McDonald’s Breakfast FAQs

The first meal of the day has some important questions.

Wondering about McDonald's breakfast hours or want to learn more about your favorite Egg McMuffin? Our McDonald's breakfast Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has all the answers. From dietary concerns, like vegetarian and vegan, to detailed information on calories and nutrition facts for popular breakfast menu items, we've got you covered. Check out our McDonald's breakfast FAQ for all of your answers to questions about our breakfast!

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What time does McDonald's start and stop serving breakfast?

Local breakfast menus and hours may vary by restaurant, which Co-Ops and franchisees decide at their discretion, but you can often get your favorite breakfast item from the time your local restaurant opens until 10:30 or 11:00 AM local time.

What time does McDonald's serve lunch? Is it available all day?

Local lunch menus and hours may vary by restaurant, which Co-Ops and franchisees decide at their discretion, but the lunch menu generally begins serving at the time the breakfast menu changes over.

Is McDonald's Oatmeal gluten-free? Is it vegan?

McDonald's Oatmeal is not gluten-free or vegan. If you'd like more information, check out the Oatmeal ingredients page.

Does McDonald's serve Hash Browns all day?

McDonald's only serves Hash Browns when breakfast menu items are being sold.

Are McDonald's Hash Browns gluten-free?

McDonald's Hash Browns are not gluten-free. If you'd like more information, check out the Hash Browns ingredients page.

Are McDonald's Hash Browns vegan or vegetarian?

McDonald's Hash Browns are not vegan or vegetarian. If you'd like more information, check out the Hash Browns ingredients page.

Do you have vegetarian breakfast options?

Although we don’t have a vegetarian menu, we do offer options without meat, including our Fruit & Maple Oatmeal. We’re also happy to make any of our breakfast sandwiches for you without meat—just ask.

Are McDonald's eggs microwaved or grilled before serving?

Well, it depends on which egg you’re referring to. Our freshly cracked and scrambled eggs are cooked on the grill with liquid real butter. We also use the grill to heat our folded egg, which is previously cooked in our suppliers’ kitchens before arriving at our restaurants. As for the eggs used in our Sausage Burrito, we cook these in our suppliers’ kitchens then microwave in our restaurants prior to serving.

How are McDonald's Eggs Prepared?

Good question. Our breakfast menu items are all made with real eggs—they’re just prepared a little differently for each sandwich.

Round Egg
We use a USDA Grade A cracked into an ‘egg ring’ to get that iconic round shape for our Egg McMuffin®.

Scrambled Eggs
Our scrambled eggs are made with liquid eggs that are cooked on our grill with real butter.

Folded Eggs
Our folded eggs, like the ones on a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, are made with liquid eggs that are pre-cooked and folded before being flash frozen by our suppliers. Once in our kitchens, they’re prepared on the grill with real butter.

Sausage Burrito Eggs
Our suppliers pre-cook liquid eggs with ingredients that include sausage, tomatoes, green chilies, onions and seasonings before flash freezing them to help maintain their taste.

Visit our breakfast menu to get the full list of ingredients in your favorite sandwich.