Hungry and wondering what's on the Carl's Jr menu right now? This page walks through the chain's full line-up — the big charbroiled burgers it built its name on, a proper breakfast range, hand-breaded chicken, sides, shakes, drinks, combo meals and bundles sized for families. Quick answer: The Carl's Jr. menu revolves around charbroiled burgers such as the Famous Star, Western Bacon Cheeseburger and Big Carl, most of which come in single, double and triple builds. Alongside the burgers you will find breakfast biscuits and burritos, hand-breaded chicken sandwiches and tenders, Chicken Stars, Crisscut Fries, hand-scooped shakes and family deals like the Build-Your-Own-Bag at an advertised $5.99. Prices shown here are 2026 reference prices and can differ from one restaurant to the next. A note on pricing before we start: the figures in the tables below are reference prices gathered from current 2026 listings. What you actually pay can shift depending on the restaurant, the market, the app or platform you order through, any customisations, taxes and whatever promotions are running. The chain's own online menu is the authority on which items exist; third-party menu databases supply the location-based price references used here.
Everything on the Carl's Jr. Menu at a Glance
Charbroiled burgers may be the headline act, but the menu reaches well beyond them. The official line-up currently features the Angus Maximus, the Famous Star family, Western Bacon Cheeseburgers, Big Carl burgers, Guacamole Bacon Burgers and El Diablo burgers, together with breakfast items, chicken sandwiches, tenders, Chicken Stars, sides, shakes and meals built for groups.
Burgers and Charbroiled Specialities
Burgers form the biggest single chunk of the menu. At the lighter end sits a single Famous Star; from there the range climbs through double and triple-patty builds, with bacon, guacamole, spicy and Angus variations along the way.
| Carl’s Jr Menu Item | Description | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Maximus | 1/3 lb Angus beef with American cheese, onion, pickle, mayo and special sauce on a brioche bun. | $7.85+ |
| Single Famous Star® | Charbroiled beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, special sauce and mayonnaise. | $6.99+ |
| Double Famous Star® | Two charbroiled beef patties with cheese and the classic Famous Star toppings. | $9.49+ |
| Triple Famous Star® | Three beef patties with American cheese and traditional Famous Star toppings. | $11.99+ |
| Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger® | Beef patty, bacon, American cheese, crispy onion rings and BBQ sauce. | $8.99 |
| Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® | Two beef patties with bacon, cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce. | $11.49 |
| Triple Western Bacon Cheeseburger® | Three beef patties with bacon, cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce. | $13.21+ |
| Single Big Carl® | Two-style signature burger built around charbroiled beef, American cheese, lettuce and special sauce. | $5.99 |
| Double Big Carl® | Larger double-patty version of the Big Carl. | $7.99+ |
| Triple Big Carl® | Three-patty version with American cheese, lettuce and classic sauce. | $11.83+ |
| Single Guacamole Bacon Burger | Beef patty with guacamole, bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and Santa Fe sauce. | $8.96+ |
| Double Guacamole Bacon Burger | Two charbroiled patties with guacamole, bacon, pepper jack and fresh toppings. | $11.26+ |
| Triple Guacamole Bacon Burger | Three patties with guacamole, bacon, pepper jack and Santa Fe sauce. | Varies |
| Single El Diablo | Spicy burger combining charbroiled beef with spicy toppings and cheese. | Varies |
| Double El Diablo | Double-patty version of the spicy El Diablo burger. | Varies |
| Triple El Diablo | Triple-patty El Diablo option. | Varies |
| Big Cheeseburger | Classic cheeseburger made with a charbroiled beef patty and cheese. | Varies |
Worth knowing: several of the signature burgers — the Famous Star, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Carl, Guacamole Bacon Burger and El Diablo — are each sold in single, double and triple form on the current official menu.
Burger Combos That Make It a Meal
Prefer everything in one order? The combo route pairs your burger with fries and a drink. The final price depends on your location and the size you pick.
| Combo | Includes | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Famous Star® Combo | Famous Star, fries and drink | $10.49 |
| Super Star® Combo | Super Star, fries and drink | $12.99 |
| Western Bacon Cheeseburger Combo | Western Bacon Cheeseburger, fries and drink | $12.49 |
| Big Carl® Combo | Big Carl, fries and drink | $9.49 |
| 3-Piece Chicken Tenders Combo | Three tenders, fries, drink and dipping sauce | $8.99 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo | Spicy chicken sandwich, fries and drink | $9.49 |
The combo prices above come from a 2026 menu guide; the official Carl's Jr. menu confirms both the combo categories and the individual items behind them.
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Breakfast at Carl's Jr.
