McDonald’s adjusted its menu pricing across U.S. locations again in early 2026, and the chain just announced its biggest value shakeup in years: a new Under $3 McValue Menu and a $4 Breakfast Meal Deal launching nationwide on April 21, 2026. This page covers every current price, the new deals, calorie counts, and ordering tips that actually save you money — based on real menu data from the McDonald’s app and in-store pricing verified across multiple states.
Whether you’re checking prices before hitting the drive-thru, comparing meal deal math, or looking up the new Big Arch burger everyone’s talking about, the complete breakdown is below.
Burgers & Sandwich Prices (2026)
McDonald’s burger lineup in 2026 ranges from the $2.19 plain Hamburger all the way up to the new Big Arch at roughly $8.39–$8.99 (sandwich only). Every patty — including the Quarter Pounder — is made with 100% beef, and most U.S. locations now cook Quarter Pounder patties fresh when you order. The prices below are national averages; your local McDonald’s sets its own pricing based on operating costs in your area.
Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
Hamburger | $2.19 | 250 Cal |
Cheeseburger | $2.69 | 300 Cal |
McDouble | $2.89 | 400 Cal |
Double Cheeseburger | $3.65 | 450 Cal |
Daily Double | $2.99 | 390 Cal |
Big Mac® | $5.39–$6.72 | 590 Cal |
Double Big Mac | $7.29 | 740 Cal |
Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | $5.99 | 520 Cal |
Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | $7.49 | 740 Cal |
Big Arch™ NEW | $7.46–$8.99 | 1,020 Cal |
Big Arch™ Meal | $11.09–$14.29 | 1,610 Cal |
💡 The Big Arch — What You Need to Know Before Ordering
Launched March 3, 2026, the Big Arch is McDonald’s largest burger ever in the U.S. — two quarter-pound fresh beef patties, three slices of white cheddar, crispy fried onions, slivered raw onions, pickles, lettuce, and a new Big Arch Sauce on a sesame-poppy seed bun. At 1,020 calories for the sandwich alone (1,610 with a medium Coke and fries), it’s a serious splurge. Pricing varies wildly by location: as low as $7.46 in Columbia, SC and as high as $12.99 in Lewiston, ME. National average sits around $8.71. It’s a limited-time item, so it won’t be around forever.
Chicken & Fish Sandwich Prices
McDonald’s chicken lineup has grown significantly over the past few years. The McCrispy is now the flagship chicken sandwich, and the Snack Wrap made a permanent comeback in 2026 after years of fan demand. The McChicken remains one of the best protein-per-dollar items on the entire menu at around $3.10.
Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
McChicken® | $3.10 | 400 Cal |
McCrispy™ | $5.79 | 470 Cal |
Spicy McCrispy™ | $5.79 | 530 Cal |
Deluxe McCrispy™ | $6.49 | 510 Cal |
Spicy Deluxe McCrispy™ | $6.49 | 570 Cal |
Filet-O-Fish® | $5.49 | 390 Cal |
Ranch Snack Wrap (Crispy) BACK | ~$3.49 | 360 Cal |
Ranch Snack Wrap (Grilled) | ~$3.49 | 290 Cal |
Chicken McNuggets® – 4 Piece | $2.89 | 170 Cal |
Chicken McNuggets® – 6 Piece | $4.39 | 250 Cal |
Chicken McNuggets® – 10 Piece | $5.79 | 410 Cal |
Chicken McNuggets® – 20 Piece | $7.00 | 830 Cal |
Chicken McNuggets® – 40 Piece | $13.99 | 1,660 Cal |
Breakfast Menu Prices
McDonald’s serves breakfast from when the restaurant opens (typically 5–6 AM) until 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends. All-Day Breakfast is not available at most U.S. locations anymore — it was quietly phased out during COVID and never fully returned. Always check your local restaurant’s hours in the McDonald’s app before making a special trip.
Individual Breakfast Items
Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
Egg McMuffin® | $4.29 | 310 Cal |
Sausage McMuffin® | $2.49 | 400 Cal |
Sausage McMuffin® with Egg | $4.69 | 480 Cal |
Sausage Biscuit | $2.49 | 460 Cal |
Sausage Biscuit with Egg | $4.79 | 530 Cal |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $5.89 | 460 Cal |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | $5.19 | 430 Cal |
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | $5.19 | 550 Cal |
Sausage Burrito | $2.69 | 310 Cal |
Big Breakfast® | $5.69 | 750 Cal |
Big Breakfast® with Hotcakes | $8.29 | 1,340 Cal |
Hotcakes | $5.69 | 580 Cal |
Hash Browns | $2.69 | 140 Cal |
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | $3.89 | 320 Cal |
McValue Menu — Best Deals in 2026 (Updated April)
McDonald’s completely overhauled its value strategy in 2026. The old “Dollar Menu” name is gone. In its place is McValue — a three-tier system designed around actual affordable price points. The newest expansion launches April 21, 2026 at participating locations nationwide. Here’s how it all breaks down.
