Compare the Bagel Sandwich, Meal, Sauce and Nutrition Before Breakfast Ends
The McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel price changes by restaurant. MacMenus uses a $6.99 sandwich reference and an $11.29 meal reference for planning, while the selected restaurant’s pickup or delivery checkout determines what you actually pay.
The current sandwich has 590 official calories and combines a toasted buttered bagel, Applewood-smoked bacon, folded egg, creamy breakfast sauce and two American cheese slices.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel: Direct Answer
2026 live status
Which McDonald’s Bagel Option Should You Choose?
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Choose it for Applewood-smoked bacon, folded egg, two cheese slices and breakfast sauce.
Official calories: 590.
Egg & Cheese Bagel
Choose it when you want folded egg, breakfast sauce and cheese without bacon, sausage or steak.
Official calories: 520.
Steak, Egg & Cheese
Choose it for a steak patty, grilled onions, folded egg, cheese and breakfast sauce.
Official calories: 680.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese
Choose it when a sausage patty matters more than the lighter bacon texture.
Official calories: 710.
Fast choice: select Bacon for smoky flavour, Egg & Cheese for no breakfast meat, Steak for beef and grilled onions, or Sausage for the highest-calorie core bagel option.
McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Price 2026
Price status: the dollar figures below are MacMenus planning references, not guaranteed national prices. Franchise location, airport or highway pricing, order method, meal size, additions, tax and delivery fees can change the payable total.
Order option |
2026 price status |
What is included |
Calories |
Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel sandwich |
$6.99 reference |
Bagel sandwich only |
590 official |
Lower checkout than adding both meal components |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal |
$11.29 reference |
Sandwich, Hash Browns and small Premium Roast Coffee |
735 official with black coffee |
Complete breakfast in one order |
Egg & Cheese Bagel |
Check selected restaurant |
Bagel, folded egg, breakfast sauce and cheese |
520 official |
Bagel without bacon, sausage or steak |
Custom bagel without sauce |
Price may not decrease |
Standard sandwich minus breakfast sauce |
Recalculate locally |
Less creamy sauce flavour |
Delivery sandwich or meal |
Final cart required |
Selected items plus applicable delivery charges |
Depends on selections |
Convenience rather than lowest total |
Why bagel sandwich prices vary
Restaurant pricing
Individual franchisees and restaurant operators can display different local prices.
Breakfast availability
A restaurant can show the bagel only during its own breakfast ordering window.
Meal configuration
Drink substitutions, extra bacon, cheese changes or a different side alter the total.
Pickup versus delivery
Delivery food prices can be higher before delivery, service or small-order fees.
Restaurant type
Airport, casino, motorway, hospital or high-rent locations may price differently.
Personalised offer
An account-specific app deal should not be treated as the normal public menu price.
Sandwich Only vs Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Meal
Sandwich only
Reference price: $6.99.
Official calories: 590.
Best when you already have coffee, do not want Hash Browns or want to control the meal components separately.
Standard breakfast meal
Reference price: $11.29.
Official calories: 735 with Hash Browns and small black coffee.
Best when you want the sandwich, potato side and coffee in one order.
Do not compare mismatched orders: the official 735-calorie meal uses Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee. Cream, sugar, orange juice, iced coffee or another beverage changes the total.
What the standard meal adds
What Is on the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel?
What is not part of the standard sandwich?
What Sauce Is on McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
The standard sandwich uses McDonald’s creamy breakfast sauce. It adds a rich, tangy and lightly savoury layer between the toasted bagel, egg, bacon and cheese.
Creamy breakfast sauce
McDonald’s officially identifies it as creamy breakfast sauce but does not describe it as Big Mac Sauce, mayonnaise or hollandaise.
Emulsified savoury sauce
Current ingredient references list an oil-and-egg base with vinegar, lemon concentrate, dairy-derived ingredients, spices and flavouring.
Keep, remove or request extra
Removing it changes flavour and nutrition but may not reduce the sandwich price. Extra sauce may carry a local charge.
Allergen warning: breakfast sauce ingredient references include egg and milk components. Recipes can change, so users with allergies should check the official live ingredient panel rather than relying on a copied recipe.
Breakfast sauce vs Honey Brown Butter sauce
Sauce |
Used on |
Flavour direction |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Creamy breakfast sauce |
Bacon, Sausage, Steak and Egg & Cheese bagels |
Creamy, tangy and savoury |
Current bagel component |
Honey Brown Butter sauce |
Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit |
Sweet, buttery and toasted |
Separate limited-time July 2026 product |
New this month: McDonald’s launched the Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit on July 21, 2026 at participating restaurants for a limited time. It is a separate 490-calorie biscuit sandwich and does not replace the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel.
McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Nutrition
Nutrient |
Current reference |
Evidence status |
Important context |
|---|---|---|---|
Calories |
590 |
Officially verified |
Standard sandwich recipe |
Protein |
About 25g |
Independent current reference |
Confirm the live official nutrition panel |
Total carbohydrates |
About 56g |
Independent current reference |
Includes the bagel and sauce formulation |
Total fat |
About 30g |
Independent current reference |
Bacon, cheese, butter, egg and sauce contribute |
Sodium |
About 1,320mg |
Independent current reference |
Verify before medical or dietary tracking |
Standard meal calories |
735 |
Officially verified |
Sandwich, Hash Browns and small black coffee |
McDonald’s explains that nutrition values use standard formulations and serving sizes. Regional suppliers, preparation, serving variation and recipe changes can affect the actual item.
Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel McDonald’s Protein
A current independent nutrition reference lists approximately 25 grams of protein for the standard 590-calorie sandwich. Bacon, folded egg and two cheese slices are the main protein-contributing components.
What 25g describes
It describes the complete standard sandwich—not just the egg, bacon or cheese by itself.
Removing bacon or cheese can reduce the total protein.
Why verification matters
The official public page clearly displays calories but may require opening its nutrition panel to view full macros.
Use the McDonald’s app or nutrition tool for the current value before precise tracking.
McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Carbs
Current independent nutrition data lists approximately 56 grams of total carbohydrates for the standard sandwich. The bagel supplies most of the carbohydrate total, while sauce and other components can add smaller amounts.
Removing bacon or cheese does not turn the sandwich into a low-carbohydrate item because the bagel remains the primary carbohydrate source.
Change |
Likely carbohydrate effect |
What happens to the order |
|---|---|---|
No bacon |
Very small change |
Removes the meat but retains bagel, egg, sauce and cheese |
No cheese |
Small change |
Removes dairy slices but leaves the bagel |
No breakfast sauce |
Possible small reduction |
Creates a drier and less creamy sandwich |
No bagel |
Largest likely reduction |
Creates a custom bowl-style order if the restaurant can accommodate it |
Add Hash Browns |
Increases meal carbohydrates |
Adds the standard breakfast potato side |
Add sweetened coffee |
Can increase carbohydrates |
Depends on cream, sugar, syrup and beverage size |
McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Sodium
Current independent nutrition data lists approximately 1,320 milligrams of sodium for the standard sandwich. Bacon, American cheese, the bagel, folded egg seasoning and breakfast sauce all contribute.
Dietary-use warning: the sodium number on this page is an external reference rather than a value exposed in the text of the current official product page. Confirm it through the live official nutrition panel before using it for a medical diet.
Changes that may reduce sodium
McDonald’s Egg and Cheese Bagel Price
McDonald’s currently lists an Egg & Cheese Bagel made with a toasted bagel, folded egg, creamy breakfast sauce and American cheese. It contains 520 official calories.
Check the local app
McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide Egg & Cheese Bagel price.
Select the same restaurant and compare it directly with the Bacon Bagel price.
No breakfast meat
The Egg & Cheese version removes bacon, sausage and steak but retains folded egg, breakfast sauce and cheese.
It is 70 calories below the official 590-calorie Bacon Bagel.
The Egg & Cheese Bagel contains egg and dairy and uses a buttered bagel and creamy sauce. McDonald’s does not promote U.S. menu products as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.
McDonald’s Bagel Sandwich Price and Calorie Comparison
Bagel option |
Main filling |
Official calories |
Price guidance |
Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel |
Applewood-smoked bacon |
590 |
$6.99 MacMenus reference |
Smoky bacon with two cheese slices |
Egg & Cheese Bagel |
Folded egg and cheese |
520 |
Check local app |
No breakfast meat |
Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel |
Steak patty and grilled onions |
680 |
Check local app |
Beef and savoury onions |
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel |
Sausage patty |
710 |
Check local app |
Heaviest core bagel option |
Plain Bagel |
Bagel without sandwich fillings |
Check official panel |
Check local app |
Simple bagel order |
Bacon Bagel vs Egg McMuffin
Feature |
Bacon Egg & Cheese Bagel |
Egg McMuffin |
|---|---|---|
Bread |
Toasted buttered bagel |
Toasted English muffin |
Egg |
Folded egg |
Fresh-cracked round egg |
Meat |
Applewood-smoked bacon |
Canadian bacon |
Cheese |
Two American cheese slices |
One American cheese slice |
Sauce |
Creamy breakfast sauce |
No breakfast sauce in standard build |
Official calories |
590 |
310 |
Choose it when |
You want a larger, saucier bagel sandwich |
You want a smaller, lower-calorie breakfast sandwich |
Bagel Customizations and What They Change
Customization |
What happens |
Possible price effect |
Nutrition effect |
|---|---|---|---|
No breakfast sauce |
Removes the creamy tangy layer |
Price may stay the same |
Likely reduces some calories, fat and sodium |
No butter |
Bagel may be toasted without the standard butter application |
Normally no discount |
Likely reduces some fat and calories |
No bacon |
Makes the build closer to Egg & Cheese |
May not reduce price |
Reduces meat, calories, protein and sodium |
Extra bacon |
Adds more bacon |
Usually a local add-on charge |
Increases calories, protein, fat and sodium |
No cheese |
Removes two cheese slices |
May not reduce price |
Reduces dairy, calories, fat, protein and sodium |
Round egg request |
Replaces the standard folded egg where allowed |
May be unavailable or cost differently |
Requires a new nutrition check |
Add Hash Browns |
Adds a potato side |
Separate price or meal upgrade |
Increases calories, carbs, fat and sodium |
Specialty drink |
Replaces small black coffee |
Can add an upgrade charge |
Can substantially change meal calories and sugar |
Removing ingredients does not guarantee a discount. Compare the updated cart after every change rather than assuming a subtraction will reduce the menu price.
