Love getting more bang for your buck? Thanks to yet another fast food war between the big chains, there's been an influx of affordable – and delicious – value meals landing on menus across Canada and the US. To help you navigate the rival offerings, we’ve scoured the options to find the greatest fast food value meal deals around, from limited-edition treats to long-time combo favorites.
Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the top 24 money-saving meals from your favorite fast food joints, counting down to the best of all.
We’ve based our ranking on the value offered by each meal, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective. Deal prices are in USD, unless specified, and were correct at the time of publication.
Starting life in 1969, Mary Brown’s quickly became a fast food favorite loved for its fried chicken delights. Fast-forward to today and the brand operates around 300 locations across Canada. The chain offers a few different combo options which are loved by the nation, including the classic Big Mary Original. Priced at $13.49 CAD ($10), it features a crispy chicken breast, lettuce, and mayo, all sandwiched inside a sesame seed bun and served alongside fries or Taters (crispy-style wedges) and a small soda.
More into breakfast bites? Canadian fast food lovers can get their fix courtesy of Wendy’s super affordable – and very delicious – deal. This combo offer allows customers to enjoy two dishes for $4 CAD ($3). Mix and match items include an English muffin sandwich, breakfast wrap, or biscuit sandwich, each available with either smoked bacon or a sausage patty, seasoned breakfast potatoes, or a small coffee.
This fast food chain may be best known for its frozen treats, but that hasn’t stopped Sonic from offering a selection of brilliant, affordable, and delicious combo meals. A fan favorite is the Cheesy Bacon Stack Combo, featuring a beef patty with crispy bacon, American cheese, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mayo, sandwiched between two slices of Texas-style toast. Priced at $10.99 ($14.80 CAD), it's finished with either fries or tater tots and a soft drink. Sonic also has a $1.99 ($2.70 CAD) value menu, featuring everything from double cheeseburgers to chili cheese Coneys.
Established in 1921, White Castle has been slinging sliders for over a century – and thankfully, you can still get a good deal on them. The chain, home to over 300 US locations, offers a variety of tempting deals worth snapping up, but the classic 1921 Slider Combo, featuring two sliders topped with caramelized onions, cheese, lettuce, and pickles, plus fries and a drink for around $10 ($13.50 CAD), is a fan favorite.
This Louisiana-born chain was founded in the mid-1990s and quickly garnered a cult following for its crispy chicken fingers. The brand offers a year-round combo deal, featuring three fingers, crinkle-cut fries, a pot of its signature sauce, Texas toast, and a soft drink for $8.79 ($11.90 CAD). Fans can take it up a notch by adding more fingers or swapping to a chicken sandwich for an extra cost.
Is there a better morning match than a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee? Canadian favorite Tim Hortons has made dreams come true thanks to its limited-edition breakfast combo offer. For $3 CAD ($2.20), you can get your fix and choose between a sausage, bacon, or egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, alongside either a hot or cold coffee.
Making waves since launching in California in 1964, Del Taco has become one of America’s best loved and biggest Mexican-inspired chains. Its latest collaboration with actor Danny Trejo is sure to impress with its tasty combo offers. Available in burrito, quesadilla, or taco form, the collab features fire-roasted pork that’s been marinated in a mix of spices and sweet pineapple juice to create a sweet-savory taste. Opt for the combo and you can enjoy it alongside the brand’s famous crinkly fries and a soft drink. Deals start from $9.99 ($13.50 CAD) – or fans can get their hands on two tacos for $4.99 ($6.70 CAD).
Sub lovers can get their value meal hit thanks to sandwich giant Jimmy John’s and its $10 Total Package Meal ($13.50 CAD). Diners can choose any eight-inch original sub from The Pepe (ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and mayo) to the J.J.B.L.T. (extra crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo). The carb-packed offering comes with a bag of chips, a soft drink, and a dessert of choice – think a fudge chocolate brownie, oatmeal raisin cookie, or chocolate chip cookie.
Fast food wraps come and go, but KFC’s crispy chicken options have won over Canadian hearts. Which is why the brand’s Snacker Wraps Combo is proving increasingly popular. Alongside a portion of fries and a soft drink, fans can get their hands on two wrap options for $8 CAD ($6); choose between the classic or spicy, featuring crispy tenders, shredded lettuce, and pepper or spicy mayo, or cheese lovers can try something new with the KD Mac & Cheese Snacker, which adds in Canadian noodles in a creamy KD cheese sauce.
Home to over 900 locations across 17 states, Zaxby’s has become renowned for its fried chicken options. For the cheapest bundle filled with lip-smacking bites, try the Big Zax Snak Meal. Priced at $8.29 ($11.20 CAD), this menu stalwart has been pleasing customers with its selection of three hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz, Zax Sauce, Texas toast, crinkly fries, and a soft drink. You can upgrade to a larger size for less than a dollar, too.
Giving Taco Bell a run for its money, Taco John’s has been serving up tempting tacos since 1969. Now with over 350 locations across 23 states, it’s made a name for its Bogo for $1 menu. Launched in summer 2024, the offer allows you to buy one and get one for $1 ($1.40 CAD) on selected items. Choose between the Super Burrito (a tortilla stuffed with beef, refried beans, John’s signature sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and sour cream), a meat and potato burrito (with added beef), the Taco Bravo (a meaty taco stuffed inside a refried bean–smothered tortilla), and a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar churro.
