Fast Food Kids Meal Prices in 2026
Kids meals by chain
| Chain | Kids meal | Typical price |
| Chick-fil-A | Kid's Meal: nuggets or Chick-n-Strips, side, drink, and a prize | $5 to $7 |
| Culver's | Kids' Meal: mini burger or tenders, side, drink, and custard treat | $5.50 to $6.50 |
| Dairy Queen | Kids' Meal: burger, hot dog or chicken, fries, drink, and a treat | $5 to $7 |
| Whataburger | Kid's Meal: junior burger, chicken bites or grilled cheese with fries and a drink | $5 to $7 |
| Raising Cane's | Kids Combo: 2 chicken fingers, fries, sauce, and a kids drink | $6 to $7 |
| Jersey Mike's | Kid's Meal: Mini sub with a snack and juice or drink | $7 to $7.50 |
| Dutch Bros | No kids meal; it's a drinks-only coffee chain | n/a |
| Little Caesars | No kids meal; Crazy Bread ($3.99) or a shared HOT-N-READY pizza works instead | n/a |
| Five Guys | No kids meal; the Little Hamburger is the small option | n/a |
| Wingstop | No kids meal; a small tender order is the closest fit | n/a |
| Jimmy John's | No kids meal; a Slim sub is the light option | n/a |
Tips for feeding kids cheap
A kids meal is also a decent light adult meal, and nobody stops you from ordering one. Swap the soda for milk or water where offered, since kids drinks carry most of the sugar. For picky eaters, plain items like a Chick-fil-A nugget Kid's Meal or a cheese slice travel best. And for a group of kids, a shared Little Caesars pizza beats individual kids meals on price every time. More on family orders in our combo meal guide.
FAQ
How much is a fast food kids meal in 2026?
Most kids meals cost $4 to $7 and include a small entree, a side, a drink, and often a toy or treat. Jersey Mike's runs a bit higher, closer to $7.50, since its kids meals are built on its regular subs.
Which fast food chains do not have kids meals?
Five Guys, Wingstop, Jimmy John's and Little Caesars don't sell a dedicated kids meal. At those chains the smallest regular item, like a Little Hamburger, a Slim sub or shared Crazy Bread, is the kid-sized option.
Can an adult order a kids meal?
Yes. Chains sell kids meals to anyone, and at $4 to $7 with an entree, side and drink they can be one of the cheapest light meals on the menu. Portion sizes are small, so bigger appetites will want a regular combo.
Do kids meals still come with a toy?
Usually something small: a toy, a book, or a treat coupon. Chick-fil-A includes a prize and lets you swap it for an Icedream cone, and Culver's includes a custard treat. Nobody guarantees a specific toy, so manage expectations in the back seat.