When Can You Order the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel is a breakfast-menu product. McDonald’s says local breakfast menus and hours can vary because restaurants, Co-Ops and franchisees set them.
Typical end window
Many restaurants stop breakfast around 10:30 or 11:00 AM local time, but this is not a guarantee for every store.
24-hour restaurant
A 24-hour location does not necessarily serve breakfast all day. The breakfast ordering window can still end in the morning.
Best check
Select the restaurant in the app and see whether the Bacon Bagel can currently be added to the bag.
Do not rely on a universal 10:30 AM weekday or 11:00 AM weekend promise. The selected restaurant’s live menu and stated hours are the practical source of truth.
How to Check the Exact Local Bagel Price
Search using a ZIP code, city or device location.
Confirm the full address before viewing menu prices.
Pickup provides the cleanest comparison with the MacMenus planning price.
Look for Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel and its meal option.
Record both prices before adding a different drink or extra bacon.
Check for Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee.
Check sauce, butter, egg, cheese, bacon and beverage selections.
Review tax, fees, deal application and restaurant address before paying.
Accurate comparison rule: compare the same restaurant, same order method, same date, same meal components and no personalised discount.
Allergens and Dietary Questions
The sandwich’s bagel, folded egg, butter, cheese and breakfast sauce make wheat, egg, milk and soy especially relevant. Bagel production may also carry a sesame warning. Always review the current official ingredient panel.
Allergen or requirement |
Relevant component |
What to do |
|---|---|---|
Wheat/gluten |
Bagel |
McDonald’s does not certify U.S. menu items as gluten-free |
Egg |
Folded egg and breakfast sauce |
Review both components, not only the visible egg |
Milk |
Cheese, butter, folded egg formulation and sauce ingredients |
Removing cheese alone may not remove all dairy-related ingredients |
Soy |
Cheese processing, sauce and possible bagel ingredients |
Confirm the current official supplier statement |
Sesame |
Possible bagel manufacturing or bakery cross-contact |
Check the live “contains/may contain” statement |
Vegetarian |
Bacon is meat; Egg & Cheese still has other dietary considerations |
McDonald’s does not promote U.S. menu items as vegetarian |
Vegan |
Egg, cheese, butter and sauce |
The standard sandwich is not vegan |
Halal or Kosher |
Bacon and complete preparation process |
McDonald’s USA does not claim U.S. menu items meet these requirements |
Cross-contact |
Shared preparation areas, equipment and utensils |
People with serious allergies should review official information and consult a clinician |
Pickup vs McDelivery Price
Order method |
Price to compare |
Possible extras |
Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
App pickup |
Selected restaurant’s pickup price |
Tax and customizations |
Cleanest local price comparison |
Drive-thru or counter |
Restaurant menu price |
Tax and additions |
Ordering directly at the location |
McDelivery in app |
Delivery food subtotal |
Higher menu price, delivery/service fees and optional tip |
Convenience and eligible app-based Rewards rules |
Third-party platform |
Platform checkout total |
Platform pricing, fees and tip |
Users already ordering through that service |
McDonald’s confirms that delivery prices may be higher and delivery or other fees may apply. There is no trustworthy universal delivery markup percentage.