Fast food giant Burger King knows a thing or two about combo meals and its latest is sure to satisfy everyone. This thrifty deal allows Canada-based fans to get either a Whopper Jr. or Chicken Jr., small fries, and a soft drink for $5 CAD ($3.70). Those looking for a heartier option can opt for the Original Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Original Chicken, or Extra Long Cheeseburger, with medium fries and a soft drink for $8 CAD ($6).
It’s no secret that Subway’s prices have crept up over the last few years and the sandwich giants responded by running a deal intended to win back legions of fans. From late August 2024, the chain offered customers the chance to get a different foot-long sub every day for $6.99 ($9.40 CAD). Running initially for two weeks, the meal deal was only available for online orders, but resulted in savings of more than 50% on certain days.
Love lobster but not so keen on the hefty price tag? Seafood specialist Captain D’s has come up with a deal sure to keep lobster fans happy. Priced at $5.99 ($8.10 CAD) per combo, you can get your hands on two New England–style lobster rolls, alongside a side of either fries, broccoli, coleslaw, or green beans. Fancy something fried? Opt for the lobster bites plate with battered fish, hush puppies, and a side instead.
Combo meals are great for affordability, but they can often be quite restrictive. Thankfully, Taco Bell has come up with a solution that’ll keep even the fussiest of eaters happy. Available in Canada and the US, the Build Your Own Cravings Box allows diners to choose a specialty dish (either the Crunchwrap Supreme, Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Chalupa Supreme, or black bean alternatives), a classic (think crunchy tacos and beefy burritos), a side (chips, Cinnamon Twists, or cheesy potatoes), and a soft drink. Priced at $5.99 ($8.10 CAD) in the US, the box is a bit more expensive in Canada ($11 CAD/$8.20) but just as delicious.
Regional fast food chain Krystal is giving the big brands a run for their money with its $4.99 ($6.70 CAD) meal deal. Famed for its petite hamburgers, the offer includes two Krystals with pickles, onion, and sauce, alongside a choice of fries or tater tots, and a small soft drink. It’s simple, delicious, and easy on the wallet.
This California-born chain has been feeding hungry fast food fans since 1951, so it certainly knows a thing or two about what deals draw in customers. Jumping on the $5 ($6.70 CAD) trend, Jack in the Box’s deal features a tasty Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger, taco, curly fries, and a soft drink. Fried chicken lovers can swap the cheeseburger for a chicken sandwich.
It wouldn’t be a fast food war without KFC getting involved, and the fried chicken giant has outdone itself with its Taste of KFC offering. Three mouth-watering options are included in the $5 ($6.70 CAD) deal, meaning diners can look forward to chowing through either two crispy chicken pieces, creamy mashed potato, gravy, and a buttery biscuit, or eight chicken nuggets, fries, and two dipping sauces. Alternatively, they can opt for the Famous Bowl, featuring creamy mash, sweetcorn, and a handful of white meat nuggets.
Popeyes is a welcome addition to the value meal wars and its $6.99 Big Box ($9.40 CAD) offer is well worth taking advantage of. The deal includes the choice of three tenders or two chicken pieces alongside two sides (think fries, red beans and rice, coleslaw, mashed potato and gravy, and mac ’n’ cheese), and a biscuit. The deal is also available in Canada, though it’s priced at $8.99 CAD ($6.70).
Perfect for those who love to mix and match, Arby’s offer allows you to take full advantage of its expansive menu and choose three tasty bites for $5 ($6.70 CAD). There are a host of options to pick from including BBQ chicken wraps, roast beef sliders, Buffalo chicken sliders, curly fries, and an array of soft drinks.
The combo that kickstarted the 2024 value meal war, McDonald’s $5 ($6.70 CAD) meal deal is hard to beat. The chain is offering US customers the chance to get their hands on four McNuggets, a small fries, a soft drink, and choice of either a McChicken sandwich or McDouble cheeseburger, all bundled into the thrifty deal. Initially launched for a limited four-week period, the deal was quickly extended until the end of August, with the potential for further extensions – we've got our fingers crossed.
Those looking to satisfy Whopper cravings should draw their attention to Burger King’s Your Way Meal. Available across the US, this low-cost deal includes a choice of Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr., or Bacon Cheeseburger, alongside a four-piece nugget set, fries, and soft drink. Hearty and delicious, this $5 ($6.70 CAD) deal is worth getting excited about.
Famed for its Crunchwrap Supreme, Taco Bell entered the fast food value meal wars with a deal stacked with flavorful items. Priced at $7 ($9.40 CAD), the Luxe Cravings Box comes complete with a Chalupa Supreme (fried chalupa bread with beef, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and lettuce), a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Stacked Double Taco, chips with nacho sauce, and a medium drink. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, the chips can be subbed for Cinnamon Twists. There’s a tasty version of this offer available in Canadian markets, too – the Value Box features the same offerings, though it’s not quite as cheap.
A firm favorite since the day it launched in 2019, Wendy’s Biggie Bag is brimming with the chain's popular menu items. With six combinations available, including the Bacon Double Stack (two beef patties with smoked bacon, cheese, pickles, onion, and sauce) and the Crispy Chicken BLT (chicken patty with smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and mayo), it’s a steal for only $5 ($6.70 CAD). Each meal comes alongside four nuggets, fries, and a soft drink.