McDonald's Menu with Prices USA: Full Menu, Calories & Deals (2026)

McDonald’s Menu with Prices is a dated U.S. comparison guide to menu items, observed price ranges, sample medians, calories and current advertised offers. The regular-item figures are from eight delivery menus and are not national prices.

Quick Answers

  • Cheapest sampled breakfast food: Sausage Biscuit, $3.17 median; Premium Roast Coffee is $2.25.
  • Cheapest sampled lunch or dinner food: Small Fries, $3.12 median; the separate Medium Coca-Cola median is $1.94.
  • $5 Meal Deal: McChicken, 4-piece McNuggets, small Fries and a small soft drink at participating restaurants.
  • $6 Meal Deal: McDouble, 4-piece McNuggets, small Fries and a small soft drink at participating restaurants.
  • Why prices differ: Franchisees set restaurant prices; size and order method can also change the displayed total.
  • Where to check: Choose your restaurant and pickup or delivery in the McDonald’s app before comparing the total.

Read how we verify prices and confirm today’s total in your selected restaurant’s menu.

See the breakfast guide, burger menu, Happy Meal page, deals and nutrition guide. Some gallery visuals are illustrative. This independent guide is not affiliated with McDonald’s Corporation.

Use this quick list to compare popular McDonald’s menu items with prices. The ranges are a dated delivery-menu sample; your local pickup price may differ.

Each row is a separate item, so compare like with like: a sandwich price is not a meal price, and the median summarizes only this sample. The photo cards above repeat the matching table range, median, and calorie figure for quick scanning.

Popular menu items and price references
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Big Mac$5.99–$9.69$6.74580
Quarter Pounder with Cheese$5.99–$9.69$6.75520
McDouble$2.95–$4.99$3.99390
10-piece Chicken McNuggets$5.99–$8.75$6.64410
20-piece Chicken McNuggets$8.59–$12.60$9.79830
McCrispy$4.69–$9.06$5.78470
Filet-O-Fish$4.99–$8.44$6.19380
Medium World Famous Fries$3.69–$4.54$3.99320
OREO McFlurry$4.69–$7.05$5.49410
Egg McMuffin$5.19–$6.88$5.71310
McDonald's Big Mac

Big Mac

$5.99–$9.69 580 kcal

Sample median: $6.74

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

$5.99–$9.69 520 kcal

Sample median: $6.75

McDonald's McDouble

McDouble

$2.95–$4.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's 10-piece Chicken McNuggets

10-piece Chicken McNuggets

$5.99–$8.75 410 kcal

Sample median: $6.64

McDonald's 20-piece Chicken McNuggets

20-piece Chicken McNuggets

$8.59–$12.60 830 kcal

Sample median: $9.79

McDonald's McCrispy

McCrispy

$4.69–$9.06 470 kcal

Sample median: $5.78

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Filet-O-Fish

$4.99–$8.44 380 kcal

Sample median: $6.19

McDonald's Medium World Famous Fries

Medium World Famous Fries

$3.69–$4.54 320 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's OREO McFlurry

OREO McFlurry

$4.69–$7.05 410 kcal

Sample median: $5.49

McDonald's Egg McMuffin

Egg McMuffin

$5.19–$6.88 310 kcal

Sample median: $5.71

McDonald's McValue Menu and Meal Deals

McValue combines selected lower-priced items with advertised meal bundles. Prices below distinguish an offer price from local restaurant pricing.

These advertised bundles answer a different question from the sampled delivery ranges below. The posted offer price is a participating-store promotion; it is not a promise that the same offer appears in every restaurant or delivery checkout.

McValue offers and advertised prices
OfferAdvertised priceWhat is included or listed
Selected Under $3 itemsUnder $3*Items are listed by breakfast and by lunch or dinner
Breakfast Meal Deal Limited Time Only$4*Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns, and a small Premium Roast Coffee
McChicken Meal Deal Limited Time Only$5*McChicken, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries, and a small soft drink
McDouble Meal Deal Limited Time Only$6*McDouble, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries, and a small soft drink
McDonald's Illustrative $4 breakfast meal offer with sausage sandwich, hash browns and coffee

$4 Breakfast Meal Deal

$4 advertised offer

Limited Time Only

McDonald's Illustrative $5 McChicken Meal Deal with sandwich, nuggets, fries and drink

$5 McChicken Meal Deal

$5 advertised offer

Limited Time Only

McDonald's Illustrative $6 McDouble Meal Deal with sandwich, nuggets, fries and drink

$6 McDouble Meal Deal

$6 advertised offer

Limited Time Only

Offer details: Prices and participation may vary, and these offers exclude McDelivery. The three Meal Deal offers shown here are available for a limited time. Check the offer displayed for your selected restaurant before ordering.

Top 5 McDonald’s Menu Picks to Compare

This shortlist puts familiar burger and chicken choices side by side, from a single sandwich to a larger share box. Use the observed range to compare restaurant listings, the median for a quick reference point, and calories when nutrition matters; the local menu is the final check before ordering.

Top 5 McDonald’s items: price and calories
Menu itemObserved price rangeSample medianCaloriesAuburn, WA: Oct 26 delivery listing
Big Mac$5.99–$9.69$6.74580$7.19
Quarter Pounder with Cheese$5.99–$9.69$6.75520$6.59
McDouble$2.95–$4.99$3.99390$3.89
10-piece Chicken McNuggets$5.99–$8.75$6.64410$6.29
20-piece Chicken McNuggets$8.59–$12.60$9.79830$8.69
McDonald's Big Mac

Big Mac

$5.99–$9.69 580 kcal

Sample median: $6.74

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

$5.99–$9.69 520 kcal

Sample median: $6.75

McDonald's McDouble

McDouble

$2.95–$4.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's 10-piece Chicken McNuggets

10-piece Chicken McNuggets

$5.99–$8.75 410 kcal

Sample median: $6.64

McDonald's 20-piece Chicken McNuggets

20-piece Chicken McNuggets

$8.59–$12.60 830 kcal

Sample median: $9.79

A range reflects differences between listed restaurants. The median is a comparison point for this sample, not a guaranteed in-store price.

$1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu & Budget Picks

What does “$1 $2 $3” mean here? McDonald’s current U.S. McValue menu lists selected breakfast and lunch or dinner items under $3. The requested $1 $2 $3 heading is a budget guide label, not a nationwide $1/$2/$3 price ladder. The official offer label and observed third-party delivery prices are shown separately because prices vary and McValue excludes McDelivery.

The picture cards below mirror each item row and show both the observed delivery-menu range and sample median. The official “Under $3” label and the third-party sample price answer different questions, so a sampled median above $3 does not change the offer terms.

