Independent US menu guide
Updated October 8, 2026. Typical US prices
Chili & Cheese Baked Potato October 2026
Chili & Cheese Baked Potato typically around $4.99 and about 490 calories for the standard US build. Your Wendy’s may charge more or less.
Chili & Cheese Baked Potato as it is usually served. Plating varies by restaurant.
Wendy’s Chili & Cheese Baked Potato combines a fluffy oven-baked potato with hearty beef chili and melted shredded cheddar cheese. It’s a warm, savory side that’s rich in flavor and filling enough to enjoy as a full meal. Great for comfort food cravings or a satisfying twist on a classic baked potato.
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The Chili & Cheese Baked Potato from Wendy’s is a flavorful, comforting side dish that delivers both warmth and satisfaction. It starts with a fluffy baked potato, cooked fresh in the oven and split open to hold a hearty helping of Wendy’s signature beef chili. Made with ground beef, kidney beans, and mild seasoning, the chili is thick and rich. It’s finished with shredded cheddar cheese that melts right into the hot toppings for a gooey, cheesy bite.
At Wendy's-Menu, we appreciate how this side takes the simple baked potato and elevates it with real flavor and filling ingredients. It’s perfect for days when you want something more than just a plain side. The combination of soft potato, seasoned chili, and melty cheese offers comfort in every spoonful.
This Chili & Cheese Baked Potato can be enjoyed on its own as a satisfying meal or paired with a sandwich or salad for something more complete. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a warm, hearty option that’s both simple and packed with flavor.
If you love Wendy’s chili, this loaded potato lets you enjoy it in a whole new way.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Nutrition for beverages is based on a standard ice fill. Price and participation may vary.
The short version
- Typical US price: $4.99. Your restaurant can charge more or less.
- Typical calories: 490 for the standard build.
- Usually served: Most of the day (after breakfast at many stores).
- More items in this group: fries sides.
Quick facts
Names, typical prices, and serving times in one place.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Wendy’s | The restaurant brand (The Wendy’s Company). We are not that company. |
| This site | Wendy-Menus, an independent US menu guide |
| This item | Chili & Cheese Baked Potato |
| Typical US price | $4.99. Set by the franchise, not a national list |
| Typical calories | 490 kcal for the standard build |
| When it’s served | Most of the day (after breakfast at many stores) |
| Menu group | fries sides |
| Calories | 490 Cal |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 830 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Calcium | 15% DV |
| Iron | 25% DV |
| Potassium | 40% DV |
Similar menu items
Part of the Fries & sides menu.
Price, calories, and timing for the Chili & Cheese Baked Potato
The numbers first, so you can decide before you reach the speaker.
- Usually served: Most of the day (after breakfast at many stores).
- Typical US price: $4.99. Franchise owners set their own, so your store can charge more or less.
- Typical calories: 490 for the standard build, before extra sauce or a combo drink.
What’s usually on the Chili & Cheese Baked Potato
This is the standard US build. The crew can hold a sauce or add bacon if it is already on the line.
- Beef and chili base
- Beans
- Tomatoes and chili spices
- Often finished with cheese or onions if you ask
What to order with it
A named combo bundles fries and a drink. Pick sides on their own when you want to keep the calories or the total down.
- Natural-cut fries or chili
- A small Frosty or fountain drink
- Upgrade to a combo only if you want the bundled drink/fries
Allergens, fryers, and cross-contact
A clean ingredient list is not the whole story, because most stores fry several foods in the same oil. Here is what this item usually contains.
- Milk or dairy shows up often: cheese, mayo, a Frosty, or cream.
How to order it at the speaker
Most kitchens will hold mayo, add bacon, or put chili on fries when the ingredient is already on the line. Expect a small upcharge, and skip invented secret-menu names.
- Say the item name first, then the change (“no mayo,” “extra pickle”).
- Delivery menus can be shorter and cost more than the dining room.
- Before about 10:30 a.m., many lunch sandwiches are not on the board yet.
Questions about Chili & Cheese Baked Potato
Who writes Wendy-Menus
Publisher: Wendy-Menus editorial (about us). We research the public Wendy’s menu and we are not The Wendy’s Company. Pages start from our archived menu listings and photos. Last reviewed October 8, 2026.
Limits: we do not run restaurants, take payment, or set a franchise’s price, toy, or limited-time item. If this page disagrees with the board at your store, the store is right. Send a correction.