Fast food prices in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL is the 8th cheapest of 23 Alabama cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 94, 6% below the national typical price).
48 restaurants, prices as of . See Birmingham on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.64 in Birmingham, AL ($4.99 to $5.99 across 14 restaurants). McDonald's here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.89 in Birmingham, AL ($5.89 across 8 restaurants). Burger King here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.99 in Birmingham, AL ($5.99 across 5 restaurants). Wendy's here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.19 in Birmingham, AL ($5.99 to $6.19 across 8 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Birmingham, AL ($5.19 to $5.39 across 4 restaurants). KFC here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Birmingham, AL ($5.79 across 3 restaurants). Popeyes here is 19% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.09 in Birmingham, AL ($4.99 to $5.29 across 6 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Popeyes is nearly the bargain kingPopeyes lands 2 of 107 cities for its basket, with 1 = cheapest. The Birmingham, AL median basket is $20.06, a hefty 19% below the national typical price.
Burger King swings the mostBurger King has the biggest local gap: its priciest store is 10% above its cheapest. In Birmingham, AL, the basket runs from $15.66 to $17.26, while the Whopper stays $5.89 to $5.89.
Taco Bell keeps it flatTaco Bell shows a 0% spread across 8 stores, with a $27.16 median basket. Birmingham, AL ranks 20 of 148 cities, and the basket sits 5% below the national typical price.
Travel plaza tops Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A’s priciest basket is a travel plaza site in Birmingham, AL at $28.16. Across 6 stores, baskets run from $26.56 to $28.16, with Chicken Sandwich prices from $4.99 to $5.29.
McDonald’s has the most pinsMcDonald’s leads the local count with 11 stores compared. Its median basket is $22.16, 6% below the national typical price, and Birmingham, AL ranks 40 of 150 cities.
Every brand in Birmingham
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 14 | Big Mac: $5.64 | $4.99 to $5.99 | 94 | 2640 Valley Dale Rd |
| Burger King | 8 | Whopper: $5.89 | $5.89 to $5.89 | 94 | 9528 Parkway East |
| Wendy's | 5 | Dave's Single: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 98 | 2327 7Th Avenue S. |
| Taco Bell | 8 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.19 | $5.99 to $6.19 | 95 | 9509 Parkway East |
| KFC | 4 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.19 to $5.39 | 101 | 828 Green Springs Highway |
| Popeyes | 3 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.79 to $5.79 | 81 | 2239 Bessemer Rd |
| Chick-fil-A | 6 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.09 | $4.99 to $5.29 | 97 | 5886 Trussville Crossings Pkwy |
Cheapest and priciest restaurant of each brand
Compared on the same basket of items at each restaurant of the brand. The gap is how much more the priciest charges for that basket.
| Brand | Cheapest | Priciest | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 2640 Valley Dale Rd $5.29 Big Mac | 4625 Hwy 280 S $5.99 Big Mac | 6% |
| Burger King | 9528 Parkway East $5.89 Whopper | 290 Oxmoor Road $5.89 Whopper | 1% |
| Wendy's | 2327 7Th Avenue S. $5.99 Dave's Single | 9870 Parkway East $5.99 Dave's Single | 2% |
| Taco Bell | 9509 Parkway East $6.19 Crunchwrap Supreme | 9509 Parkway East $6.19 Crunchwrap Supreme | 0% |
| KFC | 828 Green Springs Highway $5.19 Chicken Sandwich | 1928 Bessemer Road $5.39 Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
| Popeyes | 2239 Bessemer Rd $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 2239 Bessemer Rd $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
| Chick-fil-A | 5886 Trussville Crossings Pkwy $4.99 Chicken Sandwich | 1913 5th Ave N $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 6% |
Every restaurant in Birmingham, AL
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2640 Valley Dale Rd | $5.29 | 92 | $$$$$ |
| 732 Lomb Ave | $5.59 | 93 | $$$$$ |
| 801 Dennison Ave | $4.99 | 93 | $$$$$ |
| 1569 Montclair Rd | $5.69 | 93 | $$$$$ |
| 218 Gadsden Hwy | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1907 Center Point Rd | $5.59 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1501 5th Avenue S | $5.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 2116 Pinson Valley Pkwy | $5.99 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 100 State Farm Pkwy | $5.29 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 2201 Bessemer Hwy | $5.69 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1309 Forestdale Blvd | $5.89 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 1960 Edwards Lake Rd | $5.79 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 2733 8th Ave | $5.69 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 4625 Hwy 280 S | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9528 Parkway East | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1500 Pinson Valley Pkwy | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 290 Oxmoor Road | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1524 6th Ave S | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 2229 Bessemer Rd | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 2700 University Blvd | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 801 3rd Avenue W | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 1484 Forestdale Blvd | $5.89 | 94 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2327 7Th Avenue S. | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 7853 Crestwood Blvd | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 345 Valley Ave | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 9870 Parkway East | $5.99 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 4671 Highway 280 East | $5.99 | 100 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9509 Parkway East | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 6806 Tattersall Way | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1541 Montclair Road | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 4525 Valleydale Road | $5.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1101 Forestdale Blvd | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 381 Palisades Blvd | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 4623 Highway 280 S. | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 2124 7th Ave S | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 Green Springs Highway | $5.19 | 101 | $$$$$ |
| 7909 Crestwood Boulevard | $5.39 | 101 | $$$$$ |
| 1653 Center Point Road | $5.39 | 101 | $$$$$ |
| 1928 Bessemer Road | $5.39 | 102 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2239 Bessemer Rd | $5.79 | 81 | $$$$$ |
| 1717 Finley Blvd | $5.79 | 81 | $$$$$ |
| 517 Cahaba Park Cir | $5.79 | 81 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5886 Trussville Crossings Pkwy | $4.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 9345 Parkway E | $4.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 5375 Highway 280 | $5.09 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 4620 US 280 South | $5.09 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 2000 Highland Ave S | $5.19 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 1913 5th Ave N | $5.29 | 101 | $$$$$ |
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $5.99 at 14 McDonald's restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.64.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Birmingham, AL is at 2640 Valley Dale Rd, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $5.89 at 8 Burger King restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Burger King in Birmingham, AL is at 9528 Parkway East, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.99 at 5 Wendy's restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Birmingham, AL is at 2327 7Th Avenue S., Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.99 to $6.19 at 8 Taco Bell restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Birmingham, AL is at 9509 Parkway East, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.19 to $5.39 at 4 KFC restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest KFC in Birmingham, AL is at 828 Green Springs Highway, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.79 at 3 Popeyes restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Birmingham, AL is at 2239 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.29 at 6 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.09.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Birmingham, AL is at 5886 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/alabama/birmingham), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.