Quick answer: McDonald's South Africa serves breakfast from opening until about 10:30am on weekdays, with some branches running to 11am at weekends, according to menu guides. The prices in those guides conflict: one lists a Hash Brown at R33.90, an Egg McMuffin at R54.90, a Sausage McMuffin at R53.90, a Boerie Burger at R35.90 and a Mega McMuffin Meal at R92.90, while another lists an Egg McMuffin at about R32.70 and a Mega McMuffin Meal at about R61.20 and says its figures are selected-location examples because McDonald's does not publish one national breakfast tariff. An app exclusive deal at R39.90 was listed, but without details, so check the McDonald's app.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from unofficial 2026 menu-price sites (mcdonaldsmenu.co.za, fastfoodpricesza.com, samenuprice.co.za and others), which McDonald's does not endorse. We could not open McDonald's own pages. Prices and hours vary by branch, so use these as rough guides only. We found no verified outlet count.

What the guides list

ItemGuide A (higher)Guide B (lower)
Hash BrownR33.90Not listed
Egg McMuffinR54.90About R32.70
Sausage McMuffinR53.90Not listed
Boerie BurgerR35.90Not listed
Boerie Burger MealR48.90Not listed
Mega McMuffin MealR92.90About R61.20
App exclusive dealR39.90 (details not given)Not listed

The Egg McMuffin differs by R22.20 between the two guides, about 68% on the lower figure (our calculation). That gap is too big to be a branch difference alone, so at least one guide is out of date or wrong. This is why we recommend checking the app.

Breakfast hours

  • Weekdays: from opening until about 10:30am.
  • Weekends: some branches stay on breakfast until 11am.
  • Branch hours differ, especially for 24-hour or drive-through-only outlets, so check the app.

The best-value breakfast: a meal or the parts?

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CheckersLatest circular, valid until 1 November 2026

The sums below use Guide A's prices for the example, with an assumed price for the drink and hash brown as separate items. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

OptionItemsCost
Boerie Burger MealBoerie Burger with sides and drinkR48.90
Boerie Burger plus Hash Brown (separate)R35.90 + R33.90R69.80 (no drink)
Egg McMuffin plus Hash Brown (separate)R54.90 + R33.90R88.80 (no drink)
Mega McMuffin MealLarger sandwich with sides and drinkR92.90

On Guide A's numbers, the Boerie Burger Meal at R48.90 is cheaper than buying the burger and a hash brown separately, which is R69.80 without a drink. A meal is usually good value when the bundled items are ones you would buy anyway.

Tips for a cheaper breakfast

  1. Use the app. Check the offers tab for breakfast coupons or app exclusives.
  2. Choose a meal when it includes what you want.
  3. Skip delivery. Delivery platforms add fees; collect or use the drive-through.
  4. Check what the meal includes and swap the drink for water if allowed.
  5. Compare with home breakfast. A home egg-and-toast breakfast costs a fraction of any takeaway.

Nutrition and halaal notes

  • Breakfast sandwiches can be high in salt and saturated fat; check the nutrition information in the app.
  • McDonald's South Africa has described some of its chicken products as halaal, but we could not verify the status of breakfast items; ask your branch if it matters to you.
  • Tell staff about allergies when you order.

McDonald's versus other breakfasts

OptionNotes
McDonald'sQuick, drive-through, consistent menu
Burger KingEgg and Cheese English Muffin at R44.90 in one guide
WimpySit-down breakfast; Mzansi Brekkie listed from R44.90 to R54.90
Mugg and BeanSit-down brunch
HomeCheapest per head

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Fast, widely available and familiar.
  • App deals and meal bundles.

Cons

  • Published prices conflict and no national tariff exists.
  • Short breakfast window.
  • High salt and fat in some items.

Frequently asked questions

What time does McDonald's breakfast end?

About 10:30am on weekdays, and up to 11am at some branches on weekends, per menu guides.

How much is an Egg McMuffin?

Guides range from about R32.70 to R54.90. Check the app.

Is there an app deal?

One guide lists an app exclusive at R39.90 without details.

Are the prices official?

No. They come from unofficial guides.

Sources

  • McDonald's Breakfast Menu with Prices South Africa 2026 (mcdonaldsmenu.co.za)
  • Fast Food Prices ZA and SA Menu Price: McDonald's breakfast menu and times (2026)
  • South African Food Menu: McDonald's menu South Africa 2026