Applebee's burgers cost $14.49 to $15.99 and run 1,090 to 1,620 calories with fries. The Quesadilla Burger is the heaviest, the Impossible Cheeseburger the lightest, and the Classic Bacon Cheeseburger is the best value. The newest is the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger, served in a skillet of queso since August 31, 2026. On September 18, a Classic Burger or Cheeseburger with fries is $8.99.
Applebee's Burger Prices and Calories
| Burger | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impossible™ Cheeseburger | $15.49 | 1,090 | 39g | 2,910mg |
| Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $14.49 | 1,220 | 50g | 2,640mg |
| O-M-Cheese Burger | $15.49 | 1,340 | n/a | n/a |
| Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger | $14.99 | 1,420 | n/a | n/a |
| Whisky Bacon Burger | $15.99 | 1,590 | 63g | 3,050mg |
| Quesadilla Burger | $15.99 | 1,620 | n/a | n/a |
Every burger clears 1,000 calories, fries included. The spread from lightest to heaviest is 530 calories. Prices are reference figures, and franchisees set their own.
Which Applebee's Burger to Order
The best value isn't on this table. It's the BIG Classic Bacon Cheeseburger on the Really BIG Meal Deal: a larger build than the $14.49 Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, with fries and a fountain drink, for $9.99. If a bacon cheeseburger is what you want, order it that way.
Off the regular menu, the Classic Bacon Cheeseburger wins. It's the cheapest burger at $14.49, has 50g of protein and the least sodium of the burgers with published figures, at 2,640mg.
For the most protein, the Whisky Bacon Burger. 63g. It also has 97g of fat and 32g of saturated fat, the most of any burger.
Don't pick the Impossible for sodium. It's the lightest burger and has 12g of fiber, the most of anything in our data, and just 35mg of cholesterol against the beef Classic's 120mg. But its 2,910mg of sodium is higher than the beef burger's.
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: $8.99 on September 18
On Friday, September 18, 2026 only, Applebee's is selling a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger with fries for $8.99. It's good for dine-in, or To Go when you order through the Applebee's app or website.
That's $5.50 less than the regular Classic Bacon Cheeseburger and a dollar less than the $9.99 Really BIG Meal Deal. The Really BIG Meal Deal includes a drink, though, so if you'd buy a $2.29 soda anyway, it's still the cheaper meal. Every deal running this month is on specials and deals.
Every Applebee's Burger
O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger (new)
The Quesadilla Burger, with its bacon and Pepper Jack, set in a sizzling skillet of molten queso and melted Cheddar, with white corn tortilla chips, pico and cilantro. It launched August 31, 2026 as a limited-time item and is one of the entrées on the 2 for $25. It's dine-in only. Applebee's hasn't published calories, but the burger underneath is already 1,620.
Quesadilla Burger
Applebee's best-known burger swaps the bun for two grilled flour tortillas. Inside: a beef patty, Pepper Jack, Applewood-smoked bacon, pico de gallo, lettuce and Mexi-ranch. At 1,620 calories it's the heaviest burger on the menu.
- $15.99 · 1,620 calories
O-M-Cheese Burger
A burger built around cheese instead of toppings. It's one of the two O-M-Cheese items Applebee's lists as dine-in only. Plenty of people just call it the OM cheeseburger.
- $15.49 · 1,340 calories
Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger
A beef patty with four slices of American cheese and a sweet and savory jam on toasted potato bread, served with tomato basil soup for dipping. It's grilled cheese and tomato soup with a burger inside, and it's on the 2 for $25.
- $14.99 · 1,420 calories
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
A beef patty, two slices of American cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a toasted brioche bun. The plain, sensible order, and the cheapest burger on the menu.
- $14.49 · 1,220 calories · 50g protein · 2,640mg sodium · contains milk, wheat and soy
Impossible™ Cheeseburger
A plant-based Impossible patty, made from soy and potato protein, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a brioche bun. It wins on fiber (12g) and cholesterol (35mg) and loses on sodium (2,910mg). It's vegetarian, not vegan, because the cheese contains dairy.
