About McDonald's
McDonald's is the largest fast-food chain in the world, built on the Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder, McNuggets, and the breakfast lineup of Egg McMuffins and McGriddles. The McCafé bar adds lattes, frappes, and shakes.
Across more than 40 years of operation, the McDonald's menu has evolved into a mix of long-running classics and seasonal limited-time offers. The 10 items below are organized by menu category — appetizers and shareables first, then soups and salads, entrees, sides, desserts, and the bar program. Use the category links on each row to jump to a full comparison across every chain Menu Voyager covers.
If you are scanning prices ahead of a visit, note that McDonald's uses a $ price tier on Menu Voyager, with most entrees priced inside the range shown in each section. Lunch and weekday menus may apply lower fixed-price combos that are not always reflected in the standard dinner card. Where a chain runs a long-standing daily promotion (riblets at similar grill chains, Wing Tuesday at sports bars, Aussie 3-Course bundles at steakhouses) we have noted it inline.
Hours and locations
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois.
Signature highlights
- Big Mac with secret special sauce
- Chicken McNuggets in 4-, 6-, 10-, 20-, and 40-piece
- All-day McCafé coffee program
Appetizers
Compare appetizers across every chain on Menu Voyager →
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | Hand-battered onion rings fried golden, served with house dip. |
| Loaded Cheese Fries | Crispy fries piled with melted cheddar, bacon, and ranch. |
Soups & Salads
Compare soups & salads across every chain on Menu Voyager →
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic Garden Salad | Romaine, tomato, cucumber, cheddar, and croutons with house dressing. |
Burgers & Sandwiches
Compare burgers & sandwiches across every chain on Menu Voyager →
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Original CheeseburgerMost-ordered | Quarter-pound beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun. |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | Beef patty with American cheese and applewood-smoked bacon on a brioche bun. |
| Double Stack Burger | Two beef patties with double American cheese and special sauce. |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Hand-breaded chicken breast with pickles and mayo on a toasted bun. |
Sides
Compare sides across every chain on Menu Voyager →
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Fries | Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. |
Desserts
Compare desserts across every chain on Menu Voyager →
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake | Hand-spun vanilla ice cream blended thick with whipped cream. |
Drinks & Bar
Compare drinks & bar across every chain on Menu Voyager →
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | Refillable fountain soda in regular and zero-sugar varieties. |