Steak 'n Shake Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Steak 'n Shake is a burger chain known for thin steakburgers, fries and tots cooked in beef tallow, chili dishes and hand-dipped milkshakes. An Original Double 'n Cheese Steakburger typically costs about $7.29, a classic shake about $5.29 and a bowl of chili about $5.79. Most items on this page run from about $2.29 to $11.29.
Steak 'n Shake quick facts
| Founded | 1934, Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Founders | Augustus "Gus" Belt |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Parent company | Biglari Holdings Inc. |
| U.S. locations | 399 systemwide, mostly in the U.S. (Biglari Holdings, June 2026) |
| Countries | United States, plus a few franchised restaurants in Europe |
| Known for | Steakburgers, beef tallow fries and hand-dipped milkshakes |
| Estimated price range | $2.29–$10.59 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 26 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
About the Steak 'n Shake menu
Gus Belt opened the first Steak 'n Shake in Normal, Illinois, in 1934, on what the company calls Route 66. It is now part of Biglari Holdings, which reported 399 Steak 'n Shake restaurants at the end of June 2026, counting company stores, franchise partners and traditional franchisees, down from 404 at the end of 2025. A handful operate outside the U.S. under franchise agreements.
The chain has rebuilt itself around a few strong ideas: fries, tots, onion rings and chicken fingers cooked in 100% beef tallow, real butter replacing a seed-oil blend on some burgers, a2 milk since December 2025 and payment in Bitcoin. Prices on this page are estimated typical U.S. prices. Calories come from Steak 'n Shake's June 2026 national menu, which lists them for every item.
Best value at Steak 'n Shake
- Hot DogAbout $3.29 for the 380-calorie Steak Frank is one of the cheapest mains on the menu.
- Bowl of Chili$5.79 est. · 280 calAbout $5.79 for a 280-calorie bowl of Genuine Chili is a filling, low-cost lunch.
- Kids Steakburger Meal$5.99 est.About $5.99 covers a steakburger, fries or applesauce and a drink for a child.
- Steakburger Combo (double)$10.59 est.At about $10.59 with small fries and a drink, the combo saves a little over ordering separately.
What people order most at Steak 'n Shake
- Original Double 'n Cheese Steakburger$7.29 est. · 660 calTwo thin, crisp-edged patties with cheese is the chain's signature and its benchmark at 660 calories.
- Frisco Melt$8.29 est.Steakburger patties with the tangy Frisco sauce make it a longtime favorite among regulars.
- Chili Mac$6.79 est. · 470 calChili over spaghetti at 470 calories is the comfort dish Midwestern regulars order by name.
- Oreo Cookies 'n Cream Shake$5.79 est.Oreo is the easy pick on a long candy-flavor shake list and pairs well with a burger.
Nutrition highlights on the Steak 'n Shake menu
Calories and protein on this page come only from Steak 'n Shake's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Allergens at Steak 'n Shake
Steak 'n Shake links its nutrition and allergen details from the Nutrition & Allergens menu on steaknshake.com, which opens an interactive EveryBite tool. Its national menu warns that restaurants prepare foods containing peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, milk, egg and fish and cannot guarantee any product is free of them. Shakes, cheese and buns are the main sources of milk and wheat.
Steak 'n Shake opening and breakfast hours
- Typical hours
- Hours vary widely by restaurant, so check your store at order.steaknshake.com or on the store locator before you go.
- Breakfast hours
- Not on the June 2026 national menu; a few restaurants may differ, so check your store.
- Holiday hours
- Holiday hours are set by each restaurant, and some close or shorten hours on major holidays; confirm on the store locator before heading out.
Ordering at Steak 'n Shake and rewards
- Official app
- Online ordering at order.steaknshake.com
- Rewards program
- Steak 'n Shake Rewards: earn a $2 reward for every $20 you spend and collect points toward free menu items, with order-ahead pickup in store, curbside or at the drive-thru at select stores.
- Delivery
- Delivery availability depends on the restaurant and on third-party apps in your area; prices on delivery apps are often higher than in store.
Tips for ordering at Steak 'n Shake
- Ask about Half Price Happy Hour at participating stores; Steak 'n Shake promotes it on its specials page.
- Order fries or tots if you avoid seed oils; Steak 'n Shake says both are cooked in 100% beef tallow and are now seed-oil free.
- Try a Cane Sugar Coke if you prefer it without high-fructose corn syrup.
- Split a shake; even classic flavors run 650 calories or more on the national menu.
- Check your store's hours online, since several company-owned locations closed temporarily in 2026.
Steak 'n Shake menu FAQ
Does Steak 'n Shake serve breakfast?
Breakfast is not on Steak 'n Shake's June 2026 national menu, which covers steakburgers, chicken fingers, chili, sides, kids meals and milkshakes. A few restaurants may still offer morning items, so check your store's menu at order.steaknshake.com or call ahead before you plan a breakfast stop.
What oil does Steak 'n Shake fry in?
Steak 'n Shake fries its fries, tots, onion rings and chicken tenders in 100% beef tallow, according to the company. It also worked with its supplier to remove the vegetable oil once used to par-fry the fries and tots, so both are now seed-oil free. Some buns still contain seed oils.
How much is a steakburger at Steak 'n Shake?
An Original Double 'n Cheese Steakburger typically costs about $7.29, a single Original Steakburger about $5.29 and a triple about $8.79. A double steakburger combo with small fries and a drink runs about $10.59. Prices vary by location, and delivery orders usually cost more.
What milkshake flavors does Steak 'n Shake have?
The June 2026 national menu lists vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and banana shakes plus Butterfinger, Kit Kat, Nutella, cotton candy, Reese's, Oreo, birthday cake, Snickers, M&M's, chocolate chip cookie dough, Biscoff and an Orange Dreamsicle Freeze. Classic shakes typically cost about $5.29.
Does Steak 'n Shake have a rewards program?
Yes. Steak 'n Shake Rewards lets you earn a $2 reward for every $20 you spend and collect points toward free menu items. Members can also order ahead for in-store, curbside or drive-thru pickup at select restaurants. Sign up on steaknshake.com under Rewards.
Can you pay with Bitcoin at Steak 'n Shake?
Yes. Steak 'n Shake's national menu lists Bitcoin as an accepted payment method alongside Mastercard, Visa, Discover and Steak 'n Shake gift cards, and the company promotes Bitcoin on its website. The menu even includes a Bitcoin Steakburger and Bitcoin Meal at participating restaurants.
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Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Steak 'n Shake national menu (June 2026, no prices) — used for menu items, calories, shake flavors, kids menu, allergen warning, Bitcoin payment
- Steak 'n Shake About Us — used for Route 66 origin in 1934, Bitcoin, beef tallow fries
- Steak 'n Shake: Transitioning Away from Seed Oils — used for beef tallow frying, butter, Cane Sugar Coke, a2 milk
- Steak 'n Shake Rewards — used for rewards structure and order-ahead options
- Steak 'n Shake homepage — used for nutrition and allergen link, Half Price Happy Hour, online ordering
- Biglari Holdings Form 10-Q, Q2 2026 (SEC) — used for restaurant counts by type, temporarily closed company stores
- Wikipedia: Steak 'n Shake — used for founder, Normal, Illinois, Indianapolis headquarters, European locations