McDonald’s Dollar Menu with Prices

Q: Does McDonald’s still have a Dollar Menu in 2026?

McValue is the current official national value platform. Dollar Menu remains a common search name, but the current menu is not limited to products costing exactly one dollar.

Q: Are all Under-$3 items exactly $2.99?

No. They can have different local prices below three dollars. Prices and restaurant participation vary.

Q: What comes in the $5 McChicken Meal Deal?

It includes a McChicken, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and a small soft drink.

Q: Is the McDouble Meal Deal $5 or $6?

The current official page says it starts at five dollars and may be five dollars and fifty cents or six dollars in some areas. Check the selected restaurant.

The Old Dollar Menu Name Is Back in Searches—But McValue Is the Menu You Can Order

The McDonald’s Dollar Menu with prices is now organized under McValue. The current U.S. structure includes ten Under-$3 items, two $4 breakfast Meal Deals and lunch or dinner Meal Deals starting at $5.

Exact prices and participation vary by restaurant. Choose pickup and select one location before relying on any item or deal; advertised McValue prices exclude McDelivery.

Updated July 28, 2026 Current McValue structure Official calories checked Local prices vary

Complete direct answer

Current Dollar Menu, McValue prices and deal contents

Current official name McValue. “Dollar Menu” and “$1 $2 $3 Menu” are legacy search terms.

Under-$3 menu Five breakfast items and five lunch or dinner items.

$4 breakfast Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns and small coffee.

McChicken Meal Deal $5 with 4-piece Nuggets, small Fries and a small soft drink.

McDouble Meal Deal Starts at $5; official terms say $5.50 or $6 in some areas.

Delivery exception Advertised McValue prices and Meal Deals exclude McDelivery.

Meal calories Breakfast: 545–605 Cal. Lunch deals: 990 Cal with small Coke.

What to do now Select a restaurant, choose pickup and confirm the McValue section.

McDonald’s Dollar Menu with 2026 McValue Under $3 items, $4 breakfast deals and lunch Meal Deals starting at $5 — Current McValue choices include ten Under-$3 items, $4 breakfast Meal Deals and lunch or dinner Meal Deals starting at $5. Prices and participation vary.

Live McDouble update: the April 2026 launch announcement described a $6 McDouble Meal Deal. The current official meal page now says it starts at $5 and may cost $5.50 or $6 in some areas. Use the selected restaurant’s price.

Which McValue Option Should You Choose?

Lowest single item

Under-$3 choice

Best for: one sandwich, side, coffee or snack.

Final local price must remain below $3 to appear in this menu.

Complete breakfast

$4 Breakfast Deal

Best for: sandwich, Hash Browns and coffee together.

Choose McMuffin for 545 Cal or Biscuit for 605 Cal.

Chicken meal

$5 McChicken Deal

Best for: sandwich, Nuggets, Fries and drink.

990 Cal with a small Coca-Cola before sauce.

Beef meal

McDouble Deal

Best for: beef plus Nuggets and sides.

Starts at $5; some markets charge $5.50 or $6.

Flexible mix

Build your own

Best for: choosing only the items you actually want.

Compare the local total with a structured Meal Deal first.

Dollar Menu vs $1 $2 $3 Menu vs McValue

Menu name	Current status	How to interpret it
Dollar Menu	Legacy and popular search name	It no longer means every listed item costs exactly $1.
$1 $2 $3 Menu	Older national structure	Do not use old tier lists as the current 2026 national menu.
Buy One, Add One for $1	Previous McValue structure	Do not promise it nationally unless it appears in the selected app.
McValue	Current official platform	Under-$3 items, Meal Deals and separate app-exclusive offers.

Correct 2026 answer: users searching for the McDonald’s Dollar Menu should be shown the current McValue menu—not a recycled list of old $1, $2 and $3 items.

McDonald’s Under-$3 Menu With Calories

The current national McValue structure identifies ten products that should be priced below $3 at participating restaurants. Exact cents are not nationally fixed.

