In-N-Out Burger is the West Coast's most iconic fast food chain, with over 400 locations across California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho. Founded in 1948 in Baldwin Park, California by Harry and Esther Snyder, In-N-Out remains privately owned by the Snyder family and has never franchised. A Double-Double burger costs $5.75, a Hamburger is $3.95, a Cheeseburger is $4.20, French Fries are $2.55, and a Chocolate Shake is $3.05. In-N-Out is famous for its famously short regular menu paired with an extensive secret menu, and for using fresh, never-frozen beef patties delivered daily to each location. Here is the full In-N-Out Burger menu with 2026 prices.
In-N-Out Burger Menu Prices (2026)#
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Burgers#
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | $3.95 | 390 cal |
| Cheeseburger | $4.20 | 480 cal |
| Double-Double | $5.75 | 670 cal |
| Double-Double with Onion | $5.75 | 670 cal |
In-N-Out's regular menu has just four burger options, but the customization runs deep. The Double-Double is In-N-Out's signature: two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, hand-leafed lettuce, tomato, spread (a Thousand Island-style sauce), and a toasted bun. At $5.75, it is one of the best value burgers in American fast food. The Hamburger at $3.95 is the single-patty option with the same fresh produce and spread.
Fries#
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | $2.55 | 395 cal |
| Cheese Fries | $3.25 | 510 cal |
In-N-Out cuts its fries fresh in-store from whole russet potatoes, then fries them in 100% sunflower oil. Standard fries are thinner and crispier than fast food norms, with less salt. Well-Done Fries (a secret menu option) are cooked an extra cycle until golden-brown and crispy — widely considered the superior way to order. Cheese Fries add a ladle of melted American cheese sauce.
Shakes & Drinks#
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Shake | $3.05 | 690 cal |
| Vanilla Shake | $3.05 | 580 cal |
| Strawberry Shake | $3.05 | 690 cal |
| Neapolitan Shake | $3.05 | 680 cal |
| Soda (medium) | $1.45 | 0–240 cal |
In-N-Out shakes are hand-spun in real ice cream — not a pre-made mix. At $3.05 for any size (In-N-Out uses one standard shake size), they are among the cheapest real-ice-cream shakes in fast food. The Neapolitan Shake blends all three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
In-N-Out Secret Menu: Full List#
In-N-Out's secret menu items are not listed on the menu board but any crew member will make them on request.
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| Secret Item | Description | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Style Burger | Mustard-cooked patty, extra spread, pickles, grilled onions | +$0.25 |
| Protein Style | Burger wrapped in whole lettuce instead of a bun | Same price |
| 3x3 | Three patties, three slices of cheese | ~$7.50 |
| 4x4 | Four patties, four slices of cheese | ~$9.00 |
| Flying Dutchman | Two patties, two slices of cheese, no bun, no produce | ~$4.50 |
| Animal Style Fries | Fries topped with cheese, spread, and grilled onions | +$1.50 |
| Wish Burger | A veggie burger — any burger without the meat patty | Base price |
| Extra Toast | Buns toasted darker and longer | Free |
| Medium Rare | More pink in the center (not recommended) | Same price |
| Lemon Shake | Vanilla shake + lemonade | ~$3.05 |
Animal Style is the most popular secret menu modification: the beef patty is cooked with a mustard sear on the griddle, extra Thousand Island spread is applied, extra pickles are added, and grilled (caramelized) onions replace the raw ones. Animal Style also works on Fries: a serving of fries topped with American cheese, spread, and grilled onions for roughly $1.50 extra.
Protein Style is the second most popular modification: the entire burger is wrapped in a large piece of hand-leafed iceberg lettuce in place of the bun. It reduces carbohydrates to near zero and is a standard low-carb option.
Best Items to Order at In-N-Out Burger#
Best burger: Double-Double Animal Style ($5.75 + ~$0.25). The mustard-seared patty, grilled onions, extra spread, and pickles make this objectively more complex than the standard Double-Double. This is what repeat customers order.
Best value: Hamburger ($3.95). A single-patty burger made with fresh beef, whole lettuce, tomato, and In-N-Out spread for under $4. Almost no competitors match this price-to-freshness ratio.
Best side: Well-Done Animal Style Fries (~$4.00). Fresh-cut fries cooked until crispy, topped with cheese sauce, spread, and grilled onions. Filling enough to serve as a meal side for two.
Best drink: Neapolitan Shake ($3.05). Three-flavor handspun ice cream shake for the same price as a single-flavor. Best value on the drink menu.
Lowest calorie full meal: Protein Style Hamburger + unsweetened iced tea. Around 300 calories and under $6.
In-N-Out vs. Five Guys: Which Is Better?#
In-N-Out and Five Guys are the two most-compared "fresh beef" fast food chains. In-N-Out wins on price: a Double-Double at $5.75 versus a Five Guys regular burger at $11.49. Five Guys wins on customization: 15+ toppings all free, versus In-N-Out's shorter topping list. In-N-Out wins on fries if you order Well-Done or Animal Style; Five Guys wins on fry volume (their portions are massive). For a deeper comparison, see our Five Guys vs. In-N-Out comparison.
In-N-Out Burger: What You Need to Know#
In-N-Out does not deliver through third-party apps and has no mobile app for ordering — every order is placed in person at the counter or drive-through. The chain has no freezers in its restaurants: all beef is ground and delivered fresh within 24 hours, and produce is hand-cut daily. Every In-N-Out location operates with a single kitchen, and most locations have drive-throughs that can queue 20–40 cars. Peak wait times on weekends run 15–25 minutes in drive-through. The chain pays its hourly employees above industry average and promotes almost exclusively from within — its restaurant managers average over $150,000 in annual compensation.
In-N-Out Burger remains one of the most consistent fast food chains in America — same menu, same quality, same price philosophy since 1948.
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