Wimpy Menu Prices in South Africa
Wimpy has been serving South Africa since its first Durban restaurant opened in 1967, and the brand now runs more than 500 locations nationwide, making it one of the largest sit-down fast-food chains in the country. It’s best known for all-day breakfasts, a deep burger range split across Quick Bite, Classic, Iconic and Big Eat tiers, and hearty grills like the Mixed Grill and Famous Ribs. We’ve started with breakfast, because that’s the meal Wimpy is best known for.
Wimpy Breakfast Guide: What to Order and What It Really Costs
Breakfast is where Wimpy earns its reputation. Unlike the drive-thru chains that treat morning food as an afterthought, Wimpy built its identity on the sit-down fry-up, and it is one of the few places in South Africa where you can order a full cooked breakfast in the late afternoon and nobody blinks. That all-day availability is the single biggest reason regulars pick Wimpy over a quick-service rival, so it is worth understanding how to order it well.
If you are watching the rand, the smartest move is to anchor your order around the lower breakfast tiers rather than the loaded platters. The mid-range cooked breakfasts give you eggs, toast and a hot component for noticeably less than the top-end plates, and the gap between them is almost entirely extra protein you may not finish. Pair that with Wimpy refillable filter coffee and the effective cost of sitting down for an hour drops sharply, which is exactly why students and remote workers treat Wimpy as an unofficial co-working space.
A few practical tips locals rely on: the bottomless filter coffee is the best-value drink on the board by a wide margin, so order it over a single specialty cup if you plan to stay; weekday mornings are quieter and faster than the weekend brunch rush; and if you are feeding a family, two shared cooked breakfasts with extra toast usually beats ordering everyone their own platter. Because Wimpy serves breakfast all day, it is also a genuine budget dinner option on nights you do not feel like a burger.
Wimpy Promotions & Combo Prices
| Special | Price |
|---|---|
| Farmhouse Brekkie | R94.90 |
| Double Burger Combo | R99.90 |
| Crispy Stack Combo | R119.90 |
Wimpy combos: what the upgrade costs
The Crispy Stack Combo at R119.90 against the R104.90 Crispy Stack Burger tells you the combo upgrade at Wimpy costs R15, which is steeper than the R9 McDonald’s charges and the R13 Spur charges on its cheapest breakfast.
The Farmhouse Brekkie at R94.90 and the Double Burger Combo at R99.90 round out the promotions board. Neither is a discount on an à la carte item so much as a fixed bundle, so compare them against the tables below before assuming they are the cheaper route.
Wimpy All-Day Breakfast Prices
Wimpy’s all-day breakfast is arguably its strongest category: served from opening until close, not just a morning slot. The Mixed Grill sits at the top of the range for anyone wanting a full plate.
| Breakfast Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mzansi Brekkie | R54.90 |
| Classic Brekkie | R59.90 |
| Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Livers & Eggs | R69.90 |
| Hash Brekkie | R69.90 |
| Cheese Griller Breakfast | R69.90 |
| Mushroom Hash Brekkie | R79.90 |
| Avo on Toast | R79.90 |
| Double Up Breakfast | R79.90 |
| Cheese & Tomato Omelette | R79.90 |
| Mince & Avo on Toasted Sourdough | R89.90 |
| Mega Breakfast | R114.90 |
| Mixed Grill | R179.90 |
Wimpy breakfast prices and the Avo on Toast problem
Breakfast starts at R54.90 for the Mzansi Brekkie, with the Classic Brekkie R5 more at R59.90. Those two are the value picks. In the middle, the Hash Brekkie is R69.90 and adding mushrooms to make it a Mushroom Hash Brekkie costs R10 at R79.90.
One line stands out for the wrong reason. Avo on Toast at Wimpy is R79.90. The same dish at Spur is R44.90, which is R35 less, or roughly 44% cheaper, at a comparable sit-down family restaurant. If avo on toast is what you came for, it is one of the few items where the difference between the two chains is dramatic rather than marginal.
At the top end the Mega Breakfast is R114.90 and the Mixed Grill is R179.90, which makes the Mixed Grill the most expensive single plate on the Wimpy menu outside the sharing platters.
