IHOP Jr. Cheeseburger
The IHOP Jr. Cheeseburger costs $7.49 with 640 calories — an all-natural Black Angus steakburger with Mott’s applesauce on the side. The kids menu’s lunch plate.
Not breakfast — a real little burger for kids who want lunch at IHOP. Here is the full breakdown, the nutrition, and the parent tips.
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Jr. Cheeseburger: Price, Calories & Essentials
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $7.49 (prices vary by location) |
| Calories | 640 Cal |
| Ages | 12 & under (kids menu) |
| Patty | All-natural Black Angus steakburger |
| Side | Mott’s applesauce |
| Availability | All day, dine-in, takeout & delivery |
IHOP’s official description: “All-natural black angus steakburger with Motts® Applesauce.” See the IHOP kids menu for the full lineup.
The Burger Build: Small but Serious
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Black Angus patty | All-natural steakburger — the same quality line as adult burgers |
| Cheese | Melted classic |
| Bun | Kid-sized, soft |
| Mott’s applesauce | The side — fruit instead of fries |
This is not a nugget-box burger — it is a real Black Angus steakburger, just kid-sized. The patty quality matches IHOP’s adult Ultimate Steakburger line. Kids who want “what the grown-ups are having” get exactly that, scaled down.
The applesauce side is the clever part: fruit instead of fries keeps the plate lighter and gives picky eaters something familiar. Fries can be requested — but the applesauce is the default for a reason.
The Applesauce Move: Why It Matters
Mott’s applesauce instead of fries saves roughly 200+ calories and adds fruit to a plate that would otherwise be all burger. It is the kids menu’s quiet nutrition win — and most kids genuinely like applesauce.
The honest take: if your kid will riot without fries, ask — locations can usually swap. But try the applesauce first. It works.
Jr. vs Adult: The Numbers
| Jr. Cheeseburger | Classic Steakburger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.49 | ~$13.49 |
| Calories | 640 | ~800 |
| Side | Applesauce | Fries |
| Best for | Kids 12 & under | Full appetite |
Same Black Angus quality line, smaller everything. The Jr. saves about $6 and 160+ calories versus the adult Classic — and the applesauce-for-fries swap is the biggest difference. See the burger guide for the full lineup.
Parent’s Guide
- Quality win: Black Angus patty — not a mystery-meat kids burger.
- Applesauce default: fruit side keeps it lighter — fries on request.
- Lunch pick: the best kids-menu choice for non-breakfast eaters.
- Drink: kids drinks ~$2.29; milk or water over soda.
- Cut it: ask for the burger cut in halves for small kids.
- No discounts: coupons do not apply to kids items.
Verdict: The Little Lunch
The Jr. Cheeseburger is the kids menu’s lunch anchor: $7.49, 640 calories, a real Black Angus steakburger with applesauce. It respects kids who want real food.
Order it when: the kid wants lunch, not pancakes. Order the adult Classic Steakburger when: the appetite is bigger than 12-and-under.
A real burger, kid-sized.
FAQs
How much is the IHOP Jr. Cheeseburger?
The Jr. Cheeseburger costs $7.49 at most locations. Prices vary by restaurant.
What comes with the Jr. Cheeseburger?
An all-natural Black Angus steakburger with Mott’s applesauce on the side.
How many calories are in the Jr. Cheeseburger?
640 calories with the applesauce side.
Can you get fries instead of applesauce?
Ask your server — most locations can swap fries in, though applesauce is the default.
What ages is it for?
The IHOP kids menu is for children 12 and under.
Is the patty real beef?
Yes — all-natural Black Angus, the same quality line as IHOP’s adult steakburgers.