McValue Picks with Official Offer Labels and Local Price References
McValue itemOfficial offerObserved delivery rangeSample median
Breakfast: Sausage BiscuitUnder $3*$1.94–$3.99$3.17
Breakfast: Sausage McMuffinUnder $3*$2.59–$3.79$3.19
Breakfast: Sausage BurritoUnder $3*$2.79–$3.99$3.59
Breakfast: Hash BrownsUnder $3*$2.49–$3.79$3.24
Breakfast: McCafé Premium Roast CoffeeUnder $3*$1.79–$2.50$2.25
Lunch & dinner: McDoubleUnder $3*$2.95–$4.99$3.99
Lunch & dinner: McChickenUnder $3*$2.89–$4.59$3.44
Lunch & dinner: 4-piece Chicken McNuggetsUnder $3*$2.74–$4.19$3.56
Lunch & dinner: Small World Famous FriesUnder $3*$2.86–$3.39$3.12
Lunch & dinner: Medium Coca-ColaUnder $3*$1.50–$2.69$1.94
McDonald's Sausage Biscuit

Sausage Biscuit

$1.94–$3.99 460 kcal

Sample median: $3.17

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin

Sausage McMuffin

$2.59–$3.79 400 kcal

Sample median: $3.19

McDonald's Sausage Burrito

Sausage Burrito

$2.79–$3.99 310 kcal

Sample median: $3.59

McDonald's Hash Browns

Hash Browns

$2.49–$3.79 140 kcal

Sample median: $3.24

McDonald's Premium Roast Coffee

Premium Roast Coffee

$1.79–$2.50 10 kcal

Sample median: $2.25

McDonald's McDouble

McDouble

$2.95–$4.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's McChicken

McChicken

$2.89–$4.59 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.44

McDonald's 4-piece Chicken McNuggets

4-piece Chicken McNuggets

$2.74–$4.19 170 kcal

Sample median: $3.56

McDonald's Small World Famous Fries

Small World Famous Fries

$2.86–$3.39 230 kcal

Sample median: $3.12

McDonald's Medium Coca-Cola

Medium Coca-Cola

$1.50–$2.69 210 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

Cheapest items by meal, ranked by sample median

The rankings below use the sample medians already shown on this page. Breakfast-food items exclude coffee; lunch and dinner food items exclude drinks. A drink comparison is listed separately so that a beverage does not appear to be a meal.

Meal groupItemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Breakfast foodSausage Biscuit$1.94–$3.99$3.17460
Breakfast foodSausage McMuffin$2.59–$3.79$3.19400
Breakfast foodHash Browns$2.49–$3.79$3.24140
Breakfast foodSausage Burrito$2.79–$3.99$3.59310
Breakfast foodFruit & Maple Oatmeal$3.49–$4.70$3.89320
Lunch/dinner foodSmall World Famous Fries$2.86–$3.39$3.12230
Lunch/dinner foodMcChicken$2.89–$4.59$3.44390
Lunch/dinner food4-piece Chicken McNuggets$2.74–$4.19$3.56170
Lunch/dinner foodMcDouble$2.95–$4.99$3.99390
Lunch/dinner food6-piece Chicken McNuggets$3.79–$6.25$4.94250
Drink, separate comparisonMedium Coca-Cola$1.50–$2.69$1.94210
McDonald's Sausage Biscuit

Sausage Biscuit

$1.94–$3.99 460 kcal

Sample median: $3.17

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin

Sausage McMuffin

$2.59–$3.79 400 kcal

Sample median: $3.19

McDonald's Hash Browns

Hash Browns

$2.49–$3.79 140 kcal

Sample median: $3.24

McDonald's Sausage Burrito

Sausage Burrito

$2.79–$3.99 310 kcal

Sample median: $3.59

McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

$3.49–$4.70 320 kcal

Sample median: $3.89

McDonald's Small World Famous Fries

Small World Famous Fries

$2.86–$3.39 230 kcal

Sample median: $3.12

McDonald's McChicken

McChicken

$2.89–$4.59 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.44

McDonald's 4-piece Chicken McNuggets

4-piece Chicken McNuggets

$2.74–$4.19 170 kcal

Sample median: $3.56

McDonald's McDouble

McDouble

$2.95–$4.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

Illustration of 6 Chicken McNuggets on a white background

6-piece Chicken McNuggets

$3.79–$6.25 250 kcal

Sample median: $4.94

McDonald's Medium Coca-Cola

Medium Coca-Cola

$1.50–$2.69 210 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

How to use the ranking

A low median can help narrow a list, but the lowest row is not necessarily a complete meal or the best fit for every order. A side, beverage, sandwich, and bundle represent different amounts of food and different ordering choices. If you are comparing a breakfast sandwich with a McValue offer, compare the actual bundle contents and the displayed total at the same restaurant.

For breakfast, the listed Sausage Biscuit and Sausage McMuffin have close sample medians, while Hash Browns are a separate side. The $4 Breakfast Meal Deal is a different, official offer that combines a sandwich option with Hash Browns and a small coffee; its price and participation are subject to the official terms. The delivery sample does not establish that this offer is available through McDelivery.

For lunch or dinner, the Small Fries and 4-piece McNuggets rows are sides or smaller portions; the McChicken and McDouble rows are sandwiches. Medium Coca-Cola has the lowest sampled drink median in these rows, but it is a beverage and should not be described as the least expensive meal. This distinction keeps a comparison useful instead of reducing every choice to one number.

Best Value Picks: calories per sample dollar

One transparent way to compare a price table is to divide its listed calories by its sample median. The result is a rough calories-per-dollar ratio for this particular sample, not a nutrition score, health claim, or endorsement. It ignores personal needs, satiety, sides, discounts, taxes, and the fact that the median is not necessarily the price at your store.

Formula: calories per sample dollar = listed calories ÷ sample median price. For a price range, this calculation uses the table’s sample median, not the low end of the range.

ItemCaloriesSample medianCalculationApprox. calories per sample dollar
Sausage Biscuit460$3.17460 ÷ 3.17145.1
McChicken390$3.44390 ÷ 3.44113.4
Medium Coca-Cola210$1.94210 ÷ 1.94108.2
McDouble390$3.99390 ÷ 3.9997.7
20-piece Chicken McNuggets830$9.79830 ÷ 9.7984.8
10-piece Chicken McNuggets410$6.64410 ÷ 6.6461.7
McDonald's Sausage Biscuit

Sausage Biscuit

$1.94–$3.99 460 kcal

Sample median: $3.17

McDonald's McChicken

McChicken

$2.89–$4.59 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.44

McDonald's Medium Coca-Cola

Medium Coca-Cola

$1.50–$2.69 210 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

McDonald's McDouble

McDouble

$2.95–$4.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's 20-piece Chicken McNuggets

20-piece Chicken McNuggets

$8.59–$12.60 830 kcal

Sample median: $9.79

Illustration of 10 Chicken McNuggets on a white background

10-piece Chicken McNuggets

$5.99–$8.75 410 kcal

Sample median: $6.64

Rounding is to one decimal place. The medium soft drink is included only to show the arithmetic; calories per dollar are not a recommendation to choose a drink or maximize calories. For a nutrition decision, use McDonald’s official calculator and review the exact serving size, ingredients, and allergen information.

