The Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches

For those who are looking for a quick and affordable breakfast sandwich before a long day, there are actually some pretty good options out there.

A number of large chains offer quality items, and we’re taking a quick look at some of the best the next time you’re hungry in the morning.

Here’s the top 8 for 8 am breakfast sandwiches:

8. Subway: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Flatbread

Subway might not be the first place folks consider when it comes to getting a good breakfast sandwich, but they do have a decent option.

The chain has so many locations that knowing what to get is essential. The sandwich chain’s best breakfast sandwich is easily the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Flatbread. 

The nice thing about Subway is that customers have the ability to easily customize their order, so it is very easy to add whatever vegetables you’d like to the sandwich to really spruce it up.

This makes it a versatile option for those craving a breakfast sandwich which is a bit different from some of the standard offerings out there.

7. Jack in the Box: Breakfast Jack

One thing that Jack in the Box is well known for is its ability to cater to those who crave food at any hour of the day.

The chain has been serving breakfast sandwiches since 1969, and the Breakfast Jack is available all day. 

The Breakfast Jack is fairly standard and consists of an egg, ham, and American cheese on a burger bun.

This is a decent choice for those who want breakfast food instead of some of the other offerings from Jack in the Box, though if you’re in the mood for some of the other munchies the company is known for you can get them too.

6. Wendy’s: Breakfast Baconator

Wendy’s has really tried to ramp up its breakfast offerings as of late and released a new breakfast menu.

The Breakfast Baconator is the best choice on this menu and is truly something that follows Wendy’s signature styles.

This behemoth of a sandwich is for the truly hungry at breakfast time. It consists of egg, sausage, tons of bacon, tons of cheese, and cheese sauce if that isn’t enough.

It uses the Baconator moniker for a reason and it combines the popular dinner offering with breakfast items. If you’re cool with eating an incredibly filling sandwich early in the day, this is a good option.

5. Starbucks: Bacon, Gouda, and Egg Sandwich

Starbucks is another franchise that is not really known for its breakfast food, but it does have a decent option in the Bacon, Gouda and Egg Sandwich on Ciabatta bread.

If you’re craving a cup of joe and are also hungry, this is a bit more of a high-end offering and will do the job.

While there’s nothing too unique about it, the convenience and quality items the sandwich has is certainly good for those occasions when you need a quick bite in those early morning hours.

There are also a lot of sandwiches that are certainly a much less healthy choice than this one.

4. McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin

The Egg McMuffin from McDonald’s is easily the most well-known breakfast sandwich offered by a fast food joint.

The history of the sandwich kind of speaks for itself, in a sense, as it really made it a mainstream concept in fast food.

The Egg McMuffin features ham, an egg, a slice of American cheese, and hollandaise sauce.

All of this lies on a toasted English Muffin. To say the least, the Egg McMuffin is a reliable go-to in the early hours of the morning.

3. Burger King: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich

Burger King has been providing breakfast options for many years like its competitor McDonald’s, so they aren’t new to this thing. Burger King has its own breakfast staple, the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich. 

Of course, this offering includes a croissant and then the three classic ingredients. The sausage is crispy and the cheese fits in well to complete the sandwich. 

2. Chick-Fil-A: Chicken Biscuit

Chick-fil-A is of course going to offer a solid option for those who crave chicken in the early morning, and the chicken biscuit is just this.

This sandwich is handmade and features buttered biscuits with fresh chicken on a buttermilk biscuit. 

The Chicken Biscuit is a very simple, affordable and tasty option for those who are looking for a better than average breakfast sandwich. It’s freshness also makes it one of the top selections on our list.

1. McDonald’s: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddle

The top choice for this list is another popular item available at McDonald’s

Coming in at the top spot is the McDonald’s sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle. The McGriddle debuted in 2003 and combines both sweets and salts to delicious perfection.

There are a few different options for the McGriddle, but this one is the best of the best. Two pancakes separate egg, sausage and cheese and add syrup. 

The unique thing about the sandwich is that it does include syrup but is not a scary mess when it is eaten because of the way it is made.

The McGriddle has a little bit for every breakfast fan, and it is all available in sandwich form.