McDonalds amps up breakfast menu with bagel sandwiches, Krispy Kreme donuts nationwide for first time

Would you like fries with that? How about a donut — or a bagel?Krispy Kreme landed at McDonald’s locations in New York City starting Tuesday, Feb.25, with participating locations adding the popular brand’s donuts to their menus.For the first time, the Golden Arches also added bagel sandwiches nationwide.

Customers in the tri-state area can order Krispy Kreme favorites individually or by the half dozen.And if you miss the breakfast rush but want to satisfy your sweet tooth, no need to fret: donuts will be available throughout the day while supplies last.Options include Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles and Chocolate Iced Kreme-Filled.New York joins other major cities like Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Louisville in adding the delicacies to the menu as part of a phased rollout across the country that was announced early last year.The fast-food chain expects Krispy Kreme donuts to be available nationwide at participating locations by the end of 2026.McDonald’s is also adding bagel sandwiches to the menu nationwide for the first time.McDonald’s fans out for a bagel run can order those as a classic Bacon, Egg & Cheese or Steak, Egg & Cheese.Breakfast has been revolutionary for McDonald’s, which started early menu items in 1975 with the debut of the Egg McMuffin, whose 50th anniversary the chain is celebrating with the introduction of the Krispy Kreme donuts and breakfast sandwiches — plus a few more offerings.On Sunday, March 2, customers can celebrate National Egg McMuffin Day with an Egg or Sausage with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1, available exclusively through the McDonald’s app.Additionally, from March 3 through 30, fans can enjoy a buy-one-get-one Sausage McMuffin with Egg when they make an app delivery order.“At McDonald’s, breakfast isn’t just a meal; it’s a cherished tradition and cornerstone of our brand,” McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger said in a statement....