Carl's Jr. Menu with Prices
Carl's Jr. is a fast food chain with over 1,100 locations known for its charbroiled burgers, thick milkshakes, and bold advertising. Founded in 1941 in Anaheim, California by Carl Karcher, the chain is famous for the Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, and its 100% Angus beef patties. The Carl's Jr. menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $1.99 for value menu items to $9.99 for premium combo meals. Carl's Jr. is the sister brand of Hardee's — the same company operates both chains with nearly identical menus. The Carl's Jr. menu features charbroiled burgers like the Famous Star and Western Bacon Cheeseburger, chicken sandwiches, tacos, salads, breakfast items, and the famous hand-scooped shakes. Carl's Jr. also offers a kids menu, the My Rewards loyalty program, and the $5-$7 value meals. Whether you're looking for the Carl's Jr. menu with prices, Carl's Jr. breakfast menu, Carl's Jr. secret menu, or Carl's Jr. allergen menu, this guide covers every item.
Updated September 2026
The Carl's Jr. menu features 25 items across Burgers, Chicken & Sandwiches, Tacos & More, Breakfast, and more, with current prices, calories, and full nutrition facts — updated September 2026.
Carl's Jr. Signature Items
The most-ordered items — Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Famous Star with Cheese, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, and the Thick Chocolate Shake.
Western Bacon Cheeseburger
$5.99Charbroiled beef patty with crispy onion rings, sweet BBQ sauce, and melted American cheese on a sesame seed bun — the most iconic Carl's Jr. burger since 1964
Famous Star with Cheese
$4.99Charbroiled 1/3 lb beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo, and American cheese on a toasted bun
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
$6.49All-white-meat chicken tenders, hand-breaded and fried golden, served with your choice of dipping sauce
Thick Chocolate Shake
$4.99Hand-scooped vanilla ice cream blended with chocolate syrup — thick enough to need a spoon
Super Star with Cheese
$6.99Double charbroiled 1/3 lb patties with all the classic toppings — for serious appetites
Carl's Jr. Nutrition — Calories, Allergens & Gluten Free
Carl's Jr. menu calories for every item — burgers, chicken, tacos, breakfast, shakes, and full allergen data.
Highest-Calorie Items
- Super Star with Cheese · 52g protein980 cal
- Bacon BBQ Burger · 40g protein840 cal
- Western Bacon Cheeseburger · 36g protein780 cal
- Loaded Breakfast Burrito · 30g protein680 cal
Lowest-Calorie Item
- Fountain Soda (Medium)210 cal
Highest-Protein Item
- Super Star with Cheese · 980 cal52g protein
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Star with Cheese | 660 | 34g | 46g | 34g |
| Western Bacon Cheeseburger | 780 | 36g | 56g | 38g |
| Super Star with Cheese | 980 | 52g | 48g | 52g |
| Big Hamburger | 480 | 26g | 36g | 22g |
| Bacon BBQ Burger | 840 | 40g | 52g | 44g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders | 420 | 30g | 28g | 20g |
| Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich | 520 | 38g | 38g | 20g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 580 | 32g | 44g | 26g |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 560 | 32g | 44g | 26g |
| Crispy Chicken Taco | 280 | 14g | 22g | 14g |
| Beef Taco | 260 | 12g | 24g | 12g |
| Fries (Medium) | 410 | 5g | 46g | 22g |
| CrissCut Fries (Medium) | 430 | 5g | 48g | 24g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 540 | 22g | 38g | 30g |
| Bacon & Egg Croissant Sandwich | 460 | 20g | 28g | 28g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 420 | 14g | 32g | 26g |
| Loaded Breakfast Burrito | 680 | 30g | 44g | 38g |
| Thick Chocolate Shake | 620 | 12g | 92g | 24g |
| Thick Strawberry Shake | 580 | 12g | 88g | 22g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 280 | 3g | 38g | 13g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 380 | 20g | 34g | 18g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders (2) | 320 | 16g | 28g | 14g |
| Kids Chicken Taco | 280 | 12g | 26g | 12g |
| Fountain Soda (Medium) | 210 | - | 56g | 0g |
Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on customizations and preparation. Source: Official restaurant website.
