McDonald's Breakfast Prices Soar in New Orleans, Surprising Customers
McDonald's customers have been expressing surprise and concern about the rising prices of the fast food chain's breakfast items. A recent discovery in New Orleans revealed that some menu staples have reached prices significantly higher than in other US locations.
A customer in New Orleans was taken aback when they found that a sausage egg and cheese on a muffin, hash brown, and a large diet soda now costs $12. This comes after a series of price increases that have affected various breakfast items. The Egg McMuffin, first introduced in 1975 for just 63 cents (equivalent to $3.79 today), has seen its price surge to $7.75. Other breakfast options have also seen significant increases, with a sausage egg cheese bagel at $8.75 and a sausage and egg biscuit at $7.35.
This is not the first time McDonald's has faced criticism for hiking prices. In 2023, customers were shocked to find a Big Mac meal costing nearly $18 in some locations. While there's no official data showing the highest Egg McMuffin prices across US cities, prices in New Orleans appear to be notably higher than in other locations, where the Egg McMuffin typically ranges between $4 and $6. The McMuffin meal now costs $8.29.
McDonald's customers continue to grapple with the rising prices of the chain's breakfast items. While the company has not provided official data on price variations across US cities, it's clear that prices in New Orleans are significantly higher than in many other locations. Customers are encouraged to check local prices and consider their budget when planning their next breakfast visit to McDonald's.