Toasteds & Lighter Meal Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Toasted Cheese & Tomato | R59.90 |
| Toasted Chicken Mayo | R64.90 |
| Toasted Smoked Beef & Egg | R66.90 |
| Toasted Mince & Cheese | R79.90 |
| Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap | R77.90 |
| Chicken Fillet Salad | R79.90 |
| Toasted Dagwood | R119.90 |
| Fully Loaded Dagwood | R154.90 |
Toasteds and the Dagwood
A Toasted Cheese & Tomato at R59.90 is the cheapest hot meal on the Wimpy menu after the Quick Bite burgers, with Toasted Chicken Mayo at R64.90 and Toasted Smoked Beef & Egg at R66.90.
The Dagwood is the item people search for by name. A Toasted Dagwood is R119.90 and the Fully Loaded Dagwood is R154.90, a R35 step for the loaded version. Worth noting: at R119.90 the standard Dagwood costs R10 more than the Champion Burger, so it is priced as a signature item rather than as a sandwich.
The Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap at R77.90 and the Chicken Fillet Salad at R79.90 are the lighter options, and as with every chain we track, the salad is not the cheap choice.
Wimpy Burger Prices (Quick Bite, Classic, Iconic & Big Eat)
Wimpy splits its burger range into four tiers. Quick Bite is the budget entry point, Classic is the standard sit-down burger range, Iconic covers the signature Crispy Stack, and Big Eat is for bigger appetites.
| Quick Bite Burgers | Price |
|---|---|
| Quick Bite Wimpy Burger | R49.90 |
| Quick Bite Cheese Burger | R54.90 |
| Quick Bite Double Wimpy Burger | R59.90 |
| Quick Bite Double Cheese Burger | R64.90 |
| Classic Burgers | Price |
|---|---|
| Wimpy Burger | R79.90 |
| Supreme Veggie Burger | R79.90 |
| Cheese Burger | R89.90 |
| Chicken Burger | R89.90 |
| Peri-Peri Chicken Burger | R92.90 |
| Crunchy Coleslaw Burger | R94.90 |
| Smoked Beef & Cheese Burger | R99.90 |
| Champion Burger | R109.90 |
| Iconic & Big Eat Burgers | Price |
|---|---|
| Crispy Stack Burger | R104.90 |
| Big Cheese Burger | R114.90 |
| Big Chicken Burger | R114.90 |
| Big Smoked Beef & Cheese | R124.90 |
| Big Champion Burger | R139.90 |
| Family Burger Meal | R170.90 |
The Quick Bite range is R30 cheaper for almost the same burger
This is the most valuable thing on the Wimpy price list and it is easy to walk straight past. The Quick Bite tier and the Classic tier sell burgers with the same names at very different prices.
A Quick Bite Wimpy Burger is R49.90. The Classic Wimpy Burger is R79.90. That is R30 for the same headline burger. The Quick Bite Cheese Burger at R54.90 against the Classic Cheese Burger at R89.90 is a R35 gap.
It gets better. The Quick Bite Double Wimpy Burger at R59.90 costs R20 less than the single-patty Classic Wimpy Burger at R79.90, and the Quick Bite Double Cheese Burger at R64.90 undercuts the single Classic Cheese Burger by R25. You can buy two patties in the Quick Bite tier for meaningfully less than one patty in the Classic tier.
The internal pricing differs too. Cheese costs R5 in the Quick Bite range and R10 in the Classic range, and a second patty costs R10 in Quick Bite. Verdict: unless you specifically want the larger Classic or Iconic build, order from Quick Bite. The Quick Bite Double Cheese Burger at R64.90 is the best-value burger Wimpy sells.
Higher up, the Supreme Veggie Burger at R79.90 is priced identically to the Classic Wimpy Burger, so Wimpy charges no plant-based premium at all. The Iconic and Big Eat tier runs from the Crispy Stack at R104.90 to the Big Champion at R139.90, with the Big versions costing R25 to R30 over their standard equivalents, and the Family Burger Meal tops the section at R170.90.
Wimpy Grills & Meaty Meal Prices
This is Wimpy’s most South African category: Pap & Wors and quarter/half chicken grills sit alongside its long-running Famous Ribs.
| Grill / Meal | Price |
|---|---|
| Pap & Wors | R69.90 |
| 1/4 Chicken | R69.90 |
| Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Livers | R79.90 |
| Thrill of the Grill | R99.90 |
| Single Chicken Schnitzel | R99.90 |
| Single Avo Schnitzel | R109.90 |
| Cheesy Veg Grill | R109.90 |
| 1/2 Chicken | R125.90 |
| Double Chicken Schnitzel | R149.90 |
| Chicken Wings | R149.90 |
| Famous Ribs | R149.90 |
| Triple Grill | R159.90 |
| Double Avo Schnitzel | R159.90 |
| Full Chicken | R219.90 |
| Ultimate Meaty Feast | R249.90 |
| Meaty Trio | R262.90 |
| Sharing Meals | Price |
|---|---|
| Bits and Bites Platter | R264.90 |
| Chicken Wing Platter | R279.90 |
Wimpy chicken: buy the whole bird
Pap & Wors and a 1/4 Chicken are both R69.90, making them the joint-cheapest grills on the menu. From there the chicken maths is worth doing properly.