Under-$3 breakfast items

Breakfast item	Official price status	Calories	What is included	Best use
Sausage McMuffin	Under $3*	400 Cal	Sausage patty and American cheese on English muffin	Most complete sandwich-only choice
Sausage Biscuit	Under $3*	460 Cal	Sausage patty on buttered buttermilk biscuit	Biscuit preference and higher-calorie breakfast
Sausage Burrito	Under $3*	310 Cal	Egg, sausage, cheese, green chiles and onion in tortilla	Lowest-calorie breakfast entrée in this group
Hash Browns	Under $3*	140 Cal	One crispy shredded-potato patty	Lowest-calorie solid breakfast item
Medium Premium Roast Coffee	Under $3*	10 Cal	Medium black brewed coffee before cream or sweetener	Lowest-calorie option and drink-only order

Under-$3 lunch and dinner items

Lunch or dinner item	Official price status	Calories	What is included	Best use
McDouble	Under $3*	390 Cal	Two beef patties, one cheese slice and standard toppings	Most protein-focused sandwich choice
McChicken	Under $3*	390 Cal	Chicken patty, lettuce and mayonnaise	Chicken sandwich without buying a full Meal Deal
4-Piece Chicken McNuggets	Under $3*	170 Cal	Four Nuggets before dipping sauce	Small protein snack or add-on
Small World Famous Fries	Under $3*	230 Cal	Small Fries	Side-only order
Medium soft drink	Under $3*	270 Cal with medium Coke	Medium fountain drink; options can vary	Drink-only value; zero-sugar choices reduce calories

*Prices and participation vary. Under-$3 pricing excludes McDelivery. Calories reflect standard current items; customization changes totals.

“Under $3” is not “exactly $2.99.” Your restaurant may display $1.xx or $2.xx. If it displays $3.00 or more, confirm whether the item is participating in the selected store’s McValue menu.

$4 Breakfast Meal Deals

Both official breakfast deals include one sandwich, Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee. They are limited-time, participating-restaurant offers.

Breakfast deal	Advertised price	Included items	Official calories	Who should choose it?
Sausage McMuffin Meal Deal	$4*	Sausage McMuffin, Hash Browns and small Premium Roast Coffee	545 Cal	Lower-calorie of the two breakfast deals
Sausage Biscuit Meal Deal	$4*	Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns and small Premium Roast Coffee	605 Cal	For users who prefer the buttermilk biscuit

What cannot be assumed

A flavored coffee, larger drink, extra Hash Brown or sandwich substitution may raise the price.

Breakfast-time limit

The deal normally disappears when the selected restaurant changes from breakfast to lunch.

Delivery exclusion

The advertised $4 price does not apply to McDelivery.

McChicken and McDouble Meal Deals Starting at $5

Meal Deal	Current price wording	Included items	Official calories	Important exception
McChicken Meal Deal	$5*	McChicken, 4-Piece Nuggets, small Fries and small soft drink	990 Cal with small Coke	Each dipping sauce adds approximately 30–110 Cal.
McDouble Meal Deal	Starts at $5*	McDouble, 4-Piece Nuggets, small Fries and small soft drink	990 Cal with small Coke	Official terms say $5.50 or $6 in some areas.

*Prices and participation vary. Both current official meal pages label the deals limited-time and exclude delivery.

Do not publish “McDouble Meal Deal is always $6.” That was the April launch price description. The live official product page now uses “starts at $5” with $5.50 and $6 exceptions in some areas.

McValue Calories: What Changes the Total?

Dipping sauce

Nugget sauces add roughly 30–110 calories each according to the official meal pages.

Soft drink choice

The 990-calorie lunch examples use a small Coca-Cola. Diet or zero-sugar drinks reduce the total.

Coffee additions

The breakfast total uses standard small Premium Roast Coffee. Sugar and creamer increase calories.

Size upgrades

Larger Fries, larger drinks and premium beverages add calories and can add cost.

✓ Lowest-calorie Under-$3 breakfast Medium black Premium Roast Coffee has 10 calories before additions.

✓ Lowest-calorie solid breakfast item Hash Browns contain 140 calories.

✓ Lowest-calorie later-day food Four Chicken McNuggets contain 170 calories before sauce.

✓ Meal Deal calorie context Both lunch examples are 990 calories with a small Coke before dipping sauce.

What Is the Best Deal on the Dollar Menu?

Your need	Best starting option	Why	Check before ordering
Cheapest breakfast food	One Under-$3 item	You avoid paying for side and drink components you do not want.	Compare Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns and local sandwich prices.
Complete low-cost breakfast	$4 Meal Deal	Includes entrée, side and drink at one advertised price.	Confirm it appears at your location during breakfast.
Chicken meal	$5 McChicken Meal Deal	Four products are included in one structured deal.	Check drink, sauce and substitution charges.
Beef meal	McDouble Meal Deal	Includes burger, Nuggets, Fries and drink.	Local price may be $5, $5.50 or $6.
Lowest calories	Choose items separately	A complete Meal Deal may include products you do not need.	Build the exact order in the nutrition calculator.
Maximum flexibility	Mix Under-$3 products	You choose the preferred sandwich, side and drink.	Two items can approach $6; compare with a Meal Deal.

