Fast food prices in Reading, PA
Reading, PA is the 27th cheapest of 38 Pennsylvania cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 106, 6% above the national typical price).
19 restaurants, prices as of . See Reading on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.79 in Reading, PA ($6.79 to $6.99 across 5 restaurants). McDonald's here is 14% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.44 in Reading, PA ($6.39 to $6.49 across 2 restaurants). Burger King here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.79 in Reading, PA ($6.79 across 2 restaurants). Wendy's here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.19 in Reading, PA ($7.19 across 3 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.99 in Reading, PA ($5.99 to $6.99 across 3 restaurants). KFC here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.99 in Reading, PA ($5.99 across 2 restaurants). Popeyes here is 13% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.27 in Reading, PA ($5.25 to $5.29 across 2 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
Every brand in Reading
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 5 | Big Mac: $6.79 | $6.79 to $6.99 | 114 | 430 Elizabeth Ave |
| Burger King | 2 | Whopper: $6.44 | $6.39 to $6.49 | 100 | 4890 Perkiomen Ave |
| Wendy's | 2 | Dave's Single: $6.79 | $6.79 to $6.79 | 109 | 3225 N Fifth Street Hwy |
| Taco Bell | 3 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.19 | $7.19 to $7.19 | 104 | 5800 Perkiomen Avenue |
| KFC | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.99 | $5.99 to $6.99 | 103 | 5800 Perkiomen Avenue |
| Popeyes | 2 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 113 | 4650 - Penn Ave |
| Chick-fil-A | 2 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.27 | $5.25 to $5.29 | 101 | 2707 N Meridian Blvd |
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 | 430 Elizabeth Ave $6.79 Big Mac | 5370 Perkiomen Ave $6.79 Big Mac | 2% |
| Burger King | 4890 Perkiomen Ave $6.39 Whopper | 3421 N. Fifth Street Highway $6.49 Whopper | 1% |
| Wendy's | 3225 N Fifth Street Hwy $6.79 Dave's Single | 3225 N Fifth Street Hwy $6.79 Dave's Single | 0% |
| Taco Bell | 5800 Perkiomen Avenue $7.19 Crunchwrap Supreme | 5800 Perkiomen Avenue $7.19 Crunchwrap Supreme | 0% |
| KFC | 5800 Perkiomen Avenue $5.99 Chicken Sandwich | 3120 5th Street Highway $6.99 Chicken Sandwich | 6% |
| Popeyes | 4650 - Penn Ave $5.99 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 3229 N 5th Street Highway $5.99 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 1% |
| Chick-fil-A | 2707 N Meridian Blvd $5.25 Chicken Sandwich | 4675 Perkiomen Ave $5.29 Chicken Sandwich | 1% |
Every restaurant in Reading, PA
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 Elizabeth Ave | $6.79 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 2730 Perkiomen Ave | $6.79 | 113 | $$$$$ |
| 400 Lancaster Ave | $6.89 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 1001 N 9th Street | $6.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 5370 Perkiomen Ave | $6.79 | 114 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4890 Perkiomen Ave | $6.39 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 3421 N. Fifth Street Highway | $6.49 | 101 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3225 N Fifth Street Hwy | $6.79 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 930 Lancaster Avenue | $6.79 | 109 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5800 Perkiomen Avenue | $7.19 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 2257 Lancaster Pike | $7.19 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 402 Madison Ave. | $7.19 | 104 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5800 Perkiomen Avenue | $5.99 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 3120 5th Street Highway | $6.99 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 241 Lancaster Pike West | $6.99 | 103 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4650 - Penn Ave | $5.99 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 3229 N 5th Street Highway | $5.99 | 113 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2707 N Meridian Blvd | $5.25 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 4675 Perkiomen Ave | $5.29 | 101 | $$$$$ |
Nearby in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Erie
- Harrisburg
- York
- Lancaster
- Allentown
- Bethlehem
- Altoona
- Scranton
- Mechanicsburg
- Chambersburg
Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.79 to $6.99 at 5 McDonald's restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $6.79.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Reading, PA?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Reading, PA is at 430 Elizabeth Ave, Reading, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.39 to $6.49 at 2 Burger King restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $6.44.
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.79 at 2 Wendy's restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $6.79.
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $7.19 at 3 Taco Bell restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $7.19.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Reading, PA?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Reading, PA is at 5800 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 to $6.99 at 3 KFC restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Reading, PA?
- The cheapest KFC in Reading, PA is at 5800 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 at 2 Popeyes restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $5.99.
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Reading, PA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 to $5.29 at 2 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Reading, PA, typically $5.27.
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/pennsylvania/reading), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.