Did someone say spice? Find out what's new on McDonald's summer breakfast menu.
McDonald’s Is Spicing Up Its Breakfast Menu—And We’re Loving It!
Published on Jul. 07, 2025
McDonald’s has long been a breakfast game-changer—think the iconic Egg McMuffin, crave-worthy McGriddles and my all-time favorite, fluffy hotcakes. Now the Golden Arches are back at it with a brand-new breakfast item hitting menus this month. It’s savory, satisfying and made for those hot summer mornings when you want something delicious but a little outside the box.
If you’re curious about what the latest McDonald’s breakfast item could be, keep reading—we have all the tasty details coming right up.
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What’s the newest addition to McDonald’s breakfast menu?
Get ready to turn up the heat—McDonald’s is rolling out their all-new Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches, and they’re every bit as bold as they sound. Picture this: melty cheese, a freshly cracked egg, savory Canadian bacon and what McDonald’s calls “a perfectly towered and buttered English muffin.”
Now here’s the summer-hot twist: Each sandwich gets a kick from McDonald’s signature Spicy Pepper Sauce. And that’s not all—spice lovers can also sink their teeth into the Spicy Sausage McMuffin and the Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
According to McDonald’s, “Whether you’re fueling up for a morning marathon of meetings or just need something delicious to kickstart your day, these breakfast sandwiches deliver big, bold flavors.”
When will the Spicy McMuffin be available?
Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches will launch on July 8. They’ll be available at select locations nationwide, so be sure to check in with your local Golden Arches to see if they’re part of the initial roll-out.
How are people reacting to the news?
McDonald’s fans on Reddit have already started commenting about the upcoming McDonald’s menu additions. Some love that the new Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches have the same sauce as other Mickey D’s menu favorites, with one Reddit user saying, “I love the sauce from the Spicy McCrispy, and I love the Sausage, Egg and Cheese McMuffin (the most perfect breakfast sandwich), so this is good enough for me.”
Under food reviewer Snackolator’s Instagram post about the news, one McDonald’s regular commented that their “stomach is bubblin with excitement,” while others are calling for more spicy menu items, specifically a spicy Chicken McGriddle.
How long will the Spicy McMuffin be sticking around?
We don’t know for sure. McDonald’s does, however, describe the drop as “a limited-time glow-up,” stating on their website: “Just like your social media stories, the Spicy McMuffin won’t last forever.” So don’t wait too long to try a Spicy McMuffin. It might just be the spicy start you need to get through the day.
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Sources:
- McDonald’s: “McDonald’s USA Menu Spotter”
- Reddit: “Spicy McMuffins coming to McDonald’s”
- Instagram: @snackolator
