Runza Prices: How much is Runza?
The American culture is a melting pot of cultures from around the world and it’s evident even in the fast-food restaurant industry. Runza, a chain of fast-food restaurants in the Midwestern United States, is a good example because its menu features ethnic cuisine brought to the country by Volga German immigrants. Below are the latest Runza menu prices.
Item | Price | |||
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Cheetos® Exclusive Flavors | ||||
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Boneless Wings | $16.96 | |||
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Double Crunch Bone-In Wings | $19.13 | |||
Cheetos Original Double Crunch Bone-In Wings | $19.18 | |||
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cheese Bites | $13.61 | |||
Cheetos Original Cheese Bites | $13.61 | |||
Cheetos Original Boneless Wings | $16.98 | |||
Appetizers | ||||
Brew Pub Pretzels + Beer Cheese Dip | $8.49 | |||
Shredded Beef Brisket Quesadilla | $10.36 | |||
NEW Chicken and Bacon Loaded Fries | $12.56 | |||
Spinach + Artichoke Dip | $8.63 | |||
NEW Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries | $10.71 | |||
Boneless Wings | $13.56 | |||
Mozzarella Sticks | $10.63 | |||
Chipotle Lime Chicken Quesadilla | $9.41 | |||
Neighborhood Nachos with Beef | $11.76 | |||
Chicken Wonton Tacos | $11.19 | |||
Neighborhood Nachos with Chicken | $11.04 | |||
Double Crunch Bone-in Wings | $19.60 | |||
Spinach and Artichoke Dip | $11.74 | |||
Chicken Quesadilla | $11.98 | |||
Chips + Salsa | $4.26 | |||
Brew Pub Pretzels and Beer Cheese Dip | $11.09 | |||
Soups and Side Salads | $6.33 | |||
Soups & Salads | $4.97 | |||
Brisket Quesadilla | $10.37 | |||
Neighborhood Nachos | $10.76 | |||
Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries | $11.68 | |||
Neighborhood Nachos Beef | $14.32 | |||
Neighborhood Nachos Chipotle Lime Chicken | $15.44 | |||
Neighborhood Nachos Chicken | $11.05 | |||
Taco Topped Queso & Chips | $7.15 | |||
Build Your Appetizer Sampler- Pick 2 | $10.47 | |||
Grilled Chicken Wonton Tacos | $10.06 | |||
Build Your Appetizer Sampler- Pick 3 | $13.48 | |||
Crispy Cheese Bites | $12.27 | |||
White Queso Dip and Chips | $7.87 | |||
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce | $7.26 | |||
Crunchy Onion Rings | $8.93 | |||
Most OrderedThe most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store | ||||
2 for $25 | $30.03 | |||
2 for $2X | $29.63 | |||
2 for $26 | $31.26 | |||
Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | $17.61 | |||
Pasta & Grill Combo | ||||
6 oz. Top Sirloin* with pasta | $17.25 | |||
8 oz. Top Sirloin* with pasta | $19.53 | |||
Blackened Cajun Salmon with pasta | $18.21 | |||
Grilled Chicken Breast with pasta | $10.11 | |||
Grilled Shrimp & Crispy Shrimp with pasta | $14.56 | |||
Lunch Combos | ||||
Classic and Signature Lunch Combo | $8.65 | |||
Classic Combo | $17.06 | |||
Classic + Signature Combo | $8.74 | |||
Signature Combo | $9.65 | |||
Sizzlin' Skillets | ||||
NEW Garlic Parmesan Sirloin Skillet 6oz* | $18.83 | |||
NEW Garlic Parmesan Sirloin Skillet 8oz* | $21.75 | |||
Irresist-A-Bowls | ||||
Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl | $10.03 | |||
Tex-Mex Lime-Grilled Shrimp Bowl | $10.45 | |||
