McDonald’s breakfast menu is served daily from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and until 11:00 AM on weekends at most US locations. The 2026 lineup covers over 30 items — sandwiches across 4 bread types (McMuffin, biscuit, McGriddle, bagel), full platters, sides, and a complete McCafé beverage lineup — with prices starting from $1.99 for hash browns and reaching $11.29 for the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal.
All-day breakfast was permanently discontinued in 2020. As of April 2026 it has not returned. If you arrive after the breakfast cutoff, only the regular lunch and dinner menu is available. This page covers every current item with verified prices, calories, full macros, allergens, combo meals, McValue deals (including the new $4 Breakfast Meal Deal launching April 21, 2026), customization hacks, and ordering tips — nothing held back.
5:00 AM daily
Most US locations · 24-hr same cutoff
10:30 AM weekdays
11:00 AM Sat & Sun
No — ended 2020
Permanently discontinued
Cheapest item $1.99
Hash Browns · new McValue price
Mcdonald’s breakfast time Weekdays · weekends · 24-hour locations · drive-thru vs lobby · what happens after cutoff
| Item | Price | Meal price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage McGriddles | $3.79 | $7.49 | 430 | Sweet maple pancake buns · no egg |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | $5.19 | $9.59 | 430 | Good protein-to-calorie ratio · 18g protein |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Most indulgent |
$5.99 | $9.59 | 550 | 27K/mo standalone KW · 20g protein · 1,290mg sodium |
| Chicken McGriddles Limited time |
$2.99 | — | 380 | Crispy chicken fillet on maple griddle cakes · limited availability |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | $5.79 | — | 560 | Select locations only |
| Item | Price | Meal price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel | $5.59 | $9.99 | 550 | 26g protein · highest protein sandwich |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel | $5.59 | $9.99 | 620 | Sausage variant |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Highest protein |
$6.79 | $11.29 | 670 | 38g protein · most filling · 1,580mg sodium ⚠ |
| Egg & Cheese Bagel | $4.19 | — | 480 | No meat · vegetarian option |
| Plain Bagel | $2.69 | — | 260 | No toppings · budget pick |
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Breakfast | $6.39 | 760 | Scrambled eggs · sausage patty · hash browns · biscuit. 25g protein. |
| Big Breakfast with Hotcakes Highest calorie |
$7.89 | 1,340 | Full platter — 65g fat · 2,090mg sodium = 91% daily limit ⚠ |
| Hotcakes (3 pc.) | $4.99 | 580 | Skip syrup to save ~160 cal. 3 pancakes + syrup + butter. |
| Hotcakes & Sausage | $6.19 | 770 | High carb + fat combo · 102g carbs |
| Hash Browns McValue $1.99 |
$1.99 | 150 | Cheapest item · 9g fat · 310mg sodium · pairs with everything |
| Sausage Burrito Best value |
$2.99 | 310 | Scrambled eggs · sausage · peppers · cheese · flour tortilla. 13g protein. |
| Fruit & Maple Oatmeal Healthiest |
$2.89 | 320 | Whole grain oats · diced apples · cranberry raisin blend · light cream. Lowest sodium: 150mg. |
| English Muffin | $2.19 | 160 | Plain bread side · good with jam if you want something light |
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large | Calories (medium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Roast Coffee Zero cal |
$1.09 | $1.29 McValue | $1.49 | 0 |
| Iced Coffee | $2.49 | $2.99 | $3.49 | 140 |
| Cappuccino | $2.99 | $3.49 | $3.99 | 120 |
| Latte | $2.99 | $3.49 | $3.99 | 180 |
| Americano | $1.99 | $2.29 | $2.59 | 10 |
| Hot Chocolate | $2.49 | $2.99 | $3.49 | 370 — 55g sugar ⚠ |
| Orange Juice | $2.49 | — | — | 150 — natural sugars |
| Apple Juice | $1.99 | — | — | 100 |
| Low-Fat Milk | $1.49 | — | — | 100 |
| Combo | Meal price | vs separate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage McMuffin Meal | $6.49 | $2.99 + $1.99 + $1.29 = $6.27 | Similar — coffee essentially free |
| Egg McMuffin Meal | $8.99 | $4.89 + $1.99 + $1.29 = $8.17 | ~$0.82 saving |
| Sausage Biscuit Meal | $6.49 | $2.99 + $1.99 + $1.29 = $6.27 | Similar — coffee essentially free |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal | $9.59 | $5.19 + $1.99 + $1.29 = $8.47 | Pay more for meal |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal Most expensive |
$11.29 | $6.79 + $1.99 + $1.29 = $10.07 | Meal costs more |
Note: combo meal savings vary. Always check prices — some meal combos cost more than ordering separately. For the best deals, check the McDonald’s app before ordering.
