Prices last checked October 28, 2026
A seasoned steak patty, grilled onions, folded egg, cheese and breakfast sauce on a toasted bagel.
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel is the premium option on the breakfast menu. It features a seasoned steak patty, grilled onions, a folded egg, two slices of American cheese and breakfast sauce on a buttered bagel.
It is the most expensive breakfast sandwich but also the one with the most protein, around 39 grams, which makes it one of the better protein-per-dollar choices in the morning.
Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Price (October 2026)
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel typically costs $6.19 at U.S. McDonald’s restaurants. Because most locations are run by franchisees who set their own prices, you can expect to pay anywhere from about $4.99 to $7.99. Airports, highway rest stops and big cities are usually at the top of that range, and delivery apps add a further markup.
| Item | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel | $6.19 | 680 |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal (with Hash Browns and a small coffee) | $9.49 | Varies |
Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Calories and Nutrition
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel has 680 calories, about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day, along with 39 g of protein and 1,630 mg of sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 680 | 34% |
| Total fat | 31 g | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g | 21% |
| Protein | 39 g | 78% |
| Sodium | 1,630 mg | 71% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition is approximate and based on McDonald’s published U.S. nutrition information.
What’s in the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel?
- Toasted bagel
- Seasoned steak patty
- Grilled onions
- Folded egg
- Pasteurized American cheese
- Breakfast sauce
- Butter
Allergens: contains Wheat, Milk, Egg, Soy, Sesame. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always check the allergen information in the McDonald’s app or ask the restaurant if you have a food allergy.
When can you order the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel?
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel is on the breakfast menu. Most U.S. McDonald’s serve breakfast from opening until 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends, and 24-hour restaurants often start breakfast again around 4 or 5 a.m. See our McDonald’s breakfast hours guide for details.
Is the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel worth it?
At a typical $6.19, the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel works out to about $0.91 per 100 calories and 6.3 grams of protein per dollar, which is better than the average for breakfast on the menu (4.0 g per dollar).
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel meal with Hash Browns and a small coffee costs about $9.49, compared with roughly $10.27 if you bought everything separately, a saving of about $0.78.
On a tighter budget? The Hash Browns costs about $2.19.
Ordering tips
- Ask for extra grilled onions at no charge at most restaurants.
- Look for app offers on breakfast meals, which often include the steak bagel.
Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel FAQ
How much does the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel cost at McDonald's?
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel costs about $6.19 at a typical U.S. McDonald’s as of October 2026. Prices we tracked range from $4.99 to $7.99 depending on the restaurant. As a meal it costs about $9.49.
How many calories are in the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel?
The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel has 680 calories, 31 g of fat, 57 g of carbohydrates and 39 g of protein.
Can you order the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel all day?
Usually not. The Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel is on the breakfast menu, which most U.S. McDonald’s serve from opening until 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends. Hours vary by restaurant.
How much protein is in the Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel?
It has roughly 39 grams of protein, the most of any regular McDonald’s breakfast sandwich.