Homestyle Chicken Bowl | $11.62 | |||
Chicken Bacon Mac & Cheese Bowl | $11.24 | |||
Southwest Lime-Grilled Chicken Bowl | $8.01 | |||
Fajitas | ||||
Loaded Chicken Fajitas | $14.54 | |||
Loaded Shrimp Fajitas | $15.78 | |||
Unsmothered Loaded Sirloin Steak Fajitas | $17.66 | |||
Loaded Sirloin Steak & Chicken Fajitas | $17.44 | |||
Loaded Sirloin Steak Fajitas | $17.72 | |||
Chicken Fajitas | $13.87 | |||
Unsmothered Chicken Fajitas | $14.30 | |||
Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas | $15.48 | |||
Loaded Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas | $16.27 | |||
Shrimp Fajitas | $15.11 | |||
Sirloin Steak & Chicken Fajitas | $16.67 | |||
Sirloin Steak Fajitas | $17.00 | |||
Unsmothered Shrimp Fajitas | $15.72 | |||
Loaded Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Fajitas | $18.05 | |||
Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Fajitas | $17.08 | |||
Loaded Combo Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas | $17.82 | |||
Loaded Combo Sirloin Steak & Chicken Fajitas | $19.57 | |||
Loaded Combo Sirloin Steak & Shrimp Fajitas | $19.70 | |||
Fajitas Trio | $18.12 | |||
Loaded Fajitas Trio | $19.16 | |||
Soups & Side Salads | ||||
Loaded Potato Soup | $4.68 | |||
Chicken Tortilla Soup | $4.71 | |||
Irresist-A-Bowls® | ||||
Southwest Chicken Bowl | $15.48 | |||
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl | $16.21 | |||
Build Your Appetizer Sampler | ||||
Build Your Sampler with 2 Items | $10.43 | |||
Build Your Sampler with 3 Items | $13.80 | |||
Seafood | ||||
Hand-Battered Fish + Chips | $13.74 | |||
Blackened Cajun Salmon | $19.64 | |||
Cedar Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze | $17.16 | |||
Shrimp Wonton Stir-Fry | $12.99 | |||
Double Crunch Shrimp | $17.15 | |||
Hand-Battered Fish and Chips | $17.73 | |||
Grilled Salmon | $16.30 | |||
Handcrafted Burgers | ||||
Whisky Bacon Burger | $15.19 | |||
NEW Impossible Cheeseburger | $15.37 | |||
Neighborhood Burger | $16.14 | |||
Brunch Burger | $11.96 | |||
NEW Whole Lotta Bacon Burger | $17.65 | |||
Triple Bacon Burger | $11.80 | |||
Quesadilla Burger | $14.73 | |||
Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger | $17.38 | |||
Neighborhood Double Burger | $15.50 | |||
Classic Burger | $11.90 | |||
NEW Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger | $16.77 | |||
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $13.98 | |||
Impossible Cheeseburger | $16.46 | |||
Classic Cheeseburger | $12.86 | |||
NEW Neighborhood Double Burger | $15.62 | |||
Sizzlin Entree | ||||
Loaded Trio: Chicken, Sirloin, Steak, and Shrimp Fajitas | $18.49 | |||
Build Your Sampler | ||||
Build Your Sampler - Choose 2 | $10.58 | |||
Build Your Sampler - Choose 3 | $13.95 | |||
Steaks and Ribs | ||||
Half Rack of Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | $13.98 | |||
Steaks & Ribs | ||||
Top Sirloin* | $14.31 | |||
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | $25.09 | |||
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | $19.44 | |||
Riblet Platter | $13.34 | |||
Riblet Basket | $11.01 | |||
6 oz. Top Sirloin* | $17.23 | |||
Applebee's Riblets Platter | $17.78 | |||
8 oz. Top Sirloin* | $19.94 | |||
Riblet Plate | $11.68 | |||
