Carl’s Jr Menu California: Prices, Breakfast, Burgers & Deals

The Carl’s Jr menu in California shoppers see depends on the restaurant they select. The main choices are charbroiled burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast biscuits and burritos, fries, shakes, and combo meals. Prices are not uniform statewide: a burger in Fresno may cost something different from the same burger ordered for delivery in Los Angeles.

For CA Travel Times, I compared Carl’s Jr’s official product list with California ordering menus rather than assuming one online price applies everywhere. This guide uses actual displayed examples from a Fresno third-party ordering page and a Los Angeles Uber Eats listing, checked October 12, 2026. These are not guaranteed counter prices; prices, availability, taxes, delivery fees, and promotions can change.

Carl’s Jr California Menu Prices at a Glance

Price note: These are snapshots from particular delivery/ordering listings, not a published statewide price sheet. The Fresno listing is for 3820 N Cedar Ave; the Los Angeles example is for 3215 N Broadway. Always select your actual store before ordering.

Charbroiled Burgers: Single, Double and Triple Prices

Carl’s Jr’s core burger lineup includes the Famous Star, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Big Carl, Guacamole Bacon Burger, and El Diablo. Single, double, and triple versions make it easier to choose how much beef you want without switching flavor profiles.

Famous Star and Western Bacon Cheeseburger

The Famous Star combines a charbroiled beef patty, cheese, vegetables, pickles, and sauces. The Western Bacon version adds bacon, onion rings, and barbecue sauce. If you prefer a smoky-sweet burger over a more traditional cheeseburger, the Western Bacon is the more distinctive order.

Big Carl, Guacamole Bacon and El Diablo

The Big Carl keeps the toppings simple with cheese, lettuce, and Classic Sauce. The Guacamole Bacon Burger adds guacamole, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and Santa Fe sauce. El Diablo is the spicy choice, with jalapeños, poppers, pepper jack, and habanero ranch.

A useful comparison: The double Guacamole Bacon Burger and double El Diablo are both listed at $15.71 on the Fresno page. Choose based on toppings, not an assumed price advantage.

Lower-Priced Cheeseburgers

These are worth checking before paying for a signature burger. The California Classic has two beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and Classic Sauce. Prices for these smaller burgers may be more budget-friendly, but check whether your local restaurant has a promotional bundle instead.

Carl’s Jr Burger Combo Prices

A regular burger combo generally adds fries and a drink. Exact portions, substitutions, and upcharges depend on the restaurant and order channel.

These two listings show why a single statewide price would be misleading. Even when two listed prices match, that does not mean every California restaurant charges the same amount. Delivery platforms can also have promotions or different menu prices.

Combo or à la carte? At the Fresno listing, the Single Famous Star costs $9.22 and its combo costs $15.97, a $6.75 difference. Compare that with the price of the fries and drink you actually want. If you only need the burger, the combo is not automatically a better deal.

Chicken Sandwiches, Tenders and Chicken Stars

Carl’s Jr offers both crispy hand-breaded chicken and charbroiled chicken sandwiches. The official menu also lists newer spicy chicken options, although pricing for those products was not confirmed across the sampled California locations.

The Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich uses a crispy chicken fillet with pickles and mayonnaise. For a grilled alternative, the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich is simpler, with lettuce, tomato, and barbecue sauce. Chicken Stars are the star-shaped nuggets, while tenders are larger breaded strips.

Chicken Combo Examples

Newer menu items: Carl’s Jr’s official menu currently includes Spicy Chicken Maxx, Fiery Chicken Maxx, and Fried Zucchini Star. Check the selected restaurant for live prices and availability rather than relying on an older third-party menu.

Carl’s Jr Breakfast Menu and Prices

Breakfast includes the Breakfast Burger, biscuits, grilled cheese breakfast sandwiches, burritos, French Toast Dips, and Hash Rounds. Both California ordering listings reviewed indicate breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m., but opening times and breakfast service can vary by restaurant.

