If like me, you enjoy eating breakfast at any time of the day, you must be looking for a list of fast food restaurants that serve breakfast all day.
The importance of eating breakfast early in the morning cannot be overemphasized. However, not everyone is an early riser. Also, some people would rather have a late breakfast because of their schedules and preferences.
Fast food is easy to prepare and serve. Moreover, most of the ingredients are easily accessible which makes it easy for these restaurants to pull this off.
Here’s a list of fast food restaurants that continue to serve breakfast all day even after the all-famous McDonald’s stopped.
1. Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is open 24 hours daily and shares a few similarities with McDonald’s. Satisfy your cravings with the chicken sandwich, egg rolls, and burgers.
Also available at Jack in the Box are tacos, breakfast burritos, and a Jumbo Breakfast Platter that you can enjoy with colleagues during lunch break. The platter contains mini pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hash browns.
Some of the items on the breakfast menu include:
- Loaded Breakfast Sandwich
- Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
- Breakfast Jack
- Supreme Sausage Croissant
- Hash Browns
- Bacon, Eggs & Cheese Biscuits
- Sausage, Eggs & Cheese Biscuits
- Grilled Sourdough Swiss Sandwich
- Extreme Sausage Sandwich
- Grande Sausage Breakfast Burrito
- Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito
2. Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In started as a small root beer stand but is now popular for its refreshingly delicious shakes.
Beyond the shakes, the restaurant offers delicious cinnamon-filled pastries and cheesy dips. Sonic offers great breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and sides.
With a cup of coffee and any of the breakfast items below, you can enjoy a satisfying late breakfast at Sonic Drive-In:
- Bacon Breakfast Toaster
- Sausage Breakfast Toaster
- French Toast Sticks
- Cinnabon Cinnasnacks With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Bacon Breakfast Burrito
- Sausage Breakfast Burrito
- SuperSONIC® Breakfast Burrito
- Ultimate Meat & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
- Jr. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito
- Jr. Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burrito
3. Waffle House
Waffle House is one of those fast food restaurants that run a 24-hour service and serve breakfast all day as well. It has a robust breakfast menu with waffles as a major meal on the menu.
There are four different kinds of waffles at Waffle House. They include classic, pecan, chocolate chip, and peanut butter chip waffles.
Also on the menu are hash browns which you can order with onions, cheese, ham, chili, sausage gravy, jalapeños, and mushrooms.
You can be sure that there’ll always be a Waffle House to deliver fresh breakfast items to you at any time of the day, as long as there is an available delivery driver.
On the robust breakfast menu are:
- Egg Breakfasts
- Hash Browns Bowls
- Texas Melts & Biscuits
- Waffles with Toppings such as Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter, Strawberry, and Blueberry
- Steak & Eggs
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Wraps
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wraps
- Eggs
- Toddle House Omelets
- Grilled Biscuits & Gravy
- Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuits
- Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuits
- Bowl of Grits
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Grits
4. IHOP
The International House of Pancakes is an American-based fast-food restaurant that makes breakfast pancakes available all day. IHOP’s pancakes are not just any pancakes; they are available in many different flavors.
Asides from the delicious pancakes, IHOP also offers crepes, omelets, breakfast burritos, waffles, French toast, and exciting combos. See how IHOP makes these items available:
- The Breakfast Sampler which consists of two eggs, two strips of hickory smoked bacon, pork sausage links, two thick-cut pieces of ham, hash browns, and two buttermilk pancakes
- Big Brunch Burger
- Buttermilk Biscuits & Gravy
- Grilled Buttermilk Biscuit
- Gluten Friendly Pancakes (also available in combo)
- Gluten-Friendly Belgian Waffle (also available in combo)
- Hash Browns
- Crispy Fried Potatoes
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit
- French Fries
- Create Your Own Crepe Combo
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Harvest Grain & Nuts Pancakes
- Mexican Tres Leche Pancakes
- Cupcake Pancakes
- New York Cheesecake Pancakes
- Blueberry Pancakes
- Strawberry Banana Pancakes
- Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Strawberries & Cream Crepes
- Swedish Crepes
- Create Your Own French Toast Combo
- Original French Toast
- Strawberry Banana French Toast
- Belgian Waffle
- Steak Tips & Eggs
- Smokehouse Combo
- Country Fried Steak & Eggs
- Spicy Poblano Omelette
- Big Steak Omelette
- Chicken Fajita Omelette
- Colorado Omelette
- Bacon Temptation Omelette
- Spinach Mushroom Omelette
- Build Your Own Omelette
- Classic Burrito
- Country Breakfast Burrito or Bowl
- Spicy Poblano Burrito or Bowl
- Southwest Chicken Burrito & Bowl
- New Mexico Chicken Burrito & Bowl
- Spicy Shredded Beef Burrito & Bowl
- And many delicious sides
5. Dunkin’ Donuts
The first things to get at Dunkin’ are the donuts unless you don’t like them. Dunkin’ Donuts is one of the old and largest coffee chains in the U.S.
