What would you do without your favorite breakfast items from McDonald's? You might know the
breakfast menu inside out and that you're the one to see when it comes to McSandwich
recommendations - but even if that's the case, you might want to stick around for the Top
10 Untold Truths of McDonald's BREAKFAST - Part 2.
All-Day Breakfast Is No More
It's no secret that one of the best things about McDonald's, is the fact that you can
get breakfast wherever you are, whenever you want. Day or night, as lunch or a midnight
snack, it doesn't matter; there's always that warm, fresh hashbrown in the fryer, waiting
just for you. But, ever since our little pandemic friend decided to join the party, things have
been a little... well, different. Sadly, the world had to say goodbye to the beloved and
esteemed All-day breakfast. I know, I know, dark and sad times for every avid McDonald's
lover. The dreaded 10:30 AM curfew is back as the Golden Arches announced the retirement
of the cherished all-day breakfast, which, understandably, caused a lot of backlash - especially
on the Internet. A sea of people were going nuts over this unfortunate news and were expressing
the anguish felt by so many. McDonald's explained that even though this decision was very heartbreaking
to make, they had to make a sacrifice to simplify the operations in the kitchen due to the lack
of employees and the increase in orders. So, from now on, you better set your alarm clock
early if you want to enjoy that Egg McMuffin.
Some Locations Still Have the All-Day Breakfast (Sort of)
If you happen to live in the sunny, magical state of Florida, all hope might not be lost
for your All-day breakfast addiction. No, this isn't a prank just to mess with your
feelings; it's happening! Some rogue McDonald's franchises are going against the system and
continue to serve the all-day breakfast we all treasure. About 20 locations have bucked
the trend. It's not like they're breaking the law or anything, but they aren't allowed
to do any sort of advertising or put up any type of signage indicating that breakfast
is still being served, even at 10 PM. It's kind of like a secret menu. You need to ask
to get it, it's all hush hush, and only a handful of people know. A perfect example
of word-of-mouth marketing, basically. You know Steve who works at McDonald's, he tells
you in confidence, you tell your neighbor Marie, who tells her husband, who tells his
barber, and pretty soon, you have a whole community marching down to their local McDonald's
hoping to score some late-Sunday brunch. An employee explained that contrary to what others
have said, some breakfast items are actually not that hard to make during the day and aren't
as time-consuming as McDonald's has led people to believe. So, while it's not every item
that can still be made all day, it's still better than nothing at all!
3 New Sweets Added!
While breakfast bid farewell to its all-day feature, McDonald's still heard your prayers
and came up with what could possibly be the next best thing: new pastries! And not just
any pastries, the kind that goes ridiculously well with your morning coffee or your afternoon
latte. An apple fritter, a blueberry muffin, and a cinnamon roll are all now officially
part of the chain's menu, and these are available every minute of every day. Well, if there's
any left, of course. They do sell like hotcakes, you know. It's as if the pastries were put
there to defuse the tension caused by the loss of the all-day breakfast and were sent
to save the day. How else do you explain McDonald's not coming up with new pastries in almost
a decade? Until now. No, they know what they're doing. Trying to fill the void created by
the departure of our beloved late-night hashbrowns, and honestly, it's kind of working. The company
even went as far as giving away a free pastry when you placed an order on the app for an
iced or hot coffee at the beginning of November. Now, it's no McGriddle, but it's still a pretty
enticing offer. Nothing could ever replace the iconic breakfast menu, but at least, you
now have sweet and breakfast-ish items to fill your stomach when you're running late
for work.
It's A Breakfast Roll
If you need a little motivation to get out of bed these days or if you're still searching
for that perfect breakfast that's going to keep you happy for the rest of the day, then
this new McDonald's breakfast item from the UK menu might just be the one you've been
looking for. On the menu since October of this year, the Breakfast Roll has driven people
bananas! Already kicking it on Irish McDonald's menus for a while, the UK decided it was time
to try it out and see what the fuss was all about. Needless to say, they were quickly
and completely charmed. Soft white rolls filled with back bacon, a delicious, fabled McDonald's
sausage patty, freshly cracked egg, cheese, all served with your choice of ketchup or
brown sauce? How can we get our own local McD's to start offering these? For the equivalent
of just over $2 bucks, the lucky people in the UK can indulge in this tasty, out-of-this-world
treat of a sandwich. If you're really that sad that you can't enjoy one, mostly because
traveling is a bit of a hazard lately, worry not, you can always try to recreate this one
at home or even customize your regular McMuffin to make it look like this Breakfast Roll perfection.
It Can Be Hacked, Like A Lot
There are many ways to make your breakfast experience more than just ordinary at McDonald's.
Yes, you've got your classics like the McMuffin or the hashbrowns or even the Hotcakes, and
some of the lesser known but still delicious options like their oatmeal, the biscuits,
and McGriddles, all guaranteed to make your stomach say thank you. But what most people
don't know is that there are also many ways to hack the breakfast menu and go beyond the
traditional to make it even more exquisite. For starters, you know the delicious griddle
cakes used on the McGriddles? Well, you can actually order those as a side order and get
that fluffy sweet taste solo. This is also a perfect way to recreate this iconic breakfast
sandwich at home. All you need now is the cheese. And the bacon. And the egg. Anyway,
you get the point! Speaking of eggs, you can ditch that weird-looking folded egg they put
on some of the sandwiches and ask for a round, fresh egg. You can thank us later. And finally,
the best, but now mostly useless hack of all since all-day breakfast has vacated from our
lives; you could ask to add an egg to any sandwich you wanted, to create your very own
McBrunch. Be a free spirit!
