Fast food prices in Washington, DC
Washington, DC is the 1st cheapest of 1 Washington DC cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 110, 10% above the national typical price).
51 restaurants, prices as of . See Washington on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.19 in Washington, DC ($6.19 to $7.89 across 24 restaurants). McDonald's here is 15% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.99 in Washington, DC ($6.89 to $7.20 across 3 restaurants). Wendy's here is 17% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Washington, DC ($6.59 to $7.99 across 7 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Washington, DC ($4.99 to $5.79 across 10 restaurants). Popeyes here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.19 in Washington, DC ($5.99 to $6.29 across 7 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 18% above its typical price in the US.
The scoop
McDonald's swings widest in DCAcross 22 McDonald's spots in Washington, DC, the basket runs from $24.86 to $32.86. That priciest store is 32% above its cheapest, the biggest gap on this map.
Chick-fil-A keeps it tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand here, with its priciest Washington, DC basket just 5% above its cheapest. The basket ranges from $31.76 to $33.36 across 7 restaurants.
DC ranks pricey for Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A's median basket is $32.96 in Washington, DC, 18% above the national typical price. That puts the city at 106 of 116 cities, where 1 = cheapest.
Taco Bell hugs the national lineTaco Bell's median basket is $28.16 in Washington, DC, 1% below the national typical price. Its city rank is 65 of 148 cities, with 1 = cheapest.
McDonald's has the biggest footprintMcDonald's has 22 restaurants compared here in Washington, DC, the most of the brands shown. Popeyes has 10, while Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A each have 7.
Every brand in Washington
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 24 | Big Mac: $7.19 | $6.19 to $7.89 | 115 | 2228 New York Ave Ne |
| Wendy's | 3 | Dave's Single: $6.99 | $6.89 to $7.20 | 117 | 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W. |
| Taco Bell | 7 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.59 to $7.99 | 99 | 1400 Defense Pentagon |
| Popeyes | 10 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $5.79 | 101 | 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW |
| Chick-fil-A | 7 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.19 | $5.99 to $6.29 | 118 | 1401 Maryland Ave NE |
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 | 2228 New York Ave Ne $6.29 Big Mac | 75 New York Ave Ne $7.89 Big Mac | 32% |
| Wendy's | 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W. $6.89 Dave's Single | 50 Massachusetts Avenue Ne $7.20 Dave's Single | 6% |
| Taco Bell | 1400 Defense Pentagon $6.59 Crunchwrap Supreme | Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE $7.29 Crunchwrap Supreme | 10% |
| Popeyes | 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW $4.99 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 1742 Columbia Road NW $5.49 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 8% |
| Chick-fil-A | 1401 Maryland Ave NE $5.99 Chicken Sandwich | 707 G St NW $6.29 Chicken Sandwich | 5% |
Every restaurant in Washington, DC
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2228 New York Ave Ne | $6.29 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 424 Rhode Island Ave Ne | $6.19 | 105 | $$$$$ |
| 2529 Marion Barry Ave Se | $6.29 | 108 | $$$$$ |
| 2616 Connecticut Ave Nw | $6.19 | 110 | $$$$$ |
| 555 13th St Nw | $7.19 | 111 | $$$$$ |
| 1619 17th St Nw | $6.89 | 111 | $$$$$ |
| 1916 M St Nw | $6.99 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 1635 Benning Rd Ne | $6.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 1539 Pennsylvania Ave Se | $6.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 5948 Georgia Ave Nw | $6.89 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 4950 South Dakota Ave Ne | $6.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 2328 Georgia Ave Nw Unit 6565 | $7.19 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 7425 Georgia Ave Nw Unit 7500 | $7.29 | 116 | $$$$$ |
| 1235 New York Ave Nw | $7.19 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 750 17th St Nw | $7.69 | 119 | $$$$$ |
| 4130 Wisconsin Ave Nw | $7.29 | 119 | $$$$$ |
| 1901 9th St Ne | $7.09 | 119 | $$$$$ |
| 400 C St Sw | $7.39 | 119 | $$$$$ |
| 4301 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave Ne Unit | $7.39 | 119 | $$$$$ |
| 1944 14th St Nw | $7.39 | 121 | $$$$$ |
| 2481 18th St Nw # 83 | $7.39 | 121 | $$$$$ |
| 50 Massachusetts Ave Ne | $7.89 | 124 | $$$$$ |
| 3901 Minnesota Ave Ne | $7.69 | 125 | $$$$$ |
| 75 New York Ave Ne | $7.89 | 139 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3900 Georgia Avenue N.w. | $6.89 | 112 | $$$$$ |
| 4250 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave | $6.99 | 117 | $$$$$ |
| 50 Massachusetts Avenue Ne | $7.20 | 119 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 Defense Pentagon | $6.59 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 411 8th Street SE | $6.89 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| Suite A 625 H Street NE | $6.99 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 1412 U Street NW | $6.99 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 808 7th Street NW | $6.99 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| Ste 103 3100 14th Street NW | $7.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | $7.29 | 107 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW | $4.99 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 1322 14th St NW | $4.99 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 601 Malcolm X Ave SE | $5.49 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 1226 H St NE | $5.49 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 5200 Georgia Ave NW | $5.79 | 101 | $$$$$ |
| 4020 Minnesota Avenue | $4.99 | 101 | $$$$$ |
| 409 8th Street | $5.49 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 3200 Bladensburg Rd NE | $5.49 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 1060 Brentwood Rd NE | $5.49 | 103 | $$$$$ |
| 1742 Columbia Road NW | $5.49 | 103 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 Maryland Ave NE | $5.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 2410 Market St NE | $5.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 220 Riggs Rd NE | $5.99 | 114 | $$$$$ |
| 3100 14th St NW | $6.19 | 118 | $$$$$ |
| 707 G St NW | $6.29 | 120 | $$$$$ |
| 1214 18th St NW | $6.29 | 120 | $$$$$ |
| 4505 Wisconsin Ave NW | $6.29 | 120 | $$$$$ |
Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Washington, DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.19 to $7.89 at 24 McDonald's restaurants in Washington, DC, typically $7.19.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Washington, DC?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Washington, DC is at 2228 New York Ave Ne, Washington, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Washington, DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.89 to $7.20 at 3 Wendy's restaurants in Washington, DC, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Washington, DC?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Washington, DC is at 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Washington, DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.59 to $7.99 at 7 Taco Bell restaurants in Washington, DC, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Washington, DC?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Washington, DC is at 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Washington, DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.79 at 10 Popeyes restaurants in Washington, DC, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Washington, DC?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Washington, DC is at 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Washington, DC?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 to $6.29 at 7 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Washington, DC, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Washington, DC?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Washington, DC is at 1401 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 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/washington-dc/washington), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.