Practical value rule: the cheapest option is not automatically the best value. Compare what you will actually eat, the local total, calories and whether the deal forces an unwanted drink or side.

Current July 2026 App-Deal Spotlight

Time-sensitive as of July 28, 2026: McDonald’s official deals page advertises a free Ranch or Spicy Snack Wrap for a new app user’s first purchase of $1 or more. It is valid once through the last day of the current month, requires Rewards opt-in and may take up to 48 hours to appear.

✓ Not part of permanent McValue It is a separate app-exclusive promotion with its own eligibility and expiration.

✓ First purchase required The current promotion requires a purchase of at least $1 before tax.

✓ New users only Existing accounts should not assume the offer will appear.

✓ Check the app first Do not place the order until the deal appears and is successfully added.

Old or Expired Dollar Menu Claims to Avoid

Old claim	Why it can mislead	Current treatment
Every soft drink costs $1	No current nationwide all-size $1 drink promise appears in McValue.	Medium soft drink is Under $3 at participating stores.
McDouble is always $2	McDouble is Under $3, but exact cents vary by restaurant.	Check selected pickup restaurant.
Six Nuggets are a $3 item	Current official Under-$3 item is four Nuggets.	Use the 4-piece listing.
Double Cheeseburger is the current value burger	Current national Under-$3 burger is McDouble.	Compare Double Cheeseburger separately.
Buy One, Add One for $1 is permanent	The April 2026 structure moved to simpler Under-$3 and Meal Deal messaging.	Use it only if shown in the selected app.
McDouble Meal Deal is exactly $6 nationwide	The current official page says it starts at $5.	Expect $5, $5.50 or $6 depending on area.
$1.50 Sausage McMuffin and $2.50 McDouble are permanent	These were announced as limited-time launch spotlights.	Do not promise them unless currently visible.

Breakfast, Lunch and Late-Night Availability

Breakfast Under-$3 items

Available during the selected restaurant’s breakfast hours, often from opening until 10:30 or 11:00 AM.

$4 breakfast deal

Normally disappears when breakfast service ends. Exact local cutoff is restaurant-controlled.

Lunch and dinner items

Generally begin when breakfast changes over and may continue into late-night service.

A 24-hour restaurant does not necessarily serve breakfast or every McValue product all day. Check the selected restaurant’s live menu for the current daypart.

How to Check the Exact Dollar Menu Near You

Open the McDonald’s app or restaurant locator

Search using your address, ZIP code, city or device location.

Select the exact restaurant

Verify the full address because pricing and participation are store-specific.

Choose Pickup

Pickup is required to compare the advertised McValue prices without delivery pricing.

Open the McValue category

Do not rely only on search results or a general menu page.

Check the correct daypart

Breakfast and lunch McValue products appear at different serving times.

Open the item or Meal Deal

Confirm included sizes, drink options, sauces and customization charges.

Review Deals and Rewards separately

A personalized app deal is not the same as the regular McValue menu price.

Check the final bag

Confirm restaurant, tax, upgrades, deal application and total before payment.

Accurate comparison method: use the same restaurant, same date, same daypart and pickup method. Comparing one store’s pickup price with another platform’s delivery price produces a misleading result.

Can You Combine McValue, App Deals and Rewards?

Action	General rule	Practical result
Buy a regular McValue item	It is a menu purchase rather than automatically an app coupon.	You may earn points on eligible dollars spent.
Use an app deal	One deal per person per visit.	A second app deal normally cannot be added to the same visit.
Redeem a Reward	One Reward per order.	You can still earn points on other eligible dollars spent.
Use a deal and earn points	Use the deal code or add the deal to Mobile Order.	Points are earned on eligible money actually paid.
Access app-exclusive deals	Rewards and Deals opt-in is required.	A new or opted-out account may not display the promotion.
Combine promotions	Specific terms control and not all deals combine.	Check the bag before paying; do not assume stacking.

Deal failed to apply? Remove other Rewards or deals, verify the selected store and daypart, then add the offer using its “Add Deal to Mobile Order” button.