Ordering Problems and Fast Fixes
Problem |
Likely reason |
What to do now |
|---|---|---|
Bagel is missing from menu |
Breakfast ended, local inventory or restaurant participation |
Check the time, refresh the menu or select another nearby restaurant |
Price is above $6.99 |
The MacMenus amount is only a planning reference |
Check restaurant, pickup/delivery mode and customizations |
Meal calories exceed 735 |
Different drink, cream, sugar or extra food |
Compare with Hash Browns and small black Premium Roast Coffee |
Breakfast sauce is unavailable |
Inventory or customization restriction |
Ask whether the sandwich can be prepared without it |
Round egg option is missing |
Restaurant does not support the substitution in app |
Order the standard folded egg or ask at the counter |
Egg & Cheese Bagel not listed |
Local menu does not show every national-menu option |
Ask whether Bacon Bagel can be ordered without bacon or check another store |
Order sent to wrong restaurant |
Incorrect location selected before checkout |
Cancel before preparation if available, then reorder at the correct address |
Paid order cannot be edited |
Mobile orders generally require cancellation and replacement |
Cancel before preparation begins and submit a corrected order |
Delivery problem |
Delivery provider may be handling fulfilment |
Check the order receipt and contact the named provider or restaurant |
Related MacMenus Breakfast Guides
Official Actions After You Understand the Bagel
Price status, sandwich contents, sauce, meal components, nutrition references, breakfast timing and troubleshooting are explained above. Use the official pages below for the final restaurant selection, current ingredient statement and checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel in 2026?
MacMenus uses $6.99 as a sandwich planning reference. It is not an official nationwide price. Select the exact restaurant to see its current pickup or delivery price.
How much is the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Meal?
MacMenus uses $11.29 as a planning reference for the standard meal. The actual restaurant price can differ.
How many calories are in McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
The current official U.S. product page lists 590 calories for the standard sandwich.
How many calories are in the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Meal?
The official standard meal contains 735 calories with Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee served black.
What sauce is on the McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
It comes with creamy breakfast sauce. Current ingredient references describe an emulsified oil-and-egg sauce with vinegar, dairy-derived ingredients, lemon concentrate, seasoning and flavouring.
How much protein is in a Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
A current independent nutrition reference lists approximately 25 grams of protein. Confirm the live official nutrition panel before precise dietary tracking.
How many carbs are in McDonald’s Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
Current independent nutrition data lists approximately 56 grams of total carbohydrates for the standard 590-calorie sandwich.
How much sodium is in the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
A current independent nutrition reference lists approximately 1,320 milligrams of sodium. Verify the current official panel before using the number for a medical diet.
What ingredients are on the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
The official build includes a toasted bagel with butter, thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon, folded egg, creamy breakfast sauce and two American cheese slices.
Does McDonald’s still sell the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
Yes. As of July 28, 2026, it appears on the current official U.S. breakfast menu. Individual restaurant availability can still vary.
How much is the McDonald’s Egg and Cheese Bagel?
McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide price. Select a restaurant in the app to check its Egg & Cheese Bagel price. The sandwich has 520 official calories.
Does the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel use a round egg?
No. The standard sandwich uses a fluffy folded egg. A round-egg substitution may depend on restaurant support and customization availability.
Can I order the bagel without breakfast sauce?
Where customization is available, the sauce can usually be removed. The price may not decrease, and the nutrition will differ from the standard sandwich.
Is the Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel available all day?
No nationwide all-day availability is promised. It is a breakfast-menu item and must be ordered during the selected restaurant’s breakfast window.
Why does the delivery bagel cost more?
McDonald’s states that delivery menu prices may be higher than restaurant prices and that delivery or other fees can apply.
Is the Honey Brown Butter Bacon Biscuit the same as the bagel?
No. It is a separate limited-time 490-calorie biscuit sandwich launched July 21, 2026. It uses Honey Brown Butter sauce instead of the bagel’s creamy breakfast sauce.
Bagel Price and Meal Calculators
These tools use the local values you enter. They do not create a national McDonald’s price or replace the official nutrition panel.
Breakfast Bagel Value Lab
Use prices from the same restaurant, date and order method.
Meal vs separate items
Compare the displayed meal with the sandwich, Hash Browns and coffee ordered separately.
Pickup vs delivery
Compare the completed pickup total with delivery food price, fees and optional tip.
Custom breakfast calorie builder
Start with the official 590-calorie sandwich and add the current calories for your side, drink and extras.
Research and labelling methodology
Officially verified
Current product status, sandwich ingredients, 590 calories, meal components, 735 meal calories and delivery warning.
MacMenus reference
The $6.99 sandwich and $11.29 meal prices are planning figures, not official national prices.
External nutrition reference
Protein, carbs and sodium are clearly labelled as independent references requiring official live-panel confirmation.
MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. McDonald’s, McDelivery, McValue, McMuffin and related names are trademarks of their respective owners. Reference prices are not guaranteed national prices. Prices, breakfast hours, availability, recipes, ingredients, nutrition, allergens, customizations, promotions and delivery fees can change by restaurant, date and order method. Confirm the selected restaurant’s current menu, official ingredient panel and checkout total before ordering.