McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States and around the world. With many classic favorites and new additions to the menu over the years, McDonald’s offers something for everyone. This article provides an updated overview of the McDonald’s menu prices in 2023 in the USA, including featured items, breakfast offerings, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and sides, Happy Meals, McCafé coffee and bakery items, desserts, beverages, and value menu options.
McDonald’s Menu 2023 USA [UPDATED]
FEATURED FAVOURITES
Some of the most popular featured items on the McDonald’s menu include:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Big Mac® | $5.99 |
| Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | $4.79 |
| Filet-O-Fish® | $4.79 |
| 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets® | $5.99 |
| World Famous Fries® – Small | $1.89 |
| McDouble® | $2.29 |
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is served all day at McDonald’s, with favorites like the Egg McMuffin® and Sausage Burrito available anytime.
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $5.79 |
| Hotcakes and Sausage | $4.29 |
| Sausage Burrito | $2.19 |
| Egg McMuffin® | $3.89 |
| Sausage McMuffin® | $1.79 |
| Sausage McMuffin® with Egg | $3.79 |
| Sausage Biscuit | $1.79 |
| Sausage McGriddles® | $3.19 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | $4.69 |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg | $4.29 |
| Hash Browns | $2.19 |
| Big Breakfast® | $4.49 |
| Big Breakfast® with Hotcakes | $5.29 |
| Hotcakes | $3.99 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | $4.29 |
| Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | $2.89 |
BURGERS
McDonald’s is known for its juicy burgers, with the Big Mac being the signature item. Some of the most popular burgers include:
| Big Mac® | $5.53 |
| Double Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese | $6.99 |
| Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese Deluxe | $6.43 |
| McDouble® | $2.60 |
| Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese | $5.65 |
| Cheeseburger | $1.88 |
| Double Cheeseburger | $2.97 |
| Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese Bacon | $6.29 |
| Hamburger | $1.62 |
CHICKEN AND FISH SANDWICHES
For lighter options, McDonald’s has a variety of grilled and crispy chicken sandwiches, along with the popular Filet-O-Fish®:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Filet-O-Fish® | $4.79 |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $4.39 |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $4.39 |
| Bacon Smokehouse Burger | $4.39 |
| Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 |
| Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $4.39 |
| McChicken® | $2.29 |
McNuggets® and Meals
Chicken McNuggets® come in sharing sizes or individual meals:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets® | $5.99 |
| 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets® | $2.49 |
| 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets® | $3.99 |
| 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Meal | $8.99 |
| 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Meal | $5.99 |
| 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Meal | $7.49 |
FRIES & SIDES
Crispy and hot, McDonald’s fries are synonymous with the chain. Other sides include:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| World Famous Fries® – Small | $1.89 |
| World Famous Fries® – Medium | $2.19 |
| World Famous Fries® – Large | $2.69 |
| Apple Slices | $1.79 |
| Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfait | $2.29 |
| Side Salad | $1.69 |
| Baked Apple Pie | $1.49 |
HAPPY MEAL®
Kid-sized meals come with a main, side, drink, and toy:
| 4 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Happy Meal | $4.49 |
| 6 Piece Chicken McNuggets® Happy Meal | $5.59 |
| Hamburger Happy Meal® | $4.19 |
McCafé® Coffees
Perk up with McCafé® brewed coffee or specialty espresso drinks:
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| McCafé® Coffee | Small | $1.49 |
| McCafé® Coffee | Medium | $1.69 |
| McCafé® Coffee | Large | $1.99 |
| Caramel Macchiato | Small | $3.89 |
| Caramel Macchiato | Medium | $4.09 |
| Caramel Macchiato | Large | $4.39 |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | Small | $3.89 |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | Medium | $4.09 |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | Large | $4.39 |
| Iced Pumpkin Coffee | $2.47 |
| Sugarfree French Vanilla Coffee | $1.12 |
| Decaf Caramel Coffee | $1.14 |
| Decaf French Vanilla Coffee | $1.14 |
| Peppermint Mocha | $2.70 |
| Iced Peppermint Mocha | $2.67 |
| Decaf Hazelnut Coffee | $1.14 |
| Decaf Sugarfree French Vanilla Coffee | $1.14 |
| Peppermint Hot Chocolate | $2.64 |
| French Vanilla Coffee | $1.13 |
| Caramel Coffee | $1.13 |
| Hazelnut Coffee | $1.13 |
| Iced Peppermint Coffee | $2.26 |
| Pumpkin Latte | $2.77 |
McCafé® Bakery
Sweet treats from the McCafé® bakery:
| Blueberry Muffin | $1.99 |
| Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Icing | $3.30 |
| Apple Fritter | $2.92 |
SWEETS & TREATS
Satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts:
| Chocolate Shake | $3.14 |
| Medium Chocolate Shake | $3.60 |
| Oreo McFlurry | $2.76 |
| Caramel Sundae | $2.84 |
| Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry | $4.45 |
| Minute Maid Tropical Mango Slushie | $2.16 |
| Shake | $2.79 |
| Minute Maid Strawberry Watermelon Slushie | $2.17 |
| Regular MandM McFlurry | $4.27 |
| Snack Oreo Shamrock McFlurry | $3.34 |
| Pumpkin Pie | $1.17 |
| Shamrock Shake | $3.20 |
| Regular Oreo McFlurry | $4.26 |
| Holiday Pie | $1.76 |
| Guava and Creme Pie | $1.51 |
| Medium Vanilla Shake | $3.59 |
| Oreo Fudge McFlurry | $4.81 |
| Snack Oreo Fudge McFlurry | $3.70 |
