What's Cooking
Items
156
Avg Price
$6.71
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
153
What's Cooking vs Bananas— Menu Price Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 3 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated August 2026.
Bananas
Items
64
Avg Price
$7.12
Rating
4/5
Unique Items
61
What's Cooking vs Bananas — Key Takeaways
At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners
Better Value
What's Cooking
Shared Items
3
Avg Price Gap
$0.41
Top Rated
Bananas
Price analysis:
Bananas averages $7.12 per item while
What's Cooking averages $6.71, making What's Cooking
approximately $0.41 cheaper per item on average.
Shared food categories:
diner
Menu Item Price Comparison
3 itemsShared menu items ranked by largest price difference between What's Cooking and Bananas
| # | Menu Item | What's Cooking | Bananas | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAESAR SALAD | $9.05 | $5.99 | $3.06 |
| 2 | Chicken Salad | $7.05 | $8.99 | $-1.94 |
| 3 | HOT DOG | $4.85 | $4.99 | $-0.14 |
What's Cooking vs Bananas — Which Should You Choose?
When comparing What's Cooking and Bananas menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (diner), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.
What's Cooking is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With What's Cooking averaging $6.71 per item and Bananas at $7.12, the price difference of $0.41 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.
We track 156 menu items at What's Cooking and 64 items at Bananas, with 3 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.
Looking at ratings, Bananas leads with What's Cooking scoring 3/5 versus Bananas at 4/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.
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What's Cooking vs Bananas — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value
Is What's Cooking or Bananas cheaper?
Based on current menu data, What's Cooking offers better average value. What's Cooking averages $6.71 per item while Bananas averages $7.12 per item. For the full ranked price list, see What's Cooking cheapest items and Bananas cheapest items.
Which restaurant has a bigger menu — What's Cooking or Bananas?
What's Cooking has the larger menu with 156 items tracked compared to Bananas's 64 items. Between them, there are 3 shared items with the same name, plus 153 items unique to What's Cooking and 61 exclusive to Bananas.
How many menu items do What's Cooking and Bananas share?
What's Cooking and Bananas have 3 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. What's Cooking has 153 exclusive items and Bananas has 61 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.
Which has a better customer rating — What's Cooking or Bananas?
Bananas leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for What's Cooking. When choosing based purely on quality, Bananas has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.
What type of food do What's Cooking and Bananas serve?
Both restaurants serve diner. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.
Where can I find the cheapest items at What's Cooking and Bananas?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the What's Cooking cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $6.71). The Bananas cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $7.12). Both are updated August 2026.