McDonald's Breakfast Prices (2026)
The McDonald's breakfast menu runs from $2.39 to $8.19 in 2026, averaging $4.57 across 11 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on McDonald's Breakfast
- The $5 Meal Deal is the single best value on the menu — the same four items ordered separately run close to $12.
- The McDonald's app gives a free item on many orders and runs a points programme worth roughly 5% back; app prices are frequently below counter prices for the same item.
- 20-piece McNuggets at $9.99 cost about $0.50 per nugget against $0.65 for a 4-piece — the best per-unit price on the menu.
- A large sweet tea at $1.49 has held its price for years and remains the cheapest large drink at any national chain.
McDonald's Breakfast Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the McDonald's breakfast menu?
Hash Browns is the cheapest breakfast item at McDonald's, at about $2.39 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Sausage McMuffin ($2.59) and Sausage Burrito ($2.59).
What is the average McDonald's breakfast price in 2026?
Across the 11 priced breakfast items we track, the average is $4.57 and the midpoint is $4.59. Prices run from $2.39 for Hash Browns up to $8.19 for Big Breakfast with Hotcakes.
Is McDonald's breakfast expensive compared with other chains?
5 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on breakfast. Del Taco averages $3.47 against $4.57 at McDonald's — a gap of about 24%.
Do McDonald's breakfast prices vary by location?
Yes. McDonald's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.