Dollar Menu Pickup vs McDelivery

Order method	McValue advertised pricing	Other costs	Best use
Pickup in McDonald’s app	Eligible at participating restaurants	Tax and customization charges	Best way to verify regular McValue pricing
Counter or drive-thru	Participating local price	Tax and upgrades	Useful without placing a mobile order
McDelivery	Advertised McValue price excluded	Higher food prices and delivery/other fees may apply	Convenience rather than lowest advertised value
Third-party delivery	Platform-specific menu	Service, delivery, small-order and tip costs	Compare only after building the complete cart

Some separate delivery-specific deals may appear in the McDonald’s app. That does not change the official statement that the advertised Under-$3 and Meal Deal pricing itself excludes McDelivery.

Nutrition, Ingredients and Allergen Limits

Nine major allergens

McDonald’s provides current supplier information for egg, dairy, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame.

Shared kitchen

Normal preparation can use shared equipment, utensils and work areas, creating cross-contact risk.

Formulations change

Regional, seasonal, supplier and preparation differences can affect ingredients and nutrition.

No gluten-free claim

McDonald’s USA does not promote U.S. menu items as gluten-free.

No vegan claim

McDonald’s USA does not promote U.S. menu items as vegetarian or vegan.

No religious certification claim

McDonald’s USA does not certify the U.S. menu as Halal or Kosher.

Users with a serious allergy should open the exact current item panel and obtain medical guidance. A general Dollar Menu table cannot determine individual safety.

McValue Item or Meal Deal Missing: Fixes

Problem	Likely reason	What to do now
McValue category is missing	Selected store, daypart or temporary app configuration	Confirm the restaurant and check again after the menu changes dayparts.
Item costs $3 or more	Restaurant may not be participating or delivery was selected	Switch to pickup and compare another nearby restaurant.
$4 breakfast deal disappeared	Breakfast service ended or the limited-time deal is unavailable	Check local breakfast cutoff and restaurant participation.
McDouble Deal shows $5.50 or $6	Official regional-price exception	That can be valid; compare the local separate-item total.
Meal total is higher than advertised	Upgraded side, premium beverage, extra ingredient or tax	Return every component to the standard included size.
Deal does not apply	Another deal or Reward is active	Remove competing offers and add only the intended deal.
App deal is not visible	Account eligibility, location, opt-in, expiration or prior use	Check Rewards opt-in, store, expiration and offer-specific terms.
Breakfast item appears but Meal Deal does not	Individual product participation can differ from deal participation	Price the items separately and compare.
Delivery cart is expensive	McValue advertised price is excluded and fees apply	Build the same cart using pickup.
Product is unavailable after adding it	Restaurant inventory changed	Remove the unavailable component or select another restaurant.
Wrong restaurant selected	Mobile order is tied to the selected location	Cancel before preparation begins and reorder correctly.
Nutrition total differs	Drink, sauce or customization differs	Rebuild the exact order in the official nutrition calculator.

Complete McDonald’s menu prices Compare the full menu, current deals, calories and local-price guidance. Breakfast menu and hours Check breakfast sandwiches, sides, meals and local serving cutoffs. McChicken prices Compare the Under-$3 sandwich with the $5 McChicken Meal Deal. Cheeseburger and McDouble comparison Understand patty, cheese, calories and local-price differences. McDonald’s menu calories Compare McValue choices with burgers, chicken, Fries, drinks and breakfast. Spicy McCrispy guide Compare the premium spicy chicken sandwich with the value McChicken.

Official McValue, Deal and Nutrition Actions

The current structure, contents, calories, restrictions and local checking process are explained above. Use these official pages for the final restaurant selection and live order.

Official McValue menu Confirm current Under-$3 items and participating Meal Deals. Current McDonald’s deals Review live McValue messaging and app-exclusive promotions. Select a restaurant Verify the exact location, hours, services and current menu. Sausage McMuffin $4 Deal Confirm current contents, calories and participation terms. Sausage Biscuit $4 Deal Confirm current contents, calories and participation terms. McChicken Meal Deal Review the $5 meal, included products and 990-calorie example. McDouble Meal Deal Check whether your area displays $5, $5.50 or $6. Official nutrition calculator Build the exact item, sauce, side and beverage total.

McDonald’s Dollar Menu Frequently Asked Questions

Does McDonald’s still have a Dollar Menu in 2026?

McValue is the current official national value platform. “Dollar Menu” remains a common search name, but the current menu is not limited to products costing exactly $1.

What is on the McDonald’s Under-$3 Menu?

