Breakfast Meal Combos

Ordering the meal version bundles in hash browns and a drink for less than buying each piece on its own.

Buy One, Add One for $1 (Breakfast)

Buy One, Add One for $1 (Lunch & Dinner)

What is the $6 bundle at McDonald’s?

The $6 Daily Double Meal Deal is currently one of the strongest value plays on the McValue menu. It typically bundles:

• A Daily Double (a double cheeseburger with two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo)
• 4-piece Chicken McNuggets
• Small fries
• Small drink

Pricing usually lands around $6, though some markets price it closer to $7. It’s built for lunch and dinner hours and gives you a burger-and-nuggets combo in a single order — check the app for the exact price at your nearest location, since it moves city to city.

What is the current $5 meal deal at McDonald’s?

The $5 Meal Deal is still active in 2026. It typically includes:

• A McChicken sandwich (or McDouble, depending on which deal you pick)
• 4-piece Chicken McNuggets
• Small fries
• Small drink

There is a similar McDouble or McChicken meal deal for around $5 to $6 at many locations. Both options are part of the McValue menu and offer a full lunch or dinner at a very affordable price. In addition, many stores offer a $4 breakfast deal that includes a Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, a hash brown, and a small coffee.

Since prices can vary slightly depending on your area, it is always a good idea to check your local restaurant’s menu on the McDonald’s app. Checking the app before heading out ensures you get the exact pricing and available deals near you.

McDonald’s Secret Menu (2026)

The McDonald’s secret menu isn’t officially listed on the menu board, but these are real items made by combining regular menu options. You can easily order them by explaining the ingredients to the staff.

Land, Sea and Air Burger

A Big Mac patty, a McChicken patty, and a Filet-O-Fish patty stacked into one sandwich. Order all three separately and ask to have them combined.

Poor Man’s Big Mac

A McDouble with Mac sauce, shredded lettuce, and no ketchup — a Big Mac-style burger for a fraction of the price.

Apple Pie McFlurry

A vanilla McFlurry with a baked apple pie crumbled in. Warm, sweet, and worth the extra minute.

McKinley Mac

A Big Mac built with Quarter Pounder patties instead of the regular ones — for when the original isn’t quite enough.

McGangBang

A McChicken sandwich stuffed inside a McDouble. Filling, cheap, and usually under $7.

If you want to try one, just be polite and clearly explain your order. Keep in mind that some locations might not be able to make custom items for you.

McDonald’s McDVOICE Survey

After a visit, you can complete the McDVOICE customer satisfaction survey at mcdvoice.com using the code printed on your receipt. It takes about five minutes and typically rewards you with a validation code for a free item or discount on your next order — a simple trade for a few minutes of feedback.

Top 3 Most Iconic McDonald’s Items

Big Mac

On the menu since 1968, the Big Mac two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun — remains the benchmark every other fast-food burger gets measured against.

Price: $8.39 | 590 Calories

Chicken McNuggets

Launched in 1983 and made with 100% white meat, McNuggets reshaped how people thought about fast-food chicken. The 20 and 40-piece boxes remain a go-to for group orders.

6 pc Price: $4.39 | 250 Calories

Egg McMuffin

The sandwich that arguably created the fast-food breakfast category in 1972 a fresh egg, Canadian bacon, and American cheese on a toasted English muffin. No competitor has managed to dethrone it since.

Price: $7.29 | 310 Calories

McDonald’s Offers & Rewards

McDonald’s has made its app rewards and deals much better recently. Here is what you can get right now:

MyMcDonald’s Rewards

Earn 100 points for every $1 spent. Redemption starts around 1,500 points for smaller items like hash browns or a soft drink, scaling up for bigger orders.

McDonald’s App Deals

The app is where the best offers actually live buy-one-get-one promos, discounted combos, and limited-time deals that don’t show up on the in-store board. Deals rotate regularly, so it’s worth a check before every order.

Collector’s Meals

Limited-edition packaging tie-ins with major entertainment releases. Worth watching if you collect or just enjoy the novelty.

McValue Deals

Meal Deals starting at $5, plus the recurring “Buy One, Add One for $1” offer one of the easiest ways to stretch a small budget across two people.

To unlock all current deals, download the McDonald’s app, create a free account, and turn on location so you can see what’s live at your nearest restaurant.

Does McDonald’s have a senior discount?

There’s no official, company-wide senior discount at McDonald’s. That said, some individual franchise locations offer a small discount on coffee or drinks for customers 55 or 60 and up this is entirely up to the local owner-operator, not corporate policy. Your best move is simply asking at your local store. In most cases, the McValue deals and app offers will save you more anyway, regardless of age.

McDelivery: Order McDonald’s to Your Door

Getting McDonald’s delivered to your doorstep is simple using either the official McDonald’s app or third-party services such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.

• Ordering through the McDonald’s app lets you earn MyMcDonald’s Rewards points on delivery orders
• Minimum order amounts and delivery fees vary by platform and location
• Delivery prices typically run a bit higher than in-restaurant prices — standard across fast food delivery
• In-app orders use the same contactless Mobile Order & Pay system as pickup

Availability depends on your area; check the app for participating restaurants near you.

About McDonald’s: The Brand, the Story, and Why It Matters

McDonald’s is the biggest fast food company in the world, but it had a very small start. The story started in 1940 when two brothers, Richard and Maurice McDonald, opened a basic hamburger shop in California. They created a smart kitchen system that cooked food very quickly while keeping the quality good. This introduced the idea of fast food to the world before anyone else was doing it.

In 1954, a machine salesman named Ray Kroc visited their small shop and was impressed by their speed. He realized the idea could be huge and started expanding the business by opening new branches. By 1961, Kroc bought the entire business from the brothers for $2.7 million and took complete ownership of the company.

After that, the business grew faster than almost any other company in history. McDonald’s expanded from one simple burger stand in America to a giant business with more than 40,000 locations across over 100 countries. Today, no matter if you are traveling in New York, Tokyo, Paris, or Karachi, you can easily spot a McDonald’s outlet nearby.

There are simple reasons why people around the world love McDonald’s. The food always tastes the same everywhere, so a burger in one city tastes just as good in another. The meals are affordable, and the staff serves your order within minutes. Also, the brand is popular with all age groups, from young kids who love Happy Meal toys to adults who enjoy a late-night burger.

Along with its regular menu, McDonald’s alters its recipes to match the local culture of each country. For example, they make McAloo Tikki burgers in India, Teriyaki burgers in Japan, and offer special coffee items in Australia. By serving fast, tasty food and adapting to local habits, McDonald’s stays ahead of every other fast food business on earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bottom Line

Whether you’re grabbing a $5 meal deal or ordering a full spread for the table, the McDonald’s menu in July 2026 has a price point for just about every budget. Value picks under $5, shareable bundles for groups, a full McCafé lineup, and rotating limited-time items like the Big Arch and the FIFA World Cup Meal round out one of the most flexible menus in fast food.

Bookmark this page and check back before your next visit — pricing updates regularly, and this guide gets updated right along with it.

Prices listed reflect average U.S. market pricing as of July 2026. Actual prices vary by location — always confirm current pricing in the McDonald’s app or at your local restaurant before ordering.