$5.99
695 Cal
21g
6,000 = Free
Sweet maple-flavored griddle cakes sandwiching a savory pork sausage patty, a folded egg, and melty American cheese — served with crispy Hash Browns and a small McCafé® Premium Roast Coffee.
| Quick Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Meal Price | $11.29 (national average, April 2026) |
| Sandwich Price | $5.99 |
| Meal Calories | 695 Cal (sandwich + hash browns + black coffee) |
| Sandwich Calories | ~550 Cal |
| Total Fat | 41g (52% DV) |
| Protein | 21g |
| Sodium | 1,610 mg (70% DV) |
| Total Sugars | 15g (13g added sugars) |
| Key Allergens | Wheat, Egg, Milk, Soy |
| Breakfast Hours | Open–10:30 AM (weekdays) / 11:00 AM (weekends) |
The Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal is McDonald’s signature sweet-and-savory breakfast combo — the only sandwich on the menu that uses maple-flavored griddle cakes instead of bread, muffins, or biscuits. For $11.29, you get the McGriddles sandwich, a side of Hash Browns, and a small McCafé® Premium Roast Coffee. At 695 calories, it’s one of the higher-calorie breakfast combos, but it delivers a unique taste profile that no other QSR chain replicates.
The McGriddles concept was introduced by McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) in 2003 as a direct innovation in the breakfast sandwich category. The griddle cakes are essentially small pancakes with maple-flavored syrup crystallized into the batter — so each bite delivers both the sweetness of pancakes and the savory richness of sausage, egg, and cheese. It’s the kind of breakfast item that divides opinions — people either love the sweet-savory combination or prefer the more traditional McMuffin and biscuit options. Either way, it’s consistently one of the top-ten breakfast sellers across all 13,400+ U.S. locations.
This guide covers the current McGriddles Meal price, complete nutrition facts, every ingredient and allergen, gluten-free status, breakfast comparisons, customization options, and how to earn a free one through MyMcDonald’s Rewards.
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How Much Is a Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal? — Price
The McGriddles Meal costs $11.29 at the national average in April 2026. The sandwich alone runs about $5.99. The meal bundles hash browns ($2.19) and coffee ($2.29) for a combined $5.30 — saving you about $1.19 versus ordering separately. Since 93% of U.S. locations are franchises, prices can run 10–20% higher in California, NYC, Hawaii, and Alaska.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® (Sandwich) | $5.99 | ~550 Cal |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal | $11.29 | 695 Cal |
| Hash Browns (Side) | $2.19 | 140 Cal |
| McCafé® Premium Roast Coffee (Small) | $2.29 | 0–5 Cal |
| Sausage McGriddles® (No Egg/Cheese) | $3.89 | 430 Cal |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | $5.49 | 430 Cal |
McGriddles® Meal — Nutrition Facts
At 695 calories, this meal is one of the higher-calorie breakfast options. The notable difference from biscuit and McMuffin meals is the sugar content: at 15g total sugars (13g added), the maple griddle cakes contribute significantly more sugar than any other breakfast bread at McDonald’s. Sodium is also high at 1,610 mg (70% DV).
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 695 Cal | – |
| Total Fat | 41g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 72% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | – |
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1,610 mg | 70% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 63g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 15g | – |
| Added Sugars | 13g | 25% |
| Protein | 21g | – |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 8% |
What’s in the McGriddles® Meal? — Ingredients
The signature ingredient is the griddle cakes — pancake-style bread made with enriched wheat flour, sugar, brown sugar, dextrose, palm oil, whey powder, and buttermilk powder. The maple sweetness is baked directly into the batter, not added as a topping. This creates a unique sweet-and-savory experience when combined with the seasoned pork sausage patty and American cheese.