Allergen Notice: Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check with the restaurant directly if you have specific dietary needs or severe allergies. This information is provided as a reference and may not be complete.
Official Allergen Menu: View full allergen & nutrition chart on Carl's Jr.'s website
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.
Compare calories and protein across all chains on our nutrition comparison page.
Carl's Jr.Breakfast Menu & Hours
Breakfast items, prices, and calories at Carl's Jr..
Popular Breakfast Items
- Breakfast Burrito · 540 cal$3.49
- Bacon & Egg Croissant Sandwich · 460 cal$3.99
- Sausage Biscuit · 420 cal$2.49
- Loaded Breakfast Burrito · 680 cal$4.49
Best Value at Carl's Jr.
Cheapest item: Chocolate Chip Cookie at $1.49 (Shakes & Desserts)
Smart Ordering Tips at Carl's Jr.
Real ways to save — calculated from the Carl's Jr. menu, deals, and rewards.
Cheapest item on the menu
Chocolate Chip Cookie at $1.49 (Shakes & Desserts) is the lowest-priced item on the Carl's Jr. menu.
See full menu→Best protein-per-dollar
Big Hamburger delivers 26g of protein for $3.49 — the best protein-per-dollar pick on the menu.
Compare nutrition→Current deal: BYOB — Build Your Own Bag $5.99
Mix and match favorites in a Build-Your-Own-Bag for $5.99 — available from 8 PM to close in-store, or any time when you order in the Carl's Jr. app.
See all deals→2 secret menu items
Order off the secret menu to get more for your money — Western Bacon Chicken Sandwich is a favorite. Full ordering instructions included.
See secret menu→Order in the official app
Carl's Jr. runs app-exclusive deals, rewards, and free-signup offers. Ordering through the app is usually cheaper than in person.
Visit the app→Check seasonal items
Carl's Jr. currently has 1 limited-time seasonal item — these often offer the best new value on the menu.
See seasonal items→New & Seasonal Items
Limited-time offerings at Carl's Jr..
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$5.49Limited-time crispy chicken with spicy sauce and pickles on a toasted bun
Carl's Jr.Value & Nutrition Guides
Ranked picks computed from our verified Carl's Jr. menu data — best value, most protein, and lightest meals, with prices on every row.
Meal Price Calculator
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Burgers
Famous Star with Cheese
$4.99 · 660 cal
Western Bacon Cheeseburger
$5.99 · 780 cal
Super Star with Cheese
$6.99 · 980 cal
Big Hamburger
$3.49 · 480 cal
Bacon BBQ Burger
$6.49 · 840 cal
Chicken & Sandwiches
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
$6.49 · 420 cal
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich
$5.49 · 520 cal
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$5.29 · 580 cal
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$5.49 · 560 cal
Tacos & More
Crispy Chicken Taco
$1.99 · 280 cal
Beef Taco
$1.99 · 260 cal
Fries (Medium)
$2.99 · 410 cal
CrissCut Fries (Medium)
$2.99 · 430 cal
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
$3.49 · 540 cal
Bacon & Egg Croissant Sandwich
$3.99 · 460 cal
Sausage Biscuit
$2.49 · 420 cal
Loaded Breakfast Burrito
$4.49 · 680 cal
Shakes & Desserts
Thick Chocolate Shake
$4.99 · 620 cal
Thick Strawberry Shake
$4.99 · 580 cal
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$1.49 · 280 cal
Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
$4.99 · 380 cal
Kids Chicken Tenders (2)
$4.99 · 320 cal
Kids Chicken Taco
$4.49 · 280 cal
Drinks
Fountain Soda (Medium)
$2.49 · 210 cal
Bottled Water
$1.990
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Nutrition Calculator
Build a meal and see total calories, protein, carbs, and fat.
