McDonald’s Lunch Menu With Prices 2026: Deals & Combos
McDonald’s lunch menu includes the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, McChicken, McCrispy, Filet-O-Fish, Chicken McNuggets, Snack Wraps, fries and drinks, plus Extra Value Meals and McValue Meal Deals starting at $5. Lunch typically begins at 10:30 AM weekdays and 11:00 AM weekends. Check the McDonald’s app for exact local pricing.
McDonald’s Burger Lunch Prices
| Burger | Sandwich | Meal | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | $1.49 – $2.00 | $4.50 – $5.50 | 250 |
| Cheeseburger | $1.79 – $2.29 | $4.79 – $5.79 | 300 |
| McDouble | $2.29 – $3.00 | $5.00 – $6.00 | 400 |
| Double Cheeseburger | $2.29 – $3.00 | $5.29 – $6.00 | 450 |
| Daily Double | $2.99 – $3.79 | $5.79 – $6.79 | 440 |
| Big Mac | $5.29 – $6.49 | $9.29 – $11.49 | 590 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $5.29 – $6.49 | $9.29 – $11.49 | 520 |
| Quarter Pounder Deluxe | $5.99 – $7.00 | $9.99 – $12.00 | 600 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder | $6.29 – $7.29 | $10.29 – $12.29 | 610 |
| Double Quarter Pounder | $6.79 – $8.00 | $10.79 – $13.00 | 740 |
Cheapest: Hamburger. Most filling: Double Quarter Pounder. Best classic: Big Mac. Best value: McDouble with an app deal.
Chicken, Fish and Nuggets Prices
| Item | Price | Meal | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| McChicken | $2.29 – $3.29 | $7.49 – $8.99 | 400 |
| McCrispy | $5.49 – $6.49 | $9.49 – $11.49 | 470 |
| Spicy McCrispy | $5.49 – $6.49 | $9.49 – $11.49 | 480 |
| Deluxe McCrispy | $5.99 – $7.00 | $9.99 – $12.00 | 530 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy | $5.99 – $7.00 | $9.99 – $12.00 | 540 |
| Filet-O-Fish | $5.49 – $6.49 | $9.29 – $11.29 | 380 |
| Snack Wrap | $3.29 – $4.49 | $7.29 – $8.99 | 250 – 330 |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) | $4.49 – $5.49 | $8.49 – $9.99 | 370 |
| McNuggets 4 pc | $2.49 – $3.29 | N/A | 170 |
| McNuggets 6 pc | $3.79 – $4.79 | $7.29 – $8.99 | 250 |
| McNuggets 10 pc | $5.49 – $6.99 | $9.29 – $11.49 | 420 |
| McNuggets 20 pc | $8.99 – $11.00 | N/A | 840 |
| McNuggets 40 pc | $16.99 – $20.00 | N/A | 1680 |
McChicken stays the budget pick, McCrispy is the premium one, and Filet-O-Fish is the only fish sandwich on the McDonald’s menu.
Combo Meals and Extra Value Meals
Every Extra Value Meal comes with medium fries and a medium drink.
| Meal | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger Meal | $6.29 – $7.99 | Lightest combo |
| McChicken Meal | $7.49 – $8.99 | Budget combo |
| Big Mac Meal | $9.29 – $11.49 | Classic lunch |
| Quarter Pounder Meal | $9.29 – $11.49 | Beef lovers |
| 10 pc McNuggets Meal | $9.29 – $11.49 | Chicken fans |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal | $9.29 – $11.29 | Fish option |
| McCrispy Meal | $9.49 – $11.49 | Most filling |
Combos beat buying items separately, but a McValue offer or app coupon often beats the combo. Check the meal deals tab first.
What Time Does McDonald’s Start Serving Lunch?
| Day | Typical Lunch Start |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10:30 AM |
| Saturday and Sunday | 11:00 AM |
| 24-hour locations | Varies by store |
Franchisees set their own schedules, so times can shift by 15 to 30 minutes. Confirm your local lunch hours in the app before driving over.
McDonald’s Lunch Specials and McValue Offers
McDonald’s runs four savings routes: the Under $3 Menu, $4 breakfast deals, Lunch and Dinner Meal Deals starting at $5, and app exclusive offers.
In my opinion, these are worth knowing for lunch:
- McChicken Meal Deal, $5: McChicken, 4 pc McNuggets, small fries and a small soft drink at participating locations.
- McDouble Meal Deal: starts at $5, though some markets charge $5.50 or $6.
- App exclusives: rotate weekly and usually beat anything on the board.
- Delivery note: most McValue and app deals do not apply to third party delivery.
Best McDonald’s Lunch Deals by Budget
| Budget | Best Picks |
|---|---|
| Under $3 | Hamburger, McChicken, McDouble, 4 pc McNuggets |
| $5 to $6 | McChicken Meal Deal, McDouble Meal Deal |
| Under $10 | 10 pc McNuggets Meal, McCrispy Meal, Big Mac Meal |
| Sharing | 20 pc or 40 pc McNuggets, bundle bags |
Best value overall: the $5 McChicken Meal Deal gives you a sandwich, nuggets, fries and a drink, which nothing else on the lunch menu matches per dollar.
Calories and Customization
| Swap | Calories Saved |
|---|---|
| Medium drink to water | 140 – 300 |
| Medium fries to apple slices | around 300 |
| Large fries to medium | 160 |
| Skip mayo or sauce | 50 – 100 |
Each dipping sauce adds 45 to 110 calories. For exact nutrition and allergen details, use the official McDonald’s nutrition calculator, and speak to staff directly about cross contact if you have an allergy.
Are Prices the Same Everywhere?
No. Franchisees set their own prices, so cost changes based on state, city, airport or highway location, delivery platform, and whether the store participates in a given deal. A Big Mac Meal at $9.29 in one town can hit $11.49 in another.
To check your local price: open the app, pick your restaurant, choose pickup or drive-thru, then compare the Deals tab before you order. Taxes and fees are added at checkout.
FAQs
Bottom Line
McDonald’s lunch menu with prices offers real flexibility once you know where the value sits. The $5 meal deals and app offers consistently beat standard combos. Check the app before every visit to lock in the lowest prices.
Prices are typical U.S. estimates for 2026 and vary by location. Always verify in the McDonald’s app.
