McDonald’s Menu With Prices, Calories & Guide November 2026
McDonald’s is the most-visited fast-food chain in the United States, and for most people it is the first place that comes to mind when a quick, cheap meal is needed. This guide covers the full McDonald’s menu with typical prices and calories for November 2026, from the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder with Cheese through Chicken McNuggets, the McCrispy, fries, the breakfast lineup, McCafé drinks, desserts, the value menu, and Happy Meals. Use it to compare sandwiches and decide what to order before you reach the counter or open the app.
The first McDonald’s restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California, in 1940, and the chain now runs more than 13,000 restaurants across the United States, most of them open from early morning until late at night. The menu is built around a small set of familiar items that have barely changed in decades, plus a rotating cast of limited-time sandwiches and seasonal drinks. Breakfast is served in the morning only, usually until around 10:30 AM at most locations, while burgers, chicken, fries, and drinks are available for the rest of the day. Ordering through the app often unlocks lower prices than the menu board, which is worth remembering as you read the figures below.
A quick word of caution before the tables: McDonald’s has no one fixed price list for the whole country, so the same sandwich can cost noticeably more in a big city or at a highway rest stop than it does in a small town, and ordering through a delivery service usually adds a markup on top of the restaurant price. The numbers on this page are therefore typical ranges for November 2026 based on common menu-board and app listings, not promises about what your nearest restaurant will charge. Where a price is uncertain or depends heavily on the location, we say so directly with wording such as around or varies by location, so you can use these figures as a planning guide rather than a guarantee.
Burgers & Sandwiches
The burger lineup is where McDonald’s built its name, and it still anchors the whole menu. The Big Mac remains the best-known sandwich, with two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a three-part sesame bun. The Quarter Pounder with Cheese is the heavier, simpler alternative, while the McDouble and the plain hamburger sit at the cheap end for anyone watching the bill.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | $5.19–$6.39 | 590 | Two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $5.99–$6.99 | 520 | Quarter-pound fresh beef patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $7.49–$8.49 | 740 | Two quarter-pound patties; the heaviest beef burger listed |
| McDouble | $2.79–$3.49 | 400 | Two patties, one slice of cheese; the cheapest double burger |
| Double Cheeseburger | $3.49–$4.29 | 450 | Two patties with two slices of cheese |
| Cheeseburger | $2.19–$2.79 | 300 | Single patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard |
| Hamburger | $1.99–$2.49 | 250 | Plain single patty; the cheapest burger on the menu |
| Filet-O-Fish | $4.79–$5.79 | 390 | Fried fish fillet with tartar sauce and cheese on a steamed bun |
| Big Mac Meal (medium) | $8.99–$10.49 | — | Big Mac with medium fries and a medium drink; price varies by location |
Pro Diner Tip: if you want the Big Mac flavour without the Big Mac price, the McDouble is the closest budget stand-in, and adding a second slice of cheese gets you near a Double Cheeseburger for less. The Quarter Pounder with Cheese is the better pick when you want a single thick patty rather than two thin ones, and it pairs well with a medium fries because the sandwich itself is filling enough that a large fries is rarely needed.
Value analysis: burgers span from around $1.99 for a plain hamburger to around $8.49 for a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, so the gap between the cheapest and the dearest is more than fourfold. The McDouble at $2.79 to $3.49 delivers the most beef per dollar of any sandwich here, while the Big Mac at $5.19 to $6.39 costs more mainly for the extra bun layer and the special sauce. A medium meal adds roughly $3 to $4 to the sandwich price, which is usually cheaper than buying fries and a drink separately.
Chicken & McNuggets
Chicken is the second pillar of the McDonald’s menu, and Chicken McNuggets are the item most people order alongside or instead of a burger. The McCrispy is the chain’s main fried chicken sandwich, the McChicken is the long-running budget chicken sandwich, and nuggets come in boxes of four, six, ten, twenty, and forty pieces, with a choice of dipping sauces.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy | $4.99–$5.99 | 470 | Crispy fried chicken fillet with pickles on a potato roll |
| McCrispy Meal (medium) | $8.49–$9.99 | — | McCrispy with medium fries and a medium drink |
| McChicken | $2.29–$2.99 | 400 | Chicken patty with shredded lettuce and mayonnaise |
| Chicken McNuggets — 4 pc | $2.49–$2.99 | 170 | Smallest box; one sauce included |
| Chicken McNuggets — 6 pc | $3.49–$4.29 | 250 | Common single-serving size; one sauce included |
| Chicken McNuggets — 10 pc | $4.99–$5.99 | 410 | Most-ordered nugget box; two sauces included |
| Chicken McNuggets — 20 pc | $7.99–$8.99 | 830 | Sharing box; three sauces included |
| Chicken McNuggets — 40 pc | $13.99–$15.99 | 1,660 | Party-size box; varies by location |
| Spicy McCrispy | $5.29–$6.29 | 530 | Spicy version of the McCrispy with pepper sauce |
Pro Diner Tip: the ten-piece McNuggets box is the sweet spot for one hungry person, because the per-piece price drops sharply compared with the four-piece and six-piece boxes. If you are ordering for two or three people, the twenty-piece box is usually better value than two ten-piece boxes. The McChicken is the cheapest way to get a full chicken sandwich, and it works well as a second sandwich when one burger is not quite enough.