Burgers
Famous Star with Cheese
660 cal · P: 34g · C: 46g · F: 34g
Western Bacon Cheeseburger
780 cal · P: 36g · C: 56g · F: 38g
Super Star with Cheese
980 cal · P: 52g · C: 48g · F: 52g
Big Hamburger
480 cal · P: 26g · C: 36g · F: 22g
Bacon BBQ Burger
840 cal · P: 40g · C: 52g · F: 44g
Chicken & Sandwiches
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
420 cal · P: 30g · C: 28g · F: 20g
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich
520 cal · P: 38g · C: 38g · F: 20g
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
580 cal · P: 32g · C: 44g · F: 26g
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
560 cal · P: 32g · C: 44g · F: 26g
Tacos & More
Crispy Chicken Taco
280 cal · P: 14g · C: 22g · F: 14g
Beef Taco
260 cal · P: 12g · C: 24g · F: 12g
Fries (Medium)
410 cal · P: 5g · C: 46g · F: 22g
CrissCut Fries (Medium)
430 cal · P: 5g · C: 48g · F: 24g
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
540 cal · P: 22g · C: 38g · F: 30g
Bacon & Egg Croissant Sandwich
460 cal · P: 20g · C: 28g · F: 28g
Sausage Biscuit
420 cal · P: 14g · C: 32g · F: 26g
Loaded Breakfast Burrito
680 cal · P: 30g · C: 44g · F: 38g
Shakes & Desserts
Thick Chocolate Shake
620 cal · P: 12g · C: 92g · F: 24g
Thick Strawberry Shake
580 cal · P: 12g · C: 88g · F: 22g
Chocolate Chip Cookie
280 cal · P: 3g · C: 38g · F: 13g
Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
380 cal · P: 20g · C: 34g · F: 18g
Kids Chicken Tenders (2)
320 cal · P: 16g · C: 28g · F: 14g
Kids Chicken Taco
280 cal · P: 12g · C: 26g · F: 12g
Drinks
Fountain Soda (Medium)
210 cal · C: 56g · F: 0g
Bottled Water
0 · C: 0g · F: 0g
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Price History
How prices have changed over time for a signature item at Carl's Jr..Current trend: +9.1% vs 2025.
Carl's Jr. Deals, 2 for $5 & My Rewards 2026
Save with Carl's Jr. — 2 for $5 Mix & Match, $5-$7 value meals, breakfast deals, and My Rewards loyalty program.
BYOB — Build Your Own Bag $5.99
Mix and match favorites in a Build-Your-Own-Bag for $5.99 — available from 8 PM to close in-store, or any time when you order in the Carl's Jr. app.
Spicy Chicken Maxx — $5.99
Two spicy chicken patties stacked with Pepper Jack and American cheese for $5.99; level up to the Fiery Chicken Maxx for 50¢ more.
2 for $5 Mix & Match
Choose any two items from the 2 for $5 menu — burgers, chicken sandwiches, and tacos. One of the best value deals in fast food.
$5-$7 Value Meals
Choose from rotating value meal combos — burger meal, chicken tenders meal, or taco meal with fries and a drink.
My Rewards — Free Fries on Signup
Join Carl's Jr. My Rewards for free fries with any purchase. Earn points on every order. 500 points = $5 off. Birthday reward included.
Breakfast Deals — $1.99-$4.99
Breakfast burritos, biscuits, and croissant sandwiches at value prices. Available until 10:30 AM.
Coupons, Promo Codes & Rewards
Looking for the latest Carl's Jr. deals and promo codes? Browse every verified coupon, promo code, and rewards program across all chains on our coupons page.
View all deals & coupons→Community Sentiment
What customers are saying across Reddit, Google Reviews, Yelp, and social media.
Below average — 0.3 points lower than the 4.0 average across all 109 chains we track.
Sentiment by Category
How customers rate 5 aspects of this chain, derived from the praise and complaints above.
Food Quality & Taste
5.0How customers rate the food itself — flavor, freshness, consistency, preparation.
Praise: Charbroiled flavor is a genuine differentiator — burgers taste flame-grilled, not griddle-cooked
Complaint: Menu confusion with Hardee's branding (same food, different name)
Value & Price
4.5Perceived bang for the buck — prices, deals, value menus, portion size for cost.