- $15.49 · 1,090 calories · 39g protein · 12g fiber · contains milk, wheat and soy
Whisky Bacon Burger
A beef patty with Pepper Jack, crispy fried onions, Applewood-smoked bacon and a sweet whisky glaze. It has the most protein of any burger at 63g, plus 97g of fat, 32g of saturated fat and 20g of sugar. That's Whisky with no "e", the way Applebee's spells it.
- $15.99 · 1,590 calories · 63g protein · 3,050mg sodium · contains milk, wheat and soy
Making an Applebee's Burger Lighter
The side moves the number more than the burger does. Classic Fries are 400 calories. Swap them for Steamed Broccoli (100) and you've cut 300 calories from any burger on this page. Ask for Mexi-ranch or the whisky glaze on the side and you control the rest. Skipping the bun takes out most of the carbohydrate, if your restaurant will do it. See sides for every swap.
Do Applebee's Burgers Travel Well?
Better than fried appetizers, worse than pasta. The bun soaks up steam from the patty in a closed box, and the fries go soft first. For takeout, swap fries for mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, which arrive in the shape they left. Remember that the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger and O-M-Cheese Burger aren't available to go at all.
What to Know Before You Order a Burger
The Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger is the one to try. Four slices of American on toasted potato bread, a sweet and savory jam, and a cup of tomato basil soup for dipping. It's the most fun burger on the menu.
The Quesadilla Burger is great, and messy. Toasty cheese-filled tortillas take the place of a bun, with pico and Mexi-ranch cutting through the richness. It's greasy and can fall apart halfway through, so grab extra napkins before it lands.
The Whisky Bacon Burger is for sweet and smoky fans. The sauce leans sweet and tangy, and the smoked bacon keeps it from tasting one-note.
Eat the O-M-Cheese Burger while it's sizzling. The skillet cheese is gooey when it arrives and firms up as it cools, so don't let it sit.
If you order a classic, make it the bacon one. The Classic Bacon Cheeseburger is the best of the basic burgers because the bacon adds real crunch. For a burger you'll remember, pick one of the specialty burgers instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What burgers does Applebee's have?
The Quesadilla Burger, O-M-Cheese Burger, Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Whisky Bacon Burger and Impossible Cheeseburger, plus the limited-time O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger added August 31, 2026.
How much are Applebee's burgers?
$14.49 to $15.99 with fries. The Classic Bacon Cheeseburger is cheapest. The $9.99 Really BIG Meal Deal gets you a bigger bacon cheeseburger with a drink.
What is Applebee's National Cheeseburger Day deal for 2026?
On September 18, 2026 only, a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger with fries is $8.99, for dine-in or To Go through the Applebee's app or website.
What is the Quesadilla Burger at Applebee's?
A beef patty between two grilled flour tortillas with Pepper Jack, bacon, pico de gallo, lettuce and Mexi-ranch. It's $15.99 and 1,620 calories, the heaviest burger on the menu.
What is the O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger?
The Quesadilla Burger served sizzling in a skillet of molten queso and Cheddar with tortilla chips, pico and cilantro. It launched August 31, 2026, is on the 2 for $25, and is dine-in only.
How many calories are in Applebee's burgers?
1,090 for the Impossible Cheeseburger up to 1,620 for the Quesadilla Burger, fries included.
Is the Impossible Burger healthier than a beef burger at Applebee's?
On fiber and cholesterol, yes: 12g of fiber and 35mg of cholesterol against 7g and 120mg for the Classic. On sodium, no: 2,910mg against 2,640mg.
Which Applebee's burger has the most protein?
The Whisky Bacon Burger at 63g, then the Classic Bacon Cheeseburger at 50g and the Impossible at 39g.
Can I get the O-M-Cheese Burger to go?
No. Applebee's lists the O-M-Cheese Burger and O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger as dine-in only.
More to Compare
For a chicken sandwich instead, see sandwiches and more. For more protein with fewer carbs, the 8 oz. Top Sirloin has 55g for 830 calories. And for the cheapest burger meal every day of the year, it's the $9.99 Really BIG Meal Deal.