What a value calculation can and cannot tell you

The ratio answers a narrow question: how many listed calories correspond to one dollar when the sample median is used as the denominator? It does not tell you how much protein, fiber, sodium, sugar, or any other nutrient the item contains. It also does not account for whether your selected restaurant has an app offer, a different serving size, or a different price.

For a practical order comparison, compare the same category of food, then check the full order. A sandwich by itself and a meal with fries and a drink are not interchangeable rows. A $5 or $6 Meal Deal is an official bundle price subject to terms; the item table is a delivery-menu sample. Put the offer and the standalone range side by side only after confirming each in the same restaurant and order channel.

When comparing items with a calorie range, use that range or the exact configuration you plan to order. A dash means a calorie figure is not listed for that row.

McDonald's Combo Meal Prices

These are reference ranges from a dated sample of public delivery menus. A meal’s default size and included drink can vary by restaurant; McValue offers are listed separately above.

Combo rows include a range of calorie totals because side and drink selections can change the meal. Use the restaurant’s order screen to match the exact size and drink before comparing a combo with a sandwich-only row.

Lunch and dinner meal prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Big Mac Meal$9.49–$15.63$10.25910–1,150
Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal$9.19–$15.63$10.54840–1,080
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal$11.39–$18.16$12.541,060–1,300
10-piece Chicken McNuggets Meal$8.99–$14.69$10.64740–980
McCrispy Meal$7.89–$15.00$9.39790–1,030
Filet-O-Fish Meal$7.99–$14.38$9.85700–940
2 Ranch Snack Wrap Meal$9.79–$13.31$11.091,100–1,400
McDonald's Big Mac Meal

Big Mac Meal

$9.49–$15.63 910–1,150 kcal

Sample median: $10.25

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal

Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal

$9.19–$15.63 840–1,080 kcal

Sample median: $10.54

McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal

$11.39–$18.16 1,060–1,300 kcal

Sample median: $12.54

McDonald's 10-piece Chicken McNuggets Meal

10-piece Chicken McNuggets Meal

$8.99–$14.69 740–980 kcal

Sample median: $10.64

McDonald's McCrispy Meal

McCrispy Meal

$7.89–$15.00 790–1,030 kcal

Sample median: $9.39

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Meal

Filet-O-Fish Meal

$7.99–$14.38 700–940 kcal

Sample median: $9.85

McDonald's 2 Ranch Snack Wrap Meal

2 Ranch Snack Wrap Meal

$9.79–$13.31 1,100–1,400 kcal

Sample median: $11.09

Breakfast combo meal references
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Egg McMuffin Meal$7.49–$11.56$8.77450–620
Sausage McMuffin with Egg Meal$6.79–$11.56$8.54620–790
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal$8.19–$12.19$9.64570–740
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal$9.59–$12.50$10.54—
McDonald's Egg McMuffin Meal

Egg McMuffin Meal

$7.49–$11.56 450–620 kcal

Sample median: $8.77

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin with Egg Meal

Sausage McMuffin with Egg Meal

$6.79–$11.56 620–790 kcal

Sample median: $8.54

McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal

Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal

$8.19–$12.19 570–740 kcal

Sample median: $9.64

McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal

$9.59–$12.50 Not listed

Sample median: $10.54

McDonald's Burger Menu Prices

Sandwich-only prices are separate from combo prices. A sample median is shown for context, not as a nationwide average.

The table separates the core burger from combo pricing. If a card shows a range, it is the same eight-location sample range listed below; use the sample median as a comparison point rather than a guaranteed local checkout price.

McDonald’s burger prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCaloriesAuburn, WA: Oct 26 delivery listing
Big Mac$5.99–$9.69$6.74580$7.19
Quarter Pounder with Cheese$5.99–$9.69$6.75520$6.59
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese$7.69–$12.19$8.69740$7.99
Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe$6.69–$10.19$7.62630$6.99
McDouble$2.95–$4.99$3.99390$3.89
Cheeseburger$2.49–$4.69$3.19300$3.39
Double Cheeseburger$3.76–$5.19$4.69440$4.29
Hamburger$2.24–$3.50$2.84250$2.99
McDonald's Big Mac

Big Mac

$5.99–$9.69 580 kcal

Sample median: $6.74

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

$5.99–$9.69 520 kcal

Sample median: $6.75

McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

$7.69–$12.19 740 kcal

Sample median: $8.69

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe

Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe

$6.69–$10.19 630 kcal

Sample median: $7.62

McDonald's McDouble

McDouble

$2.95–$4.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's Cheeseburger

Cheeseburger

$2.49–$4.69 300 kcal

Sample median: $3.19

McDonald's Double Cheeseburger

Double Cheeseburger

$3.76–$5.19 440 kcal

Sample median: $4.69

McDonald's Hamburger

Hamburger

$2.24–$3.50 250 kcal

Sample median: $2.84

McCrispy Chicken Sandwiches & Deluxe Combos

Prices below cover the sandwich or wrap by itself unless the product name says Meal.

Chicken sandwiches, fish, and snack wraps appear as separate rows because their recipes and price bands differ. A sandwich-only range should not be compared with a meal deal unless the same side and beverage are included.

Chicken sandwich and fish prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCaloriesAuburn, WA: Oct 26 delivery listing
McChicken$2.89–$4.59$3.44390$4.19
McCrispy$4.69–$9.06$5.78470$5.89
Spicy McCrispy$5.23–$9.06$5.79530$6.39
Deluxe McCrispy$5.99–$9.75$6.77530$7.29
Filet-O-Fish$4.99–$8.44$6.19380$6.49
McDonald's McChicken

McChicken

$2.89–$4.59 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.44

McDonald's McCrispy

McCrispy

$4.69–$9.06 470 kcal

Sample median: $5.78

McDonald's Spicy McCrispy

Spicy McCrispy

$5.23–$9.06 530 kcal

Sample median: $5.79

McDonald's Deluxe McCrispy

Deluxe McCrispy

$5.99–$9.75 530 kcal

Sample median: $6.77

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Filet-O-Fish

$4.99–$8.44 380 kcal

Sample median: $6.19

Snack Wrap prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCaloriesAuburn, WA: Oct 26 delivery listing
Ranch Snack Wrap$3.69–$3.99$3.89400$3.89
Spicy Snack Wrap$3.69–$3.99$3.89390$3.89
McDonald's Ranch Snack Wrap

Ranch Snack Wrap

$3.69–$3.99 400 kcal

Sample median: $3.89

McDonald's Spicy Snack Wrap

Spicy Snack Wrap

$3.69–$3.99 390 kcal

Sample median: $3.89

McDonald's Chicken, Fish and McNuggets Prices

The ranges below are for individual menu items in the eight-restaurant reference sample. Meal prices are shown in the combo section.