Value analysis: nuggets range from around $2.49 for four pieces to around $15.99 for forty, and the price per piece falls by roughly half as the box gets bigger, so small boxes are a convenience buy rather than a value buy. The McChicken at $2.29 to $2.99 is one of the cheapest full sandwiches on the menu, while the McCrispy at $4.99 to $5.99 sits in the same price band as the Big Mac. For a chicken meal, the McCrispy medium meal at $8.49 to $9.99 is the straightforward choice, but nuggets plus a separate fries often come out cheaper.
Fries & Sides
World Famous Fries are the side almost every McDonald’s order includes, and they are sold in small, medium, and large sizes. The rest of the sides list is short: a side salad, apple slices, and a few dipping sauces. Fries are cooked throughout the day, and asking for them with no salt means a fresh batch is made for you.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Famous Fries — small | $2.49–$2.99 | 230 | Smallest fries; a light side with a sandwich |
| World Famous Fries — medium | $3.49–$4.49 | 320 | The standard fries size in most meals |
| World Famous Fries — large | $3.99–$4.99 | 480 | Largest fries; made for sharing or a big appetite |
| Side Salad | $3.49–$4.49 | — | Mixed greens with dressing; varies by location |
| Apple Slices | $1.49–$1.99 | 15 | Fresh apple slices; the lightest side listed |
| McNuggets dipping sauces | Included | — | Barbecue, sweet and sour, honey mustard, ranch, and others by location |
| Extra sauce packet | around $0.50 | — | Charged at some locations; free at others |
Pro Diner Tip: medium fries are the size that comes with most meals, and they are usually enough, so paying extra for large fries only makes sense when you are sharing or genuinely still hungry. Apple slices are the cheapest side and the only one under 100 calories, which makes them a useful swap for children or for anyone who wants a lighter meal without skipping a side altogether.
Value analysis: fries run from around $2.49 for a small to around $4.99 for a large, and the jump from medium to large is usually less than a dollar, which makes the large look cheap per fry but adds about 160 calories. Buying fries as part of a meal is almost always cheaper than buying the same sandwich and fries separately. The side salad costs about the same as medium fries, so it is a health choice rather than a money-saving one.
Breakfast
Breakfast at McDonald’s is built around the Egg McMuffin, a toasted English muffin with egg, Canadian bacon, and cheese that has been on the menu since the early 1970s. The rest of the morning lineup covers biscuits, McGriddles made with pancake buns, burritos, hash browns, and hotcakes, and most locations stop serving breakfast around 10:30 AM, so the morning window is short.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg McMuffin | $4.29–$4.99 | 310 | English muffin, egg, Canadian bacon, cheese; the signature breakfast item |
| Egg McMuffin Meal (medium) | $6.49–$7.49 | — | Egg McMuffin with hash browns and a drink |
| Sausage McMuffin with Egg | $4.49–$5.29 | 480 | Sausage patty, egg, and cheese on an English muffin |
| Sausage McMuffin | $2.19–$2.79 | 400 | Sausage and cheese on an English muffin; no egg |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $4.29–$4.99 | 450 | Bacon, egg, and cheese on a warm biscuit |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg | $3.99–$4.79 | 530 | Sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit |
| Sausage McGriddles | $3.99–$4.79 | 430 | Sausage between two pancake buns with syrup baked in |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | $4.79–$5.49 | 450 | Bacon, egg, and cheese between pancake buns |
| Sausage Burrito | $2.29–$2.99 | 310 | Sausage, egg, cheese, and vegetables in a soft tortilla |
| Hash Browns | $1.99–$2.49 | 140 | Crisp fried potato patty; the classic breakfast side |
| Hotcakes | $3.49–$4.29 | 580 | Three hotcakes with butter and syrup |
| Hotcakes & Sausage | $4.49–$5.29 | 770 | Hotcakes served with a sausage patty |
Pro Diner Tip: the Egg McMuffin is the lightest full breakfast sandwich at 310 calories, and it is the best choice when you want something filling without a heavy start to the day. The Sausage Burrito at $2.29 to $2.99 is the cheapest hot breakfast item and pairs well with hash browns for a small, cheap morning meal. If you arrive close to the 10:30 AM cutoff, order through the app first.
