About this dish
The Original Cheeseburger sits in the Burgers & Sandwiches section of the Whataburger 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.
Whataburger is a american burger chain founded in 1950 and currently operates more than 950 across the southern united states. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 24 hours at most locations, 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 Whataburger, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Whataburger 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 Whataburger
- Bacon Cheeseburger — $10.49, 880 cal
- Double Stack Burger — $11.99, 1050 cal
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich — $9.99, 740 cal