
Hand-Breaded Bacon Swiss Chicken Sandwich	$11.49	790	Hand-breaded fillet with bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich	$3.50	490	Spicy breaded chicken fillet with lettuce and mayo on a plain bun.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (3 pc)	$3.99	260	Three all-white-meat tenders, hand dipped in buttermilk and breaded, with a dipping sauce.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5 pc)	$5.79	440	Five hand-breaded tenders with your choice of dipping sauce.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Box (10 pc)	$10.49		Ten hand-breaded tenders boxed for sharing with dipping sauces.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Box (20 pc)	$18.99		Twenty hand-breaded tenders — the party-size box.
Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich	$9.99 – $11.49	690	Charbroiled chicken breast with bacon, Swiss, lettuce, and tomato on honey wheat.
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich	$8.99 – $10.99	440	Charbroiled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, and tangy BBQ sauce.

Sides

Item	Price	Calories	Description
French Fries (Small)	$1.79	300	Skin-on natural-cut fries in the small basket.
French Fries (Medium)	$1.99	420	The classic medium order of skin-on fries.
French Fries (Large)	$2.19	470	The large shareable basket of natural-cut fries.
Beer Battered Onion Rings	$2.19	560	Thick beer-battered onion rings, crisp outside and sweet inside.
Jalapeño Poppers (6 pc)	$2.69	470	Six creamy jalapeño poppers with a crunchy breaded coating.
Waffle Fries (Medium)	$5.00	380	Seasoned waffle-cut fries with extra crispy ridges.

Drinks & Shakes

Item	Price	Description
Beverages	$1.69 – $2.19	Fountain drinks in small, medium, or large with free refills in-store.
Colombian Coffee (Small)	$1.29	100% Arabica drip coffee, hot and fresh.
Ice Cream Shake	$3.29	Hand-scooped ice cream shake in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.
Dasani Water	$1.69	Chilled bottled water.

Desserts & Kids

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Chocolate Chip Cookie	$0.89		A warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie — the cheapest sweet on the menu.
Hamburger Kid's Meal	$4.89		StarPals meal with a hamburger, kid's fries, cookie, and a drink.

Popular at Carl’s Jr.

Western Bacon Cheeseburger $7.09 – $8.99 The chain's most iconic burger — bacon, onion rings, and BBQ sauce on a charbroiled patty.

Famous Star with Cheese $6.99 – $8.49 The signature burger since the early days; the one regulars compare everything to.

The Big Carl $8.46 – $10.49 Carl's answer to the Big Mac, with double patties and the chain's own classic sauce.

Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich $8.82 Buttermilk-dipped and hand-breaded in-store — the standout of the chicken lineup.

Carl’s Jr. Menu FAQs

What is the cheapest burger at Carl's Jr.?

The Double Cheeseburger at $2.99–$3.99 is the cheapest burger on the menu, and the 2 for $5 Mix & Match bundle (spicy chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, fries, and more) is the best cheap deal.

Does Carl's Jr. have a 2 for $5 deal in 2026?

Yes — the 2 for $5 Mix & Match value bundle is available all day, letting you pair items like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Lil Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, fries, Hash Rounds, or French Toast Dips.

Does Carl's Jr. have a veggie burger?

Yes, the Beyond Famous Star with Cheese ($8.99–$10.99, 770 calories) is the plant-based version of the signature burger, topped with the usual lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and special sauce.

What is the difference between Carl's Jr. and Hardee's?

Carl's Jr. (West Coast, Midwest, and international) and Hardee's (East Coast, South, Midwest) are sister chains owned by CKE Restaurants with nearly identical menus — Hardee's calls the Famous Star a Famous Star too, and the Big Carl is Hardee's Big Cheeseburger's cousin.

Are Carl's Jr. combos worth it?

A combo adds a small fries and a small drink to any sandwich, usually for about $3 more than the à la carte price. Upgrading to a medium combo is ~$0.59 and a large ~$0.99.

Prices may vary by location.