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin* | $23.16 | |||
Applebee's Riblets Plate | $15.06 | |||
Bourbon Street Steak* | $20.47 | |||
12 oz. Ribeye* | $27.99 | |||
Sandwiches & More | ||||
Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $11.81 | |||
Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $16.27 | |||
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | $10.70 | |||
Clubhouse Grille | $15.55 | |||
Clubhouse Grille ÂĄ | $12.96 | |||
Oriental Chicken Salad Wrap | $28.76 | |||
Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad Wrap | $31.47 | |||
Sweet and Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $15.77 | |||
NEW Bacon Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $16.78 | |||
Chicken Fajita Rollup | $13.33 | |||
BBQ Brisket Tacos | $12.14 | |||
Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $18.39 | |||
NEW Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich | $15.97 | |||
NEW Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $16.44 | |||
The Prime Rib Dipper | $15.95 | |||
NEW Sweet and Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $15.90 | |||
Turkey Lover's Sandwich | $11.44 | |||
Sizzlin' Entrees | ||||
Sizzlin' Cheddar & Bacon Chicken Skillet | $11.03 | |||
NEW Sizzlin' Cheddar & Bacon Chicken Skillet | $9.99 | |||
Burgers | ||||
Whiskey Bacon Burger | $11.87 | |||
All Day Brunch Burger | $13.76 | |||
Salads | ||||
Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad | $15.03 | |||
Tuscan Garden Shrimp Salad | $12.59 | |||
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad | $14.00 | |||
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken | $17.15 | |||
Grilled Chicken Tender Salad | $14.44 | |||
Blackened Shrimp Caesar | $16.26 | |||
Crispy Chicken Tender | $16.10 | |||
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $14.19 | |||
Big Tex Taco Salad | $12.16 | |||
Grilled Chicken Tender | $16.19 | |||
Oriental Chicken Salad | $14.60 | |||
House Side Salad | $6.34 | |||
Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad | $15.32 | |||
Southwestern Steak* Salad | $13.32 | |||
NEW Quesadilla Chicken Salad | $18.52 | |||
Grilled Chicken Caesar | $15.86 | |||
Caesar Side Salad | $6.28 | |||
Balsamic Chicken Apple Salad | $12.24 | |||
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad | $16.14 | |||
Oriental Chicken | $16.44 | |||
Tuscan Garden Chicken Salad | $12.19 | |||
Big Tex Taco Salad - Chicken | $12.58 | |||
Grilled Oriental Chicken | $16.56 | |||
Tuscan Garden Grilled Chicken Salad | $12.01 | |||
Big Tex Taco Salad - Beef | $12.42 | |||
Sandwiches | ||||
Zesty Chicken Sandwich | $10.46 | |||
Pasta | ||||
Smoky Mozzarella-Stuffed Ravioli w/Grilled Chicken | $14.12 | |||
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | $16.99 | |||
3-Cheese Chicken Penne | $13.92 | |||
Classic Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo | $14.28 | |||
Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | $14.93 | |||
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | $16.97 | |||
Chef Bulgarelli's Stuffed Rigatoni and Tomato Meat Sauce | $13.00 | |||
4-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | $14.63 | |||
Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | $19.94 | |||