Dunkin’ serves breakfast all day and donuts are not the only items you can enjoy. At Dunkin’ Donuts, you can customize your breakfast sandwich on a bagel, English muffin, or croissant.
Here’s a list of some of the breakfast items:
- Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich
- Sausage, Egg, & Cheese on a Bagel
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Bagel
- Beyond Sausage Sandwich
- Glazed Donuts
- Chocolate Frosted Donuts
- Hash Browns Loaded
- Omwich Sandwich
- Dunkin’ Hot Beverages
- Dunkin’ Cold Beverages
6. Denny’s
Denny’s is another donut shop that has blown into a large and popular restaurant. It’s not one of those fast food restaurants that open very early but Denny’s opens for the day, and the breakfast menu runs all day as well.
Trust Denny’s to be available to satisfy your cravings for breakfast items at unusual hours. Asides from the great donuts, see other delectable items you can get on the breakfast menu:
- Grand Slam (build your meal with any four of these items: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, Toast, Potatoes, Fruit, and English Muffins)
- Eggs Benedict
- Steak & Eggs
- Moons Over My Hammy (a combination of Ham, Scrambled Egg Sandwich, Swiss & American Cheeses on a Grilled Sourdough, plus Hash Browns)
- Crepes
- Omelets
- Fluffy Pancakes
- All-American Slam (a combo of 3 Scrambled Egg with Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Strips, Sausage Links, Hash Browns, and Bread)
- Santa Fe Bowl (a gluten-free meal)
- Lumberjack Slam
- Fit Slam
- French Toast Slam
- Belgian Waffle Slam
- Hearty Breakfast Slam
- Chicken Biscuit & Gravy Bowl
- Santa Fe Sizzlin’ Skillet
- Supreme Sizzlin’ Skillet
- Fit Fare Veggie Sizzlin’ Skillet
7. Bojangles
Bojangles’ biscuits and sandwich pair is one perfect combo for a late breakfast. The Southern fast food restaurant is famous for its freshly baked biscuits, Cajun-seasoned appetizers, and tasty entrees.
All the breakfast items come in a combo of fluffy eggs, melty cheese, Bo-Tato rounds (its signature hash browns), and a drink (coffee or soft drink).
Here’s what you can find on Bojangles’ breakfast menu:
- Cajun Chicken Filet Biscuit Combo
- Sausage & Egg Biscuit Combo
- Bacon, Egg, Cheese, & Biscuit Combo
- Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Combo
- Sausage Biscuit Combo
- Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo
- Southern Gravy Biscuit Combo
You can also get individual:
- Sausage Biscuit
- Sausage & Egg Biscuit
- Egg & Cheese Biscuit
- Southern Gravy Biscuit
- Pimento Cheese Biscuit
- Cajun Chicken Filet Biscuit
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese
8. Starbucks
If all you knew about Starbucks is the wide variety of coffee options, there is more. Most Starbucks locations serve breakfast all day and the menu features a wide variety of delicious meals.
If you’ve never had breakfast at Starbucks, I’ll recommend that you try the Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich on your first visit. Other breakfast items include:
- Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
- Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap
- Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
- Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich
- Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich
- Any of the Sous Vide Egg Bites
- Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap
- Avocado Spread
- Spicy Chorizo, Monterey Jack & Egg Breakfast Sandwich
- Hearty blueberry oatmeal
- Sprouted grain bagel with avocado spread
- Berry trio parfait
- Slow-Roasted Ham, Swiss & Egg Breakfast Sandwich
- Ham & Cheese Croissant
9. White Castle
White Castle makes the list of American restaurants that made hamburger sliders famous. Its extensive breakfast menu started with the addition of eggs to its menu during World War II.