Nugget piece counts are listed separately so you can compare the sampled cost of each portion. The calorie value belongs to the listed nugget serving, not to any dipping sauce or side.

Chicken McNuggets prices by piece count
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCaloriesAuburn, WA: Oct 26 delivery listing
4-piece Chicken McNuggets$2.74–$4.19$3.56170$3.19
6-piece Chicken McNuggets$3.79–$6.25$4.94250$4.89
10-piece Chicken McNuggets$5.99–$8.75$6.64410$6.29
20-piece Chicken McNuggets$8.59–$12.60$9.79830$8.69
40-piece Chicken McNuggets$13.69–$19.30$17.191,650$16.99
McDonald's 4-piece Chicken McNuggets

4-piece Chicken McNuggets

$2.74–$4.19 170 kcal

Sample median: $3.56

McDonald's 6-piece Chicken McNuggets

6-piece Chicken McNuggets

$3.79–$6.25 250 kcal

Sample median: $4.94

McDonald's 10-piece Chicken McNuggets

10-piece Chicken McNuggets

$5.99–$8.75 410 kcal

Sample median: $6.64

McDonald's 20-piece Chicken McNuggets

20-piece Chicken McNuggets

$8.59–$12.60 830 kcal

Sample median: $9.79

McDonald's 40-piece Chicken McNuggets

40-piece Chicken McNuggets

$13.69–$19.30 1,650 kcal

Sample median: $17.19

McDonald's Fries and Sides Prices

Portion size matters. The table separates the default fries listing from smaller and larger portions.

Fries sizes and Apple Slices have their own rows because portion and product affect both price and calories. The photo cards now follow those same four table rows; sauces are not priced here because the sample does not include packet-level observations.

Fries and side prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Small World Famous Fries$2.86–$3.39$3.12230
Medium World Famous Fries$3.69–$4.54$3.99320
Large World Famous Fries$4.99–$5.31$5.15480
Apple Slices$0.74–$1.99$1.3915
McDonald's Small World Famous Fries

Small World Famous Fries

$2.86–$3.39 230 kcal

Sample median: $3.12

McDonald's Medium World Famous Fries

Medium World Famous Fries

$3.69–$4.54 320 kcal

Sample median: $3.99

McDonald's Large World Famous Fries

Large World Famous Fries

$4.99–$5.31 480 kcal

Sample median: $5.15

McDonald's Apple Slices

Apple Slices

$0.74–$1.99 15 kcal

Sample median: $1.39

Fountain Drinks, Iced Teas & Beverages by Size

Drink prices below reflect the default size shown in the sample menus. The same beverage can cost differently when the size or restaurant changes.

Drink ranges are for the size represented by the sampled menu listing, not a universal cup size. For nutrition or a different size, use the official calculator and the restaurant’s current menu.

Soft drinks and beverage price references
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Coca-Cola$1.50–$2.69$1.94210
Diet Coke$1.50–$2.69$1.940
Sprite$1.50–$2.69$1.94200
Dr Pepper$1.50–$2.69$1.94200
Sweet Iced Tea$1.50–$2.89$2.24130
Lemonade$2.74–$3.59$2.90190
Minute Maid Orange Juice$3.15–$4.19$3.64190
DASANI Bottled Water$1.75–$2.69$2.370
McDonald's Medium Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

$1.50–$2.69 210 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

McDonald's Diet Coke

Diet Coke

$1.50–$2.69 0 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

McDonald's Sprite

Sprite

$1.50–$2.69 200 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

McDonald's Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper

$1.50–$2.69 200 kcal

Sample median: $1.94

McDonald's Sweet Iced Tea

Sweet Iced Tea

$1.50–$2.89 130 kcal

Sample median: $2.24

McDonald's Lemonade

Lemonade

$2.74–$3.59 190 kcal

Sample median: $2.90

McDonald's Minute Maid Orange Juice

Minute Maid Orange Juice

$3.15–$4.19 190 kcal

Sample median: $3.64

McDonald's DASANI Bottled Water

DASANI Bottled Water

$1.75–$2.69 0 kcal

Sample median: $2.37

McDonald's McCafé Coffee and Drink Prices

McCafé prices are references for the size listed by each restaurant in the sample; size, recipe, and availability can differ locally.

Hot and iced McCafé drinks are separate products, and the sample does not guarantee that one size is offered at every restaurant. Confirm the cup size and any flavor additions at the selected location before using the price range.

McCafé coffee, latte, and Frappé prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Premium Roast Coffee$1.79–$2.50$2.2510
Iced Coffee$2.79–$4.70$3.15190
Latte$3.99–$5.95$4.61190
Iced Latte$3.89–$5.94$4.45120
Cappuccino$3.99–$5.94$4.70160
Americano$3.29–$5.15$3.795
Caramel Frappé$4.59–$6.56$5.89490
Mocha Frappé$4.59–$6.56$5.89490
McDonald's Premium Roast Coffee

Premium Roast Coffee

$1.79–$2.50 10 kcal

Sample median: $2.25

McDonald's Iced Coffee

Iced Coffee

$2.79–$4.70 190 kcal

Sample median: $3.15

McDonald's Latte

Latte

$3.99–$5.95 190 kcal

Sample median: $4.61

McDonald's Iced Latte

Iced Latte

$3.89–$5.94 120 kcal

Sample median: $4.45

McDonald's Cappuccino

Cappuccino

$3.99–$5.94 160 kcal

Sample median: $4.70

McDonald's Americano

Americano

$3.29–$5.15 5 kcal

Sample median: $3.79

McDonald's Caramel Frappé

Caramel Frappé

$4.59–$6.56 490 kcal

Sample median: $5.89

McDonald's Mocha Frappé

Mocha Frappé

$4.59–$6.56 490 kcal

Sample median: $5.89

McDonald's Dessert, McFlurry and Shake Prices

Dessert prices vary by serving size and restaurant. These dated ranges are for reference only.

Dessert entries include frozen treats, baked items, cookies, and shakes. The displayed shake calorie band is the table’s reported range across the named shake flavors; it is not one value for every size or customization.