Classic Broccoli Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | $14.66 | |||
Creamy Penne Pasta with Sliced Prime Rib | $15.41 | |||
Chef Bulgarelli's Stuffed Rigatoni and Tomato Meat Sauce | $13.20 | |||
Smoky Mozzarella-Stuffed Ravioli with Grilled Chicken | $14.35 | |||
Signature Sides | ||||
4 Cheese Mac & Cheese | $7.33 | |||
Kids Menu | ||||
Kid's Shake | $3.36 | |||
Kid's Sundae | $2.74 | |||
Cheesy Pizza | $6.30 | |||
Chicken Taco | $6.27 | |||
Family Bundle Meals | ||||
Chicken Tenders Family Bundle ÂĄ - Feeds 4 | $45.38 | |||
Cheeseburger Family Bundle - Serves 4 | $53.64 | |||
4-Cheese Mac and Cheese Family Bundle - Serves 6 | $77.81 | |||
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Family Bundle - Serves 6 | $74.04 | |||
Chicken Tenders Family Bundle - Serves 4 | $47.41 | |||
Chicken Tenders Family Bundle - Serves 6 | $69.38 | |||
Riblets and Chicken Tenders Combo Family Bundle - Serves 6-8 | $103.18 | |||
Riblets Family Bundle - Serves 6 | $84.55 | |||
Kids | ||||
Kids Cheesy Pizza | $7.32 | |||
Kids Macaroni and Cheese | $8.17 | |||
Kids Chicken Quesadilla | $7.27 | |||
Kids Chicken Taco | $7.27 | |||
Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo | $7.34 | |||
Kids Classic Cheeseburger | $8.17 | |||
Kids Chicken Tenders | $7.35 | |||
Kids Grilled Cheese | $7.45 | |||
Kids Corn Dog | $7.40 | |||
Kids Classic Hamburger | $8.35 | |||
Non-Alcoholic Beverages | ||||
Flavored Iced Teas | $3.51 | |||
Lemonade | $3.18 | |||
Flavored Lemonades | $3.57 | |||
Triple Cherry Shirley | $2.90 | |||
Brewed Iced Tea | $2.40 | |||
Brewed Sweet Iced Tea | $2.53 | |||
Triple Cherry Shirley Temple | $3.02 | |||
Fruit Smoothies | $3.52 | |||
Fountain Drinks | $2.41 | |||
NEW Triple Cherry Shirley Temple | $2.92 | |||
NEW Mocktail on the Beach | $4.89 | |||
NEW Watermelon Breeze Mocktail | $4.88 | |||
Red Bull | $5.21 | |||
Sweet Tea - Serves 6-8 | $8.56 | |||
Kid's Menu | ||||
Kids Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese | $6.23 | |||
Cheeseburger | $7.37 | |||
Kid's Cheeseburger | $6.72 | |||
Kids Hamburger | $7.17 | |||
Kids Chicken Alfredo | $6.26 | |||
Kids Chicken Corn Dog | $6.25 | |||
Kid's Crispy Shrimp | $5.88 | |||
Kid Grilled Cheese | $6.09 | |||
Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese | $6.86 | |||
Sauces & Sides | ||||
Garlic Mashed Potatoes | $3.55 | |||
Basket Fries | $4.37 | |||
Steamed Broccoli | $3.42 | |||
Garlicky Green Beans | $3.42 | |||
Tomato Basil Soup | $5.77 | |||
Side 4-Cheese Mac and Cheese ÂĄ | $4.48 | |||
French Onion Soup | $6.18 | |||
Side Loaded Mashed Potatoes ÂĄ | $4.28 | |||
Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes ÂĄ | $4.65 | |||
4-Cheese Mac and Cheese ÂĄ | $4.47 | |||
Onion Rings | $4.31 | |||
Side Chicken Tortilla Soup | $6.23 | |||
Side Tomato Basil Soup | $6.13 | |||
Basket Waffle Fries | $5.31 | |||
Sauces | $0.61 | |||
Basket of Waffle Fries | $5.37 | |||
Homestyle Cheezy Broccoli | $4.33 | |||
Dressings | $0.63 | |||
Chicken Tortilla Soup ÂĄ | $6.51 | |||
Wing Sauces | $0.63 | |||
Desserts | ||||
Brownie Bite | $2.77 | |||
Oreo Cookie Shake | $5.23 | |||
NEW Sugar Dusted Donut Dippers | $8.74 | |||
Sizzlin' Butter Pecan Blondie | $9.21 | |||
NEW Sizzlin' Caramel Apple Blondie Skillet | $6.84 | |||
