Whether you know Wendy’s for its square burgers, salt-bombed fries, or elite-level milkshakes, you’ve probably been curious about exploring the value menu. With eight items to choose from, none of which top the $4 mark, you can easily put together a big meal for cheap. And isn’t that what life’s all about?
But what’s worth your time? What isn’t? I took a look at the Wendy’s dollar menu and ranked it. Take a peek at what to spend your money on, before it’s too late.
Price: $1.69
Cheapism
There’s a reason that McDonald’s built an empire on something this straightforward — it’s a tried-and-true collection of ingredients. And, Wendy has the decency to edit her mayo usage this time.
Price: $1.69
Cheapism
Wendy’s lettuce is a horror show, so sub it for pickles. That’s what this thing needs, anyway.
Price: $3.49
Cheapism
Love the unpretentiousness here once again. Mustard is crucial, and I’m still thrilled with the lack of mayo. It doesn’t belong.
Price: $2.69
Cheapism
In the real world, usually categorized by burgers that are round instead of square, I wouldn’t consider eating a burger without lettuce or tomato. But look, this isn’t the real world. Skip ‘em at Wendy’s. They’re trash.
Price: $2.99
Cheapism
Sure, Wendy’s burger patties aren’t the height of culinary wonder, but the addition of melty cheese keeps this classic double cheeseburger above the Jr. Hamburger.
There are plenty of tasty, dairy-free burgers in this world; ones made with meat of a high enough quality that they don’t need to be masked by melty American cheese. Wendy’s does not sell those burgers.
Price: $2.79
Cheapism
The produce at Wendy’s is a disaster. As soon as lettuce hits that burger, it’s over.
Price: $2.29
Cheapism
No bacon? Wilted lettuce and paper-thin, mealy tomato? Ketchup and mayo but no mustard? I know I’ve come for mayo pretty hard here, and it works sometimes — just not here. Wendy, what are y’all doing over there?