| Component | Key Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Griddle Cakes | Water, enriched bleached wheat flour, sugar, dextrose, palm oil, brown sugar, baking powder, rice flour, whey powder, buttermilk powder, soybean oil, caramel color, soy lecithin. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy. |
| Folded Egg | Eggs, nonfat milk, modified food starch, salt, citric acid. Contains: Egg, Milk. |
| Sausage Patty | Pork, water, salt, spices, dextrose, sugar, rosemary extract, natural flavors. Cooked fresh on the griddle. |
| American Cheese | Milk, cream, water, sodium citrate, salt, cheese cultures, citric acid, enzymes, soy lecithin, color added. Contains: Milk, Soy. |
| Clarified Butter | Pasteurized cream (butterfat). Contains: Milk. |
Allergen Information — McGriddles® Meal
| Component | Allergens Present |
|---|---|
| Griddle Cakes | Wheat, Milk, Soy |
| Folded Egg | Egg, Milk |
| Sausage Patty | None (pork-based) |
| American Cheese | Milk, Soy |
| Clarified Butter | Milk |
| Hash Browns | Wheat, Milk (beef flavor derivatives) |
| Coffee | None |
Gluten-Free Status — Component Breakdown
| Component | Gluten-Free? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Griddle Cakes | ❌ No | Contains wheat flour |
| Folded Egg | ✅ Yes | No wheat ingredients |
| Sausage Patty | ✅ Yes | No wheat ingredients |
| American Cheese | ✅ Yes | Dairy only |
| Clarified Butter | ✅ Yes | Dairy only |
| Coffee | ✅ Yes | 100% brewed coffee |
| Hash Browns | ❌ No | Contains wheat from beef flavoring |
How Does It Compare? — Breakfast Meal Comparison
| Breakfast Meal | Price | Calories | Protein | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal | $11.29 | 695 Cal | 21g | 15g |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg Meal | $11.29 | 675 Cal | 19g | 3g |
| Sausage McMuffin® with Egg Meal | $8.99 | 625 Cal | 22g | 2g |
| Egg McMuffin® Meal | $8.19 | 455 Cal | 19g | 3g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Meal | $7.59 | 605 Cal | 19g | 3g |
| Big Breakfast® with Hotcakes | $9.99 | 1,340 Cal | 36g | 48g |
The McGriddles Meal has by far the highest sugar content (15g) among standard breakfast sandwiches — five times more than the McMuffin or biscuit options (2–3g). If you prefer the sweet-savory flavor but want lower calories, the Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles ($5.49, 430 Cal) is a lighter alternative.
How to Customize Your McGriddles® Meal
- Remove Cheese — saves ~50 Cal
- Remove Sausage — drops ~200 Cal, becomes Egg & Cheese McGriddles
- Swap Sausage → Bacon — lighter, smokier flavor
- Remove Egg — becomes Sausage McGriddles
- Swap Hash Browns → Apple Slices — 140 Cal → 15 Cal
- Upgrade Coffee → McCafé® Latte — +$1.50–$2.00
- Add Syrup — request a hotcakes syrup packet for extra maple flavor
How to Order for Free — MyMcDonald’s Rewards
Through MyMcDonald’s Rewards in the McDonald’s App, earn 100 points per $1 spent. A free McGriddles sandwich costs 6,000 points — about $60 in app purchases. The app also features rotating BOGO deals, $2 off breakfast coupons, and free medium coffee promotions.
When Can You Order?
- Weekdays: Open – 10:30 AM
- Weekends: Open – 11:00 AM
- 24-hour locations: Breakfast starts at 5:00 AM
The McGriddles is breakfast-only and not part of All-Day Breakfast.
Ordering Options
- In-store counter / kiosks
- Drive-thru
- McDonald’s App (Mobile Order & Pay)
- McDelivery® via Uber Eats
- DoorDash / Grubhub — 15–20% markup
Frequently Asked Questions — McGriddles® Meal
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about the Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal — price, calories, allergens, and ordering.
How much is a Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® Meal?
The meal costs $11.29 on average at U.S. McDonald’s in 2026. The sandwich alone is $5.99.
How many calories are in the McGriddles® Meal?
695 calories total: sandwich ~550 Cal, hash browns 140 Cal, black coffee 0–5 Cal.
Are the griddle cakes sweet?
Yes. The griddle cakes are pancake-style bread with maple-flavored syrup baked into the batter using sugar, brown sugar, and dextrose. They create a sweet-savory taste unique to the McGriddles lineup.
What allergens are in this meal?
Contains Wheat (griddle cakes, hash browns), Egg (folded egg), Milk (griddle cakes, egg, cheese, butter, hash browns), and Soy (griddle cakes, cheese). Sausage and coffee are allergen-free.
Is it gluten-free?
No. The griddle cakes contain wheat flour and the hash browns contain wheat from beef flavoring. The sausage patty, egg, cheese, and coffee are individually gluten-free.
Is the sausage patty real pork?
Yes. Made from seasoned pork with spices, dextrose, rosemary extract, and natural flavors. No artificial preservatives.
Is this meal available all day?
No. Breakfast-only — 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM weekdays, 11:00 AM weekends. Not part of All-Day Breakfast.
Can I customize the sandwich?
Yes. Remove cheese, sausage, or egg. Swap sausage for bacon. Swap hash browns for apple slices. Upgrade coffee to McCafé Latte.
Can I order through McDelivery®?
Yes. Available via McDelivery®, DoorDash, Grubhub, and the McDonald’s App. Third-party prices are 15–20% higher.
Is it vegetarian or vegan?
No. Contains pork sausage, egg, cheese, butter, and hash browns with beef-derived flavoring.
Is it safe for nut allergies?
The meal contains no tree nuts or peanuts. However, cross-contact is always possible in a shared McDonald’s kitchen.
Does the cheese contain real dairy?
Yes. The American cheese is made with real milk and cream, plus cheese cultures and enzymes.
How do I get a free McGriddles®?
Through MyMcDonald’s Rewards, earn 100 points per $1. A free sandwich costs 6,000 points — about $60 in app purchases. Also look for BOGO and $2 off breakfast deals.
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