Wimpy is one of South Africa's familiar casual restaurant brands, with breakfasts, burgers, toasted sandwiches, grills, drinks and desserts on one broad menu. That makes it useful for a quick breakfast, a family lunch or a simple takeaway, but it also makes the bill harder to estimate from one headline price. A basic burger, a full breakfast and a delivery order can sit in very different price ranges.
This guide uses South African menu examples checked in September 2026. The official April 2026 takeaway menu lists the Farmhouse Breakfast at R96.90, Mega Breakfast at R119.90, chicken burgers from R89.90 to R96.90, and beef burgers at R102.90 and R106.90. A public delivery listing showed the classic Wimpy Burger at R89.90 and six chicken wings at R185.90. Delivery prices and fees can differ from takeaway and dine-in prices, so each amount below is labelled by context.
Quick Wimpy price guide
| Menu item | Price example | Price context |
|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Breakfast | R96.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Mega Breakfast | R119.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Wimpy Burger | R89.90 | Public branch delivery example, September 2026 |
| Chicken Burger | R89.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Peri-Peri Chicken Burger | R94.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Crunchy Coleslaw Chicken Burger | R96.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Bacon & Cheese Burger, beef | R102.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Crispy Stack Burger, beef | R106.90 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Six Chicken Wings | R185.90 | Public branch delivery example, September 2026 |
| Cheese slice extra | R12 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Egg extra | R14 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
| Toast, butter and jam extra | R15 | Official South African takeaway menu, April 2026 |
These examples are planning anchors rather than a promise for every restaurant. Airport locations, travel stops, delivery platforms and local promotions may use different prices. Check the selected branch and order channel before paying.
How to use the Wimpy menu
Start with the time of day and the type of meal you want. Breakfast is the natural first choice in the morning, while burgers, toasted sandwiches and grills suit lunch or dinner. If you are ordering online, select the correct branch before comparing products. A delivery platform may show a smaller range or a different amount from the restaurant's takeaway menu.
Next, read what is included. A breakfast can already contain eggs, bacon, tomato, chips and toast. Adding an extra egg or more toast may be unnecessary. A burger price should be checked for its side, and a promotional meal should be checked for its included drink. The name alone does not describe the complete order.
Finally, total drinks, extras and fees. A R89.90 burger does not mean the final delivery basket will be R89.90. A drink, an extra topping, delivery charge, service fee and tip can move the total well above the menu line. Dine-in customers should also allow for drinks and a tip.
Breakfast is the centre of the menu
Wimpy has a long association with breakfast, and the menu gives customers several ways to build a morning meal. Some breakfasts focus on eggs, bacon and toast, while larger plates add a beef patty, relish, onions or chips. The best choice depends on appetite and what you plan to eat later in the day.
The Farmhouse Breakfast is R96.90 on the checked April 2026 takeaway menu. It includes two eggs, three rashers of back bacon, grilled tomato, medium chips and toast. This is a full plate rather than a light snack. The chips make it more filling than a simple egg-and-toast breakfast.
The Mega Breakfast is R119.90 in the same menu. It includes two eggs, three rashers of back bacon, a beef patty, Wimpy relish, grilled onions, medium chips and toast. The R23 difference from the Farmhouse example adds the patty, relish and onions while keeping the core eggs, bacon, chips and toast.
Farmhouse or Mega Breakfast?
Choose the Farmhouse when eggs, bacon and toast are the main reason for the visit. It already contains a substantial mix of protein and starch. If you normally leave some chips or toast, adding more food will not improve the value. A plate is good value only when the food suits your appetite.
Choose the Mega when you specifically want the beef patty and savoury relish. It is closer to combining breakfast with a burger-style protein. The extra R23 is reasonable for someone who wants the added components, but it is wasted if the patty is likely to remain on the plate.
For two people, one Farmhouse and one Mega give a takeaway-menu subtotal of R216.80 before drinks or changes. Two Farmhouse breakfasts total R193.80, while two Mega breakfasts total R239.80. Those figures make it easy to see how a small difference on one plate becomes a larger difference across a group.
Breakfast extras and simple calculations
The checked takeaway menu lists a cheese slice at R12, an egg at R14, and toast with butter and jam at R15. These are useful when the standard plate is almost right but needs one small change. They should be added deliberately rather than automatically.