Breakfast includes Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns and medium Premium Roast Coffee. Lunch and dinner include McDouble, McChicken, 4-Piece Nuggets, small Fries and a medium soft drink.

Are all Under-$3 items exactly $2.99?

No. They can have different local prices below $3. Prices and restaurant participation vary.

What is included in the $4 breakfast Meal Deal?

Choose a Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit. The deal also includes Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee.

How many calories are in the $4 breakfast deal?

The Sausage McMuffin version contains 545 calories, while the Sausage Biscuit version contains 605 calories with the standard Hash Browns and small coffee.

What comes in the $5 McChicken Meal Deal?

It includes a McChicken, 4-Piece Chicken McNuggets, small Fries and a small soft drink.

Is the McDouble Meal Deal $5 or $6?

The current official page says it starts at $5 and may be $5.50 or $6 in some areas. Check the selected restaurant.

How many calories are in the McValue lunch Meal Deals?

The official McChicken and McDouble examples contain 990 calories with a small Coca-Cola. Dipping sauces add approximately 30–110 calories each.

Is the McValue menu available for delivery?

The official advertised Under-$3 and Meal Deal prices exclude McDelivery. Separate delivery-specific promotions may occasionally appear.

Can I use two McDonald’s app deals together?

McDonald’s generally allows one deal per person per visit. Specific offer terms control whether it can be combined with other products or promotions.

Can I earn Rewards points on a McValue purchase?

You can earn points on eligible U.S. dollars actually spent when participating in MyMcDonald’s Rewards. Taxes and certain fees do not earn points.

Can I redeem a Reward and still earn points?

Yes. You can earn points on other eligible products purchased in the same order, but only one Reward can be redeemed per order.

What time does the breakfast Dollar Menu end?

Breakfast hours vary, but many restaurants change over at 10:30 or 11:00 AM local time.

Is Buy One, Add One for $1 still available?

It should not be treated as a permanent current nationwide offer. Use it only when it appears in the selected restaurant’s app with valid terms.

Are the $1.50 Sausage McMuffin and $2.50 McDouble permanent?

No. They were announced as limited-time national spotlights during the April 2026 launch. Confirm whether a similar promotion is currently visible.

Why is an Under-$3 item more than $3 in my app?

You may have selected delivery, a nonparticipating restaurant or a customized product. Switch to pickup, remove additions and compare another nearby store.

Which Dollar Menu item has the fewest calories?

Medium black Premium Roast Coffee has 10 calories. Among solid foods, Hash Browns contain 140 calories and four Nuggets contain 170 calories before sauce.

Is the Dollar Menu available all day?

No. Breakfast products follow local breakfast hours, while McDouble, McChicken, Nuggets, Fries and drinks generally appear after the lunch menu begins.

Is MacMenus.us affiliated with McDonald’s?

No. MacMenus.us is an independent informational website. Use the selected restaurant’s live menu for the final price and availability.

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Verification and Update Log

Current platform corrected

Outdated fixed Dollar Menu items were replaced with the April 2026 McValue structure.

Exact national prices limited

Only officially advertised price categories are shown; Under-$3 cents remain local.

McDouble wording updated

The live “starts at $5” wording overrides a flat nationwide $6 assumption.

Official calories added

Current product and Meal Deal calorie totals were converted into comparison tables.

Old deals separated

Historical $1 tiers and Buy One/Add One claims are not presented as current guarantees.

Schema matches content

The infographic, 14-item list, price-check steps, FAQs and working calculator are visible.

Date	Verified update
July 28, 2026	Confirmed five Under-$3 breakfast items and five lunch/dinner items.
July 28, 2026	Confirmed $4 Sausage McMuffin and Sausage Biscuit breakfast deals.
July 28, 2026	Confirmed $5 McChicken Meal Deal and McDouble Meal Deal starting at $5.
July 28, 2026	Added current regional McDouble exceptions of $5.50 and $6.
July 28, 2026	Confirmed 545, 605 and 990 calorie official Meal Deal examples.
July 28, 2026	Added current July app promotion separately from permanent McValue information.

MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. Prices, participation, serving times, limited-time deals, app eligibility, Rewards rules, ingredients, allergens, nutrition, formulations, restaurant inventory, customizations and delivery charges can change. “Under $3” and advertised Meal Deal prices exclude McDelivery and may be priced differently at select restaurants. Review the selected restaurant’s live menu and final checkout total before ordering. McDonald’s, McValue and related product names are trademarks of their respective owners.