Value analysis: breakfast sandwiches run from around $2.19 for a plain Sausage McMuffin to around $5.49 for a Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles, so the cheapest and dearest are roughly two and a half times apart. Hash browns at $1.99 to $2.49 are a reasonable add-on, but the Egg McMuffin meal at $6.49 to $7.49 is usually the better deal because it bundles the sandwich, hash browns, and a drink for only a couple of dollars more than the sandwich alone.
McCafé & Drinks
McCafé is McDonald’s coffee counter, selling brewed coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and iced coffee alongside the usual soft drinks, iced tea, and shakes. Coffee is one of the cheapest drinks on the menu, priced well below most coffee-shop chains. For a broader look at drink pricing across chains, see our drink menu guide.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Roast Coffee — small | $1.49–$1.99 | 0–10 | Black coffee; the cheapest hot drink |
| Premium Roast Coffee — medium | $1.99–$2.49 | 0–10 | Black coffee; free refills at some locations for dine-in |
| Iced Coffee — medium | $2.49–$2.99 | — | Iced coffee with cream and sugar; varies by location |
| Caramel Frappé — medium | $3.99–$4.79 | — | Blended coffee drink with caramel; varies by location |
| Mocha Frappé — medium | $3.99–$4.79 | — | Blended coffee drink with chocolate; varies by location |
| Latte — medium | $3.49–$4.29 | — | Espresso with steamed milk; hot or iced |
| Cappuccino — medium | $3.49–$4.29 | — | Espresso with steamed milk foam |
| Soft Drink — medium | $1.99–$2.49 | — | Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper, and similar; free refills for dine-in at most locations |
| Soft Drink — large | $2.49–$2.99 | — | Largest soft drink size |
| Sweet Tea — medium | $1.99–$2.49 | — | Sweetened iced tea; a southern favourite |
| Orange Juice — small | $2.49–$2.99 | — | Breakfast juice; varies by location |
| Chocolate Milk | $1.99–$2.49 | — | Low-fat chocolate milk; also a Happy Meal drink option |
Pro Diner Tip: a medium black coffee at $1.99 to $2.49 is one of the best-value drinks in fast food, and it costs a fraction of the same size at a coffee shop. The blended Frappés are the most expensive drinks in this section at up to around $4.79, so treat them as a dessert-style treat rather than a daily coffee. If you are eating in, the medium soft drink with free refills is usually the better buy than the large, because you can refill it as often as you like.
Value analysis: drinks run from around $1.49 for a small black coffee to around $4.79 for a medium Frappé, and the coffee end of the range is where the real savings sit. A soft drink bought on its own costs about the same as a coffee, but inside a meal the drink is bundled for much less, which is the main reason meals beat separate orders. The Frappés and lattes are priced like café drinks, so they are the items to skip when the budget is tight.
Desserts & Shakes
Desserts at McDonald’s are short, sweet, and cheap: the McFlurry is the headline item, soft-serve cones and sundaes cover the basics, and shakes come in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. McFlurry flavours rotate through the year, with Oreo and M&M’s the two that appear most often.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McFlurry with OREO Cookies | $4.49–$5.49 | — | Soft serve with Oreo pieces; the most-ordered McFlurry |
| McFlurry with M&M’s Candies | $4.49–$5.49 | — | Soft serve with M&M’s; varies by location |
| Vanilla Cone | $1.99–$2.49 | — | Plain soft-serve cone; the cheapest dessert |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | $2.99–$3.49 | — | Vanilla soft serve with hot fudge; varies by location |
| Hot Caramel Sundae | $2.99–$3.49 | — | Vanilla soft serve with hot caramel; varies by location |
| Vanilla Shake — medium | $3.99–$4.49 | — | Thick vanilla shake; varies by location |
| Chocolate Shake — medium | $3.99–$4.49 | — | Thick chocolate shake; varies by location |
| Strawberry Shake — medium | $3.99–$4.49 | — | Thick strawberry shake; varies by location |
| Baked Apple Pie | $1.99–$2.49 | — | Warm fried apple pie; a long-running dessert |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | $1.99–$2.49 | — | Warm chocolate chip cookie; varies by location |
Pro Diner Tip: the vanilla cone at $1.99 to $2.49 is the cheapest dessert on the menu and the easiest way to finish a meal without adding much cost. The McFlurry is the most filling dessert here, so it works better as a shared treat than as an add-on after a full meal. The baked apple pie is the best dessert for the car, because it travels well and does not melt the way soft serve does.