A Farmhouse Breakfast with an extra egg gives an example subtotal of R110.90. Adding cheese as well takes it to R122.90. A Mega Breakfast with extra toast is R134.90. These totals exclude a drink and assume the listed takeaway prices apply at the selected branch.
Ask about substitutions before ordering. Removing one item does not always reduce the price, and replacing it with another can create a charge. If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, a substitution is also a safety question. Staff need to confirm ingredients and kitchen handling.
Other breakfast styles
The broader breakfast range may include lighter plates, breakfast buns, toasted options and dishes built around mince or avocado. A current public menu example described toasted sourdough ciabatta topped with savoury mince, sliced avocado and crumbled feta at R92.90. Availability and the exact product name should be confirmed on the live branch menu.
A lighter-looking meal is not always smaller in calories or price. Bread, avocado, mince and feta create a rich plate even without chips. Read the ingredients instead of relying on the photograph. If you want a modest breakfast, ask about portion size and choose a drink without unnecessary additions.
Breakfast promotions can provide good value, but they usually have time, product and participation rules. Check the current branch signage or ordering screen. A special seen in an old social post should not be treated as today's national price.
Beef burgers and the classic Wimpy order
The classic Wimpy Burger is the natural reference point for the burger section. A public branch delivery example listed it at R89.90 in September 2026. That is a delivery-menu example from a selected location, not a guaranteed national dine-in price. The final platform basket can include additional charges.
When comparing beef burgers, look at the patty count, cheese, bacon, sauce and side. A larger name can reflect toppings rather than a larger patty. If your priority is a straightforward burger, the classic option can be easier to understand and budget for.
Confirm whether chips are included on the menu you are viewing. Delivery listings sometimes separate sides or build combos differently. If a drink is shown in the image, read the written description before assuming it comes with the meal.
Chicken burgers and current price steps
The April 2026 takeaway menu gives a clear ladder for three chicken burgers. The grilled Chicken Burger is R89.90, the Peri-Peri Chicken Burger R94.90, and the Crunchy Coleslaw Burger R96.90. The first two use grilled chicken fillet; the coleslaw version uses a chicken schnitzel with cheese, jalapeños and creamy coleslaw.
The basic Chicken Burger is the lowest verified example in this group. Moving to peri-peri costs R5 more and adds cheese, onion rings and creamy peri-peri mayo. The crunchy coleslaw version is R7 above the base and changes both the chicken preparation and texture. These steps help a chicken customer choose the flavour and build they actually want.
Do not choose only by the price difference. Peri-peri brings heat, while the schnitzel and coleslaw make the third option richer and crunchier. The takeaway menu says burgers come with medium chips or a side garden salad. Confirm the current branch's side choices when ordering.
How extras change a burger order
A cheese slice is R12 in the checked takeaway menu. Adding it to the R89.90 basic Chicken Burger would create an example R101.90 subtotal. A R102.90 Bacon & Cheese Burger uses a beef patty, so choose between those two by protein and toppings rather than by the R1 price difference alone.
An egg at R14 would take the basic chicken example to R103.90. Combining cheese and egg would make it R115.90 before any drink or fee. At that point, compare the named premium burgers instead of building an expensive basic order one extra at a time.
Extras are most useful when they solve one clear preference. They are less useful when they duplicate ingredients already included. Read the burger description and ask for the final amount before confirming a heavily customised order.
Chicken wings and sharing food
A public delivery example listed six chicken wings at R185.90 in September 2026. This amount is much higher than the individual burger examples, so check the description, branch and included sides on the platform. It should be treated as a specific delivery listing rather than a nationwide restaurant price.
Wings can work as a shared item or an individual meal depending on portion and accompaniments. Six pieces shared among three people give only two wings each. If everybody is hungry, a burger or full main will be easier to divide fairly.
For delivery, wings usually travel better than delicate toasted items, but sauce and steam can soften the surface. Check whether the sauce comes on the wings or separately. If spice level matters, confirm it before ordering.
Toasted sandwiches and lighter meals
Toasted sandwiches are useful when a full grill feels too heavy. Common styles combine cheese, tomato, chicken mayonnaise or other familiar fillings. The range can change by branch, so use the live menu for exact names and prices.