Breakfast Sandwiches and Biscuits

The Breakfast Burger combines a beef patty, bacon, egg, cheese, Hash Rounds, and ketchup. The Monster Biscuit is another filling option, with bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheese. Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy is a simpler, lower-priced breakfast choice on the sampled Fresno menu.

Breakfast Burritos

The Loaded Breakfast Burrito includes several breakfast meats, eggs, Hash Rounds, cheese, and salsa. The Big Country adds sausage gravy. For a simpler order, the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burrito skips the extra meat and potato toppings.

Timing tip: Check breakfast availability in the app before traveling. A restaurant that opens early does not necessarily offer every breakfast item throughout the day.

Sides, Fries and Desserts

Sides are one of the easiest places for an order to become more expensive. The Fresno delivery menu lists waffle fries, fried zucchini, and onion rings at the same price, so the choice comes down to what you prefer.

The official menu also lists Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake and a Churro Ice-Cream Shake. Those products were not given verified prices in the California sample, so check the current store menu before adding them.

Drinks and Shakes

The official menu includes Churro Iced Coffee and a Churro Ice-Cream Shake. These are useful options to look for when browsing seasonal or recently added items. Size selections can affect both the price and calorie count.

StarPals Kids Meals

StarPals meals are built around a smaller main item and kid-sized sides. The Fresno listing describes a kid’s drink, kid’s fries, and a chocolate chip cookie with the three sampled meals.

Ask about available drink and side substitutions if your child has preferences or dietary restrictions. Do not assume every location includes exactly the same extras.

Value Deals, Family Bundles and Limited-Time Offers

Carl’s Jr’s official menu currently shows California Classic Double Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger, and larger group-order options such as Famous for Four, Feast for Four, and Build Your Own Bag. These are worth checking before ordering several individual combos.

The Los Angeles Uber Eats page also displayed a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on selected products when researched. Such offers can be restricted to a platform, store, or limited period. They should not be described as a permanent California-wide deal.

To find the best price, compare the same basket in the official Carl’s Jr ordering system and your preferred delivery app. A discounted item can still cost more after service fees and delivery charges.

Green Burrito and Other Location-Specific Items

Some California Carl’s Jr ordering pages include a Green Burrito section. The Fresno sample showed sides such as chips (3.22),guacamole(1.97), beans (4.64),cilantrorice(4.64), and pico de gallo ($2.75).

These are Fresno listing examples, not proof that every Carl’s Jr in California carries a full Mexican-style menu. Use the selected location’s categories to confirm availability.

Nutrition, Allergens and Dietary Choices

Carl’s Jr publishes calories on its official full menu. Calories can change with serving size and customizations, and combo totals depend on the fries and beverage selected.

Allergy caution: Buns and breading commonly involve wheat; cheese, shakes, and many sauces may contain milk; breakfast items may contain egg; and fried items may share equipment. Ask the restaurant for the latest ingredient and allergen information. Removing a bun or sauce does not guarantee a meal is gluten-free or safe for someone with a severe allergy.

Vegetarian choices are limited. Fried Zucchini Star is listed on the official menu, but it contains cheese and sauces, and shared preparation equipment may matter to some diners. There is no basis to label it vegan without checking ingredients and preparation at the store.

How to Order in California: Pickup, Drive-Thru or Delivery

The most reliable way to check the Carl’s Jr prices in California for your area is to select a specific restaurant on the official Carl’s Jr menu and ordering website. You can also compare prices on Uber Eats or Grubhub if delivery is available to your address.

1. Select the California location you actually plan to use.
2. Confirm whether the price is for the sandwich alone or a combo.
3. Check breakfast hours, add-ons, size upgrades, and current promotions.
4. Review taxes and delivery or service fees before paying.
5. For allergies or special requests, contact the restaurant directly.

