12 Fast-Food Breakfast Deals That Make It Easier To Wake Up

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Fast-Food Breakfast Specials

The convenience and speed of fast food is tempting in the morning, but it can get pricey if you go often. You can find great breakfast deals if you shop around, but that takes some time. To save you the legwork, we've compiled the cheapest fast-food breakfast specials at national chains to make your mornings more wallet-friendly.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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1. McDonald's: BOGO for 50 Cents Breakfast Sandwiches

Two breakfast sandwiches won't cost you much at McDonald's right now. Check out the "Deals" section of the chain's app, and you'll see a coupon for buy one breakfast sandwich, get one for 50 cents. Deals vary by location, so shop around if you have a number of McD's near you.

Chick-Fil-A: $3 Chicken Biscuit
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2. Chick-fil-A: $4 Chicken Biscuit

Why would someone go to Chick-fil-A and order anything but the signature fried chicken breast? It's even available in the morning, and the plain chicken biscuit will only set you back $4. Upgrade it to a spicy chicken biscuit for only a quarter more (and don't forget the sauce!).

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3. Dunkin': $3 Medium Cold Brew

Dunkin' is one of the chains that serves fast-food breakfast all day, but it doesn't seem like their best deals have continued into 2024. The Offers section of the mobile app only shows a few deals: a $3 medium cold brew, $3 medium Sparkd' Energy, and $1 classic doughnut when you buy a medium or larger iced or hot coffee.

Taco Bell
Taco Bell

4. Taco Bell: $6 Bell Breakfast Box

While the Taco Bell $5 breakfast box has increased in price, it's still a great combo meal for a reasonable price. It's the $6 breakfast box now — though it's still $5.49 at some locations. It comes with a breakfast sausage Crunchwrap, hash browns, a two-pack of Cinnabon Delights, and a coffee or beverage. If a burrito is all you need, you can't beat the Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burritos for only $2.

Wondering what else to order? Check out our ranking of the best and worst Taco Bell breakfasts.

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Closeup of Jack in the Box's Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich with Bacon, on white serving paper
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5. Jack in the Box: Two for $5 Biscuits

You'll get double your breakfast for a good price at Jack in the Box in March. You can score two breakfast biscuit sandwiches — with egg, cheese, and either sausage or bacon — for $5. For smaller sandwiches, the two for $3 Breakfast Jack deal is going as well. Get either deal all day, because Jack in the Box is one of the fast-food chains with all-day breakfast.

Related: Unbeatable Food Deals Near You

Burger King Croissan'wich Meal for Two, against a half beige and orange background
Burger King

6. Burger King: $4 Biscuit and Medium Hash Browns

Burger King has a sizable "Offers" section on its website and mobile app, and it always includes breakfast deals. The best deal right now gets you a breakfast biscuit sandwich along with medium hash browns for $4. There's also $1.49 large hash browns, a $10 small Croissan'wich meal for two, and a big meal with two biscuits, small hash browns, and small coffee for $6. If you're just looking for sandwiches, the two for $5 Mix 'n Match includes biscuits and Croissan'wiches.

Sonic’s Junior Breakfast Burrito, on a white background
Sonic

7. Sonic: $2 Junior Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast is served all day at Sonic, so you can munch on French toast sticks and breakfast sandwiches whenever the mood strikes. There are also junior breakfast burritos on the everyday value menu for only $2, and they're filled with eggs, cheese, and sausage or bacon.

Related: The Best Value Meal Deals at Chains Across the Country

Wendy's breakfast combo
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8. Wendy's: Two for $3 Breakfast Biggie Bundles

Wendy's got rid of its best morning meal deal, but the chain replaced it with a coupon that'll make your drive-thru bill less painful. You can pick and choose two items for $3, and your options include the egg and cheese biscuit, sausage biscuit, small seasoned potatoes, and small hot coffee. If you check out the "Offers" section of the chain's app, you'll notice a coupon for BOGO free breakfast Baconators and $1.49 large seasoned potatoes as well.

Del Taco Iced Coffee on a white background
Del Taco

9. Del Taco: $1.79 Iced Coffee and $1.59 Donut Bites

There are two items on Del Taco's extensive $2 or less value menu that are perfect for breakfast and make a great pair. You can grab a regular iced coffee and a pack of cinnamon sugar-coated doughnut bites for a little over $3.

Related: The Best (and Worst) Fast Food Coffee You Can Buy

Hardee's Sausage and egg Biscuit
Hardee's

10. Hardee's: Two for $5 Mix and Match Breakfast

Hardee's has a great mix and match deal with plenty of options to choose from. You can pick any two for $5 to create your own breakfast:

  • Sausage & Egg Biscuit

  • Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy

  • Country Fried Steak Biscuit

Bojangles pimento cheese biscuit
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11. Bojangles: Two for $5 Ham Biscuits

You can get two ham biscuits for $5 right now at Bojangles, a Southern chain that serves all day fast-food breakfast so you can devour those amazing biscuits for dinner, too. You can also get a gooey pimento cheese biscuit for $2, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a Bo-Berry biscuit, studded with fruit and covered with icing, for $1.49.

Related: From Bo-Tato Rounds to Dirty Rice: 6 Bojangles Sides, Ranked

12. Panera: MyPanera+ Beverage Club

Panera has an unlimited beverages deal: For $12 a month, you can get unlimited hot tea, hot or iced coffee, iced tea, soda, and lemonade in any size or flavor. Both can be redeemed every two hours as often as you like throughout the month. If you're someone who stops to get a coffee multiple times per week, this is a great deal. Plus, there's a promotion right now for two free months for new sign-ups.

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