Breakfast Wins And Losses
Looking to have the ultimate breakfast next time you're in a rush? Well, sadly, fast food breakfasts are always a gamble. One menu item could be the perfect way to start your day, while another might leave you stuck with a sad, soggy, and unhealthy regret in a wrapper. So, first, we'll explore the best breakfast options in the market before diving into the ones that completely miss the mark.
1. Burger King's Egg And Cheese Croissan'wich
Do you know when Burger King's croissan'wich first hit the scene? In 1983, Burger King rolled out this flaky croissant creation long before breakfast menus became a battleground. It is still strong and filled with fluffy eggs and melty American cheese.
Burger King | Ham, Egg & Cheese CROISSAN'WICH® | Taste Test & Review | JKMCraveTV by JKMCraveTV
2. Chick-fil-A's Egg White Grill
Are you tired of starting your day with a grease bomb? This lean machine stacks grilled chicken and melty cheese on a multigrain muffin. Debuted in 2016, it delivers 26 grams of protein for just 290 calories. Clean fuel, bold flavor, no regrets.
Chick-fil-A® | Egg White Grill Review! Peep THIS Out! by Peep THIS Out! (Ian K)
3. Starbucks' Spinach Feta Wrap
This 2008 wrap blends egg whites, spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomato cream cheese inside a whole-wheat tortilla. It's 290 calories, delivers 20 grams of protein, and packs 6 grams of fiber. Hand-wrapped daily and vegetarian-friendly, it's the chain's top-selling breakfast item for good reason.
Starbucks Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap Review by Iceberg Gem Foodstuffs
4. Wendy's Classic Bacon Egg And Cheese
Craving breakfast that tastes like breakfast? Wendy's cracked into the breakfast game in 2020 with the no-fuss sandwich: a fresh egg, Applewood-smoked bacon, and American cheese layered on a warm, toasted bun. Unlike frozen-patty rivals, every egg is cracked in-store and cooked to order.
Wendy's® Bacon Egg & Cheese English Muffin Review! 👧🥚🧀| theendorsement by theendorsement
5. Panera's Avocado Egg White Sandwich
Stacked with roasted tomatoes, egg whites, fresh spinach, and creamy avocado on a sprouted grain bagel flat, this 350-calorie breakfast feels like café fare without the wait. It was introduced as part of Panera's clean-eating push, and it's vegetarian and surprisingly filling. Morning meeting? You're already winning.
6. Taco Bell's Soft Breakfast Taco
Who doesn't love a good taco before 10 a.m.? Taco Bell's Soft Breakfast Taco is an underrated pick that folds fluffy eggs, bacon, or sausage into a warm tortilla. At just 240 calories, it's cheap and satisfying—a no-drama option for unpredictable mornings.
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7. Dunkin's Veggie Omelet Sandwich
Your morning deserves more crunch, less grease, and zero regrets. Fresh bell peppers, egg whites, onions, and gooey cheese melt together on toasted multigrain bread for a sandwich that feels light but hits hard. At 290 calories, it's colorful and meat-free without being boring.
Dunkin' Donuts | Power Breakfast Sandwich | Taste Test & Review | JKMCraveTV by JKMCraveTV
8. Subway's Ham Egg And Cheese Flatbread
If you're tired of prefab breakfasts, Subway's 2010 staple starts with Black Forest ham and melty cheese folded into soft flatbread—then it's all yours. Pile on veggies, choose your sauces, and toast it to perfection. With full customization, it's breakfast without compromise or copy-paste flavors.
Subway's Breakfast Flatbread! - Food Review! by BiteAndChewFoodReview
9. McDonald's Egg McMuffin
Launched in 1972, this trailblazer didn't just show up; it changed mornings forever. A real egg, salty Canadian bacon, and gooey cheese, all hugged by a toasted English muffin? That's breakfast royalty. It's protein-packed and still outclasses wannabe knockoffs half its age.
10. Sonic's Jr. Breakfast Burrito
There are no frills or fillers—just scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheddar cheese rolled in a warm flour tortilla. At 290 calories, it's a straight-shooter breakfast built for busy mornings. When choices overwhelm and time is tight, this humble handheld quietly gets the job done.
