About this dish
The Original Cheeseburger sits in the Burgers & Sandwiches section of the Carl's Jr. menu. Quarter-pound beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun.
At $8.99, this dish lands below the burgers & sandwiches average across the chains MenuDive tracks. It is also flagged as a brand callout: Most-ordered. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Carl's Jr. is a american burger chain founded in 1941 and currently operates more than 1,000 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Carl's Jr., pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Carl's Jr. menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Burgers & Sandwiches category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Carl's Jr.
- Bacon Cheeseburger — $10.49, 880 cal
- Double Stack Burger — $11.99, 1050 cal
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich — $9.99, 740 cal