McDonald's first debuted breakfast in 1975 with the advent of its famed Egg McMuffin and to celebrate the sandwich's golden birthday, the Golden Arches are doubling down on breakfast with new deals and expanded menu items.
McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger called the breakfast menu "a cherished tradition and cornerstone of our brand," adding that the fast food chain offers a "one-of-a-kind breakfast experience, anchored in great value and high-quality ingredients."
From the Egg McMuffin and crispy hash browns to fluffy hotcakes or sweet and savory McGriddles, there's a variety of options for customers to start the day.
This National Egg McMuffin Day, on March 2, McDonald's is offering customers an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1, available exclusively through the McDonald’s App.
Plus, from March 3 through March 30, customers can enjoy a buy one, get one free Sausage McMuffin with Egg when ordering McDelivery in the app.
And for the first time, McDonald's renowned bagel sandwiches -- a classic bacon, egg and cheese or steak, egg and cheese -- will have expanded availability on menus nationwide.
McDonald's also announced that participating New York locations will offer fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts on the McCafé menu for the first time, joining other major cities like Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Louisville, Kentucky. By the end of 2025, more than half of all McDonald’s U.S. restaurants will offer the sweet treat, with nationwide availability by the end of 2026.