150 cal
17g carbs · 2g protein · 9g fat · 310mg sodium. Cheapest side at $1.99.
310 cal
17g protein · 30g carbs · 13g fat · 820mg sodium. Best all-round option.
1,340 cal
2,090mg sodium = 91% daily limit. 65g fat. 155g carbs.
For full allergen information always use the official McDonald’s Nutrition Calculator before ordering, especially if you have a severe food allergy. The 9 major allergens identified by the FDA are eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame.
The egg types explained — this matters more than you think
McDonald’s uses 4 different types of eggs across their breakfast menu. Only the Egg McMuffin uses a freshly cracked Grade A egg cooked on-site. McGriddle, biscuit, and bagel sandwiches come with pre-cooked folded eggs by default. You can upgrade any of these by asking for a “round egg” — but it may cost an extra ~$2 via the app. Asking in person often gets you the upgrade free.
01
Ask for a "round egg" on any sandwich
McGriddle, biscuit, and bagel sandwiches come with pre-cooked folded eggs by default. Ask staff for a "round egg" (the freshly cracked McMuffin-style egg) on any sandwich. McDonald's has a register code for this. At the counter it's often free — on the app it charges ~$2.
02
Put a hash brown inside your sandwich
Order a hash brown separately and stuff it inside your biscuit or McGriddle. The crunch and potato flavor transform the sandwich. Costs $1.99 extra. Works especially well with the Sausage Biscuit or Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles.
03
Arrive right at 10:30 — still order
If you get to the counter or drive-thru speaker before 10:30 AM and place your order, most locations will still fill it even if prep takes a minute past the cutoff. The key is placing the order before the switch, not receiving it before.
04
Skip syrup on hotcakes — save 160 cal
Hotcakes with syrup = 580 cal. Request no syrup and you drop to ~420 cal. Butter adds another ~35 cal so skipping both gets you to ~385 cal for the 3-pancake stack. Ask for syrup on the side if you want to use a little.
05
Order the Sausage McMuffin at $1.50
Starting April 21, 2026 the Sausage McMuffin is $1.50 as a spotlight McValue deal — compared to its regular $2.99 price. This is the cheapest sandwich McDonald's has offered in years. Check participating locations in the McDonald's app.
06
Ask for scrambled eggs on a bagel
The Big Breakfast scrambled eggs (made from liquid eggs cracked on site) are fresher than the folded eggs on bagel sandwiches. Ask staff to substitute scrambled eggs on your bagel sandwich instead of the folded egg. Often done at no charge in person.
07
No bun = keto breakfast sandwich
Ask for any breakfast sandwich without the bread — just the fillings. An Egg McMuffin without the muffin = ~150 cal and ~3g carbs. A sausage patty + egg without any bread is a fast keto-friendly protein hit for under 200 cal.
08
Black coffee = free effectively with a meal
Most breakfast meal combos include a small coffee. At $1.09–$1.29 standalone, the coffee is essentially included at no extra cost over buying the sandwich + hash browns separately. A Premium Roast Coffee is 0 calories — best drink to include in a combo.
Under $3 — what you get for the money
$1.99
Crispy golden potato patty. 150 cal. Pairs with any sandwich. Cheapest item on the entire breakfast menu under McValue pricing.
$1.50
Regular price $2.99. Spotlight McValue deal from April 21, 2026. 400 cal. Best cheap breakfast sandwich available.
1,340 cal
2,090mg sodium = 91% daily limit. 65g fat. 155g carbs.
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