Kids meals are one of the simplest ways to feed children at a restaurant without overspending. Most include a small main, a side and a drink, and many add a toy. Here is what kids meals cost at the chains we track.
Prices below are typical US prices and vary by location. Age limits for kids menus differ by chain, and many sit-down restaurants set the limit at 12 and under.
Kids meal prices at a glance
| Kids meal | Chain | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| King Jr. Meals | Burger King | $4.79 to $6.19 |
| Wacky Pack | Sonic | $4.59 to $5.49 |
| Kids combo | Firehouse Subs | from $4.99 |
| Kids meals | KFC | about $5.19 |
| Kid's Build Your Own | Chipotle | about $5.50 |
| Happy Meal | McDonald's | $5.99 to $7.19 |
| Kids' Pak | Subway | about $5.99 |
| Kids' meals | Applebee's | from about $5.99 |
| Andy's Kids' Meals | Texas Roadhouse | $5.99 to $7.99 |
| Panda Cub Meal | Panda Express | about $6.50 |
| Kids Meal | Dave's Hot Chicken | about $6.99 |
| Kids' meals | Olive Garden | about $7.49 |
| Kids' meals | Red Lobster | from about $7.99 |
Lowest priced kids meals
Burger King King Jr. Meals, Sonic Wacky Packs and Firehouse Subs kids combos all start under about $5. KFC and Chipotle kids meals are close behind at around $5.19 to $5.50. Chipotle's Kid's Build Your Own includes two tacos with rice, beans and a side.
Best kids meals at sit-down restaurants
Applebee's kids meals start around $5.99, and Texas Roadhouse offers Andy's Kids' Meals for ages 12 and under at about $5.99 to $7.99. Olive Garden and Red Lobster kids meals cost a little more but include a side and a drink.
Tips for ordering for kids
- Swap fries for fruit or apple slices where offered to lighten the meal.
- At Dave's Hot Chicken, the kids tender comes with No Spice heat.
- Many sit-down chains offer kids deals on certain nights, so ask your local restaurant.
- For big families, a family bundle can cost less per person than several kids meals.
Find full prices at every chain on our restaurant menus page.