A 1/2 Chicken is R125.90 against R139.80 for two quarters, saving R13.90. A Full Chicken is R219.90 against R251.80 for two halves, saving R31.90, and against R279.60 for four quarters, saving R59.70. The bigger you buy, the better the rate, which is the opposite of how the McDonald’s McSmart bundles work.
The schnitzels are priced with unusual consistency: going from single to double costs exactly R50 on both the Chicken Schnitzel (R99.90 to R149.90) and the Avo Schnitzel (R109.90 to R159.90). Famous Ribs and Chicken Wings both sit at R149.90 and the Triple Grill is R159.90.
The two sharing platters are the most expensive items on the menu: the Bits and Bites Platter at R264.90 and the Chicken Wing Platter at R279.90.
Wimpy Kids’ Menu Prices
| Kids’ Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kids Waffle | R38.90 |
| Kids Crumbed Chicken Sticks | R69.90 |
| Kids Frank Combo | R69.90 |
| Kids Toasted Cheese Combo | R69.90 |
| Kids Toasted Chicken Mayo Combo | R69.90 |
| Kids Frank & Egg Breakfast Combo | R79.90 |
| Kids Cheese Burger Combo | R79.90 |
| Kids Chicken Burger Combo | R79.90 |
| Kids Rib Patty Combo | R79.90 |
| Kids Avo on Toast Combo | R79.90 |
The kids’ combos cost more than the best adult burger
A Kids Waffle at R38.90 is the cheapest item in the section, but the combos are where the pricing gets awkward. Kids combos run at R69.90 or R79.90, and a R69.90 kids combo costs R5 more than the R64.90 Quick Bite Double Cheese Burger from the adult menu.
This mirrors what we found at Steers, where the Bratpack meal is priced above the adult budget range. If you are feeding an older child who will happily eat a standard burger and chips, the Quick Bite tier is cheaper and larger than the kids’ menu.
Wimpy Dessert Prices
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| Snowfreeze™ Cup | R25.00 |
| Classic Flapjacks with Golden Syrup | R47.90 |
| Plain Waffle | R49.90 |
| Chocolate Brownie | R59.90 |
| Carrot Cake Malva Pudding | R59.90 |
| Kit Kat Waffle | R65.90 |
| Bar-One Waffle | R67.90 |
Wimpy desserts: waffle prices
The Snowfreeze Cup at R25.00 is the cheapest dessert and, as a small curiosity, the only price on the entire Wimpy menu that does not end in .90.
A Plain Waffle is R49.90, and the branded versions carry a clear premium: the Kit Kat Waffle is R65.90 and the Bar-One Waffle is R67.90, so R16 to R18 for the topping. Classic Flapjacks with Golden Syrup at R47.90 are the cheapest cooked dessert, and the Chocolate Brownie and Carrot Cake Malva Pudding both sit at R59.90.
Wimpy Coffee, Shakes & Cold Drink Prices
| Hot Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Espresso | R21.90 |
| Filter Coffee | R22.90 |
| Five Roses / Rooibos Tea | R25.90 |
| Famous Wimpy Coffee | R25.90 |
| Cappuccino | R26.90 |
| Americano | R36.90 |
| Caffè Latte | R44.90 |
| Cremoccino | R49.90 |
| Choc Hazelnut Latte (Medium) | R51.90 |
| Butter Toffee Latte (Medium) | R51.90 |
| Hot Chocolate | R53.90 |
| Chai Tea Latte | R56.90 |
| Iced Coffee & Shakes | Price |
|---|---|
| Choc Hazelnut Iced Coffee | R39.90 |
| Salted Caramel Iced Coffee | R39.90 |
| Choc Hazelnut Frappe | R44.90 |
| Salted Caramel Frappe | R44.90 |
| Classic Milkshake | R47.90 |
| Bar-One® Gourmet Shake | R57.90 |
| Speckled Candy Gourmet Shake | R57.90 |
| Toffee Mocha Gourmet Shake | R57.90 |
| White Choc Mixed Berry Gourmet Shake | R59.90 |
| Coolers & Cold Drinks | Price |
|---|---|
| Sugar Free Soda | R23.90 |
| Soda | R23.90 |
| Dragon Energy Drink | R22.90 |
| Fruit Juice | R26.90 |
| Mineral Water | R27.90 |
| Powerade 500ml | R29.90 |
| Strawberry Coke | R39.90 |
| Tropical Soda | R39.90 |
| Appletiser | R40.90 |
| Strawberry Lemonade | R44.90 |
| Passion Fruit | R44.90 |
| Blue Lagoon | R46.90 |
| Red Bull | R42.90 |
| Iced Tea (500ml) | R37.90 |
Wimpy coffee prices and the Americano anomaly
Coffee is Wimpy’s heritage and the prices reflect that it is meant to be affordable. An Espresso is R21.90, Filter Coffee is R22.90 and the Famous Wimpy Coffee is R25.90, all of which undercut most standalone coffee shops.
