McDonald's, founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald, has grown to become one of the world's largest fast-food corporations, serving nearly 70 million customers daily. While it is well-known for its hamburgers, its breakfast menu has become a customer favorite since it began serving breakfast nearly 50 years ago, with its first breakfast menu published in 1977.
When you really need it, something from McDonald's breakfast menu can kick things into high gear. Whether you want to fuel up for the day, nurse a hangover after a long night out, or grab something quick on your way to work, the McDonald's breakfast menu has something for you.
At what time does McDonald's start serving breakfast?
While they did introduce an all-day breakfast menu in 2015, it was suspended in many locations during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has since returned. However, not every McDonald's offers an all-day breakfast menu, so breakfast is typically served between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. every day, except on Fridays when breakfast is served from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
What is on McDonald's breakfast menu?
McDonald's breakfast menu includes items such as a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Sausage Biscuit, or Sausage McMuffin, as well as Hotcakes, Hash Browns, and more. Its the US menu includes 16 different items as well as eight different meal options with varying caloric counts. The calorie content of each menu item ranges from 140 for the Hash Brown to 1340 for the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes.
McDonald's breakfast menu currently includes:
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit - 460 calories
Egg McMuffin - 310 calories
Sausage McMuffin - 400 calories
Sausage McMuffin with Egg - 480 calories
Sausage Biscuit - 460 calories
Sausage Biscuit with Egg - 530 calories
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles - 430 calories
Sausage McGriddles - 430 calories
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles - 550 calories
Big Breakfast - 760 calories
Big Breakfast with Hotcakes - 1,340 calories
Hotcakes - 580 calories
Hotcakes and Sausage - 770 calories
Sausage Burrito - 310 calories
Hash Browns - 140 calories
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal - 320 calories
How do I get McDonald's breakfast?
Branches are serving McDonald's breakfasts across the United States, but your local branch may have some changes depending on where your location is. Furthermore, local Covid-19 restrictions may affect some restaurants. If you don't want to go into a store, you can always order and pay online, and then pick up or drive-thru at a variety of locations, as this is possible with the McDonald's app.
The fast food chain has also partnered with Uber Eats for home delivery, but double-check any delivery fees before ordering. These usually differ depending on your distance from the restaurant.
FAQs
Q. At what time is McDonald’s breakfast available in the USA?
A. At most McDonald’s locations, breakfast is served between 5 am and 11 am every day except on Friday, where it is served from 5 am until 11.30 am.
Q Does McDonald’s still have all-day breakfast in 2022?
A. McDonald’s ended its all-day breakfast menu during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and while reports indicate that it could return, it does look like there are no plans yet to bring it back.
Q. How much is a McDonald’s breakfast in the USA?
A. The cost of items on a McDonald’s breakfast menu range from $1.79 for a Sausage McMuffin or a Sausage Biscuit, to $5.29 for a Big Breakfast with Hotcakes.
