Whataburger Soft Drink
A burger needs something cold next to it. Whataburger runs a full fountain with colas and fruit sodas. It also has two kinds of tea and a few lemonade blends. The cups run big. Texans like it that way.
This guide covers the sizes and the flavors. It also covers prices and calories. A few of those numbers disagree across sources, so I flag where.
Full View: Whataburger Menu with Prices
Soft Drink Sizes
Whataburger sells fountain drinks in four sizes.
| Size | Fluid Ounces |
|---|---|
| Kids | 16 oz |
| Small | 20 oz |
| Medium | 32 oz |
| Large | 44 oz |
These sizes come from Whataburger’s printed menu. Most Whatameals include a 32 oz drink. Kids Whatameals include the 16 oz size.
Soft Drink Prices
| Size | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Small (20 oz) | ~$2.29 |
| Medium (32 oz) | ~$2.69 |
| Large (44 oz) | ~$2.99 |
These are national averages from a May 2026 menu guide. The guide lists Dr Pepper and the teas at these prices. Franchisees set their own prices. Your store can charge more or less.
Older guides show lower numbers. One lists $1.99, $2.19 and $2.39 for the same three sizes. Another shows a flat $2.29. Prices have crept up over the years. Treat the May 2026 figures as the closest match to today.
Fountain Flavors
Whataburger’s menu guides list these soft drinks.
| Drink | Type |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Classic | Cola |
| Diet Coke | Diet cola |
| Dr Pepper | Pepper soda |
| Diet Dr Pepper | Diet pepper soda |
| Sprite | Lemon lime |
| Barq’s Root Beer | Root beer |
| Fanta Orange | Orange |
| Hi-C Poppin’ Pink Lemonade | Fruit drink |
| Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade | Zero sugar lemonade |
Drinks differ a little by region. A store may swap a flavor or carry an extra one. The app shows what your location has.
Calories by Size
Calories depend on the drink and the cup. The numbers below come from the fatsecret nutrition database.
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Classic | 250 | 390 | not listed |
| Dr Pepper | not listed | 380 | 530 |
| Barq’s Root Beer | 270 | 430 | 590 |
| Hi-C Poppin’ Pink Lemonade | 240 | not listed | 520 |
| Diet Coke | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diet Dr Pepper | not listed | 0 | 5 |
Whataburger’s own menu says a large soft drink runs anywhere from 0 to 600 calories. That fits the table. A large Barq’s sits near the top. A large diet drink sits at the bottom.
I left Sprite out of the table. One listing shows 400 calories for a large Sprite. That looks low for 44 ounces of regular lemon lime soda. I could not confirm it.
Sugar Adds Up Fast
A large regular soda carries over 500 calories. Almost all of it is sugar. That is about as much as a small burger. Many people forget to count it.
If you want to cut calories without giving up soda pick one of these.
Go down a size. A small Barq’s Root Beer has 270 calories. The large has 590.
Pick a diet drink. Diet Coke has no calories at any size.
Try unsweet tea. It carries almost no calories.
Split the drink. Order a half sweet and half unsweet tea.
Tea Is a Big Part of the Menu
Whataburger sells sweet tea and unsweet tea in the same four sizes. It also sells half and half blends.
| Tea | Kids | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tea | 220 | 280 | 440 | 610 |
| Unsweet Tea | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Half Sweet and Half Unsweet | 110 | 140 | 220 | not listed |
Sweet tea packs as many calories as a regular soda. Unsweet tea is nearly free. These tea figures match Whataburger’s printed menu. A few older databases show lower sweet tea numbers. They look like they reflect an earlier recipe.
The Dr Pepper Connection
Dr Pepper started in Waco Texas in 1885. Whataburger pairs with it like few other chains. The brand has built several shakes around the flavor. That includes the Blackberry Dr Pepper Shake.
If you want the Dr Pepper taste in a cup and not a shake order the fountain drink. It is a core pick at Whataburger.
How Soft Drinks Fit Into Whatameals
A Whatameal bundles a sandwich with fries and a drink. Whataburger’s menu lists a 32 oz drink with the main meals. Kids Whatameals come with the 16 oz size.
You can swap fries for apple slices in most meals. Some guides say you can also swap the drink for coffee or milk in breakfast meals. Ask at the counter if you want something different from the default.
Other Drinks Worth Knowing
Soda is only one corner of the drink menu.
Craft lemonade. A 16 oz serving carries 160 calories.
Whatafreshers. These fruit drinks launched in 2025 and run $3.69 for 16 oz.
Shakes and malts. Prices vary by store and flavor.
Hot and iced coffee. Plain hot coffee is about zero calories.
Milk and juice. Check your store menu for the current options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes do Whataburger soft drinks come in?
Kids 16 oz, small 20 oz, medium 32 oz and large 44 oz.
How much does a large soft drink cost?
Around $2.99 on a May 2026 national average. Your store may differ.
What soft drinks does Whataburger serve?
Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, Sprite, Barq’s Root Beer, Fanta Orange and Hi-C Poppin’ Pink Lemonade. The list varies by region.
How many calories are in a large Dr Pepper?
About 530 calories according to fatsecret.
Which drink has the most calories?
A large Barq’s Root Beer at about 590. A large sweet tea runs 610.
Is there a zero calorie option?
Yes. Diet Coke has 0 calories. Unsweet tea has almost none.
Does Whataburger have free refills?
I did not find a clear policy. Ask your store.
What size drink comes with a Whatameal?
A 32 oz drink on most meals. Kids meals include a 16 oz drink.
Does Whataburger sell Dr Pepper?
Yes. It is a fountain staple and has appeared in several limited shakes.
Do prices change by location?
Yes. Franchisees set their own prices.
Final Take
Whataburger’s fountain is simple and big. Four sizes. A solid list of sodas. Real sweet tea in the Texas style. Pick the size that fits your meal. If calories matter go diet or unsweet. Check the app first because prices and flavors vary by store.
