Prices are approximate and vary by restaurant. Last updated October 2026.
The McDonald’s breakfast occupies a strange and honoured place in British culture. It is the cure for the hangover, the reward for the early shift, and the cause of genuine grief when you arrive at 11:02am to find the grills have switched to burgers. Knowing the menu — and the prices — before you go is the difference between a smug, well-fed morning and a sad drive-thru U-turn.
This independent guide lists every item on the UK breakfast menu with current approximate prices, flags the cheapest and priciest picks, and covers the hours so you never miss the window.
Breakfast Hours: Don’t Miss the Cut-Off
The single most important breakfast fact: McDonald’s UK serves breakfast until 11am every day — Monday to Sunday, no exceptions, bank holidays included. Most 24-hour branches start breakfast at 5am; other restaurants start when they open, usually around 6 or 7am.
The kitchen physically cannot cook breakfast and main-menu items at the same time (different grill temperatures for eggs and burgers), so the 11am switch is absolute. Arrive at 11:01 and you are ordering a Big Mac. Set an alarm.
McMuffins: The Classics
The McMuffin is the backbone of the breakfast menu — toasted English muffin, egg, cheese, and your choice of filling.
| Item | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Sausage & Egg McMuffin | Around £4.40–£4.80 |
| Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin | Around £5.20–£5.60 |
| Bacon & Egg McMuffin | Around £4.40–£4.80 |
| Double Bacon & Egg McMuffin | Around £5.20–£5.60 |
| Egg & Cheese McMuffin | Around £3.80–£4.20 |
| Muffin with Jam | Around £2.70–£3.00 |
The Sausage & Egg McMuffin remains the bestseller — savoury sausage patty, freshly cracked egg, melted cheese. If you are extra hungry, the double versions add a second meat patty and are often better value than ordering two separate items.
Wraps, Rolls and Flatbreads
For bigger appetites, the handheld options go beyond the muffin:
| Item | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Wrap (ketchup or brown sauce) | Around £5.50–£6.00 |
| Breakfast Roll (ketchup or brown sauce) | Around £4.70–£4.90 |
| Bacon Roll (ketchup or brown sauce) | Around £4.70–£5.20 |
| Cheesy Bacon Flatbread | Around £2.40–£2.60 |
The Breakfast Wrap is the heavyweight champion — tortilla wrapped around scrambled egg, sausage, bacon, cheese and a hash brown. It is the priciest standard breakfast item, but it is essentially a full cooked breakfast you can eat one-handed. The Cheesy Bacon Flatbread, by contrast, is one of the cheapest hot items on the menu — a genuine bargain.
Pancakes, Porridge and Lighter Options
| Item | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Pancakes & Syrup | Around £3.50–£4.10 |
| Pancakes & Sausage with Syrup | Around £3.50–£4.60 |
| Porridge (plain or with jam/sugar/golden syrup) | Around £1.70–£2.00 |
| Hash Brown | Around £1.60–£2.00 |
| Apple Slices | Around £0.80 |
Porridge is the unsung value hero of the breakfast menu — warm, filling, and under £2 in most restaurants. The hash brown (127 calories of crispy potato joy) is the item people cross the country for, and at under £2 it is an easy add-on to any order.
The Cheapest Breakfast Picks
If you are watching the pennies, the breakfast saver end of the menu is genuinely cheap:
- Apple Slices — around 80p, the cheapest thing on the breakfast menu.
- Porridge — around £1.70–£2.00, warm and filling.
- Cheesy Bacon Flatbread — around £2.40–£2.60 (some restaurants list it near £1.99).
- Sausage Sandwich — around £1.99 where available, a relatively new budget addition.
- Hash Brown — around £1.60–£2.00.
A porridge plus a hash brown comes in under £4 and will keep you going until lunch. That is hard to beat anywhere on the high street.
The Most Expensive Items
At the top end, the Breakfast Wrap (around £5.50–£6.00) and the Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin (around £5.20–£5.60) are the priciest standard items. Breakfast meals (item plus hash brown and a hot drink or juice) typically add roughly £1.50–£2.00 to the individual item price — worth it if you were going to order the extras anyway, less so if you just want the sandwich.
Breakfast Deals and the App
The MyMcDonald’s app regularly runs breakfast-specific offers — bundle deals, discounted McMuffins, and the occasional free hash brown with a McMuffin purchase. The breakfast menu also features in the MyMcDonald’s Rewards scheme, where points can be redeemed against items like hash browns and McMuffins. If you eat breakfast at McDonald’s more than occasionally, ordering through the app is worth it for the points alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does McDonald’s breakfast end in the UK?
11am sharp, every day including weekends and bank holidays. Most 24-hour branches start at 5am; others start at opening time.
What is the cheapest McDonald’s breakfast?
Apple slices at around 80p, followed by porridge at around £1.70–£2.00. The Cheesy Bacon Flatbread (around £2.40–£2.60) is the cheapest hot savoury item.
How much is a Sausage & Egg McMuffin in 2026?
Around £4.40–£4.80 depending on the restaurant. The double version is around £5.20–£5.60.
How much is a McDonald’s breakfast wrap?
The Breakfast Wrap costs around £5.50–£6.00, making it the most expensive standard breakfast item — but also the most substantial.
Can you get breakfast all day at McDonald’s UK?
No. The breakfast menu ends at 11am and the kitchen cannot serve it alongside the main menu. There is no all-day breakfast in the UK.
Is McDonald’s breakfast available on delivery?
Yes, via Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo where McDonald’s delivery operates — but order well before 11am, as delivery cut-offs run slightly earlier.
Conclusion
The UK breakfast menu rewards the organised: know the 11am cut-off, know that porridge and the flatbread are the value plays, and know that the Breakfast Wrap is worth every penny when only the biggest option will do. Set that alarm — the McMuffin waits for no one.
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