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 best deals at national chains to make your mornings more wallet-friendly.
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Taco Bell made waves when it launched breakfast, and it’s got some solid deals on the menu. It just added a $5 breakfast box to the morning menu, something it’s had for lunch and dinner for a long time. It comes with a Grande toasted breakfast burrito, hash brown, 2-pack of Cinnabon Delights, and a coffee or beverage.
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There are three new breakfast tacos at Del Taco, and all are a steal. The $2 stuffed quesadilla breakfast tacos come on cheddar and queso grilled tortillas with scrambled eggs, a hash brown, and more cheese inside. For 29 cents more, you can add bacon.
Breakfast is served all day at Sonic, so you can munch on French toast sticks and breakfast sandwiches whenever the mood strikes. There’s also junior breakfast burritos on the everyday value menu for only $1.19, and they’re filled with eggs, cheese, and sausage or bacon.
Burger King has a sizable “Offers” section on its website and app, and it always includes breakfast deals. The best right now gets three French toast sticks for free with any purchase. If you’ve got two to feed, don’t miss the Croissan’wich meal for two for just $6. Order online or through the app to get the deals.
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 set you back only $3. Upgrade it to a spicy chicken biscuit for only a quarter more.
If you want to try Wendy’s new Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit, you’ll probably need something to wash it down with. Right now you can get any beverage for free when you buy a breakfast sandwich via the app. That includes coffee, soda, and even the Frosty-ccino.
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For sheer calories for the money, it’s hard to beat Hardee’s breakfast platter. For $4, you get a biscuit covered in gravy with sausage patty, two folded eggs, and hash rounds. (That’s a whopping 1,150 calories.) If you prefer something more reasonable, grab a $2 sausage biscuit or $3 French toast dips.
Breakfast burrito lovers should run to Taco John’s for $2 junior versions. They’re made with scrambled eggs, nacho cheese, and chorizo or bacon in a flour tortilla. You can also get the chain’s new cold brew iced coffee for just $2 in mocha and vanilla.
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While some Bojangles locations have been spotted recently with 2-for-$4 breakfast biscuit specials, all locations have sweet-biscuit specials all the time: a Bo-Berry biscuit, studded with fruit and covered with icing, or an iced cinnamon biscuit for just $1.29. If you prefer eating savory in the morning, grab a sausage biscuit for $2.
Panera has an unlimited beverages deal: For $9 a month, you can get unlimited hot and iced coffee or hot tea, in any size or flavor. For $10 a month, you can add iced tea, soda, and lemonade. 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.
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Get your caffeine fix for cheap at McDonald’s. Each day, you can get one hot or iced coffee in any size for just $1. Just order through the app.
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