Fast food prices in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL is the 20th cheapest of 24 Alabama cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 97, 3% below the national typical price).
69 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 5% 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 10% 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 2% 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 4% 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 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.72 in Birmingham, AL ($8.95 to $9.80 across 4 restaurants). Chipotle here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $9.49 in Birmingham, AL ($9.49 across 2 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.89 in Birmingham, AL ($4.89 across 1 restaurants). Culver's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.49 in Birmingham, AL ($7.49 across 1 restaurants). Shake Shack here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $5.49 in Birmingham, AL ($5.49 to $5.69 across 4 restaurants). Sonic here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $4.89 in Birmingham, AL ($4.79 to $5.09 across 8 restaurants). Arby's here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Whataburger Whataburger typically costs $5.79 in Birmingham, AL ($5.79 across 1 restaurants). Whataburger here is not enough restaurants to compare.
The scoop
Arby’s lands near the bargain basementBirmingham, AL ranks 3 of 76 cities for Arby’s, with 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $29.69, sitting 4% below the national typical price.
Burger King is a top-five dealBurger King puts Birmingham, AL at 5 of 141 cities, with 1 = cheapest. The median basket is $28.24, a tidy 10% below the national typical price.
Chipotle shows the widest swingChipotle has the biggest gap in town: the priciest store is 8% above its cheapest. In Birmingham, AL, its basket runs from $27.55 with a $8.95 Chicken Burrito to $29.70 with a $9.80 Chicken Burrito.
Taco Bell and Popeyes hold steadyTaco Bell is the same price everywhere across 8 Birmingham, AL locations, with a $27.16 median basket. Popeyes also matches everywhere across 3 locations, with a $29.64 median basket and a $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich.
McDonald’s has the biggest footprintMcDonald’s leads the map count with 14 Birmingham, AL restaurants compared. Its median basket is $28.39, 5% below the national typical price, and the Big Mac range is $4.99 to $5.99.
Every brand in Birmingham
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 14 | Big Mac: $5.64 | $4.99 to $5.99 | 95 | 2640 Valley Dale Rd |
| Burger King | 8 | Whopper: $5.89 | $5.89 to $5.89 | 90 | 290 Oxmoor Road |
| Wendy's | 5 | Dave's Single: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 98 | 7853 Crestwood Blvd |
| Taco Bell | 8 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.19 | $5.99 to $6.19 | 95 | 2124 7th Ave S |
| KFC | 4 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $5.19 to $5.39 | 102 | 1928 Bessemer Road |
| Popeyes | 3 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.79 to $5.79 | 96 | 517 Cahaba Park Cir |
| Chick-fil-A | 6 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.09 | $4.99 to $5.29 | 96 | 9345 Parkway E |
| Chipotle | 4 | Chicken Burrito: $9.72 | $8.95 to $9.80 | 99 | 4719 Highway 280 |
| Firehouse Subs | 2 | Hook & Ladder: $9.49 | $9.49 to $9.49 | 100 | 1483 Gadsden Hwy #1312 |
| Culver's | 1 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.89 | $4.89 to $4.89 | — | — |
| Shake Shack | 1 | ShackBurger: $7.49 | $7.49 to $7.49 | — | — |
| Sonic | 4 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $5.49 | $5.49 to $5.69 | 97 | 9829 Parkway East |
| Arby's | 8 | Classic Roast Beef: $4.89 | $4.79 to $5.09 | 96 | 9332 PARKWAY E |
| Whataburger | 1 | Whataburger: $5.79 | $5.79 to $5.79 | — | — |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $5.64 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.09 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.72 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $9.49 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.89 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.49 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $4.89 | — | — | — | |
| Whataburger | Whataburger | $5.79 | — | — | — |
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 | 2733 8th Ave $5.69 Big Mac | 5% |
| Burger King | 290 Oxmoor Road $5.89 Whopper | 1500 Pinson Valley Pkwy $5.89 Whopper | 6% |
| Wendy's | 7853 Crestwood Blvd $5.99 Dave's Single | 4671 Highway 280 East $5.99 Dave's Single | 1% |
| Taco Bell | 2124 7th Ave S $6.19 Crunchwrap Supreme | 2124 7th Ave S $6.19 Crunchwrap Supreme | 0% |
| KFC | 1928 Bessemer Road $5.39 Chicken Sandwich | 7909 Crestwood Boulevard $5.39 Chicken Sandwich | 4% |
| Popeyes | 517 Cahaba Park Cir $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 517 Cahaba Park Cir $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 0% |
| Chick-fil-A | 9345 Parkway E $4.99 Chicken Sandwich | 1913 5th Ave N $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 6% |
| Chipotle | 4719 Highway 280 $8.95 Chicken Burrito | 3220 Morrow Rd $9.80 Chicken Burrito | 8% |
| Firehouse Subs | 1483 Gadsden Hwy #1312 $9.49 Hook & Ladder | 1483 Gadsden Hwy #1312 $9.49 Hook & Ladder | 0% |
| Sonic | 9829 Parkway East $5.49 Sonic Cheeseburger | 143 Foust Court $5.69 Sonic Cheeseburger | 4% |
| Arby's | 9332 PARKWAY E $4.79 Classic Roast Beef | 901 Bankhead Hwy $5.09 Classic Roast Beef | 4% |
Every restaurant in Birmingham, AL
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2640 Valley Dale Rd | $5.29 | 93 | $$$$$ |
| 1569 Montclair Rd | $5.69 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 801 Dennison Ave | $4.99 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 732 Lomb Ave | $5.59 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 2116 Pinson Valley Pkwy | $5.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1501 5th Avenue S | $5.49 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 218 Gadsden Hwy | $5.49 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1309 Forestdale Blvd | $5.89 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 100 State Farm Pkwy | $5.29 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1907 Center Point Rd | $5.59 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 2201 Bessemer Hwy | $5.69 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 4625 Hwy 280 S | $5.99 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 1960 Edwards Lake Rd | $5.79 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 2733 8th Ave | $5.69 | 98 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Oxmoor Road | $5.89 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 1484 Forestdale Blvd | $5.89 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 2229 Bessemer Rd | $5.89 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 2700 University Blvd | $5.89 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 801 3rd Avenue W | $5.89 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 1524 6th Ave S | $5.89 | 90 | $$$$$ |