Value analysis: desserts span from around $1.99 for a cone or an apple pie to around $5.49 for a McFlurry, so the dearest dessert costs more than twice the cheapest. Shakes at $3.99 to $4.49 sit in the middle and are really a drink and a dessert in one, which makes them a fair buy when you want something sweet and cold. For pure value, the cone and the apple pie are the clear winners, while the McFlurry is the one to order when the dessert itself is the point of the visit.
Value Menu
The value menu is where McDonald’s competes hardest on price, and it is the section regulars know best. It gathers the cheapest sandwiches, nuggets, and sides into one place, and the $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu and the app’s bundle deals both sit in this part of the menu.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDouble | $2.79–$3.49 | 400 | The best-value burger; also listed in the burger section |
| McChicken | $2.29–$2.99 | 400 | The cheapest chicken sandwich; also listed in the chicken section |
| Chicken McNuggets — 4 pc | $2.49–$2.99 | 170 | Smallest nugget box; a cheap snack on its own |
| Cheeseburger | $2.19–$2.79 | 300 | Single-patty cheeseburger; a value-menu staple |
| Hamburger | $1.99–$2.49 | 250 | The cheapest item on the whole menu |
| Small Fries | $2.49–$2.99 | 230 | Smallest fries; the cheapest hot side |
| Any Size Soft Drink for $1 | around $1.00 | — | App and in-store offer at many locations; periodic, confirm locally |
| Hash Browns | $1.99–$2.49 | 140 | Breakfast-only value side |
| Sausage Burrito | $2.29–$2.99 | 310 | Breakfast-only value item; cheapest hot breakfast |
Pro Diner Tip: two McDoubles and a small fries cost roughly the same as one Big Mac meal and leave you with more food, which is the simplest value move on the menu. The $1 any-size soft drink, where it is running, is the cheapest drink deal in fast food, but it is a periodic offer rather than a permanent price, so check the app before counting on it. Ordering value items through the app often adds a further discount that the menu board does not show.
Value analysis: everything on the value menu sits between around $1.00 and $3.49, which makes it possible to build a full meal for under $6 if you pick two cheap sandwiches and a small fries. The McDouble and the McChicken are the strongest items here because they are full sandwiches at snack prices. The small fries at $2.49 to $2.99 is the weakest value item in the section, because a medium fries inside a meal costs little more for considerably more food.
Happy Meal & Kids Menu
Happy Meals are McDonald’s kids meals, aimed at children and served in the familiar red box with a toy. Each Happy Meal includes a main item, a side, a drink, and a toy, and the main can be a hamburger, a cheeseburger, or a four-piece or six-piece Chicken McNuggets box. The toy changes every few weeks, which is the part children usually care about most.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger Happy Meal | $4.99–$5.99 | — | Hamburger, kids fries or apple slices, drink, and toy |
| Cheeseburger Happy Meal | $4.99–$5.99 | — | Cheeseburger, kids fries or apple slices, drink, and toy |
| 4 pc McNuggets Happy Meal | $4.99–$5.99 | — | Four nuggets, kids fries or apple slices, drink, and toy |
| 6 pc McNuggets Happy Meal | $5.49–$6.49 | — | Six nuggets, kids fries or apple slices, drink, and toy |
| Kids Fries | Included | — | Small kids-size fries; included in Happy Meals |
| Apple Slices (kids) | Included | 15 | Apple slices as the Happy Meal side instead of fries |
| Chocolate Milk (kids) | Included | — | Drink option in Happy Meals; also sold separately |
| Happy Meal toy | Included | — | Toy changes every few weeks; ask about the current one |
Pro Diner Tip: the four-piece nuggets Happy Meal is the most popular kids order, and swapping the kids fries for apple slices is the easiest way to lighten it without an argument. The six-piece version costs only about fifty cents more, so it is the better pick for an older child who will still be hungry after four nuggets. If you are ordering for more than one child, check the app first, because Happy Meal deals appear there more often than on the menu board.