Triple Chocolate Meltdown | $8.22 | |||
Hot Fudge Sundae Dessert Shooter | $2.90 | |||
Brownie Bites | $11.96 | |||
Blue Ribbon Brownie | $6.77 | |||
NEW Cinnabon Mini Swirls | $9.89 | |||
Sugar Dusted Donut Dippers | $9.27 | |||
Cinnabon Mini Swirls | $9.88 | |||
Butter Pecan Blondie | $6.69 | |||
Hot Fudge Sundae Shooter | $2.80 | |||
Sizzlin' Caramel Apple Blondie | $7.05 | |||
Sizzlin' Caramel Apple Blondie Skillet | $7.02 | |||
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae | $7.03 | |||
Southern Apple Fritter | $6.66 | |||
ChickenLunch Meal Deals (Mon-Fri 11am-5pm) | ||||
Fiesta Lime Chicken | $16.33 | |||
Chicken Tenders Platter | $14.76 | |||
Sweet & Savory Grilled Chicken Breast | $13.12 | |||
Chicken Tenders Plate | $13.28 | |||
Chicken Tenders Basket | $12.87 | |||
Grilled Chicken Breast | $14.22 | |||
Bourbon Street Chicken + Shrimp | $16.56 | |||
Chicken Wonton Stir Fry | $12.47 | |||
Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken | $13.53 | |||
Classic Chicken Parmesan | $14.63 | |||
Sweet and Savory Grilled Chicken | $12.25 | |||
Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp | $18.40 | |||
Extras | ||||
Add Breadstick | $0.97 | |||
Basket of Fries | $2.74 | |||
Side Baked Potato w/ Butter & Sour Cream | $2.32 | |||
Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes | $2.53 | |||
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Add | $2.29 | |||
Side 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese | $2.96 | |||
Side Four Cheese Mac + Cheese | $2.62 | |||
Side Homestyle Cheesy Broccoli | $3.35 | |||
Side French Onion Soup | $6.58 | |||
Side Crispy Red Potatoes | $1.79 | |||
Side Garlicky Green Beans | $2.48 | |||
Side Grilled Shrimp Skewer | $4.70 | |||
Side Steamed Broccoli | $2.42 | |||
Side Cole Slaw | $1.61 | |||
Side Crunchy Onion Rings | $3.46 | |||
Side Fire-Grilled Veggies | $2.49 | |||
$Add Mexi Rice | $1.46 | |||
Fire-Grilled Veggies | $2.33 | |||
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Snack Bag | $1.86 | |||
Catering | ||||
Chicken Tenders | $35.60 | |||
Boneless Wings - Serves 6-8 | $39.18 | |||
House Salad | $19.33 | |||
Mozzarella Sticks - Serves 6-8 | $26.57 | |||
Caesar Salad | $20.16 | |||
Chips + Salsa - Serves 6-8 | $11.54 | |||
Classic Fries | $14.80 | |||
Classic Bone-in Wings | $56.72 | |||
The Classic Combo - Serves 6-8 | $66.20 | |||
Double Crunch Bone-In Wings - Serves 6-8 | $38.98 | |||
Applebee's Riblets | $80.50 | |||
Chicken Tenders - Serves 6-8 | $30.43 | |||
Signature Coleslaw | $14.52 | |||
Spinach & Artichoke Dip - Serves 6-8 | $24.33 | |||
Oriental Chicken Salad - Serves 6-8 | $42.97 | |||
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - Serves 6-8 | $41.27 | |||
Chips and Salsa | $11.67 | |||
Breadsticks | $13.53 | |||
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese With Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders - Serves 6-8 | $60.02 | |||
Shrimp Wonton Stir-Fry - Serves 6-8 | $42.69 | |||
Chicken Wonton Stir-Fry - Serves 6-8 | $38.27 | |||
Fiesta Lime Chicken® - Serves 6-8 | $46.68 | |||
Three Cheese Chicken Penne - Serves 6-8 | $44.45 | |||
Clubhouse Grille - Serves 6-8 | $50.73 | |||
Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Serves 6-8 | $47.73 | |||