Breakfast holds its own on this menu. Officially, the morning line-up covers breakfast burgers, grilled cheese breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, burritos and combo versions of the lot. Just remember that breakfast hours and availability are set by each location.
| Breakfast Item | Description | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Breakfast Burger™ | Breakfast-style burger combining classic Carl’s Jr. flavors with breakfast ingredients. | $7.92+ |
| Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | Grilled breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese and breakfast filling. | Varies |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit | Made-from-scratch biscuit with sausage, egg and American cheese. | $6.43+ |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit | Biscuit filled with bacon, egg and cheese. | $4.99 |
| Monster Biscuit® | Larger breakfast biscuit with a substantial combination of breakfast ingredients. | Varies |
| Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy™ | Biscuit served with country-style sausage gravy. | Varies |
| Steak and Egg Burrito | Breakfast burrito with steak and scrambled egg. | $6.49 |
| Loaded Breakfast Burrito | Loaded burrito combining eggs, meat, cheese and breakfast ingredients. | $5.99 |
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burrito | Breakfast burrito filled with bacon, egg and cheese. | Varies |
| Big Country® Breakfast Burrito | Large breakfast burrito with a hearty combination of breakfast fillings. | Varies |
| French Toast Dips | Five-piece French toast sticks served with syrup. | $4.24 |
The official menu's current breakfast roster includes the Breakfast Burger, the Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, the biscuits, the breakfast burritos and breakfast combos.
Breakfast Combos
On the combo side you can pick from the Breakfast Burger Combo, the Sausage Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Combo, the Bacon Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Combo, the Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo, the Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo, the Monster Biscuit Combo, the Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy Combo, plus a run of breakfast burrito combos.
Because morning prices swing quite a bit between restaurants, double-check the figure inside the Carl's Jr. ordering system before you commit.
Chicken: Hand-Breaded, Charbroiled and Spicy
Chicken gets serious attention here too. The current selection spans hand-breaded sandwiches, a bacon Swiss chicken sandwich, tenders in several sizes, Chicken Stars, charbroiled chicken sandwiches and newer spicy additions.
| Chicken Menu Item | Description | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Chicken Maxx | Large spicy chicken item with cheese and a substantial sandwich-style build. | Varies |
| Fiery Chicken Maxx | Spicy chicken sandwich with a hotter flavor profile. | Varies |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | Crispy hand-breaded chicken fillet served as a sandwich. | $6.49+ |
| Hand-Breaded Bacon Swiss Chicken Sandwich | Hand-breaded chicken combined with bacon and Swiss-style toppings. | Varies |
| 3-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ | Three crispy hand-breaded chicken tenders. | $5.49 |
| 5-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ | Five-piece tender serving. | Varies |
| 10-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ | Larger tender order for sharing or a bigger meal. | Varies |
| 15-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ | Large 15-piece tender serving. | Varies |
| 6-Piece Chicken Stars™ | Six crispy star-shaped chicken pieces with dipping sauce. | $3.78+ |
| 9-Piece Chicken Stars™ | Nine-piece Chicken Stars serving. | Varies |
| Charbroiled Chicken Club™ Sandwich | Charbroiled chicken sandwich with club-style toppings. | $6.99+ |
| Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken™ Sandwich | Charbroiled chicken with American cheese, green chile, lettuce and Santa Fe sauce. | $8.96+ |
| Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich | Charbroiled chicken with lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce. | $8.61+ |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Spicy chicken with lettuce and mayonnaise on a bun. | $3.44+ |
| Fried Zucchini Star | Fried zucchini served in a star-style portion. | Varies |
Everything above — the hand-breaded range, Chicken Stars, charbroiled chicken, spicy chicken and the Fried Zucchini Star — is confirmed on the current official menu.
Sides Worth Adding
Sides can be ordered on their own or folded into a combo. Current references point to Crisscut Fries, Natural-Cut Fries, onion rings, hash brown items and a handful of other options.
| Side | Description | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crisscut Fries – Small | Carl’s Jr.’s distinctive waffle-style fries. | $2.79 |
| Crisscut Fries – Medium | Medium serving of crisscut fries. | $3.49 |
| Crisscut Fries – Large | Large serving of crisscut fries. | $3.99 |
| Natural-Cut Fries – Small | Skin-on natural-cut French fries. | $2.79 |
| Onion Rings | Crispy battered onion rings. | $3.79 |
| Side Salad | Smaller salad option for a lighter side. | $3.99 |
| Hash Brown Nuggets | Bite-sized crispy breakfast potatoes. | From $2.49 |
Individual restaurants sometimes list extra or limited-time sides, so glance at your chosen location's menu before ordering.