| 1500 Pinson Valley Pkwy | $5.89 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 9528 Parkway East | $5.89 | 95 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7853 Crestwood Blvd | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 2327 7Th Avenue S. | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 345 Valley Ave | $5.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 9870 Parkway East | $5.99 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 4671 Highway 280 East | $5.99 | 99 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4525 Valleydale Road | $5.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1101 Forestdale Blvd | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 381 Palisades Blvd | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1541 Montclair Road | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 6806 Tattersall Way | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 2124 7th Ave S | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 4623 Highway 280 S. | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 9509 Parkway East | $6.19 | 95 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Bessemer Road | $5.39 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 828 Green Springs Highway | $5.19 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 1653 Center Point Road | $5.39 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 7909 Crestwood Boulevard | $5.39 | 104 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 Finley Blvd | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 517 Cahaba Park Cir | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 2239 Bessemer Rd | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9345 Parkway E | $4.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 5886 Trussville Crossings Pkwy | $4.99 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 4620 US 280 South | $5.09 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 5375 Highway 280 | $5.09 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 2000 Highland Ave S | $5.19 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 1913 5th Ave N | $5.29 | 101 | $$$$$ |
Chipotle
| Restaurant | Chicken Burrito | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4719 Highway 280 | $8.95 | 93 | $$$$$ |
| 300 20th St S | $9.65 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 3220 Morrow Rd | $9.80 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 5342 Highway 280 | $9.80 | 100 | $$$$$ |
Firehouse Subs
| Restaurant | Hook & Ladder | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5269 Hwy 280 S. | $9.49 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 1483 Gadsden Hwy #1312 | $9.49 | 100 | $$$$$ |
Culver's
| Restaurant | ButterBurger Cheese | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6222 Tattersall Blvd | $4.89 | 97 | $$$$$ |
Shake Shack
| Restaurant | ShackBurger | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Summit Blvd Suite 100 | $7.49 | 94 | $$$$$ |
Sonic
| Restaurant | Sonic Cheeseburger | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9829 Parkway East | $5.49 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 313 Valley Avenue | $5.49 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 30 Meadowview Dr | $5.49 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 143 Foust Court | $5.69 | 101 | $$$$$ |
Arby's
| Restaurant | Classic Roast Beef | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9332 Parkway E | $4.79 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1668 Gadsden HWY | $4.89 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 1482 Montgomery HWY | $4.89 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 7755 Crestwood Blvd Eastwood Mall | $4.89 | 95 | $$$$$ |
| 5984 Chalkville RD | $4.89 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 2100 7th Ave S | $4.89 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 4615 US 280 | $4.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 901 Bankhead Hwy | $5.09 | 99 | $$$$$ |
Whataburger
| Restaurant | Whataburger | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Resource Center Pkwy | $5.79 | 95 | $$$$$ |
Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 290 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 7853 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 2124 7th Ave S, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 1928 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 517 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, 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 9345 Parkway E, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.95 to $9.80 at 4 Chipotle restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $9.72.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Birmingham, AL is at 4719 Highway 280, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Hook & Ladder costs $9.49 at 2 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $9.49.
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.89 at 1 Culver's restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $4.89.
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a ShackBurger costs $7.49 at 1 Shake Shack restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $7.49.
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $5.49 to $5.69 at 4 Sonic restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Sonic in Birmingham, AL is at 9829 Parkway East, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.79 to $5.09 at 8 Arby's restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $4.89.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in Birmingham, AL?
- The cheapest Arby's in Birmingham, AL is at 9332 PARKWAY E, Birmingham, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-02).
- How much is a Whataburger Whataburger in Birmingham, AL?
- As of 2026-10-02, a Whataburger costs $5.79 at 1 Whataburger restaurants in Birmingham, AL, typically $5.79.
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 2026-10-02. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.