Chicken Fajita Rollup - Serves 6-8 | $44.83 | |||
House Salad - Serves 6-8 | $17.85 | |||
Caesar Salad - Serves 6-8 | $17.85 | |||
Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Serves 6-8 | $10.06 | |||
Classic Fries - Serves 6-8 | $10.05 | |||
Garlicky Green Beans - Serves 6-8 | $10.25 | |||
Steamed Broccoli - Serves 6-8 | $10.05 | |||
Brownie Bites - Serves 6-8 | $16.62 | |||
Iced Tea - Serves 6-8 | $7.38 | |||
Raspberry Iced Tea - Serves 6-8 | $7.01 | |||
Mango Iced Tea - Serves 6-8 | $6.91 | |||
Kiwi Iced Tea - Serves 6-8 | $7.01 | |||
Pomegranate Iced Tea - Serves 6-8 | $7.01 | |||
Lemonade - Serves 6-8 | $9.10 | |||
Raspberry Lemonade - Serves 6-8 | $8.06 | |||
Mango Lemonade - Serves 6-8 | $8.06 | |||
Kiwi Lemonade - Serves 6-8 | $8.08 | |||
Pomegranate Lemonade - Serves 6-8 | $8.06 | |||
Pepsi - Serves 6-8 | $7.12 | |||
Diet Pepsi - Serves 6-8 | $7.11 | |||
Sierra Mist - Serves 6-8 | $7.11 | |||
Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad - Serves 6-8 | $43.50 | |||
Breadsticks - Serves 6-8 | $9.85 | |||
Signature Cole Slaw - Serves 6-8 | $9.91 | |||
Applebee's Riblets® - Serves 6-8 | $64.29 | |||
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs - Serves 6-8 | $76.96 | |||
Wild Cherry Pepsi - Serves 6-8 | $6.72 | |||
Chef Bulgarelli's Stuffed Rigatoni - Serves 6-8 | $56.03 | |||
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo - Serves 6-8 | $52.37 | |||
Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo - Serves 6-8 | $55.22 | |||
Mountain Dew - Serves 6-8 | $7.11 | |||
Tuscan Garden Shrimp Salad - Serves 6-8 | $46.39 | |||
Loaded Shrimp Fajitas - Serves 6-8 | $89.88 | |||
Loaded Chicken Fajitas - Serves 6-8 | $86.07 | |||
Loaded Sirloin Steak Fajitas - Serves 6-8 | $96.24 | |||
Shrimp Fajitas - Serves 6-8 | $84.18 | |||
Chicken Fajitas - Serves 6-8 | $80.44 | |||
Sirloin Steak Fajitas - Serves 6-8 | $90.55 | |||
Rootbeer - Serves 6-8 | $7.06 | |||
Beverages | ||||
Lemonade Quencher | $3.56 | |||
Flavored Lemonade | $3.13 | |||
Iced Tea Quencher | $3.73 | |||
Frozen Lemonade | $3.37 | |||
Frozen Lemonades | $3.36 | |||
Decadent Shakes | $3.79 | |||
Flavored Iced Tea | $2.79 | |||
Decadent Shake | $3.82 | |||
Hot Tea | $2.23 | |||
Fresh Brewed Coffee | $2.50 | |||
Bottled Water | $2.01 | |||
Decaffeinated Coffee | $2.60 | |||
Sweet Tea | $1.72 | |||
Fresh Brewed Decaf Coffee | $2.38 | |||
Brewed Hot Tea | $2.44 | |||
Fountain Drink | $1.97 | |||
Paradise Punch | $3.44 | |||
Cross-Sell Desserts | ||||
Pepsi | $2.63 | |||
Mountain Dew Dark Berry Bash | $2.62 |
About Runza
The beauty of Runza restaurants partly lies in the sense of nostalgia that they bring to the table, so to speak. The diners in a typical Runza restaurant is a mix of young and old people who have grown up or who have grown to love the unique sandwiches and burgers on the menu.
History
Alex and Sally Brening, a brother-sister tandem, opened the first Runza Drive-Inn in 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their menu then was simpler than it is today – Runza sandwiches, then and now the core of the offering, Polish dogs, hamburgers, foot-long hotdogs, pizza burgers, knockwurst, and French fries. Sally Brening coined the core product’s name and pronunciation, as well as trademarked it.