The Los Angeles Uber Eats example was tied to 3215 N Broadway, while the Fresno menu was tied to 3820 N Cedar Ave. Those two stores are useful pricing examples, not substitutes for checking your nearest location.

Carl’s Jr Locations and Hours

Carl’s Jr has restaurants across California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno and many smaller cities. Drive-thru service is useful for road trips, but closing times and breakfast availability differ by store. Our California Local Guides can help you plan other food stops along the way.

How Many Carl’s Jr Locations Are in California?

The official California location directory listed 588 Carl’s Jr locations when checked in October 2026. That figure can change as restaurants open or close, so use the directory for the latest count rather than assuming every map listing is active.

Typical Hours

There is no single statewide opening schedule. For example, the Carl’s Jr at 614 Dennery Road in San Diego lists restaurant hours of 6 AM–10 PM Sunday–Thursday and 6 AM–11 PM Friday–Saturday, while its drive-thru lists 6 AM–2 AM daily. Other stores close earlier, and not every location offers a late-night drive-thru.

These are planning examples, not guaranteed hours statewide. For instance, the official page for 614 Dennery Road, San Diego shows separate restaurant and drive-thru schedules.

How to Find a Carl’s Jr Location

1. Open the official Carl’s Jr California locations page or the Carl’s Jr app.
2. Choose your city, or search by address or ZIP code.
3. Open the individual restaurant page to check its address, phone number, restaurant hours, drive-thru hours and breakfast cutoff.
4. Select Order Now when available to see that store’s current menu and pickup options.
5. If you need delivery, compare the address-specific menu and availability in Uber Eats or Grubhub.

Road-trip tip: If you’re planning an early breakfast or a stop after 10 PM, check the drive-thru hours separately before leaving. A location’s dining room and drive-thru may close at different times.

Budget Examples: What Might a Meal Cost?

These are illustrative calculations using the Fresno listed prices, before tax, delivery fees, tips, and any available promotion.

The practical money-saving move is to compare the total price, not just the price shown next to the main item. In particular, a value burger, an individual sandwich, or a family bundle may be a better fit than automatically buying a full combo for everyone.

Final Ordering Advice

The Carl’s Jr menu in California customers should use for a purchase is the location-specific checkout menu, not a general statewide price chart. For a familiar burger, start with the Famous Star or Western Bacon; for a lower-cost order, check the California Classic or Double Cheeseburger; and for breakfast, confirm the cutoff before leaving home. Comparing the full checkout totals for pickup and delivery is the simplest way to avoid surprise costs.

FAQs 

Does Carl’s Jr charge the same prices everywhere in California?

No statewide price was confirmed. The Fresno and Los Angeles ordering pages display different prices for several comparable products. Check the exact store and ordering channel.

What is the cheapest burger at Carl’s Jr?

Among the burgers with verified prices on the sampled Fresno delivery menu, the Double Cheeseburger was listed at $6.39, the Big Cheeseburger at $6.41, and the California Classic Double Cheeseburger at $6.52. Other stores or promotions may offer lower prices.

What time does Carl’s Jr stop serving breakfast?

The reviewed California delivery menus state 10:30 a.m. for breakfast, with a warning that hours can vary. Confirm with your restaurant before going.

Does Carl’s Jr have chicken tenders and nuggets?

Yes. The official menu includes hand-breaded chicken tenders and Chicken Stars. Availability, counts, and combo configurations vary by store.

Are Carl’s Jr delivery prices higher than in-store prices?

They can be. The examples in this guide are third-party ordering prices, and platform fees or promotions may affect the total. Compare with the official pickup checkout before assuming which option is cheaper.

Does Carl’s Jr offer vegetarian food?

The official menu lists Fried Zucchini Star and fried zucchini, but vegetarian suitability depends on ingredients and individual dietary standards. Vegan and allergy-safe status should not be assumed.

Can I order breakfast for delivery?

Yes, where a participating restaurant and delivery platform offer it during breakfast hours. The specific items and cutoff time depend on the selected location.