The wait is finally over! After years of relentless customer requests and widespread anticipation, McDonald’s has answered the call by bringing back its beloved bagel sandwiches. But this isn’t just a mere comeback—it’s a milestone. For the first time ever, these fan-favorite breakfast items are available nationwide, ensuring that bagel lovers across the United States can now indulge in the warm, toasty, and satisfying breakfast they’ve been craving. Read on to discover what makes McDonald’s bagel sandwiches so special and why their long-overdue national rollout is a win for breakfast fans everywhere.
McDonald’s expands bagel sandwiches nationwide—but are they here to stay?
McDonald’s first introduced bagel sandwiches to its menu in 1999 at select locations but ultimately phased them out in 2020. After a brief return in limited U.S. markets in 2022 and again in 2024, the beloved breakfast item is now making its most significant comeback yet.
Available in two options: Bacon, Egg & Cheese and Steak, Egg & Cheese, McDonald’s bagel sandwiches feature a toasted, buttered bagel layered with a folded egg, melty American cheese, a choice of savory meat, and the signature Breakfast Sauce that fans swear by.
Unlike staples like the Egg McMuffin or Hotcakes, these sandwiches have long been a regional specialty, offered only in select markets. However, their growing popularity has finally convinced McDonald’s to give customers nationwide a taste. Starting February 25th, bagel lovers across the U.S. can enjoy these most requested breakfast sandwiches at all McDonald’s locations for the first time.
Whether they’re here to stay or only back for a limited time remains to be seen. Either way, now’s the time to head to a McDonald’s near you and savor these fan-favorite bagel sandwiches while you can!
McDonald’s celebrates 50 years of the Egg McMuffin with exclusive deals and sweet surprises
This year marks a major milestone for McDonald’s as the Egg McMuffin turns 50. First introduced nationwide in 1975, the iconic breakfast sandwich revolutionized the way Americans start their mornings, paving the way for the fast-food breakfast boom.
Half a century later, the Egg McMuffin remains a fan favorite, and to celebrate its golden anniversary, McDonald’s is pulling out all the stops—offering special deals and new menu additions. In addition to the aforementioned nationwide debut of its beloved bagel sandwiches, here’s what McDonald’s has in store to mark the momentous event:
- National Egg McMuffin Day Deal: Because a breakfast legend deserves its own holiday! On Sunday, March 2nd, fans can grab an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg for just $1, exclusively through the McDonald’s App.
- BOGO McMuffin with McDelivery: Double up on deliciousness! From March 3rd to March 30th, McDelivery orders placed through the McDonald’s App will score a buy-one-get-one-free Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
- Krispy Kreme Comes to NYC: A perfect breakfast pairing is making its way to the Big Apple! Starting February 25th, New Yorkers can now grab fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts at participating McDonald’s locations. With cities like Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Louisville already on board, over half of McDonald’s locations nationwide will offer Krispy Kreme by the end of 2025, with full nationwide availability expected by 2026.
Sources: The Street, All Recipes