A McGriddle is a type of breakfast sandwich sold by McDonald's, first introduced in 2003 and available in various markets, including the United States, Turkey, Canada, Poland, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, and New Zealand
. The standard McGriddles sandwich consists of:
- Fried bacon
- A scrambled egg flap
- American cheese
- Two maple-flavored griddle pancakes embossed with the McDonald's logo
The sandwich gained popularity for its sweet and savory combination, with the inherent sweetness of the maple-flavored pancakes balancing the savory elements of the bacon, egg, and cheese
. The McGriddle has been a mainstay on the McDonald's menu since its debut and is one of the best-selling menu items as of 2021
. There are several variants of the McGriddle, including:
- Sausage, egg, and cheese
- Bacon, egg, and cheese
- Pon haus, egg, and cheese (served in the Philadelphia area)
- Spam, egg, and cheese (served in Hawaii)
- Chicken (limited-time trials in Ohio and Florida)
The McGriddle was created by McDonald's to compete with Denny's and other breakfast chains, and its success contributed to the overall popularity of McDonald's breakfast menu