Sweets, McFlurry, and shake prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
OREO McFlurry$4.69–$7.05$5.49410
M&M McFlurry$4.69–$7.05$5.59570
Vanilla Cone$0.79–$4.39$2.31200
Hot Fudge Sundae$3.39–$5.29$4.12330
Caramel Sundae$3.39–$5.29$4.25330
Baked Apple Pie$2.29–$2.69$2.59230
Chocolate Chip Cookie$0.89–$1.89$1.22170
13 Cookie Tote$5.99–$10.63$8.292,160
Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Shake$4.19–$6.49$5.09570–650
McDonald's OREO McFlurry

OREO McFlurry

$4.69–$7.05 410 kcal

Sample median: $5.49

McDonald's M&M McFlurry

M&M McFlurry

$4.69–$7.05 570 kcal

Sample median: $5.59

McDonald's Vanilla Cone

Vanilla Cone

$0.79–$4.39 200 kcal

Sample median: $2.31

McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae

Hot Fudge Sundae

$3.39–$5.29 330 kcal

Sample median: $4.12

McDonald's Caramel Sundae

Caramel Sundae

$3.39–$5.29 330 kcal

Sample median: $4.25

McDonald's Baked Apple Pie

Baked Apple Pie

$2.29–$2.69 230 kcal

Sample median: $2.59

McDonald's Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

$0.89–$1.89 170 kcal

Sample median: $1.22

McDonald's 13 Cookie Tote

13 Cookie Tote

$5.99–$10.63 2,160 kcal

Sample median: $8.29

McDonald's Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Shake

Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Shake

$4.19–$6.49 570–650 kcal

Sample median: $5.09

McDonald's Happy Meal Prices

Happy Meal prices depend on the selected restaurant and meal choice. A limited-time toy announcement does not guarantee current stock.

Use these four rows to compare the entrée choice and Happy Meal price range. Calorie ranges cover different meal configurations; toy selection and local availability can vary.

Happy Meal price references
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCaloriesAuburn, WA: Oct 26 delivery listing
Hamburger Happy Meal$5.19–$8.13$5.99380–510$6.19
Cheeseburger Happy Meal$5.59–$8.75$6.24430–590$6.69
4-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal$5.89–$9.06$6.39300–430$7.19
6-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal$6.49–$10.00$7.59430–530$7.99

Explore the full Happy Meal menu, prices and calories →

McDonald's Hamburger Happy Meal

Hamburger Happy Meal

$5.19–$8.13 380–510 kcal

Sample median: $5.99

McDonald's Cheeseburger Happy Meal

Cheeseburger Happy Meal

$5.59–$8.75 430–590 kcal

Sample median: $6.24

McDonald's 4-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal

4-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal

$5.89–$9.06 300–430 kcal

Sample median: $6.39

McDonald's 6-piece Chicken McNuggets

6-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal

$6.49–$10.00 430–530 kcal

Sample median: $7.59

McDonald's Breakfast Menu Prices

Breakfast references below were recorded during breakfast hours. The separate $4 Meal Deal is an advertised offer and may have different local terms.

The image cards include every breakfast item in the price table, in the same order, with the same reported range, median, and calories. Prices refer to individual items unless a row explicitly says “Meal.” For restaurant-specific breakfast availability, check the app before traveling.

Breakfast menu prices
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Egg McMuffin$5.19–$6.88$5.71310
Sausage McMuffin$2.59–$3.79$3.19400
Sausage McMuffin with Egg$4.99–$6.88$5.47480
Sausage Biscuit$1.94–$3.99$3.17460
Sausage Biscuit with Egg$5.19–$6.88$5.87530
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit$4.89–$6.88$5.94460
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles$5.69–$7.60$6.74430
Sausage McGriddles$2.99–$4.86$4.24430
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles$5.79–$7.70$6.49550
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel$6.29–$7.81$7.20590
Big Breakfast$5.69–$10.80$6.65760
Big Breakfast with Hotcakes$7.29–$11.88$8.741,340
Hotcakes$4.79–$7.70$5.37580
Sausage Burrito$2.79–$3.99$3.59310
Hash Browns$2.49–$3.79$3.24140
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal$3.49–$4.70$3.89320
McDonald's Egg McMuffin

Egg McMuffin

$5.19–$6.88 310 kcal

Sample median: $5.71

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin

Sausage McMuffin

$2.59–$3.79 400 kcal

Sample median: $3.19

McDonald's Sausage McMuffin with Egg

Sausage McMuffin with Egg

$4.99–$6.88 480 kcal

Sample median: $5.47

McDonald's Sausage Biscuit

Sausage Biscuit

$1.94–$3.99 460 kcal

Sample median: $3.17

McDonald's Sausage Biscuit with Egg

Sausage Biscuit with Egg

$5.19–$6.88 530 kcal

Sample median: $5.87

McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

$4.89–$6.88 460 kcal

Sample median: $5.94

McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles

Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles

$5.69–$7.60 430 kcal

Sample median: $6.74

McDonald's Sausage McGriddles

Sausage McGriddles

$2.99–$4.86 430 kcal

Sample median: $4.24

McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles

Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles

$5.79–$7.70 550 kcal

Sample median: $6.49

McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel

$6.29–$7.81 590 kcal

Sample median: $7.20

McDonald's Big Breakfast

Big Breakfast

$5.69–$10.80 760 kcal

Sample median: $6.65

McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

$7.29–$11.88 1,340 kcal

Sample median: $8.74

McDonald's Hotcakes

Hotcakes

$4.79–$7.70 580 kcal

Sample median: $5.37

McDonald's Sausage Burrito

Sausage Burrito

$2.79–$3.99 310 kcal

Sample median: $3.59

McDonald's Hash Browns

Hash Browns

$2.49–$3.79 140 kcal

Sample median: $3.24

McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

$3.49–$4.70 320 kcal

Sample median: $3.89

Plant-Based & Vegetarian Customizations in the USA

Menu availability and preparation details can vary by restaurant. The notes here are a starting point for checking ingredients and customization, not a certification that an item meets a dietary or religious standard.

Ingredients, preparation, and menu availability can vary. Shared kitchen equipment and customization can also affect whether an item meets a personal dietary need. MacdoMenu USA does not certify any U.S. menu item as vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, or allergen-free.

Before ordering, check McDonald’s official ingredients, nutrition, and allergen information for the exact item and ask the selected restaurant about preparation questions.

What's New on the McDonald's USA Menu in November 2026?

November 3: Holiday drinks

Holiday drinks are scheduled for November 3 at participating U.S. restaurants: Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite, Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer, and Cookie Butter coffees. Availability is limited.

November 10: Pokémon Happy Meal

The Pokémon Happy Meal is announced for November 10, featuring 15 toy designs and 15 trading cards to collect, plus a QR-code digital game. Check local availability before ordering.

November 2026 edition. McDonald’s corporate newsroom listed a U.S. Menu Spotter update dated October 15, 2026. The entries below summarize dated company announcements; a past announcement does not prove that an item is in stock at a particular restaurant today.

September: Spicy Chicken McNuggets

McDonald’s said Spicy Chicken McNuggets returned to participating U.S. restaurants starting September 1 for a limited time. The company described the item as a spicy version of Chicken McNuggets and referenced Mighty Hot Sauce. Check the selected restaurant for present availability; the announcement does not provide a current price sample for this page.

September: SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal

The official Menu Spotter says the collaboration began September 15 for a limited time and features 15 collectible toys. The announcement explains the collaboration and toy count, but it does not confirm stock at every restaurant on the page review date. Ask the selected restaurant or check its current menu before placing an order.

