McDonald’s, one of the few fast food chains that have stuck around longer than most restaurants, is popular with folks all over the world. Known for their quality-tested and carefully procured ingredients, classic taste and not forgetting surprisingly light-on-the-pocket meals, McDonald’s is one of the biggest names in the fast food business, globally.
This Christmas 2016, walk in to McDonald’s and get your share of eggs, sausage rolls, bacon, fruit parfait or toasted muffins for an amazing Christmas breakfast experience!
McDonald’s Holiday Hours
Most McDonald’s locations start serving breakfast at 4:00 a.m. while others start a little later at 5:30 a.m. However, in larger cities and those locations in airports may start breakfast service as early as 3:00 a.m.! This is usually to cater to people who start their day much earlier and for travelers boarding early morning flights. However, it is advisable to check their official web site for accurate hours of operation before going.
McDonald’s will also be open on Christmas to serve breakfast. Their regular breakfast hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Sunday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
McDonald’s Breakfast Menu
McDonald’s serves a wide variety of breakfast specials to start your day! Choose from Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfait, Egg McMuffin, Egg White Delight McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin (with or without egg), Steak, Egg & Cheese McMuffin, Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Sausage Biscuit (with or without egg), Sausage McGriddles, Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles, Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel, Cinnamon Melts, Hotcakes (pancakes), Hotcakes and Sausage, and Southern Style Chicken Biscuit.
While most McDonald’s breakfast items start at as low as $1.00, some like the big breakfasts. A big breakfast with hot cakes cost can cost anywhere between $3.00 to $5.00 each.
What’s surprising is that McDonald’s also offers a “secret menu” that is sometimes available in select stores, or alternatively, for festive seasons. One such item, the Chicken McGriddle is a delicious McChicken patty inside a classic McGriddle. The treat is delightful and costs as low as $2.49 with cheese, while the addition of bacon and eggs will cost you $3.99.
Another surprise off their secret menu is classic biscuits and gravy. For $1.99, the outlet offers you a small portion of this classic creation. The item is available in the southwestern states.
The Mc10:35 is another unheard favorite that is available right after breakfast but before lunch—10: 35 a.m. to be precise. It consists of an Egg McMuffin and McDouble put together to make a meal. The secret menu finishes with a dessert. The McCrepe comprises of a yogurt parfait served with a hotcake. The hotcake acts as a “crepe” and the fruity parfait makes for a wonderful, filling “McCrepe” dessert.
McDonald’s also ensures their products are top-grade to give you the best start to the day. The McMuffin sandwiches are made with USDA “Grade A” eggs. Their cheese is made with good quality milk and cheese cultures with natural flavor, the and bacon comes from good quality pork meat.
Sources:
“The right way to rise with McDonald’s BREAKFAST MENU,” McDonald’s web site; https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/full-menu/breakfast.html, last accessed December 20, 2016
“McDonalds Breakfast Hours, Price, & All-Day Breakfast Menu,” Secret Menus web site, http://secretmenus.com/mcdonalds/breakfast-hours-menu/, last accessed December 20, 2016
