14 Restaurant Chains With The Best Breakfast Deals

It's often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but almost one in four Americans skip it altogether, according to the National Institutes of Health. That means nearly 25% of people are missing out on the myriad benefits that come from eating breakfast. Rush University reports that consuming calories in the morning helps jumpstart your metabolism, sharpens your attention and memory muscles, and makes it easier to reach daily vegetable and fruit recommendations. While time is a significant limiting factor to breakfast consumption, the rising cost of food is a major hindrance, too. Going to the store or stopping by a breakfast spot can feel like you're buying the most expensive foods of all time.

Several popular restaurant chains have heard this common refrain from clients and have responded by concocting specially-made breakfast deals. These discounted promos are designed to make it easier for the average American individual and family to afford satiating breakfast options. Can't make it out until lunch or dinner time? No problem! Many of these chains serve breakfast all day long. That means you can stop by any time of the day or night and claim a tasty, filling meal at bargain prices. Many of these deals won't last forever, so take advantage of them while they last.

McDonald's iconic breakfast menu is the exact opposite of the famous chain's biggest menu fail. As the Motley Fool reports, breakfast sales account for almost one quarter of the fast food giant's domestic sales, raking in over $2 billion annually. Kevin Ozan, McDonald's CFO, revealed that the company's breakfast offerings are more profitable than other menu items. Despite this success, McDonald's only serves breakfast until around 10:30 am or 11:00 am, giving customers a few hours to snag these tasty deals before the lunch menu sets in. While the Golden Arches has maintained a reputation for serving cheap fast food options, its $5 breakfast bargain is impressive even for the affordable chain.

From September 8th, 2025, the company relaunched its Extra Value Meals, which include a scrumptious breakfast option. For only $5, customers are treated to a Sausage Egg McMuffin, hash browns, and a small coffee. The McMuffin is a crowd favorite, and McCafe has its fair share of champions. Make sure to take full advantage of this deal while it lasts. McDonald's is known for pulling these deals at the height of their popularity, so your opportunity for savings is limited.

If you haven't heard that name in a while, you're not alone. Golden Corral is one of the iconic American buffet chains that came roaring back from bankruptcy. Despite the financial challenges, the legendary buffet still presents unbeatable early morning deals. Golden Corral is one of the only truly all-you-can-eat breakfast joints on this list, meaning the sole limitation on your savings is how much you can eat in one sitting. With locations throughout the U.S., Golden Corral is reputed for its varied food selection and spacious dining areas.

Whether you're going with a partner or the entire extended family, there's room for everyone to save big on breakfast. Golden Corral serves breakfast from the opening bell to around noon, although specific hours vary by location. Adults and seniors 65 years or older only pay $12.99 and $12.49, respectively, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Children ages four to eight pay $8.99, while those ages nine to 12 pay $9.99. Drinks are included in these fees for all children. If you're getting breakfast for the road, you'll only pay $8.99 per pound.

If you're wondering if Starbucks or Dunkin' has cheaper coffee, you might as well consider the breakfast options, too. In reality, Dunkin' is the more affordable coffee chain overall. Despite dropping the "Donuts" from its name, it remains the largest coffee and donut chain on the planet, boasting 14,000 locations. Pop into any one of these franchises, and you'll find a variety of affordable breakfast menu options. Unlike other chains on this list, Dunkin' serves the most important meal of the day all day long.

Perhaps the chain's best deal includes an appetizing sandwich, a sizable coffee, and a side of hash browns. Customers are spoiled for choice at Dunkin' with various bread options for the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. You can choose from a croissant, English muffin, sourdough, and various bagel types, such as everything, cinnamon raisin, sesame seed, multigrain, or just plain. Dunkin' also serves cold or hot coffee for breakfast, depending on how you're feeling or what the weather demands. No choices to make with the hash browns, but they're delicious. Altogether, this filling breakfast bargain only costs $6.53.

Chick-fil-A sells more chicken than everyone else, including KFC and Popeyes. That chicken-heavy menu extends into breakfast, too. The chicken chain is famed for its crispy, high-quality, perfectly cooked meat, but it's not known as the most affordable fast-food menu in the country. However, Chick-fil-A has many premium breakfast meals that won't destroy your monthly food budget. The trick is knowing where to look. The company usually places its breakfast options at the bottom of the menus, since lunch and dinner tend to be the busier times for franchises. Tucked away at the lower portion of the board, you'll find a host of mouth-watering and wallet-sparing breakfast deals.

The classic Chick-fil-A Biscuit is $3 alone or $6 with a side of hash browns and coffee. The fan favorite Chick-n-Minis are four for $4 or $7 for the meal. If you're craving an egg-cheese-and-meat combo, you'll find various muffin and biscuit sandwiches hovering between $3 and $4 alone, or $6 to $7 for a meal. Feeling healthy? You can sub out the hash browns, which are included in every meal, for a fruit cup or yogurt parfait for a few bucks more.