August: Caramel Apple Pie McCafé drinks

McDonald’s announced a limited-time Caramel Apple Pie beverage lineup beginning August 17, including Frappé, hot and iced lattes, and iced coffee. The company’s announcement describes the product family, not a verified local price. Current participation, sizes, and availability should be checked in the app or at the restaurant.

McValue offers

The official McValue page lists selected Under $3 items, a $4 Breakfast Meal Deal, and lunch or dinner Meal Deals advertised at $5 and $6. McDonald’s says price and participation may vary and excludes McDelivery for the listed offers. Read the live offer terms because promotions and participating restaurants can change.

For today’s stock, local pricing, and offers available to your account, choose your restaurant in the McDonald’s app. More context is on our McDonald’s news page.

Price Comparison: In-Store vs App vs Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub)

Compare like with like: choose the same restaurant and product, then compare pickup and delivery before fees. McDonald’s says delivery menu prices may be higher and fees or taxes may apply.

For a fair comparison, keep the restaurant, item, size, and customization fixed, then compare pickup and delivery before adding taxes or fees. The public sample shown here is from Uber Eats delivery menus; it is not a measure of every app or an in-store register.

Dated price examples
Example orderObserved or advertised pricePrice basis
Big Mac Meal$9.49–$15.63Public delivery menus at 8 U.S. locations; before fees, tax, and tip
10-piece McNuggets Meal$8.99–$14.69Public delivery menus at 8 U.S. locations; before fees, tax, and tip
McChicken Meal Deal$5*Officially advertised offer; participation and price may vary; delivery excluded
McDouble Meal Deal$6*Officially advertised offer; participation and price may vary; delivery excluded

Pickup vs Delivery vs App: What Changes

Pickup and delivery can show different item prices. McDonald’s U.S. terms say restaurants determine their own prices and that delivery prices for the same item may be higher than pickup. Delivery can also add a delivery fee, service fee, small-order fee, and tax. The amount depends on the restaurant, order, and checkout; check the live total before placing it.

The app is a place to select a restaurant, build a pickup or delivery order where available, and see offers shown to that account. An offer displayed in the app is not automatically the same thing as the public Uber Eats price sample in our tables. Read the offer’s terms, restaurant participation, order method, date, and any minimum or exclusion shown on the offer screen.

For a clean comparison, do these steps in order: select the same restaurant; keep the item, size, and customizations the same; choose pickup and note the item subtotal; switch to delivery and check the item price again; then compare fees and taxes separately. Do not compare a delivery range from one restaurant with an app pickup price from another and call the difference a delivery markup.

Item prices can change when you switch restaurants or ordering methods, and some items may be unavailable at your selected location. Choose the restaurant first, then check the item and final price on the order screen.

Ordering Tips for a More Accurate Price Check

  1. Choose the restaurant first. The app and website can show different menus when the selected restaurant changes. Use the address where you will place the order, not a nearby store chosen only for comparison.
  2. Choose pickup or delivery before comparing. McDonald’s says delivery item prices may be higher and delivery or other fees may apply. A pickup subtotal is not a delivery total.
  3. Compare the same product and size. A medium drink, large drink, sandwich, and meal are different entries. If a table does not name a size, treat its value as the listing captured in the sample rather than assuming a standard cup size.
  4. Read the offer terms. McValue’s official page states that price and participation may vary and excludes McDelivery for the offers referenced here. The app’s offer details are the place to confirm availability and any account or order restrictions.
  5. Review customizations before checkout. Changes to the item or meal can affect the price, ingredients, and nutrition totals. Check the configuration you actually plan to order.
  6. Check the final total. Review item subtotal, discounts, delivery fees, service fees, small-order charges, and taxes before submitting. The sample range in this guide excludes those checkout additions.

To check offers and menu prices, select your restaurant and ordering method in the McDonald’s app. For additional context, see our McDonald’s deals guide and price method.

Why McDonald's Menu Prices Vary Across the USA

Location-to-location differences are expected in this sample. The rows below explain why a range is more useful than presenting one price as if it applied to every U.S. restaurant.

Franchisee Pricing Structure: McDonald’s says franchisees independently set prices at their restaurants. The same item can therefore cost different amounts across locations. Delivery prices can also be higher than restaurant prices, and delivery or other fees may apply.

How to Check McDonald’s Prices Near You

Open the McDonald’s app, select your restaurant and choose your ordering method. Add the item and serving size you want, check any available deal, then review the final total before paying.

Three Real-World Budget Scenarios ($5, $15, $30)

These examples help compare a single item, an advertised bundle, and a full meal. They are not guaranteed checkout totals.

These examples separate single-item observations from official bundles. The bundle price is the published offer label, while the item and combo ranges are from dated third-party menus; they should not be added together to estimate a checkout total.

Budget picks with dated price references
Order ideaPrice referenceWhat it represents
Chocolate Chip Cookie$0.89–$1.89 · typical $1.22Single dessert in the eight-location delivery sample
Hamburger$2.24–$3.50 · typical $2.84Single sandwich in the eight-location delivery sample
Breakfast Meal Deal$4*Advertised meal with sandwich, Hash Browns, and small coffee
McChicken Meal Deal$5*Advertised lunch or dinner bundle at participating restaurants
McDouble Meal Deal$6*Advertised lunch or dinner bundle at participating restaurants
Big Mac Meal$9.49–$15.63 · typical $10.25Eight-location delivery-menu reference; before additional fees

Nutrition Facts, Calories & Allergen Disclosures

Calorie and allergen details can change with serving size, product formulation, preparation, and customization. Check the exact item and order configuration on McDonald’s official nutrition page before making a dietary decision.

Where should you check McDonald’s calories and allergens? Use McDonald’s official nutrition information for the exact item, size, and customization. Combo totals change with the selected side and drink.

Nutrition values can vary with serving size, preparation, suppliers, region, season, and product updates. Check the current ingredients and allergens for your exact order before buying.

Where Do These Prices Come From? (Verification Methodology)

How should you read prices here? Unless a page names a restaurant, order channel, and observation date, treat menu prices as reference estimates—not a nationwide price list, a verified local quote, or an audited multi-city average.

Compare the same item, portion, and ordering method. A delivery-menu price and an advertised promotion can have different conditions, so check what each one includes.

Each restaurant sets its own prices, and delivery item prices may be higher than pickup. A limited-time launch also does not guarantee that an item is still available at your selected restaurant.

Read the full price, nutrition, and news methodology. For exact prices, choose your restaurant in the McDonald’s app or website.

How to Read Our Price Ranges

An observed range is the lowest and highest listing we recorded for the same menu item across the eight public Uber Eats restaurant menus in this snapshot. The sample median is a separate summary of those observations; it is not the midpoint of every possible U.S. price and is not an advertised McDonald’s national price. A low or high value in the sample should not be treated as the price your restaurant will charge.

The sample was checked on October 8, 2026, and selected listings were rechecked on October 16. It covers public delivery menus, so it describes that channel and those restaurant listings at those dates. It excludes checkout fees, tax, and tip. It also does not estimate pickup prices, all U.S. restaurants, or the share of restaurants using any particular price.

