Quick answer: Wendy's breakfast hours run from about 6:30 AM (varies by restaurant) to 10:30 AM Monday to Saturday; on Sundays some restaurants serve breakfast until 11 AM. Lunch starts at 10:30 AM.
When Wendy's breakfast ends
The end of breakfast is the part of Wendy's breakfast hours you can count on. On weekdays 97% of the restaurants we checked switch to lunch at 10:30 AM. The exceptions are few: some close the breakfast menu at 10 AM, a few keep it to 11 AM. If you arrive at 10:25, order quickly: the app and the menu board switch to lunch at the set time.
Weekday breakfast end time
| Breakfast ends | Restaurants | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 376 | 97% |
| 10:00 AM | 6 | 2% |
| 11:00 AM | 3 | 1% |
| 10:15 AM | 1 | 0% |
When Wendy's breakfast starts
The morning menu starts when the restaurant opens, and opening times are set by each franchisee. The most common start is 6:30 AM, followed by 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Early birds have options: 37 restaurants open at 5:30 AM or earlier, while some downtown locations wait until 7:30 or 8 AM.
Weekday breakfast start time
| Breakfast starts | Restaurants | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 131 | 34% |
| 6:00 AM | 72 | 19% |
| 7:00 AM | 63 | 16% |
| 7:30 AM | 49 | 13% |
| 8:00 AM | 34 | 9% |
| 5:00 AM | 17 | 4% |
| 4:00 AM | 13 | 3% |
| 5:30 AM | 4 | 1% |
| 4:30 AM | 3 | 1% |
Sunday and weekend breakfast hours
Saturday hours are the same as weekdays at almost every restaurant. Sunday is the one day with a later finish at some locations: 11% of restaurants keep breakfast until 11 AM on Sunday, while the rest still stop at 10:30. Several also open later on Sunday morning.
Sunday breakfast end time
| Breakfast ends (Sunday) | Restaurants | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 337 | 87% |
| 11:00 AM | 41 | 11% |
| 10:00 AM | 7 | 2% |
| 10:15 AM | 1 | 0% |
Breakfast hours at the restaurants we priced
These are the 25 restaurants whose full menus we priced, with their breakfast hours on weekdays, Saturday and Sunday. "No breakfast" means the restaurant lists no breakfast hours.
Breakfast hours at sampled restaurants
| City | Restaurant (street) | Mon–Fri | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 660 Boulevard N.e. | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Boston, MA | 71 Summer Street | no breakfast | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Charlotte, NC | 3300 Freedom Dr. | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Chicago, IL | 1623 W. Division St | 5:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Chicago, IL | 145 S. Western Ave | 5:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Columbus, OH | 799 S. High Street | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Dallas, TX | 4018 Lemmon Ave. | no breakfast | no breakfast | no breakfast |
| Dallas, TX | 510 South Beckley | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Denver, CO | 201 E. 6th Ave | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Detroit, MI | 6601 E. Jefferson Ave. | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Houston, TX | 210 Patton Street | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Houston, TX | 2007 Durham | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1725 W. Charleston Blvd. | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Los Angeles, CA | 800 S Figueroa St | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1305 N. Vermont Ave. | 6:00 AM – 10:15 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:15 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
| Miami, FL | 200 S. W. 8th St. | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Minneapolis, MN | 325 Franklin Ave East | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Nashville, TN | 2603 West End Ave | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| New York (Manhattan), NY | 938 Eighth Avenue | 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| New York (Manhattan), NY | 616 8th Avenue | no breakfast | no breakfast | no breakfast |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1515 Chestnut Street | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2346 E. Mcdowell | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| San Antonio, TX | 514 W. Cevallos | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| San Francisco, CA | 7401 Mission St | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Seattle, WA | 2543 Rainier Ave. | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Wendy's lunch hours and regular hours
Wendy's lunch hours start at 10:30 AM, as soon as breakfast ends, and the lunch menu then runs until closing — there is no separate dinner menu. Restaurants without breakfast usually open at 10 AM directly on lunch. Most Wendy's stay open late: the most common weekday closing times are 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM, and 25 of the 482 restaurants we looked at were open 24 hours.
Weekday closing time (excluding 24-hour restaurants)
| Closes | Restaurants | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 158 | 36% |
| 2:00 AM | 105 | 24% |
| 12:00 AM | 81 | 18% |
| 3:00 AM | 48 | 11% |
| 4:00 AM | 18 | 4% |
| 1:30 AM | 12 | 3% |
| 11:00 PM | 8 | 2% |
| 12:30 AM | 8 | 2% |
What to order before 10:30 AM
A quick guide to the morning menu: the Breakfast Baconator ($5.29) for the biggest appetite, a croissant sandwich ($4.69) for something lighter, the Honey Butter Biscuit ($1.49) for the cheapest bite, and coffee from $1.69.
Morning menu highlights
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Baconator | $5.29 | $4.49 – $6.19 | 630 |
| Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant | $4.69 | $3.89 – $5.29 | 590 |
| Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit | $4.19 | $3.39 – $4.99 | 490 |
| Honey Butter Biscuit | $1.49 | $1.29 – $2.89 | 330 |
| Breakfast Burrito (sausage) | $5.19 | $3.99 – $6.19 | 820 |
| Homestyle French Toast Sticks (4 pc.) | $3.29 | $2.79 – $4.89 | 460 |
| Small Seasoned Potatoes | $1.99 | $1.59 – $2.69 | 280 |
| Small Hot Coffee | $1.69 | $1.19 – $1.99 | 5 |
Full prices and combos: Wendy's breakfast menu.
How we checked Wendy's breakfast hours
On October 26, 2026 we read the restaurant listings on wendys.com for up to 25 restaurants around the center of each of 20 US cities — 482 restaurants in all. Each listing gives the breakfast start and end time for every day of the week. Hours change, and holidays differ; the Wendy's app shows the current hours of your restaurant.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Wendy's stop serving breakfast?
At 10:30 AM on weekdays at 97% of the 386 restaurants with breakfast hours in our data. A handful stop at 10 AM and a few run to 11 AM.
What time does Wendy's start serving breakfast?
It depends on the restaurant: 6:30 AM at 34% of them, 6:00 AM at 19%, and 37 restaurants start before 6 AM.
What are Wendy's breakfast hours on Sunday?
Breakfast still ends at 10:30 AM at most restaurants, but 11% keep it until 11 AM on Sundays.
Does Wendy's serve breakfast on Saturday?
Yes, with the same hours as weekdays at most restaurants.
When does Wendy's lunch start?
Right after breakfast, at 10:30 AM. Restaurants without breakfast open on the lunch menu, usually at 10 AM.
Does every Wendy's have breakfast?
No. 96 of the 482 restaurants we looked at list no breakfast hours and serve only the lunch menu.
Can I order Wendy's breakfast in the app?
Yes, during breakfast hours the app and wendys.com show the breakfast menu for your restaurant; outside them you see the lunch menu.
What is on the Wendy's breakfast menu?
The Breakfast Baconator ($5.29), croissant sandwiches, biscuits from $1.49, burritos, French Toast Sticks and Seasoned Potatoes. Prices: Wendy's breakfast menu.