🔥 NEW: Under $3 McValue Menu (Launching April 21, 2026)
At least 10 menu items priced under $3 available all day, including:
Breakfast: Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns, Medium McCafé Premium Roast Coffee
Lunch/Dinner: McChicken, McDouble, 4-Piece McNuggets, Small Fries, Medium Soft Drink
McDonald’s will also temporarily reduce prices on select items — starting with the Sausage McMuffin at $1.50 and the McDouble at $2.50.
☕ $4 Breakfast Meal Deal (Starting April 21)
Choose a Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, served with Hash Browns + Small Coffee — all for $4. That’s a complete breakfast with protein, carbs, and caffeine for less than a fancy coffee shop latte.
Ongoing McValue Deals (Available Now)
Deal | What You Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
McChicken Meal Deal | McChicken + 4-pc McNuggets + Small Fries + Small Drink | $5 |
McDouble Meal Deal | McDouble + 4-pc McNuggets + Small Fries + Small Drink | $6 |
Daily Double Meal Deal | Daily Double + 4-pc McNuggets + Small Fries + Small Drink | $6 |
Buy One, Add One for $1 | Buy any eligible full-price item, add a second eligible item for just $1 | Varies + $1 |
💡 How to Actually Use Buy One, Add One for $1
This deal confuses a lot of people. Here’s how it actually works: you buy one item at regular price from the BOAO menu, and then you can add a second item of equal or lesser value for just $1. The trick is picking a higher-priced item first, then adding a cheaper item for $1. For example, buy a Sausage Biscuit at regular price ($2.49) and add a Hash Browns for $1 instead of the normal $2.69. At breakfast, the eligible items include Sausage Biscuit, Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Burrito, and Hash Browns. For lunch/dinner, the eligible items include Double Cheeseburger, McChicken, 6-Piece McNuggets, and Small Fries.
Extra Value Meals (Combo Meal Prices)
Every Extra Value Meal includes your choice of a main item plus medium World Famous Fries and a medium soft drink. Upgrading to a large adds roughly $1.00–$1.50 depending on the item and location. These are the combo prices — ordering everything separately almost always costs more.
Meal | Medium Price | Large Price | Calories (Med) |
|---|---|---|---|
Big Mac® Meal | $9.33–$10.33 | $10.14–$11.16 | ~1,100 Cal |
Quarter Pounder® w/ Cheese Meal | $10.49–$12.99 | $11.49+ | ~1,030 Cal |
Double Quarter Pounder® Meal | $12.49+ | $13.49+ | ~1,250 Cal |
10-pc McNuggets® Meal | $10.09 | $11.09 | ~920 Cal |
McCrispy™ Meal | $10.29 | $11.29 | ~980 Cal |
Filet-O-Fish® Meal | $9.99 | $10.99 | ~900 Cal |
Big Arch™ Meal NEW | $11.09–$12.95 | $12.09–$14.29 | ~1,610 Cal |
Fries, Sides & Drinks
World Famous Fries®
Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
Small Fries | $2.49 | 230 Cal |
Medium Fries | $3.29–$4.19 | 320 Cal |
Large Fries | $4.19–$5.39 | 480 Cal |
Other Sides
Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
Apple Slices | $1.49 | 15 Cal |
Side Salad | $3.49 | 15 Cal |
Tangy BBQ Sauce | $0.25 | 45 Cal |
Sweet ‘N Sour Sauce | $0.25 | 50 Cal |
Honey Mustard Sauce | $0.40 | 60 Cal |
Ranch Sauce | $0.40 | 110 Cal |
Spicy Buffalo Sauce | $0.35 | 30 Cal |
Soft Drinks & Beverages
Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
Coca-Cola® / Sprite® / Dr Pepper® / Fanta® | $1.50 | $1.89 | $2.19 |
Sweet Tea / Unsweetened Tea | $1.50 | $1.89 | $2.19 |
Lemonade / Strawberry Lemonade | $2.69 | $3.29 | $3.89 |
Smoothie (Strawberry Banana / Mango Pineapple) | $3.09 | $4.50 | $5.10 |
McCafé Coffee & Drinks
McCafé drinks are made fresh in-restaurant. Prices have inched up slightly in 2026, but they still undercut Starbucks and Dunkin’ on most comparable drinks. The Premium Roast Coffee remains one of the cheapest options at under $3 for a medium — and it’s included in the new $4 Breakfast Meal Deal.
