#3 Hamburger Combo
Hamburger, French fries and a medium drink — the cheapest full meal on the board.
The #3 is the value play: a hamburger, fries and a drink for about $8.45 — a complete, cooked-to-order fast-food meal for less than many chains charge for a sandwich alone. It is also the lightest combo on the board at roughly 1,130 calories.
What's on it
Hamburger, French fries, medium fountain drink
Allergens: Wheat, soy, egg (spread), sesame (bun). Full details on the allergen page.
Typical price
$8.45
Calories
1130
How to order
Say: "Number three, please."
Good to know
- Prices vary by state — the #3 Hamburger Combo can differ by up to 70¢ between the cheapest and priciest states. Check your state.
- Every burger can be ordered Animal Style or Protein Style at no extra structure change — see the secret menu.
- Onions are free, your way: raw, grilled, chopped, or a whole grilled onion.
The Cheapest Full Meal in Fast Food That Is Still Fresh
Hold the #3 up against any chain's value meal: a cooked-to-order fresh beef hamburger, fries cut from whole potatoes that morning, and a drink — about $8.45, roughly 1,130 calories, nothing frozen. There are cheaper ways to eat in America. There are very few cheaper ways to eat food made like this.
Feeding a Family on #3 Logic
The #3's math scales: it is the base unit of the cheapest honest family order — adults who want more can step up to the #1 while kids ride the #3 and a shared grilled cheese, which is how a family of four eats here for $32-40 while rival chains quote $50-plus.
Make It Yours
In-N-Out builds everything to order, so the #3 Hamburger Combo is a starting point, not a fixed recipe. The variations regulars actually use:
| Variation | What changes | Cost / calories |
|---|---|---|
| Shake instead of soda | Swap the drink for any shake | +~$1.10 |
| Burger Animal Style | The combo burger, secret-menu build | Same structure |
| Burger Protein Style | Lettuce-wrapped burger in the combo | Same structure |
| Fries well-done | Crisp fries in the combo | Free |
#3 Hamburger Combo Questions
What is the cheapest combo at In-N-Out?
The #3 Hamburger Combo at roughly $8.45 — hamburger, fries and a medium drink.