Praise: 2 for $5 Mix & Match is a strong value deal
Complaint: Prices have risen while portion sizes stayed flat
Service & Speed
3.7Order accuracy, staff, speed, and overall experience at the counter or drive-thru.
Praise: Breakfast Burrito $3.49
Complaint: Some locations have limited breakfast hours
Menu Variety
3.7Breadth of the menu — selection, flavors, customization, seasonal options.
Praise: Charbroiled flavor is a genuine differentiator — burgers taste flame-grilled, not griddle-cooked
Complaint: Menu confusion with Hardee's branding (same food, different name)
Convenience & Hours
3.4Location accessibility, hours, late-night availability, app ordering, payment quirks.
Praise: Thick Chocolate Shake
Complaint: Location consistency is poor — some franchises are excellent, others disappointing
Category scores are derived from the sentiment signals above: each praise point lifts a category, each complaint lowers it, starting from the overall score.
Score
3.7 / 5
Good rating
Ranking
#95 of 109
by customer sentiment
Top pick
Western Bacon Cheeseburger
$5.99 on the current menu
Carl's Jr. has a reputation that's bigger than its footprint. Google Reviews average 3.7 across 1,100+ locations, with the charbroiled burger flavor being the most consistent point of praise — customers across Reddit and review platforms note that the flame-grilled taste genuinely differentiates it from McDonald's and Wendy's. The Western Bacon Cheeseburger is the chain's crown jewel and is frequently credited with inventing the western burger category. The Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders have developed a surprisingly strong following. The biggest criticism is consistency: because the chain operates heavily through franchisees, quality varies more dramatically between locations than at company-run chains. The 2 for $5 Mix & Match deal is consistently recommended as one of the best values in fast food. For first-timers, the Western Bacon Cheeseburger with CrissCut Fries is the definitive Carl's Jr. order.
People Love
- + Charbroiled flavor is a genuine differentiator — burgers taste flame-grilled, not griddle-cooked
- + Western Bacon Cheeseburger is iconic — the original western burger
- + Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are surprisingly good
- + 2 for $5 Mix & Match is a strong value deal
Common Complaints
- - Location consistency is poor — some franchises are excellent, others disappointing
- - Menu confusion with Hardee's branding (same food, different name)
- - Prices have risen while portion sizes stayed flat
- - Some locations have limited breakfast hours
Most Recommended
Best Value
- $2 for $5 Mix & Match
- $Breakfast Burrito $3.49$3.49
- $My Rewards — free fries on signup$2.99
- $$5-$7 Value Meal Combos
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Menu items flagged with dietary labels at Carl's Jr..
Fries (Medium)
VeganCrispy golden french fries, lightly salted
Tacos & More
CrissCut Fries (Medium)
VeganCrinkle-cut seasoned fries — a Carl's Jr. signature
Tacos & More
Thick Chocolate Shake
VegetarianHand-scooped vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup — thick and indulgent
Shakes & Desserts
Thick Strawberry Shake
VegetarianHand-scooped ice cream with strawberry syrup
Shakes & Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookie
VegetarianFresh-baked chocolate chip cookie
Shakes & Desserts
Fountain Soda (Medium)
VeganCoca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Dr Pepper
Drinks
Bottled Water
VeganDASANI purified water
Drinks
Regional Price Differences
Estimated Carl's Jr. menu prices by location, based on regional operating costs.
| Location | Price | vs Average | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $6.00 | -$0.12 | Estimated — on par with national average — Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
| San Francisco | $6.70 | +$0.58 | Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
| Phoenix | $6.00 | -$0.12 | Estimated — on par with national average — Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
| Las Vegas | $6.25 | +$0.13 | Estimated — higher operating costs — Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
| Dallas | $5.75 | -$0.37 | Estimated — lower operating costs — Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
| Denver | $6.00 | -$0.12 | Estimated — on par with national average — Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
Locations
Where to find Carl's Jr. near you.
Locations
Carl's Jr. has 1,100 locations worldwide across 10 regions.
Carl's Jr. Menu Questions — Prices, Breakfast & Deals
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Prices and nutrition data sourced from www.carlsjr.com and verified as of 2026-08-28. See our methodology for data collection details.