As of August 2017, the chain has 83 locations, most of which are in Nebraska and the others are in Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas.
What It’s Famous For
Runza sandwiches are the foundation upon which the chain continues to grow. While it may initially look unassuming, the first bite quickly changes the mind of first-timers about its culinary goodness!
Basically, Runza sandwiches are a type of pastry with a filling of ground beef, cabbage, and onions. The ground beef is seasoned with the chain’s proprietary blend of spices while the cabbage and onions used are of premium quality. These are then wrapped in freshly baked bread and voila! These are the sandwiches that Midwesterners have loved and continues to love for decades.
Why Eat Here
If you’re a first-time visitor to a Runza restaurant, you should try the world-famous Runza sandwiches first. While it may be a uniquely Nebraskan thing, you will likely find that it has a universal appeal that can become addictive with the second bite.
The Original Runza Sandwich is widely considered as still the best because the flavors Midwesterners love are present in every bite. But since you’re already here, you should also expand your Runza repertoire and order one or two of the different versions on each visit.
Your choices include the Cheese Runza Sandwich, a cheesy concoction; the Swiss Mushroom Runza Sandwich, a creamy version; and the Spicy Jack Runza Sandwich, a zesty sandwich for tickling your palate. We also recommend the Cheeseburger Runza Sandwich, BBQ Bacon Runza Sandwich, and the BLT Runza Sandwich, all of which will fill your stomach. But if you’re on a diet yet you still want to enjoy a Runza, then you should go for the Mini Runza Sandwich.
These sandwiches may be delicious to the last bite but the Runza burgers are just as good! The 100% fresh ground beef – no frozen patties here – are grilled to perfection before sandwiched between fresh buns made at the chain’s Rotella’s bakery. You can choose your own toppings, too.
The burger versions are just as numerous as the sandwich selection. You can choose from Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Swiss Mushroom Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Spicy Jack Burger, BBQ Bacon Swiss Burger, and Hamburger. Your kids can have the Jr. Cheeseburger and Jr. Swiss Mushroom Burger.
The classic crinkle-cut fries are must-haves, too, because these are always served fresh from the fryer – crisp, crunchy and flavorful with every bite. Even the onions are sliced by hand and double-dipped in batter before being fried. Don’t forget to order the onion dip because it takes the delicious flavors of the onion rings to another level.
The menu also features grilled chicken sandwiches, the healthier all-white meat version suitable for your cheat day. These are available in Deluxe, BBQ, Buffalo, Spicy Jack, and Smothered versions. The salads are great-tasting, too, with choices like Southwest Chicken Salad, Sweet Berry Chicken Salad, Chili Salad, and Side Salad.
The ordering system is fast and efficient, especially with the combo meals and the number system in place. Diners line up at the counter and say a number corresponding to the combo meal, such as a Cheese Runza Sandwich with French fries and drink.
The warm and fast customer service delivered by the wait staff combines the best of Midwestern hospitality and American efficiency. While there’s no waiter service, the wait staff will deliver your food orders to your table upon request. You can also rely on them to provide assistance so that your dining experience becomes more enjoyable.
For a fast-food chain, the facilities and amenities are surprisingly well-maintained from the main dining area to the restrooms. The tables are wiped clean as soon as the diners leave so there’s a sense of the place being clean always.
To learn more about Runza or to find a location near you, visit their website at www.runza.com.
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How much is Runza's Applebee's® Riblets Plate?
Applebee’s® Riblets Plate – $11.38
How much is a Four Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders at Runza?
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders – $11.89
How much are Grilled Shrimp & Crispy Shrimp with pasta Dip at Runza?
Grilled Shrimp & Crispy Shrimp with pasta – $14.52
How much does a Runza's Soups and Salads Cost?
Soups and Salads – $6.12