Then there is the oddity. A Cappuccino is R26.90 but an Americano is R36.90, R10 more for a simpler drink. That is the same inversion we found on the McDonald’s menu, where tea costs more than a cappuccino. If you want a black coffee, the R22.90 Filter Coffee is R14 cheaper than the Americano.
Above that, a Caffè Latte is R44.90, a Cremoccino is R49.90, the flavoured lattes are R51.90, Hot Chocolate is R53.90 and the Chai Tea Latte tops the hot list at R56.90.
On the cold side, a Classic Milkshake is R47.90 and the Gourmet Shakes are R57.90, rising to R59.90 for the White Choc Mixed Berry, a R10 to R12 premium. Iced coffees are R39.90 and frappes R44.90.
One last pattern that holds across almost every chain on this site: Mineral Water at R27.90 costs R4 more than a Soda at R23.90 and R5 more than a Dragon Energy Drink at R22.90. Ordering water is consistently the most expensive way to have something to drink.
Wimpy Extras Prices
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheese Slice | R11.00 |
| Egg | R13.00 |
| Toast, Butter & Jam | R15.00 |
| Smoked Beef | R17.00 |
| Extra Ciabatta Slice, Butter & Jam | R20.00 |
| Extra Chickpea & Spinach Patty | R28.00 |
| Medium Chips | R38.00 |
| Extra Savory Mince | R46.00 |
| Large Chips | R50.00 |
| Extra Chicken Livers | R51.00 |
Most Popular Items at Wimpy
The Mixed Grill and Mega Breakfast lead Wimpy’s breakfast menu, while the Crispy Stack Burger is the standout on the lunch and dinner side. For dessert, the Bar-One Waffle is a longtime customer favourite.
Wimpy Trading Hours
Wimpy generally trades shorter hours than the pizza and burger chains on this site, and weekend hours are noticeably shorter than weekdays. Some branches (highway stops especially) trade longer. Always confirm with your nearest store.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 06:30 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Sunday | 08:30 – 14:00 |
How Wimpy Prices Can Vary by City
With over 500 franchise-run branches, Wimpy pricing can shift by region and store type: highway and shopping centre locations often price slightly above suburban branches, and delivery-platform prices (Uber Eats, Mr D Food) usually carry a markup over dine-in. The list above reflects Wimpy’s standard national pricing. A metro-by-metro breakdown of these prices is in progress.
Alternatives to Wimpy South Africa
- McDonald’s menu prices
- Spur Steak Ranches menu prices
- Burger King menu prices
- Steers
- RocoMamas menu prices
- Ocean Basket menu prices (seafood alternative)
Wimpy FAQs
How much is Wimpy’s Mixed Grill?
The Mixed Grill costs R179.90 and is the largest item on Wimpy’s all-day breakfast menu.
How many Wimpy locations are there in South Africa?
Wimpy operates over 500 locations across South Africa, including major cities, towns, shopping centres, and highway stops.
Does Wimpy offer delivery?
Yes. Wimpy delivers through its own website and app, as well as via Uber Eats and Mr D Food, depending on your nearest branch.
Does Wimpy have a drive-thru?
Yes, at select branches. Availability varies by location, so check your nearest store.
Are there vegetarian options at Wimpy?
Yes. The Supreme Veggie Burger, meat-free breakfasts, salads, and sides like chips are all available, though availability can vary by branch.
Wimpy is a franchise network, so prices at your local branch may differ slightly from the national list above. Always confirm with your nearest store before ordering.