Check whether chips or another side come with the toastie. A sandwich served alone and one served as a plated meal should not be compared only by headline price. If you plan to add a side, include it in the comparison from the beginning.
A toasted sandwich can also be easier to share with a child or someone with a smaller appetite. Ask for it to be cut into manageable portions. For takeaway, eat it promptly because trapped steam can soften the bread.
Grills, plates and lunch choices
Beyond burgers, Wimpy restaurants may offer grilled chicken, steak-style plates, mixed meals or other cooked mains. These dishes generally cost more than a basic burger because they include a larger protein portion and plated sides. Current availability should be checked at the selected restaurant.
Choose the protein first, then the side and sauce. Ask whether the displayed weight is before cooking and whether the sauce is included. A photograph may show garnish or serving suggestions that are not guaranteed.
If budget is the priority, compare the complete grill with a burger and side. The grill may already contain everything you need, while a burger can become equally expensive after additions. If appetite is modest, the smaller order can still be the better decision.
Kids meals and family ordering
Wimpy is often used for family meals because adults can choose breakfasts or burgers while children have simpler options. Kids menus and promotional extras can change, so check the current branch range instead of relying on an old photograph.
For a family budget, list each meal separately. Start with two adult mains and the required kids meals, then add one drink per person. Only after that should you decide on shared starters or desserts. This prevents small additions from hiding the real total.
Ask what a kids meal includes. A meal with a drink or activity item should be compared with the complete cost of buying those parts separately. The cheapest headline item may not be the cheapest finished order.
Hot drinks and the coffee-stop habit
Coffee, tea and other hot drinks are a major part of the Wimpy experience. They suit breakfast, a short meeting or a travel stop. Sizes, milk choices and speciality drinks affect the price, and not every location has the identical range.
A coffee visit can become a full meal once toast, cake or breakfast is added. Decide whether you want a drink with a small bite or a plated meal. Ordering both without thinking can cost more and provide more food than intended.
Customers with dairy concerns should ask what milk and powder are used. A drink that looks simple may include dairy in a premix or topping. Plant-based milk availability and extra charges should be confirmed locally.
Cold drinks, shakes and desserts
Cold drinks and milkshakes can add a noticeable amount to a family bill. A shake is closer to a dessert than plain water or a standard soft drink, especially when it includes syrup, cream or toppings. Choose it because you want that experience, not because every burger needs one.
Desserts may include ice cream, waffles, cakes or other sweet choices depending on the restaurant. Order dessert after the main meal when appetite is easier to judge. Two people can share one dessert if the portion is suitable.
Ask about nuts, dairy, egg and wheat when allergies matter. Ice cream sauces and baked desserts can contain ingredients that are not obvious from the name. Shared equipment can also create contact risk.
A realistic breakfast budget for two
Two Farmhouse Breakfasts total R193.80 using the checked takeaway prices. One Farmhouse and one Mega total R216.80. Two Mega Breakfasts total R239.80. These are food subtotals before coffee, juice, extras or order fees.
If both Farmhouse customers add an extra egg, the subtotal becomes R221.80. If they each add cheese as well, it reaches R245.80. This shows why even R12 and R14 additions matter when repeated across a table.
For dine-in planning, add the actual drinks and a tip. For delivery, review platform charges at checkout. Do not use a takeaway subtotal as the promised final cost for another channel.
A realistic burger budget for two
Two basic Chicken Burgers total R179.80 on the checked takeaway menu. One basic Chicken Burger and one beef Crispy Stack total R196.80. Two beef Bacon & Cheese Burgers total R205.80. The takeaway menu lists medium chips or a side garden salad with these burgers; confirm the current branch offer and add drinks separately.
Adding a R12 cheese slice to each basic chicken burger creates a R203.80 subtotal. That is R2 less than two beef Bacon & Cheese Burgers at the verified examples, but these are different meals. Comparing their ingredients reveals more than comparing the final numbers.
If ordering through a platform, enter the two products and stop before payment to review the basket. Check menu prices, fees and delivery charge as separate lines. That gives a more honest comparison with collection.
Planning for a group of four
Four people choosing the R89.90 basic Chicken Burger would create a menu subtotal of R359.60. If all four choose the R106.90 beef Crispy Stack, the subtotal becomes R427.60. The R68 difference across the table reflects a change in both price and burger type.
