If you’re an early riser, McDonald’s is the place to eat breakfast. McDonald’s restaurants start serving breakfast as early as 5 a.m.
The restaurant offers different delicious meals for breakfast, and the list includes their signature Big Breakfast®.
McDonald’s is one of those restaurants that do not serve an all-day menu (although there could be exceptions). This means you can have certain meals only if you walk into the restaurant during the hours they are served.
If you’re about to make McDonald’s your breakfast go-to, good for you. But there’s more to know beyond their breakfast hours. Continue reading to see more.
About McDonald’s
The McDonald’s Corporation began with two brothers, the McDonald brothers (Richard and Maurice), in the 1940s. They started a restaurant in San Bernardino, California.
McDonald’s was a hamburger stand before the brothers turned it into a franchise. In 1955, Ray Kroc bought the restaurant from the McDonald brothers.
Over the years, McDonald’s has grown to become one of the largest fast food chains in the United States and over 110 countries of the world.
Furthermore, the restaurant currently has its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. As of the last count in 2021, there are over 14,000 McDonald’s locations in the United States and over 36,000 in the world.
Moving from just hamburgers, McDonald’s is known for its famous Big Macs. The restaurant’s menu also includes cheeseburgers, French fries, chicken sandwiches, egg McMuffins, McNuggets, filet-o-fish, salad, burritos, coffee, and soft drinks.
When does McDonald’s open?
McDonald’s opens at 5 a.m. every day of the week and closes at 11 p.m.
However, because the restaurant is a franchise, the opening and closing hours may vary slightly with locations.
Additionally, McDonald’s runs a 24-hour operation. So, don’t be surprised to find locations open until midnight.
When does McDonald’s start serving breakfast?
As mentioned earlier, McDonald’s restaurants start serving breakfast at 5 a.m., as soon as they open for the day.
The breakfast menu runs until 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m on weekends.
Feel free to walk into any of the stores to eat breakfast during these hours. However, keep in mind that different franchises will have their unique mode of operation.
Therefore, you should check with the store to confirm the operating hours before your visit. You can find these details using the store locator.
Here’s a complete list of the available items during McDonald’s breakfast hour:
Entrees
- Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits
- Egg McMuffin®
- Sausage McMuffin®
- Sausage McMuffin With Egg
- Sausage Biscuits
- Sausage Biscuits With Egg
- Bacon, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles®
- Sausage McGriddles®
- Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles®
- Big Breakfast®
- Hotcakes
- Hotcakes and Sausages
- Big Breakfast® With Hotcakes
- Sausage Burritos
- Hash Browns
- Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
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McCafé® bakery
- Blueberry Muffin
- Apple Fritter
- Cheese Danish
- Cinnamon Roll With Cream Cheese Icing
McCafé® drinks
- Caramel Macchiato
- Iced Caramel Macchiato
- Cappuccino
- Caramel Cappuccino
- French Vanilla Cappuccino
- Mocha
- Latte
- Iced Latte
- Caramel Latte
- Iced Caramel Latte
- French Vanilla Latte
- Iced French Vanilla Latte
- Americano
- Premium Roast Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Caramel Coffee
- Iced French Vanilla Coffee
- Mocha Frappé
- Caramel Frappé
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Beverages, tea, milk, and juice
- Dr. Pepper®
- Diet Coke®
- Coca-Cola®
- Sprite®
- Fanta® Orange
- Hi-C® Orange
- Sweet Tea
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Hot Tea
- Minute Maid® Premium Orange Juice
- 1% Low Fat Milk Jug
- Honest Kids® Appley Ever After® Organic Juice Drink
- Reduced Sugar Low Fat Chocolate Milk Jug
- DASANI® Water
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Shakes
Not all McDonald’s franchises serve milkshakes during breakfast. When you get to the store, walk to the counter and confirm before you place your order.
If you find a McDonald’s that serves shakes, below are the available options:
- McFlurry® With OREO® Cookies
- McFlurry ® With M&M’s Candies
- Vanilla Cone
- Chocolate Shake
- Vanilla Shake
- Strawberry Shake
- Hot Fudge Sundae
- Hot Caramel Sundae
Does McDonald’s offer special deals during breakfast hours?
No, it does not.
Currently, McDonald’s does not offer happy hour deals or any other deals. The available way to get discounts at McDonald’s is to sign up for the MyMcDonald’s rewards program.
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Yes, it does.
The kid’s menu is called the Happy Meal at McDonald’s. It has the following items:
- Hamburger Happy Meal®
- 4-Piece Chicken McNuggets® Happy Meal
- 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets® Happy Meal
In addition, the pack contains a small bottle of kid’s drink and a small toy or a kid’s book.
How to order breakfast from McDonald’s
Getting breakfast from McDonald’s is very easy. You can walk into the franchise nearest to you to get breakfast – dine-in or takeout.
If you cannot go to the restaurant, you can order your meal through the McDonald’s mobile app or the official website.
You can also order breakfast from McDonald’s through their delivery partners like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub.
Before you place your order or go to the restaurant, confirm the operating hour of the franchise through the McDonald’s restaurant locator.
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FAQs
Does McDonald’s still serve breakfast all day?
No, it doesn’t. Since 2020, McDonald’s breakfast menu comes to a close when breakfast hours end.
Can you order lunch during McDonald’s breakfast hour?
No, you cannot. The lunch menu at McDonald’s is available after the restaurant stops serving breakfast by 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. on weekends.
Does McDonald’s serve breakfast during holidays?
McDonald’s will serve breakfast during holidays if they are open on those days.
For instance, most McDonald’s franchises remain closed on Christmas and Easter. But they are all open on all other holidays.
On these days, you can walk into any McDonald’s restaurant to eat breakfast. In addition, during holidays, the restaurant may have reduced hours to allow members of the staff to enjoy the holiday too.
To avoid getting disappointed, confirm the operating hour of the restaurant before you visit.
Conclusion
McDonald’s breakfast hours and menu are ideal for anyone who would rather have an early breakfast. From the Big Breakfast to the Egg McMuffin to the Hotcakes and Burritos, there is a hearty and filling meal for everyone on the menu.
However, no restaurant has it all, and neither does McDonald’s. The restaurant does not offer a robust vegan or gluten-free menu. Most of the available items are modified by removing certain ingredients to make them safe for your intolerance.
If you are eating gluten-free, you should take a look at this list of different fast food restaurants that serve gluten-free breakfast and see what they offer.
Thanks for reading.
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