Sonic SuperSONIC Breakfast Burrito REVIEW by Old Nerd Reviews
Now that the breakfast heroes have had their moment, it's time to call out the flops that deserve a one-way trip to the drive-thru hall of shame.
1. McDonald's Big Breakfast With Hotcakes
Introduced in the 1990s to compete with sit-down diners, this behemoth includes scrambled eggs, sausage, hotcakes with syrup and butter, hash browns, and a biscuit. It totals 1,340 calories and over 2,000mg of sodium. That's nearly a full day's worth of fuel before 10 a.m.
2. Hardee's Monster Biscuit
The sandwich stacks bacon, sausage, ham, a folded egg, and two slices of cheese inside one crumbly biscuit. Its 820 calories, 63 grams of fat, and 2,250mg of sodium make it a nutritional heavyweight. Designed for maximum indulgence, it delivers big flavor but also enormous consequences.
Carl's Jr. MONSTER BISCUIT Breakfast Review by KBDProductionsTV
3. Taco Bell's Breakfast Crunchwrap With Sausage
Don't let the handheld convenience fool you; this wrap is loaded. Scrambled eggs, sausage, melted cheese, a complete hash brown patty, and creamy jalapeño sauce all get grilled into a folded tortilla. As a result, it clocks in at 750 calories and 49 grams of fat.
Taco Bell Bacon Breakfast Crunchwrap Sausage by Ordinary Sausage
4. Chick-fil-A's Hash Brown Scramble Burrito
Rolled up like a simple snack, Chick-fil-A's burrito has 700 calories and over 1,750mg of sodium. And it's no surprise why. It sneaks in crumbled sausage, scrambled eggs, an entire portion of hash browns, and a blend of cheeses—all inside a warm flour tortilla.
5. Burger King's Double Croissan'wich
Eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese sandwiched between croissant halves push you past 700 calories with 51 grams of fat. That buttery taste? It's mostly grease. You might want to rethink your "double" dreams unless breakfast is your last meal of the day.
Burger King 🍔👑🐖 DOUBLE CROISSAN'WICH™ with Sausage & Bacon Review by KBDProductionsTV
6. Sonic's Ultimate Meat And Cheese Burrito
Sonic didn't hold back, and neither will your stomach. The oversized wrap stuff in bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, golden tots, and a blend of cheeses, then finishes with a zesty cheese sauce. The result? 800 calories in one foil-wrapped bomb.
Sonic Drive-In - Ultimate Meat & Cheese Breakfast Burrito by JJ's FoodReviews
7. Carl's Jr. Breakfast Burger Marries Two Heavy Meals
Built for morning hunger pangs that feel more like late-night cravings, the burger satisfies instantly but slows you down just as fast. If jeans are involved today, maybe skip this one because it has 830 calories and 46 grams of fat.
8. Wendy's Sausage Egg And Swiss Croissant
Launched during Wendy's 2020 breakfast expansion, it was meant to rival long-time heavyweights—but its processed sauce and grease-heavy bite push it into gut-bomb territory. It's flavorful, yes, but also a fast track to a mid-morning slump, thanks to its 600-calorie content.
Wendy’s Breakfast Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Review by Daym Drops
9. Dairy Queen's Breakfast Bowl With Gravy
Hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and creamy white gravy are buried in one bowl. In under five minutes, it delivers 830 calories and 1,690mg of sodium. Think of it as a heartland breakfast that hits like a gut punch.
Dairy Queen Gravy Bowl (Reed Reviews) by casualgamerreed
10. Dunkin's Sausage Egg And Cheese Croissant
It is a heavyweight that has anchored Dunkin's morning menu for years but doesn't hold back. A greasy croissant hugs a sausage patty and melted cheese, adding up to 7200 calories and 1,120mg of sodium. The croissant's buttery layers often soak up more oil than flavor.
Dunkin Sausage Egg And Cheese Croissant Sandwich by ALI "DUNKIN" ART
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