The delicious sliders are available in combos and different variations. Use this list to have an idea of what’s available all day for breakfast at this fast-food restaurant:
- Belgian Waffle Slider
- Belgian Waffle Slider Combo
- Breakfast Slider
- Original Slider® With Egg & Cheese
- Breakfast Toast Sandwich
- Chicken & Waffles Slider
- Hash Brown Nibblers
- Mini Belgian Waffles
- One Breakfast Slider Combo
- Two Breakfast Sliders Combo
- One Breakfast Toast Sandwich Combo
- Two Breakfast Toast Sandwiches Combo
10. Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee is an American-based German coffeehouse under Panera Brands. Like Starbucks and a few other coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee serves handcrafted beverages.
The fast food restaurant makes its varieties of coffee alongside many breakfast items available all day.
Here are some amazing items to have with your cup of coffee:
- Ham, Bacon, Two Eggs & Cheddar
- Bacon, Egg & Cheddar
- Beyond Meat® Sausage with Egg & Mozzarella
- Ham, Egg & Swiss Croissant
- Gluten-Free Spinach, Artichoke, Egg & Provolone
- Two Eggs & Cheddar
- Sausage, Egg & Cheddar
- Chorizo Sausage, Black Beans, Egg & Pepperjack
- Chicken Apple Sausage
- Turkey Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Mini
- Gluten-Free Bacon, Gouda Soufflé
- Bagels
- Donuts
- Muffins
- Cake Pops
- Scones
- Coffee Cakes
11. Au Bon Pain
What started as a bakery that provides customers with fresh bread has expanded into a fast food restaurant chain that serves breakfast all day.
Au Bon Pain moved from serving only croissants and baguettes to a more extensive breakfast menu that includes:
- Skinny Wheat Bagel with Egg Whites and Cheddar
- Power Protein Wraps
- Smoked Avocado on Ciabatta Bread
- Egg Whites & Cheddar
- Egg Whites, Cheddar & Avocado
- 2 Egg & Cheddar Sandwich
- 2 Egg & Cheddar Sandwich with Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
- 2 Egg Sandwich
- 2 Egg Sandwich with Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
- Smoked Salmon Avocado
- Toasted Bagel & Cream Cheese
- The Good Egg Sandwich
- Bagels
- Hot Oatmeal & Orange Juice
- Yogurt Parfait
12. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels is quite young when compared to other fast food restaurants, but it has put a lot in place to serve breakfast all day. The bagels and coffee chain is one of the subsidiaries of Panera Brands.
The staff gets to the restaurant early to make sure they bake fresh bagels every four hours. While serving irresistible bagels and coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels serves other items such as:
- Farmhouse Egg Breakfast Sandwich
- Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich
- Classic Applewood Bacon & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich
- All-Nighter Egg Breakfast Sandwich
- Turkey Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich
- Classic Egg Sandwich Nosh Box
- Signature Egg Sandwich Nosh Box
- New – Add-On Twice Baked Hash Brown
- Add-On Egg Sandwich
- Thin Egg White Sandwich Nosh Box
- Family Brunch Box
FAQs
How long does Chick-fil-A serve breakfast?
Chick-fil-A serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Does Burger King serve breakfast all day?
No, it does not. Burger King serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
What restaurants are open 24 hours?
Waffle House, Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, and IHOP are some restaurants that are open 24 hours at all locations.
Others like Denny’s, Burger King, Whataburger, and Boston Market are also open 24 hours but only in select locations.
Conclusion
Compared to the number of fast-food restaurants in the United States, only a handful serve breakfast all day. And you should keep in mind that not all locations of these restaurants serve breakfast all day.
So, before you make plans to visit your local McDonald’s, Dunkin’, or Bojangles, make sure you check with the restaurant before you go to enjoy the all-day breakfast menu.
Thanks for reading.
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