| Apple & Holiday Pie | $1.79 |
| Cookie | $0.83 |
| Strawberry Shake | $3.14 |
| Plain Sundae | $2.80 |
| Strawberry Sundae | $2.14 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | $2.83 |
| Medium Strawberry Shake | $3.59 |
| Vanilla Shake | $3.14 |
| Regular Chips Ahoy! McFlurry | $4.09 |
BEVERAGES
Quench your thirst with cold drinks:
| Hot Tea | $1.59 |
| Coca-Cola® | $1.39 |
| Diet Coke® | $1.39 |
| Sweet Tea | $1.39 |
| Sprite® | $1.39 |
| 1% Low Fat Milk Jug | $1.29 |
| Hot Chocolate | $3.19 |
| Fanta® Orange | $1.39 |
| DASANI® Water | $1.69 |
| Dr Pepper® | $1.39 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | $1.39 |
| Honest Kids® Appley Ever After® Organic Juice Drink | $1.29 |
| Reduced Sugar* Low Fat Chocolate Milk Jug | $1.29 |
| Minute Maid® Premium Orange Juice | $2.59 |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | $3.69 |
| Hi-C® Orange Lavaburst® | $1.39 |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie | $3.69 |
$1 $2 $3 DOLLAR MENU
Value menu with dollar price points:
| Fanta® Orange | $1.36 |
| Coca-Cola® | $1.03 |
| Dr Pepper® | $1.30 |
| Diet Coke® | $1.30 |
| McNuggets | $2.49 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | $1.34 |
| Hash Browns | $2.32 |
| McDouble® | $2.60 |
| McChicken® | $2.08 |
| Sausage McMuffin® | $2.09 |
| Sweet Tea | $1.00 |
| Hi-C® Orange Lavaburst® | $1.35 |
| Sausage McGriddles® | $3.21 |
| Sausage Biscuit | $1.79 |
| Sprite® | $1.30 |
| World Famous Fries® | $2.71 |
McDonald’s Bestsellers
Some of the most popular, best-selling items on the McDonald’s menu include:
Big Mac®
The Big Mac is McDonald’s signature burger, made with two 100% pure beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. It’s been a customer favorite for over 50 years.
Price: $5.99
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A crunchy, juicy chicken fillet topped with pickled jalapeños, crinkle-cut pickles and savory sriracha sauce.
Price: $4.39
Chicken McNuggets®
Bite-sized pieces of tender chicken, breaded and fried to perfection, make a perfect snack or meal. Available in 4, 6, or 10-piece servings.
Price: $5.99 for 10 piece
World Famous Fries®
Crispy, golden fries are the perfect side for any McDonald’s meal. Choose from small, medium or large.
Price: Small $1.89
Quarter Pounder® with Cheese
Hot and juicy burger made with a 1⁄4 lb of 100% fresh beef topped with slivered onions, pickles, two slices of melty American cheese, and ketchup and mustard.
Price: $4.79
Iced Coffee
Smooth, sweet McCafé® iced coffee is chilled and refreshing, available in small, medium and large.
Price: Small $2.29
Egg McMuffin®
A fried egg, savory Canadian bacon, and melted cheese on a warm, toasted English muffin make an ideal breakfast sandwich.
Price: $3.99
Sausage Burrito
Fluffy warm tortilla wrapped around savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, crispy hash browns, onions, and salsa.
Price: $1.00
Delivery Service (McDelivery)
McDonald’s offers convenient delivery service through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Simply open the app or website, enter your location, and order McDelivery straight to your door.
Order Online Using the McDonald’s App
Skip the line and order ahead on the McDonald’s app for iOS and Android. Customize your order, pay ahead of time, and either dine in or carry out when you arrive at your local McDonald’s.
History of McDonald’s
McDonald’s was founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, who opened the first restaurant in San Bernardino, California. In 1948, they introduced the “Speedee Service System” for fast food preparation, which established the principles of fast food restaurants.
In 1955, Ray Kroc became the first franchise agent and later acquired the chain from the McDonald brothers. Under his leadership, McDonald’s expanded rapidly across the United States with the introduction of new menu items like the Filet-O-Fish and Egg McMuffin.
Today, McDonald’s is the world’s largest fast-food chain with over 36,000 locations in more than 100 countries. While continuously evolving its menu, McDonald’s remains famous for classics like the Big Mac, McNuggets, and French fries.
McDonald’s Rewards
The McDonald’s app allows customers to order ahead and earn points towards free food and discounts through the McDonald’s Rewards program. After registering, customers earn 100 points for every $1 spent, which can be redeemed for menu items. Exclusive deals and coupons are also available through the app rewards.
Careers
With locations across the globe, McDonald’s offers a wide variety of job opportunities including crew member roles and corporate positions. Interested applicants can browse open positions and apply online at jobs.mchire.com and careers.mcdonalds.com/main/us/corporate.
FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about McDonald’s menu offerings and prices:
How much is a Big Mac in 2023?
A Big Mac costs $5.99 in 2023 at McDonald’s in the United States.
What is $1.00 at McDonald’s?
$1.00 menu items include the Sausage Burrito, McChicken®, Cheeseburger, any size soft drink, and World Famous Fries.
Does McDonald’s still have the Big Mac bundle?
No, the Big Mac bundle is not currently available. However, McDonald’s frequently brings back limited-time promotions.
What were the original prices at McDonald’s?
When McDonald’s first opened in 1940, a hamburger was $0.15, a cheeseburger was $0.19, a soda was $0.10, and fries were $0.10.
With classics like the Big Mac®, McNuggets®, and Quarter Pounder® with Cheese, as well as McCafé® coffee and baked goods, McDonald’s menu has something for everyone. This overview covers the main offerings and current prices at McDonald’s in 2023 in the United States. Whether grabbing a quick burger on the go or enjoying a McDelivery meal at home, customers can find McDonald’s favorites to satisfy any craving.
