A&W Restaurants • Sides
A&W Restaurants Shake
Vanilla or chocolate
- Price
- $3.99
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbs
- 76g
- Fat
- 15g
$3.99
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 Shake
The Shake is vanilla or chocolate It comes in at 520 calories with 10g of protein, and is priced at $3.99 in the Sides section of the A&W Restaurants menu, about $0.77 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 Shake compares to similar A&W Restaurants items
| Shake (this item) | $3.99 | 520 | 0.77 |
| Fries | $2.49 | 380 | 0.66 |
| Onion Rings | $3.49 | 360 | 0.97 |
Average price in the Sides section: $3.32. This item is above the section average.
How the Shake compares at other chains
Compare the Shake across all chains →| A&W Restaurants | Shake | $3.99 | — |
| 7 Brew | Shake (Medium) | Varies by location | same |
| Andy's Frozen Custard | Shake | Varies by location | — |
| Arby's | Jamocha Shake (Medium) | $4.49 | $0.50 less |
| Baskin-Robbins | Classic Shake (Small) | Varies by location | same |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: Vegetarian.
View the official A&W Restaurants allergen & nutrition guide
Is the Shake good value at A&W Restaurants?
At $3.99, the Shake costs about $0.77 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 Shake at A&W Restaurants
The Shake 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 Shake
- 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: A&W Restaurants official nutrition — latest published, dated 2026-08-03