Desserts and Hand-Scooped Shakes
For something sweet to finish, the dessert counter leans on one signature item: the hand-scooped ice-cream shake, probably the chain's best-known drinkable treat.
| Dessert or Drink | Description | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shake | Real ice cream blended with milk and topped with whipped topping. | $4.99–$5.85 |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | Soft cookie-style dessert. | $1.49 |
| Cinnamon Roll | Sweet cinnamon pastry. | $2.99 |
| French Toast Dips | Sweet French toast sticks with syrup. | $4.24 |
At the moment the official menu features the Hand-Scooped Churro Ice-Cream Shake alongside other shake and dessert choices, and pricing sources list shakes in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and Oreo-style flavours.
Drinks Menu
What you can pour varies by restaurant and market, but the usual line-up covers fountain drinks, iced coffee, iced tea, coffee and bottled water.
| Beverage | Typical Size/Option | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | Small | $2.49 |
| Fountain Drink | Medium | $2.79 |
| Fountain Drink | Large | $2.99 |
| Iced Coffee | Regular | $2.99 |
| Hand-Scooped Shake | Various flavors | From $4.99 |
| Bottled Water | Bottle | Location dependent |
Also on the official menu right now: Churro Iced Coffee, at roughly 130–230 calories depending on which version you choose.
Family Meals and Sharing Options
Feeding a crowd? Carl's Jr. currently lists family-style picks including Famous for Four, Feast for Four and the Build-Your-Own-Bag (BYOB). On the official site, BYOB is presented as a mix-and-match format built from favourites, advertised at $5.99 when the qualifying offer is running.
| Family/Sharing Option | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Famous for Four | Family-oriented combination featuring multiple Carl’s Jr. favorites. | Varies |
| Feast for Four | Larger group meal option. | Varies |
| BYOB – Build Your Own Bag | Mix-and-match late-night meal option. | $5.99 advertised price |
Since family deals and promotions change, confirm availability, qualifying hours and exactly what's included at your restaurant.
The Items People Order Most
A few names come up again and again when you scan the menu and its prices. The Famous Star with Cheese is a signature burger; the Western Bacon Cheeseburger layers beef, bacon, cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce; the Big Carl gives you a two-patty build; and the Guacamole Bacon Burger brings guacamole, bacon and pepper jack to the table.
On the chicken side, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and the Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich lead the way. Morning customers gravitate to the biscuits, burritos and the Breakfast Burger, while Crisscut Fries and a hand-scooped shake are the classic finishing touches.
How Carl's Jr. Prices Work
Treat every figure on this page as a location-specific reference price rather than a fixed national price. Third-party pricing databases show clear gaps between restaurants — one September 2026 PriceListo listing, for instance, is drawn from a specific Pennsylvania location, while another is based on a particular Arizona restaurant.
Your final total can move because of:
- Restaurant location
- Individual serving size
- Combo upgrades
- Delivery or pickup platform
- Taxes and applicable fees
- Limited-time promotions
- Online-exclusive offers
- Customizations or substitutions
For the price that will actually apply to you, open your specific Carl's Jr. restaurant in the official ordering system before you check out.
Building Your Order: Singles, Combos and Custom Tweaks
In general you can choose between ordering items individually and taking them as combo meals. Selected burgers offer their patties in single, double or triple form, chicken tenders come in multiple counts, and the current official menu adds different combo configurations plus family-oriented choices on top.
If you customise, check what ingredients and substitutions your selected restaurant actually offers — not every option is necessarily available at every location.
Wrapping Up
There is far more to Carl's Jr. than the charbroiled burgers that made it famous. The menu stretches from Famous Star and Western Bacon Cheeseburger variations and Angus burgers to breakfast biscuits and burritos, hand-breaded chicken, charbroiled chicken sandwiches, Chicken Stars, fries, shakes, desserts and meals meant for the whole family.
If you are comparing prices, the tables above give you solid 2026 reference figures — but always confirm the final amount with the specific restaurant. Because prices and availability vary by location, the official Carl's Jr. ordering menu is still the most reliable place to verify today's items, portions and prices.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Carl's Jr. menu include?
Expect charbroiled and Angus burgers, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, chicken sandwiches, hand-breaded tenders, Chicken Stars, fries, onion rings, shakes, desserts, drinks, combos and family meals.
What does a Famous Star cost?
Reference listings for 2026 put the Famous Star with Cheese at about $6.99 on a national reference menu, though your local restaurant may charge more or less.
Which Carl's Jr. dishes are the most popular?
The names highlighted most often are the Famous Star with Cheese, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Carl, Guacamole Bacon Burger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Crisscut Fries and the hand-scooped shakes.
Does Carl's Jr. serve breakfast?
Yes — the current menu runs to breakfast burgers, grilled cheese breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, breakfast burritos, French Toast Dips and breakfast combos. Hours and availability differ by location.
Is pricing identical at every Carl's Jr.?
No. Prices shift with location, ordering platform, size, customisation, promotions and other factors, and current third-party listings show the same item priced differently at different restaurants.