Admittedly, Taco Bell isn't known for its breakfast options. However, the fast food chain's unbeatable value meals extend to its breakfast offerings, treating loyal customers and newcomers alike to a suite of delectable deals. For only $7.92, you can get a Breakfast Crunch Wrap, a hot cup of joe, and not one but two Cinnabon Delights. The early-morning spin on the celebrated Crunch Wrap Supreme features a mouth-watering symphony of scrambled eggs, melted cheese, hash browns, jalapeño sauce, and your choice of bacon or sausage tightly wrapped into a delicious tortilla. 

Coffee is likely behind breakfast in the list of the things you'd least expect to get from Taco Bell, but it's actually quite good. You have a choice between hot and iced options with the breakfast deal, but you can secure a Cinnabon Delights coffee if you're willing to pay a bit extra. Speaking of Cinnabon, the chain's cherry on top of its affordable breakfast meal is two Cinnabon Delights. These donut holes are smothered in cinnamon and sugar and filled to the gills with cream cheese frosting.

The iconic diner chain has been closing dozens of its locations across the U.S., but its stellar breakfast deals remain. With almost 1,600 locations sprawling throughout the country, the classic American diner is still going strong and pulling out all the stops to keep customers eating cheaply. Currently, the chain is running a deal dubbed the 5 Slams — tasty meals all starting at $5. The 2-Egg Breakfast Slam is complete with two eggs prepared anyway you like, along with two slices of toast, and a side of perfectly cooked hash browns. If you want a more uniform and easy-to-handle breakfast, consider the Grand Slam Burrito. This home run delicacy is stuffed with meaty sausage, melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and crispy hash browns. Don't forget to dip it into the salsa on the side. 

Super hungry? Order the monstrous Super Slam breakfast for the biggest bang for your breakfast buck. For just $5, you'll get two fluffy pancakes topped with melted butter, two sausages, two pieces of bacon, two eggs, and a full side order of hash browns. Say bonjour to the French Toast Everyday Value Slam, which packs two eggs, two slices of bacon, and two syrup-drenched Brioche French Toast buns onto a single plate. The final of the 5 Slams is a quintessential BLT with a breakfast blend. Enjoy the crunchiness and juiciness of this diner classic with hearty eggs included. Plus, you'll get a batch of fries to chomp down on.

Wendy's franchise owners make an impressive amount of money, but they still offer robust savings for customers. The burger chain often gets overshadowed by its larger counterparts, although its offerings are some of the best in the industry. For example, customers were able to snag cheeseburgers for one cent — yes, you read that right — on National Hamburger Day. Right now, one of Wendy's deals happens to focus on breakfast items. With a mere $1, patrons can choose from three sandwiches loaded to the brim with tasty breakfast staples and topped with the brand's celebrated buttermilk biscuits.

The Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit features quality American cheese, a grilled sausage patty, and a freshly prepared egg. You can swap out the sausage for crispy bacon on the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. If you've got a sweet tooth early in the morning, consider the Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit, which includes crispy white meat and delicious maple honey butter. Can't choose between these flavorsome options? You don't have to. Claim them all for only $3. You could even throw in a wake-me-up coffee without spending more than you would for breakfast at most fast food locations.

Carl's Jr. might be known for its juicy, thick burgers, but it offers a compelling breakfast deal, too. The sister restaurant of Hardees, this burger joint offers a 2-for-$5 breakfast featuring a variety of mix-and-match choices. Customers can pick two of three different breakfast options and only pay $5. The meal deal includes a classic sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit, arguably the most filling item on the breakfast menu. As a unique breakfast choice, Carl's Jr. also offers Southern-style biscuits and gravy. For those craving something sweet, the burger chain includes a scrumptious cinnamon roll.

The Carl's Jr. breakfast menu is far more expansive, with offers ranging from breakfast burritos and French toast sticks to breakfast burgers and everything in between. However, the real savings are found in the 2-for-$5 combo bargain. If you need a drink to help wash down those flavorful deals, consider grabbing a hot or iced coffee for a few bucks.

Burger King has been the subject of some costly recalls over the years, but it's never reneged on its affordability, often rivaling that of McDonald's. The Home of the Whopper offers a hearty $8 breakfast bundle that includes a filling breakfast sandwich, a side of potato bites, and, of course, a coffee. This am-deal befitting a king is available from opening until around 10:30 am or 11 am, when most locations stop serving breakfast. The sandwich portion of the meal is open to a lot of customization with five different varieties of the chain's famed Croissan'wiches — hybrids between the fluffiness of a croissant and the satiation of a bun.

Customers can select from a Beef Croissan'wich, Chick'N Crips Croissan'wich, Beefacon Croissan'wich, Chicken Strips Croissan'wich, and a Fully Loaded Croissan'wich. All of these sandwiches come with an egg. Burger King isn't exactly renowned for its coffee, but it gets the job done. You can add sugar, creamer, and even a splash of milk without having to pay extra. The side of potato slices is nice and filling to round out the breakfast deal.

