| Price Range | Price may varies - Price may varies |
| Menu Items | 8 |
| Locations | 467 Locations in 17 States |
| Category | American |
| Rating | (4.3) |
The main reason people visit White Castle is the various delicious slider options, evidenced by the fact the chain sold its 6th billionth retail slider in 2021. Sliders range in price from $0.94 for the Jalapeño Cheese Slider to $2.46 for the Double Bacon Cheese Slider. But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t a spice lord, you can pick up either the Original or Veggie slider for a very reasonable $0.99!
Conversely, if money’s no object, and your stomach is grumbling something’ fierce, you can also double up by picking a combo meal that arrives with 2 sliders, a small fries, and a small soft drink. This will set you back something to the tune of $5–$7.
More of a chicken chomper than a beef bon vivant? No problem! White Castle has plenty of chicken-based sliders to go around. For smaller nibbles, you’d go for something like the Savory Grilled Chicken Slider or Bacon and Cheddar Slider for currently $1.59 and $1.79 respectively, but for BIG appetites (and big money), there’s no substitute for the Western BBQ Combo.
There are also fish options available, including the staggering Panko Surf & Turf Slider (currently around $3) with Jalapeños and cheddar, but be warned, fish isn’t as healthy an option as you might think.
With 9 available in total, White Castle has pretty dang strong sides game as well, and most are available in varying piece counts (between 3 and 20 pieces depending on the side) so you can tailor your meal to suit your hunger. Onion rings or chips ($1.89) are a good way to diversify your meal flavors, and kids tend to love the cheese sticks ($1.89 for 3), chicken rings ($3.49 for 9), and fish nibblers ($2.99 for a small).
The dessert options aren’t quite as myriad at White Castle, but between fudge-dipped brownies on a stick and gooey butter cake, there’s plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth, and all for $0.99 too!
But breakfast is where this menu really takes off! You can grab pretty much any combination of classic breakfast ingredients such as bacon, egg, cheese, gravy, and sausage on either a slider, toast, or a waffle (currently around $2) or if you prefer sweet treats, then try the Strawberries & Cream Waffles for around $2.
If you’re looking for a robust meal, breakfast options are available as combos, but if you’d prefer something a little more modest for your first snack of the day, the hash brown nibblers (around $1) or French toast sticks are sure to please. Oatmeal is also an option if you’re trying to keep it lean.
Specials are changed on a semi-constant basis, but to give you an idea what might be in store, some of the current specials include chicken and waffle sliders (around $3), sweet potato fries (currently around $2), and strawberry & banana smoothies (currently $3).
And speaking of drinks, with everything from soft drinks to vitamin water available, you’re sure to find something suitable for your diet.
Prices currently range from $1.59 for a small soft drink (M - $1.89, L - $1.99) to $3.99 for a Vanilla or chocolate shake and a gallon of Iced Tea (Unsweetened or Southern Sweet).
The lowest calorie full White Castle meal includes the original slider, a small fries, and a small soft drink, adding up to 690 calories, which isn’t bad for a fast food treat — You could burn that off with about 45 minutes of vigorous exercise.
However, a larger, multi-course meal could contain calories in the thousands, meaning this single meal would fill your caloric quota for the entire day. If, on the other hand, you’re craving White Castle but trying to keep it lean, you can pick up an individual original slider for a very reasonable 140 calories, which equates to roughly 15 minutes’ exercise.
The most calorific individual food item on the White Castle menu is the sack of hash brown nibblers which contains roughly 1440 calories — Assuming you’re doing the right exercises, this would take just over an hour to burn off.
But get this, the most calorific menu item isn’t food at all, but a drink! A gallon of Hi-C Orange Juice carries 1660 calories, so if you’re watching your caloric intake, it’s best to get a different drink or at least get a smaller size.
As far as other nutritional elements go, White Castle obviously isn’t your best bet. A single Original Slider contains 7 g of fat, 2.5 g of saturated fat, 10 mg of cholesterol, 380 mg of sodium, 16 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of dietary fiber, 2 g of sugar, and 6 g of protein.
If you go for something more extravagant, such as the Panko Surf & Turf Slider with jalapeños and cheddar cheese, you’ll be consuming 37 g of fat, 12 g of saturated fat, 1 g of trans fat, 65 mg of cholesterol, 1170 mg of sodium, 38 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of dietary fiber, 5 g of sugar, and 22 g of protein.
In terms of dietary requirements, you can enjoy the Veggie Slider if you’re a vegetarian, and if you ask for no cheese and no sauce, this slider is also vegan, as are the fries! But unfortunately, as it stands, there are no gluten-free meal options at White Castle.
Some common allergens found in White Castle meals include, pickles, soy, onions, paprika, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, and trace amounts of peanuts or other nuts, so it’s always best to do a little research online before ordering if you’re allergic or intolerant to any of these ingredients.
White Castle is a popular franchise with 368 locations and counting spread across 14 states and territories and 221 cities. You’ll find 62 locations in Illinois, 56 locations in Indiana, 51 locations in Ohio, 40 locations in Michigan, 35 locations in Kentucky, 33 locations in Missouri, 32 locations in New York, 29 locations in New Jersey, 17 locations in Minnesota, and 5 locations in Tennessee, so there’ll almost certainly be a White castle near you.
There are even two White Castles in Shanghai, China, so, ya know… if you’re ever in the neighborhood.
And you’ll be happy to hear that White Castle is partnered with Door Dash, Uber Eats, & Postmates, so you can kick back and relax while your delicious meal is brought to you. Should you live in a White Castle-less territory, don’t fret; you can pick up a number of the franchise’s tasty treats in stores across the United States.
There you have it — a full breakdown of the White Castle menu as it currently stands, plus some extra nutritional and locational info to help you satisfy those White Castle cravings next time your belly starts a-rumblin’. Enjoy!