To use a range, first match the item name and size. Then check the local restaurant’s pickup or delivery menu and compare the displayed total. A blank calorie value does not mean an item has no calories. Promotions have their own participation, delivery, and date restrictions.

Big Arch, Sauces, and Drink or Coffee Sizes

Big Arch: This larger burger combines two beef patties with white cheddar, crispy and slivered onions, lettuce, pickles, and Big Arch Sauce. It launched in the U.S. as a limited-time item in 2026, so check whether your selected restaurant currently offers it.

If Big Arch is available near you, compare the sandwich on its own with the meal you would actually order. Check the included fries and drink sizes before deciding whether the upgrade suits your appetite and budget.

Sauces: Pick a dip to suit your order: barbecue adds a smoky sweetness, sweet-and-sour is tangy, and ranch is creamy. Check which sauces come with your nugget order and whether extra cups cost more at that restaurant.

Drink and coffee sizes: Match the cup size as well as the drink name when comparing prices. Black coffee, sweetened iced coffee, and a Frappé are different orders. Milk, syrup, cream, and toppings can also change the total and calorie count.

Before paying, check the item, portion, included sides, and drink one last time. Compare the final pickup or delivery total rather than relying on a starting price that may describe a different order.

Printable Menu & PDF Price Guide

For a compact McDonald’s menu with prices, use these sample ranges as a starting point, then check the selected restaurant for the order you plan to place.

This compact table is a selection of entries already shown above, not a separate national list. Print or save it for planning, then use the selected restaurant’s order screen for the final amount.

Printable quick menu price reference
Menu itemObserved rangeSample medianCalories
Big Mac$5.99–$9.69$6.74580
McDouble$2.95–$4.99$3.99390
10-piece Chicken McNuggets$5.99–$8.75$6.64410
Egg McMuffin$5.19–$6.88$5.71310
Medium Fries$3.69–$4.54$3.99320
OREO McFlurry$4.69–$7.05$5.49410
Premium Roast Coffee$1.79–$2.50$2.2510
McChicken Meal Deal$5*Official advertised offerVaries by order

How Do McDonald's Prices Vary Across the USA?

Why can McDonald’s prices differ? McDonald’s U.S. ordering terms say each restaurant sets its own prices. Prices can also change when you switch restaurant or order method; delivery may cost more and include extra fees.

The page does not have a complete state-by-state or city-by-city dataset, so it does not assign a price to a region without a dated sample. The official terms and our limited sample explain what can be compared reliably today.

This page does not publish a state-by-state Big Mac average or a city price ranking because it does not show a dated, comparable restaurant sample. To compare local prices, select each restaurant in the app and keep the product, size, offer, and order method the same.

Read our price methodology for help comparing the figures.

McDonald’s Hours (USA)

Breakfast and menu-switch times vary by restaurant. The time windows here are a guide, so check your selected restaurant’s hours and available menu before heading out.

DayBreakfastLunchDinner & Late Night
Sunday4:00 AM – 10:59 AM11:00 AM – 4:59 PM5:00 PM – 3:59 AM
Monday – Friday4:00 AM – 10:29 AM10:30 AM – 4:59 PM5:00 PM – 3:59 AM
Saturday4:00 AM – 10:59 AM11:00 AM – 4:59 PM5:00 PM – 3:59 AM

Official McDonald's USA Social Media & Verified Channels

Use these links to reach the public U.S. accounts identified by McDonald’s corporate newsroom. Social posts can announce offers or launches, but they do not replace local menu availability or offer terms.

Official McDonald’s USA social accounts

McDonald’s USA History: How the Menu and Store Network Grew

McDonald’s U.S. story is not a straight march from one menu to another. It moved through three useful shifts: simplifying work in the San Bernardino kitchen, replicating the format through franchising, and letting local operator ideas widen the national menu. These milestones connect those decisions to recognizable items and the restaurant network customers use today.

1940

A California drive-in sets the starting point

Dick and Mac McDonald opened a Bar-B-Q drive-in in San Bernardino, California. The original operation was a car-hop restaurant with a broad menu; the smaller, faster format associated with McDonald’s came later. That distinction explains why the brand’s story begins with a local restaurant before it becomes a repeatable system.

1948

A shorter menu changes the way service works

After a redesign, the brothers reopened around self-service and a much tighter menu. The important change was operational: fewer choices made it easier to organize preparation and deliver orders consistently. That kitchen model gave franchising a practical foundation, rather than relying on the appeal of one successful location alone.

1954–1955

A visit in California leads to an Illinois launch

Multimixer salesman Ray Kroc visited the San Bernardino restaurant in 1954. The following April, he opened a McDonald’s System location in Des Plaines, Illinois. It was not the first McDonald’s restaurant; it was the starting point for the company system Kroc would build beyond the brothers’ original California operation.

1961

The name and operating system move into a larger company

Kroc’s company acquired the brothers’ interest in 1961. The change placed the brand and its operating model under one expanding organization, making it possible to coordinate a growing network of U.S. restaurants while keeping a recognizable service format across locations.

1965–1968

Local ideas become national menu choices

A Cincinnati franchisee created the Filet-O-Fish around local customer demand, and it became a national menu item in 1965. Pittsburgh owner/operator Jim Delligatti developed the Big Mac, which joined the national menu in 1968. Both milestones show how a restaurant-level idea could travel far beyond its first market.

1973–1979

The menu reaches more parts of the day

The Quarter Pounder arrived in 1973, the Egg McMuffin followed in 1975, and the Happy Meal debuted nationally in 1979. Together, those additions widened the reasons to visit: a larger burger, a dedicated breakfast sandwich, and a bundled family meal each answered a different occasion.

1983

Chicken McNuggets open another core category

Chicken McNuggets were introduced across U.S. restaurants in 1983. Their bite-sized format created a different kind of order from a sandwich: easy to share, pair with sauces, or include in a children’s meal. Chicken became a lasting part of the U.S. menu alongside burgers and breakfast.

McDonald’s Our story

Historical image of Ray Kroc accompanying the McDonald's story

McDonald’s began as a restaurant run by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald. Their 1948 Speedee Service System reorganized the kitchen around a shorter, standardized menu and quick service. Ray Kroc visited their San Bernardino operation in 1954, then opened a McDonald’s System restaurant in Des Plaines the following year. In 1961, Kroc’s company bought the brothers’ interest in the business.

The menu developed alongside the restaurant system: Filet-O-Fish arrived in 1965, Big Mac went national in 1968, Quarter Pounder followed in 1973, Egg McMuffin in 1975, and Chicken McNuggets in 1983. Those milestones help explain why the U.S. menu now spans breakfast, burgers, chicken, sides, drinks, and desserts. For the background on this guide, visit About MacdoMenu USA.

McDonald's Menu Prices: Frequently Asked Questions

These answers separate the dated delivery-price sample from official promotion terms and current local menus. For an exact price or item in stock, select the restaurant and order type you plan to use.