McCafé Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium Roast Coffee | $1.50 | $2.09 | $2.39 |
Premium Roast Iced Coffee | $2.49 | $3.19 | $3.69 |
Caramel / French Vanilla / Mocha Frappe | $3.99 | $4.79 | $5.29 |
Caramel / Mocha Latte | $3.49 | $4.29 | $4.99 |
Hot Chocolate | $2.49 | $3.09 | $3.49 |
Desserts & Sweets
Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
Vanilla Cone | $1.29–$2.79 | 200 Cal |
Hot Fudge Sundae | $3.49 | 330 Cal |
Caramel Sundae | $3.49 | 340 Cal |
McFlurry® with OREO® Cookies (Regular) | $4.89 | 510 Cal |
McFlurry® with M&M’S® (Regular) | $4.89 | 640 Cal |
Baked Apple Pie | $1.89 | 230 Cal |
Chocolate Chip Cookie | $1.79 | 170 Cal |
Happy Meal Prices
Happy Meals come with a main item, a side (Apple Slices or Small Fries), a drink, and a toy. The toy changes roughly every 4–6 weeks. For the nutritional math: choosing Apple Slices instead of Fries drops the meal calories by about 200.
Happy Meal Option | Price | Calories (range) |
|---|---|---|
Hamburger Happy Meal | $4.49 | 395–475 Cal |
4-Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal | $4.89 | 315–475 Cal |
6-Piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal | $5.49 | 395–555 Cal |
Big Mac Price by State — How Much Are You Paying?
Because McDonald’s franchises are independently owned and operated, the same Big Mac can cost dramatically different amounts depending on where you live. Here’s a snapshot of average Big Mac prices across selected states as of April 2026, based on store-level data tracked from the McDonald’s app across 9,200+ U.S. locations.
State | Avg. Big Mac Price | State | Avg. Big Mac Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | $5.29 | Montana | $6.57 |
Alaska | $7.37 | Nebraska | $6.00 |
Arizona | $7.20 | Nevada | $6.34 |
California | $6.70 | New Hampshire | $7.11 |
Colorado | $6.16 | New Jersey | $6.84 |
Connecticut | $7.01 | New York | $6.90 |
Florida | $5.62 | North Carolina | $5.25 |
Georgia | $5.50 | Ohio | $5.75 |
Hawaii | $6.69 | Oklahoma | $5.25 |
Illinois | $5.88 | Pennsylvania | $6.15 |
Indiana | $5.42 | Rhode Island | $6.97 |
Louisiana | $5.25 | Tennessee | $5.38 |
Massachusetts | $7.15 | Texas | $5.04 |
Michigan | $6.04 | Virginia | $6.11 |
Minnesota | $5.77 | Washington | $6.26 |
Mississippi | $5.37 | Wisconsin | $5.60 |
National average Big Mac price: $5.91 (April 2026). The cheapest Big Mac tracked in the U.S. is $3.99 at a Houston, TX location. The most expensive is $9.50 in Anchorage, AK.
How to Order McDonald’s (Every Method, Step by Step)
There are more ways to order McDonald’s in 2026 than ever — and which method you choose directly affects how much you pay. App orders give you access to exclusive deals that aren’t available in-store or at the drive-thru. Delivery apps charge 15–30% markups on top of menu prices. Here’s the breakdown.
McDonald’s App (Best for Deals & Rewards)
- Download the free McDonald’s App from the App Store or Google Play
- Create an account and opt into MyMcDonald’s Rewards — this is required for most app deals
- Browse the menu, apply available offers (they appear under the “Deals” tab)
- Choose pickup (drive-thru or curbside) or McDelivery
- Pay in-app and collect your order
Other Ordering Methods
McDonald’s Restaurant Locator
With over 13,500 locations across the United States, there’s almost certainly a McDonald’s near you. Use the map below to find nearby restaurants, or check the official McDonald’s restaurant locator for hours, available menu items, and whether your location participates in current deals.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Official Website | |
Full Menu | |
McValue Deals | |
McValue Menu | |
Restaurant Locator | |
Nutrition Calculator | |
U.S. Locations | ~13,500+ restaurants |
Breakfast Hours | Opening – 10:30 AM (weekdays) / 11:00 AM (weekends) |
Corporate HQ | 110 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60607 |
Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald’s Prices in 2026
How much does a Big Mac cost in 2026?
What is the McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal?
What is the new Under $3 McValue Menu?
Are Snack Wraps back at McDonald’s?
What is the Big Arch burger and how much does it cost?
Why do McDonald’s prices vary so much by location?
Does McDonald’s still have a Dollar Menu?
What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?
How do I get the best deals at McDonald’s?
How many calories are in McDonald’s medium fries?
Prices shown are national averages as of April 2026 and may vary by location. Tax not included. McDonald’s restaurants are independently owned and operated, and each franchise sets its own prices. Limited-time items and deals are available at participating locations only. Nutritional information is based on standard product formulations. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. For the most accurate pricing at your local restaurant, check the McDonald’s app or official website.