If you've ever pulled into the drive-thru craving a breakfast sandwich, only to find out you just missed the cutoff, you're not alone.

Fast food breakfast hours don't follow a one-size-fits-all schedule. Depending on where you go, the window for grabbing your favorite morning meal can vary - sometimes by the hour or even by the day of the week.

And while some spots stick to a strict routine, others leave the timing up to individual locations.

So if you're wondering how late you can roll up and still order breakfast from your go-to chain, here's what to know.

We broke down breakfast hours for six popular fast food chains across Texas, so you know exactly how long you have to get that McGriddle or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.

McDonald's

McDonald's. (Dreamstime)

McDonald's breakfast usually ends around 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends, but those hours aren't guaranteed statewide. Since ending its all-day breakfast in 2020 to simplify kitchen operations, the chain has returned to a tighter morning window.

The breakfast menu includes staples like the Egg McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin with Egg, Hash Browns, Fruit and Maple Oatmeal, and a range of biscuit and McGriddle sandwiches. If you want to double-check your local store's breakfast hours or see the full menu, visit McDonald's website.

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Chick-fil-A

A Chick-fil-A sign in Bradenton, Florida on April 15, 2025.

Most Chick-fil-A locations serve breakfast Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., but it's always smart to check ahead since store hours may vary. All locations are closed on Sundays.

Breakfast favorites include the Chicken Biscuit, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Chick-n-Minis, and the Spicy Chicken Biscuit. You'll also find options like the Hash Brown Scramble Bowl, Egg White Grill, and Berry Parfait. Visit Chick-fil-A's website to confirm hours and browse the full breakfast menu.

Whataburger

Christian Bonilla and his sons, Alex, 7, Benjamin, 10, and Ezra, 9, order during the grand opening of the Whataburger in Irmo on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. The Bonilla family moved from Ft. Worth, Texas so they were familiar with the chain and were excited to come to the opening.

Whataburger takes a different approach by offering a full 12-hour breakfast window, from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. each day.

The Texas-based chain is known for its Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Breakfast Burger, and taquitos. Other menu highlights include pancakes, breakfast platters, and biscuit sandwiches. For a complete look at the breakfast lineup, check out Whataburger's website.

Wendy's

A burger and fries from Wendy's.

Wendy's typically serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., though availability may vary by location. If you're ordering delivery, breakfast hours usually begin at 8 a.m. local time.

The breakfast menu includes French Toast Sticks, Cinnabon Dough Bites, and several croissant or biscuit sandwiches like the Sausage, Egg & Cheese. Wendy's also offers Breakfast Biggie Bundles that pair your main item with a side and a drink. You can view the full menu and confirm store hours on Wendy's website.

Burger King

A Burger King sign in 1982.

At Burger King, breakfast hours generally run from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., though some locations, especially 24-hour ones, may start earlier or serve breakfast slightly later.

The menu features Croissan'wich and biscuit sandwiches with sausage, bacon, or ham, along with hash browns, pancake platters, and French Toast Sticks. Some stores also offer Fully Loaded versions of classic breakfast items. For location-specific details, head to Burger King's website.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell.

Taco Bell serves breakfast between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., but not all locations still offer it.

In October 2024, Taco Bell gave franchise owners the option to stop serving breakfast altogether. While all company-owned stores still carry morning items like the Toasted Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Crunchwrap, and hash browns, some franchise locations have removed the menu entirely.