I Tried Arby’s Meat and three Value Meal Deal, Surprised by Amount of Food | Invesloan.com

Upon its launch in January 2026 — with help from Chrishell Stause and Ryan Serhant — the Meat & 3 deal was marketed as a drink, an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert, all for $7.99.

At first, diners could choose between a classic roast beef sandwich and a crispy chicken sandwich. The meal also included mozzarella sticks with marinara dipping sauce, curly fries, peach cobbler, and a drink of choice.

Now, customers can choose between a Buffalo chicken sandwich, a crispy chicken sandwich, or a ham-and-Swiss melt. There’s also a more expensive option that replaces the sandwiches with a Greek gyro for an extra dollar.

As a relatively new (but committed) Arby’s fan, when I heard about the addition of the new Buffalo chicken sandwich, I knew I needed to try it.

You might be thinking, “Wait, if the cheese was only $1 extra, shouldn’t it have been $8.99?”

However, after looking at online menus from various Arby’s locations across the US, I found that some offer the $7.99 deal, while others charge $8.99.

Arby’s did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider about how these price differences are determined.

I really enjoyed this sandwich — it had a good amount of chicken, and the Buffalo sauce had a kick, but not too much.

I also enjoyed the ranch dressing, which had a unique flavor. At first, I almost thought it was a very mild blue cheese sauce, but when I consulted the menu, I discovered it was, in fact, ranch.

In previous orders, I’ve found that Arby’s sandwiches can be dry without cheese, so I decided to add a slice here, but it wasn’t necessary. Between the Buffalo and the ranch, this was quite moist.

Usually, when you think of a mozzarella stick “appetizer,” the order contains three or four, so I felt somewhat jilted when I realized there were only two. But after eating one (pretty solid) mozzarella stick, I knew that two was more than enough.

I was, however, missing the marinara dipping cup. While I don’t like using that type of sauce anyway, it was supposed to be part of the order.

If not ordered as part of the deal, four mozzarella sticks at Arby’s cost $5.49, or roughly $1.37 per stick. That would be about $2.75 for two.

Arby’s is famous for its curly fries, and as usual, they did not disappoint. They are crispy, well-seasoned, and not too oily. I would take them over any other fast-food fries.

A small order of fries outside the meal cost $2.99.

The peach cobbler is a relatively new addition to the menu; it debuted in January along with the Meat & 3 deal.

I would’ve much preferred the choice between a cookie, a brownie, or even some apple slices, like the ones offered at McDonald’s. As it stands, the deal includes a lot of fried food.

A two-piece peach cobbler, when not part of the deal, is $3.50, so each piece is $1.75.

I barely tasted the peach once I took a bite. Instead, I was hit with a blast of cinnamon that I hadn’t expected.

While the cobbler was good overall, it was my least favorite part of the meal. However, it’s possible I was already stuffed to the brim and unable to enjoy its merits.

If I had ordered these items separately, the meal would’ve cost about $18.47 pre-tax. However, I paid $10.85 total. That’s nearly half the price, and the amount of food is generous.

I would definitely get this again — especially if Arby’s adds more options — but I need to make sure I have a completely empty stomach next time I order.