Value analysis: Happy Meals run from around $4.99 to $6.49, which makes them the cheapest complete meals on the menu once the drink and the toy are counted. Buying the same items separately — a hamburger, a small fries, and a drink — usually costs a dollar or more extra, and the toy is not sold on its own at that price. For a family, two Happy Meals plus one adult meal is often the cheapest way to feed everyone.
Current Deals & Value Picks
McDonald’s deals change often, and most of the best ones live in the app rather than on the menu board. The $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu, the 2 for $6 Mix & Match, and the app-only free fries and discounted meal offers are all periodic, which means they may be running at your restaurant this week and gone next week. Always confirm in the app before planning a visit around a specific deal.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu items | $1.00–$3.00 | Varies | Cheapest sandwiches and sides; periodic, confirm locally |
| 2 for $6 Mix & Match | $6.00 | Varies | Two selected items for $6; periodic at participating locations, confirm locally |
| Free Fries Friday (app) | Free | — | Free medium fries with a $1 purchase in the app; periodic, confirm locally |
| Big Mac Meal (medium) | $8.99–$10.49 | — | The standard meal deal; often cheaper than buying items separately |
| McDouble + McChicken combo | around $5.00–$6.50 | — | Two value sandwiches; a cheap two-sandwich meal |
| Happy Meal (most) | $4.99–$5.99 | — | Cheapest complete meal; includes a side, a drink, and a toy |
| Any Size Soft Drink for $1 | around $1.00 | — | App and in-store offer at many locations; periodic, confirm locally |
Pro Diner Tip: the app is where the real savings are, because most McDonald’s deals now appear there first and often only there. Check the deals tab before you order, and use the points you earn on each visit, because a free sandwich or free fries after a few orders is the most reliable saving on the menu. If you are ordering for a group, the 20-piece McNuggets box plus a large fries usually feeds three people for less than three separate meals.
Value analysis: the deals on this page cover every kind of visit, from a single cheap sandwich to a family meal. A solo diner does best with two value-menu sandwiches and a $1 drink, a couple does best with the 2 for $6 Mix & Match when it is running, and a family does best with Happy Meals for the children and a shared nuggets box for the adults. None of these offers is permanent, so check the app before every visit rather than assuming last month’s deal is still live. The official source for menus, deals, and ordering is McDonald’s official site.
FAQs
How much is a Big Mac at McDonald’s?
A Big Mac typically costs $5.19 to $6.39 on its own, depending on the location, and a medium Big Mac meal with fries and a drink usually runs $8.99 to $10.49. The sandwich carries 590 calories. Prices are higher in big cities and at delivery, so check your local menu before you order.
What is the cheapest meal at McDonald’s?
The cheapest full meal is usually a Happy Meal at $4.99 to $5.99, which includes a main, a side, a drink, and a toy. For adults, the cheapest meal is two value-menu sandwiches such as a McDouble and a McChicken, which together cost roughly $5.00 to $6.50, plus a $1 soft drink where that offer is running.
How much are Chicken McNuggets at McDonald’s?
Chicken McNuggets typically cost $2.49 to $2.99 for four pieces, $3.49 to $4.29 for six, $4.99 to $5.99 for ten, $7.99 to $8.99 for twenty, and $13.99 to $15.99 for forty. A ten-piece box carries 410 calories, and the price per piece falls as the box gets bigger, so larger boxes are better value.
When does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?
Most McDonald’s locations stop serving breakfast around 10:30 AM, though the exact time varies by restaurant and some locations end earlier or later. Breakfast items such as the Egg McMuffin, hash browns, and McGriddles are only available in the morning, so arrive before 10:30 AM to be safe.
Does McDonald’s have a $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu?
Yes, McDonald’s runs a $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu at many locations, with items priced at $1, $2, or $3, but the exact items on it change over time and differ by location. It is a periodic offer rather than a fixed permanent menu, so confirm in the app or at your local restaurant before counting on a specific item being available.
How many calories are in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A Quarter Pounder with Cheese carries 520 calories, and it typically costs $5.99 to $6.99. The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is heavier at 740 calories and usually costs $7.49 to $8.49. Adding medium fries at 320 calories brings a Quarter Pounder meal to roughly 840 calories before the drink.
Every price here is a typical US range for November 2026, not a promise — your local restaurant may charge more or less, and delivery menus usually run higher than dine-in. Items and offers also come and go, so check the app or your local menu before you order. Updated: November 2026.