Every day of the week, fans are greeted with the cost-effective Value Menu, where delicious IHOP breakfasts can be purchased for only $6 a piece. The classic combo featuring two fresh eggs, two pieces of crispy bacon, two sausage links, and two airy pancakes is a favorite among customers. Prefer French toast over pancakes? Opt for the French Toast Breakfast, which includes everything in the traditional combo, only with a colossal slice of perfectly prepared French toast. If hashbrowns are a breakfast must for you, order the House Scramble, which features a healthy serving of hash browns alongside tasty scrambled eggs full of melted cheddar cheese and hickory-smoked bacon. 

Attention all omelette lovers. The Ham and Cheese Omelette is stuffed with a thrilling assortment of cheese, including white, cheddar, and jack, and chopped ham. As if that wasn't enough, you'll get two of IHOP's celebrated buttermilk pancakes on the side. The amount of money Americans lose in uneaten food each year is staggering, so make sure you keep your eyes aligned with your stomach. And, don't forget, you can always take the extras home to extend your breakfast savings over the course of more than one day.

Waffle House is a household name when it comes to breakfast options, with many surprisingly cheap choices, especially considering the amount and quality of food served to customers. Plus, the brand has preserved the layout, function, and atmosphere of the classic American diner, adding that much more to the experience. You can easily leave Waffle House with a full stomach and a full wallet, with various economical meals.

Starting with the aptly named Classic Waffle. This jumbo-size fluffy waffle is only $5.20, and Waffle House offers all-you-can-pour syrup, so you never run out. Toss in a side of sausage or bacon for only a few dollars more. If you're looking for a little more substance, the Two Egg Breakfast offers fresh eggs prepared any way you prefer, two slices of toast with jelly, and a side of hash browns or grits. Need something on-the-go friendly? The $6.25 Chicken Biscuit should get the job done. For those who aren't too hungry in the morning, Waffle House also offers a side of hash browns for only $3.45. 

Cracker Barrel is a highwayside favorite among travelers. With a location reliably nearby and economical breakfast meals available all day, the popularity is well-deserved. Cracker Barrel dishes up a wide range of breakfast staples, including pancakes, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, French toast, eggs, bacon, and sausage, but the savings are found in the breakfast specials. For $7.99, guests can get the Sunrise Pancake Special, which comes with two buttermilk pancakes, natural syrup, and two eggs or a piece of breakfast meat, such as Canadian bacon, bacon, or sausage. 

The Biscuits and Gravy breakfast comes in at the same price, offering three buttermilk biscuits, a generous amount of sawmill gravy, and either sausage or bacon. The Egg Sandwich features two fresh eggs cracked over slices of sourdough bread and a hefty side, such as hash browns. The Biscuit Breakfast is a filling combo of two buttermilk biscuits sandwiches filled with your selection of breakfast meat and a classic side.

Jack in the Box is the Swiss Army Knife of fast food joints, promoting a dynamic spectrum of food options on its menu, ranging from burgers and desserts to tacos and salads. That option-rich variety pays dividends for those looking for the best breakfast deals in the fast food industry. Recently, Jack in the Box unveiled a $5 All Day Big Meal Deal that offers visitors a primary meal, two sides — which can include breakfast and lunch choices — and a drink. 

The Supreme Croissant is the only breakfast-specific option for the entree, but you could opt for a Double Jr. Jumbo Jack, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, or Jr. Chicken Sandwich if you're eating late or looking to switch up your early morning meal. Looking for something more breakfast-focused? Jack in the Box also offers a Bacon or Sourdough Scrambler Combo, which comes with cheese-drenched scrambled eggs and your choice of meat on toasted sourdough with hashbrowns and a coffee, all for only $5.99.  Are you over 55? You can augment your savings by taking advantage of Jack in the Box's senior discounts.

Think Del Taco only has lunch and dinner options? Unless you want to miss out on satisfying, Mexican-inspired, budget-friendly breakfast options, you should reconsider that assumption. The chain actually offers dozens of breakfast options in its Morning Menu. As you'd expect, Del Taco offers three double-cheese taco choices. The Egg & Cheese Taco is only $1.49. The Hash browns & Beef Taco clocks in at $1.99, and the Hash browns & Bacon Taco is still only $2.49. Switching things up a bit, customers can get a Chorizo, Scrambled Egg, and Potato Taco for $1.89, $1.29, and $1.29, respectively.

Not feeling a taco in the early morning? Del Taco also runs a Breakfast Toasted Wrap Meal where customers can grab a hunger-zapping wrap, with their selection of carne asada, sausage, or bacon, a coffee, and a side of hash browns for between $5 and $6. The fast-food Mexican chain's extensive breakfast menu also contains burritos, quesadillas, rollers, breakfast bowls, and a smorgasbord of sides and sweets. Whether you're only buying for yourself, the whole family, or even the entire office, you'll leave with enough food without breaking the bank.