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Last Updated: October 2026
Breakfast Hours at Every Major Restaurant 2026 Guide
By The MenuWithPrice Editorial Team · Reviewed by Jake Morgan
MenuWithPrice.net tracks breakfast hours at more than 40 fast food, casual dining and convenience store chains across the United States. Check when breakfast starts and ends at McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A or Taco Bell, see which chains serve breakfast all day, and find weekend and holiday hours for every brand.
Most fast food chains serve breakfast from 5 or 6 AM until 10:30 or 11 AM, while IHOP, Denny’s, Waffle House, Dunkin’, Starbucks and Sonic serve breakfast all day. Hours vary by franchise, so select any restaurant below for its full breakfast hours.
Complete list of breakfast hours by restaurant
Green border = serves breakfast all day. Click any brand to see its breakfast start and end times, weekend hours and holiday notes. Updated October 2026.
Fast food breakfast hours
First Watch
7 AM to 2:30 PMView breakfast hours →
Taco John's
Until 11:00 AMView breakfast hours →
Del Taco
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →
Jack's
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
White Castle
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →
Popeyes
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
KFC
⚠ Select locations onlyView breakfast hours →
Waffle House
✓ All day, every day · 24/7View breakfast hours →Wendy's
6:30 AM to 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
Hardee's
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
Bojangles
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →
Dairy Queen
⚠ DQ Grill & Chill onlyView breakfast hours →
Carl’s Jr.
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
Arby's
⚠ Select locations onlyView breakfast hours →
IHOP
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Dunkin'
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Taco Bell
7 AM to 11 AMView breakfast hours →
Subway
Until 11:00 AMView breakfast hours →Starbucks
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Sonic
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →
Panera Bread
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →McDonald’s
Until 10:30 to 11 AMView breakfast hours →
Jack in the Box
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Denny's
✓ All day, every day · 24/7View breakfast hours →Chick-fil-A
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →Burger King
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
Whataburger
11 PM to 11 AM · 12-hour windowView breakfast hours →
Tim Hortons
Until about 11:00 AMView breakfast hours →
Braum’s
6:00 AM to 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →
Jersey Mike’s
⚠ Select locations onlyView breakfast hours →All-day breakfast chains
Serve breakfast 24/7White Castle
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Dunkin'
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Starbucks
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Sonic
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Jack in the Box
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Casual dining breakfast hours
Skyline Chili
Limited locations · variesView breakfast hours →
Bob Evans
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →
Golden Corral
Sat to Sun · 7:30 AM to 11 AMView breakfast hours →First Watch
7 AM to 2:30 PMView breakfast hours →
Cracker Barrel
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Waffle House
✓ All day, every day · 24/7View breakfast hours →
Applebee's
⚠ Limited locations · variesView breakfast hours →IHOP
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Panera Bread
Until 10:30 AMView breakfast hours →Denny's
✓ All day, every day · 24/7View breakfast hours →
Huddle House
✓ All day, every dayView breakfast hours →Fast casual breakfast hours
Spangles
✓ All day, every day · 24/7 most locationsView breakfast hours →
Rosa's Café
6 AM to 11 AMView breakfast hours →
Shake Shack
⚠ Select locations onlyView breakfast hours →
Au Bon Pain
⚠ Hours vary by caféView breakfast hours →Convenience store breakfast hours
Fast food breakfast hours: complete 2026 guide
Breakfast start and end times for every major chain, verified for 2026. Click a chain for weekend and holiday hours.
| Chain | Breakfast starts | Breakfast ends | All-day? |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's breakfast hours | 5:00 to 6:00 AM | 10:30 to 11:00 AM | No, ended 2020 |
| Burger King breakfast hours | 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | No |
| Wendy's breakfast hours | 6:30 AM | 10:30 AM | No |
| Taco Bell breakfast hours | 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | No |
| Chick-fil-A breakfast hours | 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM (closed Sun) | No |
| Panera Bread breakfast hours | 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM (hot items) | Bakery items only |
| Sonic breakfast hours | Open | All day All Day | Yes, always |
| Dunkin' breakfast hours | Open | All day All Day | Yes, always |
| Starbucks breakfast hours | Open | All day All Day | Yes, always |
| Jack in the Box breakfast hours | Open | All day All Day | Yes, 24/7 |
| White Castle breakfast hours | Open | All day All Day | Yes, 24/7 |
| IHOP breakfast hours | 6:00 AM | All day All Day | Yes, signature |
| Denny's breakfast hours | Open 24/7 | 24/7 All Day | Yes, 24/7 |
| Waffle House breakfast hours | Open 24/7 | 24/7 All Day | Yes, always open |
Breakfast hours vary by location and franchisee. The hours above reflect national standards as of April 2026. Always confirm with your local restaurant, some locations open earlier or have different cutoff times.
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Frequently asked questions about breakfast hours
What time does fast food breakfast end at major chains?
Most chains stop serving breakfast between 10:30 and 11:00 AM. McDonald’s ends at 10:30 to 11:00 AM, Burger King, Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A at 10:30 AM, and Taco Bell at 11:00 AM. A number of chains serve breakfast all day, including Sonic, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Jack in the Box, White Castle, IHOP, Denny’s and Waffle House. Hours vary by location and franchisee, so confirm with your local restaurant.
Which fast food restaurants serve breakfast all day?
Chains that serve breakfast all day include Sonic, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Jack in the Box (24/7), White Castle (24/7), IHOP, Denny’s (24/7) and Waffle House (24/7). Several convenience-store and fast-casual brands also serve it around the clock, including Sheetz, Wawa, Buc-ee’s, Spangles, Del Taco, Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel. Availability can still vary by location.
Does McDonald's still serve all-day breakfast?
No. McDonald’s discontinued all-day breakfast in 2020 and has not brought it back nationally. Breakfast is served from around 5:00 to 6:00 AM until 10:30 to 11:00 AM, with the cutoff typically 30 minutes later on weekends. After the cutoff, only the regular lunch and dinner menu is available.
Does Starbucks serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Starbucks serves its breakfast items, egg bites, breakfast sandwiches like the Bacon, Gouda & Egg, oatmeal and bakery, all day, from store opening until close, while supplies last. Prices start around $2.95. Popular hot items can sell out later in the day at busy locations, so ordering ahead in the app helps.
“Breakfast prices and hours shown are national averages and may vary by location and franchisee. For official allergen and nutrition information visit FDA.gov.“
What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?
Most McDonald’s restaurants stop serving breakfast at 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends. All-day breakfast ended in 2020.
What time does Whataburger serve breakfast?
Whataburger serves breakfast from 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM every day, so you can order breakfast late at night at most of its 24 hour restaurants.
Are breakfast hours different on weekends?
Yes, at many chains. McDonald’s and some Burger King and Wendy’s franchises serve breakfast about 30 minutes later on Saturdays and Sundays.
Do breakfast hours change on holidays?
Hours can change on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Some restaurants close early or open late, so check the brand app or call your local store.
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Menu price reviewer. Jake checks prices, calories, deals and hours against the official menu before a page is published or updated.