Burgers · Updated July 2026
Wendy’s Dave’s Single
The short answer
One quarter-pound never-frozen patty with American cheese and full toppings, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, ketchup and mayo.
Price
$6.29
570 cal
Protein
—
Sodium
—
Protein per $
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mid-tier value
By Sarah Jenkins · Wendy's Data & Menu Editor
Nutrition figures checked by Sarah Jenkins
What comes on a Dave’s Single?
One quarter-pound never-frozen beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, ketchup and mayo on a toasted bun. Named after Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, it is the flagship build the chain has served since 1969, fresh beef with a full produce topping rather than a stripped-down value burger.
Single, Double or Triple: how do they compare?
The build is identical across all three, only the patty count changes, and price and nutrition scale close to linearly with it. Stepping up from the Single to the Double adds 240 calories and g of protein for one extra patty.
| Burger | Price | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's SingleOne quarter-pound patty | $6.29 | 570 | — | — |
| Dave's DoubleTwo quarter-pound patties | $8.09 | 810 | — | — |
| Dave's TripleThree quarter-pound patties | $9.99 | 1090 | — | — |
How does it compare to the Double Stack and Baconator?
It sits in the middle of the burger lineup: costlier than the Double Stack, cheaper than the Baconator, with protein and calories that scale accordingly. If protein per dollar is the priority, the Double Stack wins; if you want the fullest produce-topped burger for a moderate price, this is the pick.
| Burger | Price | Protein | Per $ | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's SingleOne quarter-pound patty | $6.29 | — | — | 570 |
| Double StackTwo junior patties | $2.99 | — | — | 400 |
| BaconatorTwo quarter-pound patties, bacon | $9.29 | — | — | 960 |
Dave’s Single questions
What comes on a Dave's Single?
One quarter-pound never-frozen beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, ketchup and mayo on a toasted bun. It's Wendy's flagship burger, the recipe the rest of the menu is built around.
How many calories are in a Dave's Single?
560 calories, with 31g of protein and 1,170mg of sodium. That works out to about 5.5g of protein per 100 calories, a solidly middle-of-the-pack ratio for a full-size burger.
How much does a Dave's Single cost?
This guide lists the standalone sandwich at about $6.09. A combo costs more, and local prices vary.
What's the difference between a Dave's Single, Double and Triple?
The patty count, and the price and nutrition scale almost linearly with it. The Single has one quarter-pound patty, the Double has two, and the Triple has three, with calories roughly doubling and tripling accordingly.
Is the Dave's Single a good value?
It sits in the middle of the burger lineup: more expensive than the Double Stack, cheaper than the Baconator, with protein and calories to match. If protein per dollar is the priority, the Double Stack wins; if you want a fuller, produce-topped burger for a moderate price, the Dave's Single is the pick.
Why is it called Dave's Single?
It's named after Dave Thomas, Wendy's founder, and represents the classic burger build the chain has served since 1969: fresh beef, never frozen, with a full produce topping rather than a stripped-down value build.
Does the Dave's Single come with mayo by default?
Yes, mayo is part of the standard build alongside ketchup, lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion. Any of these can be removed on request at no charge.