A mixed group can control cost without forcing everybody into the same order. Two basic chicken burgers, one peri-peri chicken burger and one beef Bacon & Cheese Burger total R377.60 using the verified takeaway examples. Drinks and order fees remain separate.
One shared item may be enough if everyone has a main. The R185.90 six-wing delivery example adds a large amount to the basket and provides fewer than two wings per person for a group of four. Check whether the group genuinely wants it.
Dine-in, takeaway and delivery are different products
Dine-in includes table service, fresh presentation and the chance to correct a problem immediately. Takeaway removes delivery fees but requires travel. Delivery adds convenience and can use different product prices, fees and promotions. Compare the final amount and experience rather than the menu line alone.
Breakfast eggs, toast and chips are best eaten promptly. A long delivery trip can change texture and temperature. Burgers and wings may travel more reliably, although steam can still soften bread and fried coatings.
For collection, inspect the order before leaving. Check drinks, sauces, extras and the number of meals. For delivery, verify the address, selected branch and estimated time before payment.
Branch differences and travel locations
Wimpy restaurants operate in different settings, including shopping areas, fuel stops and travel locations. Rent, operating format, product range and local promotions can affect the menu. An airport or highway stop should not be assumed to match a suburban branch exactly.
Select the location first when viewing an online menu. If the branch is not selected, a price may belong to another restaurant. Phone the branch when a specific product, dietary need or promotion is essential to the visit.
A national menu is still useful for understanding the range and relative price steps. The local menu remains the final source for what is available today.
Allergens and dietary requests
Burger buns, toast and crumbed products can contain wheat. Cheese, shakes and creamy sauces contain dairy. Eggs are present in breakfasts and may appear in sauces or baked products. Soy, nuts and other allergens can appear in processed ingredients.
Removing visible cheese does not prove a meal is dairy-free, and removing the bun does not prove it is gluten-free. Shared grills, fryers and preparation spaces can create contact. Explain the allergy clearly and ask staff to check current ingredient information.
Vegetarian customers should confirm patties, sauces and preparation methods. A vegetable-based item may share equipment with meat. Decide what level of separation you require and communicate it before ordering.
How to find genuine value
Compare items that solve the same need. The Farmhouse and Mega breakfasts are useful comparisons because their contents are clear. The three verified chicken burgers form another fair group. A beef burger and a chicken burger can both suit lunch, but their different ingredients matter as much as their prices.
Calculate the complete basket. Include drinks, toppings, sides, fees and tip. A promotion is valuable only when it is currently active, available at the branch and includes food you would have chosen anyway.
Portion fit is part of value. A large breakfast is poor value when half is wasted. A simple burger can be a better purchase than a premium stack when you prefer fewer toppings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Wimpy breakfast?
The checked April 2026 South African takeaway menu lists the Farmhouse Breakfast at R96.90 and Mega Breakfast at R119.90. Other breakfasts and promotions can differ by branch and date.
How much is a Wimpy Burger?
A public branch delivery listing showed the classic Wimpy Burger at R89.90 in September 2026. Treat this as a branch and channel example. Confirm the current dine-in or takeaway menu for your location.
How much is a chicken burger?
The official April 2026 takeaway examples are R89.90 for the basic Chicken Burger, R94.90 for Peri-Peri Chicken and R96.90 for Crunchy Coleslaw. The R102.90 Bacon & Cheese and R106.90 Crispy Stack are beef burgers.
Are Wimpy prices the same at every branch?
No single displayed amount should be assumed for every location and channel. Travel locations, local updates, promotions and delivery platforms can differ. Select the actual branch before ordering.
Does a burger include chips and a drink?
Read the written description on the current menu. Product builds and promotions can include different components. A photograph is not enough evidence that a side or drink is included.
Can I customise a Wimpy order?
Many orders can be adjusted, but substitutions and extras may cost more. The checked takeaway extras include cheese at R12, an egg at R14, and toast with butter and jam at R15.
The practical way to order
Choose the branch and order channel first. Pick a breakfast, burger or other main, then read every included component. Add only the extras you want, and calculate drinks and fees before confirming the order.
The older imported page showed prices without enough date or channel context. This revised guide uses dated South African examples and separates takeaway information from delivery examples. Prices can change after publication, so the selected branch menu and checkout total should always make the final decision.
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