A&W Restaurants • Sides
Fries
Golden fries
≈ $3.05
Estimated — delivery apps typically add 15-30% before fees. Actual prices vary by platform and location.
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Fries
The Fries is golden fries It comes in at 320 calories with 4g of protein, and is priced at $2.49 in the Sides section of the A&W Restaurants menu — about 0.78 cents per 100 calories. A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC).
How the Fries compares to similar A&W Restaurants items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fries (this item) | $2.49 | 320 | 0.78 |
| Onion Rings | $3.49 | 480 | 0.73 |
| Shake | $3.99 | 520 | 0.77 |
Average price in the Sides section: $3.32. This item is below the section average.
How the Fries compares at other chains
Compare the Fries across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs A&W Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&W Restaurants | Fries | $2.49 | — |
| 99 Restaurant | Fries | $3.99 | — |
| Applebee's | Green Bean Fries | $8.49 | $6.00 less |
| Arby's | Curly Fries (Small) | $2.49 | same |
| Bojangles | Cajun Fries (Regular) | $2.49 | same |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: Vegan.
Is the Fries good value at A&W Restaurants?
At $2.49, the Fries costs about 0.78 cents per 100 calories against a $3.32 average in the Sides section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest A&W Restaurants sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Fries at A&W Restaurants
The Fries is available at A&W Restaurants locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the A&W Restaurants app or third-party services. Order through the official A&W Restaurants ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full A&W Restaurants menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Fries
- 1Check current A&W Restaurants deals — A&W Rewards.
- 2Prices have trended +6.1% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
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About A&W Restaurants
A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC). This A&W menu guide covers 2026 prices, nutrition, and deals.
A&W Restaurants FAQ
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Where does the A&W Restaurants nutrition data come from?
Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official A&W Restaurants website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.awrestaurants.com/nutrition