FAQ 1How much is a Big Mac in the U.S.?
In our eight-location Uber Eats sample, the Big Mac range is $5.99–$9.69 and the sample median is $6.74. Those are dated delivery-menu observations, not a nationwide price or a quote for your restaurant. Select your location and pickup or delivery method in McDonald’s official app to see today’s price.
FAQ 2What is the cheapest McDonald’s breakfast item in this sample?
Among the breakfast food rows shown here, Sausage Biscuit has the lowest sample median at $3.17. Premium Roast Coffee is a separate drink row with a $2.25 median. These figures come from the dated delivery-menu sample; the selected restaurant’s current menu and official $4 Breakfast Meal Deal terms may show a different ordering choice.
FAQ 3What is the cheapest lunch or dinner item in the sample?
Among the lunch and dinner food rows compared here, Small World Famous Fries has the lowest sample median at $3.12. Medium Coca-Cola is a drink, not a meal, and its sample median is $1.94. The local price can differ, so compare the same restaurant and order method in the official app.
FAQ 4What comes in the McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal?
The official McValue page lists a McChicken, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries, and a small soft drink in the McChicken Meal Deal. It is labeled Limited Time Only; price and participation may vary, and McDelivery is excluded. Check the selected restaurant’s current offer screen for the terms that apply to your order.
FAQ 5What comes in the McDonald’s $6 Meal Deal?
The McDouble Meal Deal includes a McDouble, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries, and a small soft drink on the official McValue page. It is marked Limited Time Only, with varying price and participation, and excludes McDelivery. Confirm that the selected restaurant lists the deal before building your order.
FAQ 6Are McDonald’s menu prices the same at every U.S. restaurant?
No single price applies to every restaurant. McDonald’s U.S. terms say each restaurant determines its own prices and that prices can change when you switch restaurants or order methods. Our sample shows a limited set of public delivery listings; it is not a national average. Use the official app or restaurant menu for a local quote.
FAQ 7Are the prices on this page official national prices?
No. Regular-item ranges and medians are dated delivery-menu observations for eight U.S. restaurant locations, checked October 8, 2026, with selected listings rechecked October 16. They exclude fees, tax, and tip. McValue offer prices are shown separately because their participation and ordering conditions differ.
FAQ 8Can delivery cost more than pickup?
It can. McDonald’s U.S. ordering terms state that delivery prices for the same item may be higher than pickup and that delivery or other fees may apply. Compare the same restaurant, item, size, and customization, then review the delivery checkout total before placing an order.
FAQ 9What time does McDonald’s breakfast end?
Breakfast and lunch switch times vary by restaurant, so this guide does not claim one national cutoff. Select a location in the McDonald’s app or restaurant locator and check the menu available now. McDonald’s breakfast FAQ also says Hash Browns are served when breakfast menu items are being sold.
FAQ 10What is included in a Happy Meal?
This guide compares four entrée choices: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, and 6-piece Chicken McNuggets. The local order screen shows the current included side, drink, and any toy or promotion details. The price and calorie ranges in our table are sample references, not a promise of identical contents at every restaurant.
FAQ 11Where can I check McDonald’s calories and allergens?
Use McDonald’s official nutrition and ingredients information or its nutrition calculator for the exact menu item, serving size, and customization. McDonald’s says nutrition values use standard formulations and may vary with serving size, preparation, suppliers, region, season, and product changes. Customers with food allergies should check current official information before ordering.
FAQ 12Does McDonald’s offer a senior discount?
A senior discount is not guaranteed at every U.S. restaurant. Offers can be local or account-specific, so ask the restaurant you plan to visit and check the deals available to your account.
FAQ 13What does McDonald’s Under $3 Menu mean?
The official McValue page lists selected items under $3, including items in breakfast and lunch or dinner categories. The page states prices and participation may vary and excludes McDelivery. The Uber Eats sample ranges on this site are separate reference observations; their medians can be above $3 and do not rewrite the offer terms.
FAQ 14Does the $4 Breakfast Meal Deal include coffee?
Yes. The official offer describes a choice of Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee. The offer is labeled Limited Time Only, and price and participation may vary. McDelivery is excluded. Check the live offer at your selected restaurant before ordering.
FAQ 15Is the Big Arch currently available everywhere?
A McDonald’s corporate Menu Spotter announced the Big Arch as a limited-time U.S. item in 2026, but that announcement does not establish current stock at every location on October 19. This page does not publish a Big Arch price or calories until current local availability and matching item-level data are collected. Check the local menu.
FAQ 16Do McDonald’s app deals apply to delivery?
It depends on the specific offer. The McValue offers listed here exclude McDelivery, while app promotions can have their own order, account, date, and participation terms. Open the offer in the selected account and read its terms before assuming it applies to pickup or delivery.
FAQ 17Do the table prices include tax, delivery fees, or tip?
No. The eight-location Uber Eats ranges are menu-item prices before fees, tax, and tip. A delivery checkout can add fees and taxes, while a pickup order can have a different item price. Use the local checkout screen for the complete total rather than adding assumed fees to a sample median.
FAQ 18How often are these menu prices updated?
The current snapshot was checked October 8, 2026, and selected listings were rechecked October 16. The date does not mean every restaurant was checked that day. Price figures change when matching restaurant listings are checked again; a page formatting update does not make an older price current.
FAQ 19Can I customize a McDonald’s meal or sandwich?
Customization options depend on the item and restaurant. Select the menu item in the official app or ask at the restaurant, then review the order summary. Because changes can affect ingredients and nutrition, use McDonald’s official nutrition calculator for the exact configuration rather than applying the standard table calorie figure to a customized order.
FAQ 20Are drink sizes and coffee sizes identical across locations?
McDonald’s notes that beverage sizes may vary by market. The price table records the size shown in the sample listing where available; it does not prove that every restaurant offers the same sizes. Check the local menu for the selected cup size, and use the official nutrition calculator for calories at that size.

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Thomas Brook writes independent menu guides, bringing a personal interest in McDonald’s food to practical comparisons of prices, portions and meal choices. Through his website, MacdoMenuPrices.com, he shares clear menu comparisons and ordering guides to help readers plan their next meal. During a McDonald’s restaurant visit, he tried the Quarter Pounder with Cheese and enjoyed it. That first-hand experience gives his burger coverage a personal starting point, alongside the menu research behind each guide.

His approach is to make the details of an order easier to understand: what comes with a meal, how an item compares with a similar choice, and how sides, drinks or sauces change the total. Across breakfast, burgers, Happy Meals, McNuggets and beverages, he keeps restaurant-specific price examples separate from advertised offers and checks that nutrition figures refer to the stated serving.

The aim is straightforward: useful information before you order, with personal preferences clearly distinguished from measurable menu details. If a local price or item has changed, share the restaurant and ordering method through the contact page so the guide can be reviewed.

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