Firehouse Subs Melts Compared: Price, Calories And Protein
Firehouse Subs now has three melts on the menu: the original Steak & Cheese Melt, plus the Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt and Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt that arrived in July 2026. They look a lot alike on the menu board, and they share most of their toppings, so it’s fair to wonder which one you should actually order.
Here’s how the three Firehouse melts compare on price, calories, protein and taste, with a quick guide to picking one. If you want the deep dive on a single sub, see our full smokin’ honey steak melt review.
Firehouse Subs Melts Price And Calories
Firehouse doesn’t set one national price, so these are real prices people paid or saw at specific stores. Calories come from Firehouse’s delivery menu for a store in Cary, North Carolina, which lists every size.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories (small / medium / large) |
|---|---|---|
| Steak & Cheese Melt | Medium $10.39 to $10.79 in store (central Florida), medium $13.45 on delivery (Cary, NC) | 520 / 1,040 / 1,660 |
| Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt | $11.69 in store (Los Angeles), medium $13.30 on delivery (Cary, NC) | 490 / 970 / 1,590 |
| Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt | Medium $11.29 in store (Los Angeles) | 470 / 940 / 1,520 |
In-store prices come from a Mashed price comparison (September 2026) and Brand Eating (July 2026). Delivery apps charge more than the counter, and prices change by location, so check the firehouse subs app for your store before you order.
What The Three Melts Have In Common
All three are built on the same base, and that’s why they look so similar. Each one gets melted provolone, brown sugar caramelized onions and red and green bell peppers on Firehouse’s toasted, top-sliced sub roll. The Steak & Cheese Melt came first, in spring 2026. When Firehouse launched the Smokin’ Honey versions, it said in the official announcement that guests “fell in love with our Steak & Cheese Melt, and that told us they wanted more from this lineup.”
What’s Different On Each Melt
Only two things change: the meat and the sauce.
- Steak & Cheese Melt: flame-seared USDA Choice prime rib, with mayo on delivery listings. This is the closest thing Firehouse has to a Philly cheesesteak, and it’s a step up from the older firehouse steak and cheese.
- Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt: the same prime rib, plus a new honey chipotle sauce and extra provolone.
- Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt: sliced white meat grilled chicken breast instead of steak, with the same honey chipotle sauce and extra provolone. If you usually get the grilled chicken breast sub, this is the one to try.
How Do They Taste?
The Steak & Cheese Melt is the savory one. The prime rib and provolone do most of the work, and the brown sugar onions add a little sweetness at the edges. The Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt is sweeter up front, then the chipotle comes in as a gentle smoky warmth. Firehouse calls it “just a mild kick,” so it isn’t a spicy sub. The Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt is the lightest of the three, and because chicken is milder than steak, the honey chipotle sauce stands out the most. If you want real heat on any of them, grab a bottle from the firehouse subs sauces bar.
Which Firehouse Melt Should You Order?
- Want a classic cheesesteak? Get the Steak & Cheese Melt.
- Want the most protein? Get the Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt: 55 grams in a medium.
- Want the fewest calories? Also the chicken melt, at 940 for a medium, or go small on any of them (470 to 520).
- Like sweet and smoky with steak? Get the Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt.
- Want the lowest price? In the stores we found, the Steak & Cheese Melt was the cheapest, but prices vary a lot by location.
Nutritional Information
Firehouse lists protein for a medium of each melt: 42 grams for the Steak & Cheese Melt, 47 grams for the Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt and 55 grams for the Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt. Calories on the delivery menu run from 940 to 1,040 for a medium. Interestingly, the Smokin’ Honey versions come in slightly lower than the original, even with the extra provolone and sauce. Firehouse notes that subs are made to order, so actual amounts can vary. For every other sub, see our firehouse subs nutrition guide.
Allergen Information
Based on the ingredients, all three melts contain milk (provolone) and wheat (the roll). The Steak & Cheese Melt also contains egg if it comes with mayo, and the honey chipotle sauce may contain other allergens. Firehouse hasn’t published a separate allergen sheet for the melts that we could find, so check the firehouse subs allergen menu and ask your store if you have a serious allergy.
FAQs- Frequently Asked Questions
How many melts does Firehouse Subs have?
Three: the Steak & Cheese Melt, the Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt and the Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt.
Which Firehouse melt has the most protein?
The Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt, with 55 grams of protein in a medium. The Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt has 47 grams and the Steak & Cheese Melt has 42 grams.
Which Firehouse melt has the fewest calories?
The Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt: 470 calories for a small, 940 for a medium and 1,520 for a large.
How much is a Firehouse melt?
In store, the melts we found cost roughly $10.39 to $11.69, depending on the melt and location. Delivery prices are higher: a medium was $13.30 to $13.45 at one North Carolina store.
What is the difference between the Steak & Cheese Melt and the Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt?
Both use flame-seared prime rib, provolone, caramelized onions and peppers. The Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt adds a honey chipotle sauce and extra provolone.
Are the Smokin’ Honey melts spicy?
Only a little. Firehouse describes the honey chipotle sauce as having just a mild kick.
Are the Firehouse melts limited time?
Firehouse hasn’t said. One delivery menu lists the Smokin’ Honey melts under Limited Time Offer, so check your store’s menu.
Conclusion
All three Firehouse melts share the same cheesy, caramelized base, so you can’t really go wrong. Pick the Steak & Cheese Melt for a classic cheesesteak, the Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt for sweet and smoky beef, or the Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt for the most protein and the fewest calories. Expect to pay about $10 to $12 for a medium in store, more on delivery, and grab the Smokin’ Honey versions while your store still has them.
Prices and calories checked in October 2026 and vary by location. This site is not affiliated with Firehouse Subs.