Breakfast Happy Meal Was A Thing
As part of the promotion for the once extremely successful all-day breakfast, McDonald's
came up with a brand new idea that was tested in one city only, Tulsa, Oklahoma, back in
2016 - the Breakfast Happy Meal. Even though breakfast isn't generally the "happiest" meal
of the day for children - you know, running around, or difficulty waking up, and just
plain chaos - McD's figured that, with a toy, everything is better. Kids could choose between
Two McGriddles or an Egg & Cheese McMuffin without the bacon - why no bacon, though?
They could also choose sides like yogurt, apple slices, or in some locations, hashbrowns.
And if your child was getting one during lunch hour, he could get it with fries. An order
of McGriddles with fries?!? That’s like two worlds colliding. And, of course, they
would get the classic little toy, because what's better than a nice new shiny plaything
to start your day. McDonald's said if the experiment were successful, it would branch
out to every other location and become part of the official menu. Sadly though, the experiment
was short-lived, and the Breakfast Happy Meals never made their way to the hearts and stomachs
of any other kid outside Tulsa. Except for the Hotcakes Happy Meal however, that one
stuck. So, yea, there's still some sort of breakfast option, but kids can no longer get
it all day; they're going to have to get up early with the rest of us in order to get
one. No more sleeping in!
McPlant Will Be A McThing in 2021
With the epic and monumental flop of the Beyond Meat trial in Canada, all hope seemed lost
for new plant-based menu items at Mickey D's. Especially since the whole thing ended
pretty quietly and with no explanation, leaving no concrete promises of a plan B. But, thankfully,
for all vegetarians out there, McDonald's has turned over a new leaf and announced the
arrival of new plant-based burgers to be put on the menu in 2021, the McPlant! Let's just
say that after more than 230,000 people signed a petition urging the fast-food chain to
diversify its menu with plant-based products, the company didn't really have a choice. And
when McDonald's finally listened and released the news, people still found a way to make
fun of the very unimaginative name choice. But, people can laugh all they want, the McPlant
is still going to kick butt and take names in the plant-based world, or at least, McD's
hope so. No one wants another Beyond Meat fiasco. The McPlant selection is going to
be crafted exclusively for McDonald's and include burgers, chicken-substitutes, and
breakfast sandwiches. A little something for everyone, you don't even need to be a vegetarian!
These Are The Most Popular Items
You might be one of those people who plays it safe when it comes to ordering at McDonald's.
You have your own personal order that you can't seem to derive from when you get that
freak out feeling when it's finally your turn at the drive-thru speaker, especially for
your breakfast order. Too early in the morning - can't think - so I'll get my usual McMuffin.
But have you ever wondered how common your order is? The most popular items on the breakfast
menu are probably the ones you already order. Obviously, the classic and delicious McMuffin
is, without a doubt, one of the most popular items, and the sausage variety is the favorite
of many, blowing the bacon and the ham versions out of the water. Then there are the iconic
Hotcakes, which are basically a hot, fluffy pancake dream come true. Fun fact; you get
real butter when you order those, but fake syrup. Why, McD's, Why? There's also the McMuffin
rendition that comes on a bagel, to mix things up a bit when you feel like you need a little
extra pep in your life. It's the best of both worlds: bagels and breakfast sandwiches. And
last but not least, something you most likely order every time and probably get more than
one of - the one-and-only hashbrown. You can never go wrong with the classics, and
hey, just think, they're popular for a reason, so you might as well stick with your usual
order; chances are, you're already getting the best that's out there.
Some Pretty Cools Items Only Available Internationally
You probably won't be surprised to hear that McDonald's breakfast menu is not the same
everywhere around the world. For instance, in China, there's an Egg & Cheese burger,
which is basically like our Egg McMuffin but served on hamburger buns with a light squeeze
of ketchup and mayo. In Costa Rica, they can enjoy a full breakfast plate called the McPinto
Deluxe, which includes black beans and rice, scrambled eggs, sausage, tortillas, fried
plantains, and cremosa natilla; a type of traditional vanilla-flavored sweet custard.
Basically, heaven on a plate. Another lucky country with a full breakfast on a plate is
Turkey with its Turkish Breakfast Plate that comes with a toasted English muffin, scrambled
eggs, and a smorgasbord of lighter fare, including sliced cucumber, olives, cherry tomatoes,
and a few cubes of salty cheese. Now over in Russia, there are Rolls with Cottage Cheese,
Raisins, and Dried Apricots, an item which represents the nation's local flavors and
completely omits the Western influence, something not seen often in the McWorld. If any of those
sound appealing to you, all you have to do is hop on a plane and head down to a McDonald's,
and you will be served! When all the quarantining is over, of course.
The Breakfast Menu Is Still Number 1 Despite The Competition
With so many fast-food restaurants offering breakfast nowadays, it's hard to keep track
of every single one. With popular chains like Taco Bell serving AM fare, and Wendy's now
in the race as a top breakfast destination, McDonald's has a lot of fierce competition
on its plate. While there are many flops out there, like the breakfast selection at Starbucks
or the greasy and unhealthy breakfast burgers from Carl's Jr, there are still some pretty
threatening and successful attempts that have been made over the years by other fast-food
giants. Wendy's recent Breakfast Baconator and Frosty-ccino have both seen a lot of success,
just like Taco Bell's Tex-Mex-inspired Breakfast Taco. But this hasn't stopped McDonald's from
continuing to be the number one fast-food breakfast destination. McD's is still undoubtedly
the tastiest and safest place to go when in search of a yummy breakfast and they will
probably be really hard - if not impossible - to dethrone. After all, if they were to
bring back the all-day breakfast, the others would have nothing on them!
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