Some mornings you don’t want a “light bite.” You want a real, savory breakfast sandwich—warm, salty, cheesy, and filling enough to carry you through a busy day. That’s exactly why the Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin Meal stays popular year after year.
This breakfast combo takes a toasted classic English muffin, adds savory pork sausage, freshly prepared eggs, and American cheese, then turns it into a full meal once you choose a side and a drink. It’s the kind of breakfast that feels classic—like something you’d grab on the way to work, a road trip stop, or a “I need comfort food right now” morning.
What Is the Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin Meal?
The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is Chick-fil-A’s savory breakfast sandwich built for people who want that classic “meat + egg + cheese” comfort. The official description is straightforward: savory pork sausage, freshly prepared eggs and American cheese served on a toasted classic English muffin.
Why it’s a “safe choice” breakfast
Some breakfast items are hit-or-miss depending on your mood. This one is consistent because the flavor profile is simple and familiar:
- Sausage brings salt, spice, and richness
- Egg adds soft texture and “real breakfast” feel
- Cheese adds creaminess and that melted bite
- English muffin keeps it structured and less heavy than a biscuit
And once you order it as a meal, you’re basically building a complete breakfast plate—sandwich + side + drink—just in a drive-thru-friendly format.
$10.25 | Cal: 490
Allergens
This menu item contains:
- Egg, Milk, Soy and Wheat
Nutrition Facts
Here are the nutrition facts shown for the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin on Chick-fil-A’s menu listing.
| Nutrition (per serving) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 490 |
| Total Fat | 32g |
| Saturated Fat | 13g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 205mg |
| Sodium | 1,000mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 1g |
| Protein | 23g |
Ingredients
Instead of leaving the ingredients as one long text block, here’s the clean component-by-component breakdown based on Chick-fil-A’s menu listing.
1) English muffin
Made with an enriched wheat flour base (with standard enrichment vitamins/minerals), plus:
- water, yeast, sugar, salt
- oils (including soybean oil)
- dough conditioners/preservatives (to maintain consistency and shelf life)
- small amounts of corn meal/corn flour in the formulation
Why it matters: This is the main reason the sandwich contains wheat (and gluten).
2) Sausage
The sausage includes pork and water, plus 2% or less of:
- salt, spices, dextrose
- monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- sodium phosphate
- caramel color
Why it matters: This is where the sandwich’s savory, seasoned flavor comes from.
3) Egg
Whole eggs plus water and salt, along with:
- a butter-type flavor blend
- stabilizers for texture (like xanthan gum)
- citric acid
- color components (annatto, beta carotene)
4) Cheese
Cheddar-style cheese slice with:
- milk + culture + enzymes
- water + milkfat
- salts and stabilizers (to keep the slice meltable and consistent)
- preservatives and color components (like annatto/oleoresin paprika)
Breakfast Hours and Availability (2026)
This is one of the biggest “why can’t I find it?” issues people run into with Chick-fil-A breakfast items.
Chick-fil-A’s customer support page says you can enjoy breakfast until 10:30 a.m.
They also say you can order breakfast on the app, online, or in-person.
Pro tip: If you’re ordering near cutoff, ordering ahead in the app is the safest move—because breakfast menus can disappear quickly once the store flips into lunch mode.
How to Order the Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin Meal
1) Ordering in the app (best for accuracy + customization)
Why it’s helpful:
- you see your exact location’s meal setup
- you can compare sandwich-only vs meal
- you can test swaps and watch price changes in real time
2) Drive-thru script (fast and clear)
Say:
“Can I get the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin meal, with (side) and (drink), please?”
Then add customizations immediately after:
- “Can I swap the side?”
- “No cheese.”
- “Extra toasted muffin.”
FAQs
Why does the Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin meal cost more in some cities?
Chick-fil-A pricing is location-based, and store-to-store costs can differ due to rent, wages, and local market conditions. That means the same meal can be priced differently even within the same state. The quickest way to confirm your true price is selecting your exact restaurant in the Chick-fil-A app and building the meal with your preferred drink and side.
Is the meal cheaper if I order the sandwich only?
Usually, yes—because the “meal” includes a side and a drink. If you already have coffee at home (or you’re not hungry for a side), ordering just the sandwich is a simple way to reduce your total without changing what you actually want to eat.
Does the drink choice change the meal price?
It can. Some locations price certain drinks differently, and size upgrades often increase the total. If you’re trying to keep the price close to the base meal cost, choose the default drink shown in the meal and avoid upsizing.
Can I swap the side in the meal?
Often yes, but it depends on your location’s breakfast menu. Some swaps are free, while others may come with an upcharge if the replacement side is considered premium. The easiest way to know is testing the swap in the app and watching whether the total changes.
What side usually comes with this breakfast meal?
Many locations commonly pair breakfast meals with hash browns, but availability and default meal setups can vary. Your store’s app menu is the best place to see the exact included choices.
Can I order this meal all day?
No—this is typically a breakfast item, so it’s usually available only during breakfast hours. Chick-fil-A states breakfast ends at 10:30 a.m. If you want it, ordering earlier is the safe play.
What happens if I try to order it after breakfast ends?
Once breakfast switches to lunch, breakfast-only items often disappear from the ordering menu. Chick-fil-A directly explains that if it’s after 10:30 a.m., it’s lunchtime. If you’re near cutoff, ordering ahead can help.
Is it cheaper to order pickup instead of delivery?
In most cases, yes. Delivery often adds fees and can sometimes involve higher platform totals. If you’re price-sensitive, pickup is usually the best way to keep the total closer to the menu price.
Can I customize the meal without increasing the price?
Removals (like removing cheese) usually don’t increase price, but add-ons (extra sausage, premium swaps, size upgrades) often do. If you want customization without spending more, focus on preference changes that don’t add ingredients.
Do Chick-fil-A breakfast meals ever have deals in 2026?
Deals are usually regional and show up through the app or local promotions. If you order Chick-fil-A often, check the offers/rewards area before you check out—those are the discounts most people miss.
Is ordering breakfast in the app easier than drive-thru for meal customization?
Yes, because the app lets you see every available option (and you can review your order before paying). Chick-fil-A says you can order breakfast on the app, online, or in-person. App ordering is the easiest way to avoid miscommunication on swaps.
Are prices the same at all Chick-fil-A locations?
Not always. Location-based pricing is common in fast food, and Chick-fil-A menu totals can vary by market. If you travel often, don’t assume the meal will cost the same in every city—check the app for the most accurate total.
Is the Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Muffin a standard menu item or limited-time?
It’s generally considered a standard breakfast menu item, but availability can still depend on the location (especially non-traditional locations). If you don’t see it at one store, try another nearby location in the app.
Can non-traditional Chick-fil-A locations (like campuses/hospitals) have different breakfast menus?
Yes—non-traditional locations often have smaller menus. If you’re ordering at a campus or venue location, check that specific store menu. If it’s limited, the meal version might not appear even if the sandwich exists at standalone restaurants.
How do I see the most accurate price for this meal right now?
Open the Chick-fil-A app, select your exact restaurant, add the meal, choose your side and drink, and view the checkout total. That total is usually the most accurate snapshot of what you’ll pay today.