NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans looking to save on a quick and easy breakfast may want to look beyond the usual fast food favorites, as a new ranking highlighted several unexpected chains that also offer a lot for your money. Food site Tasting Table recently highlighted 12 breakfast chains that it says offer outstanding value, including familiar names like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin’. The medium considered affordability, accessibility, rewards programs, menu variety and convenience. SOUTHERN BREAKFAST CHAIN IN ONLY 3 STATES BEATS MCDONALD’S AND CHICK-FIL-A AS BEST IN AMERICAHere are five unexpected picks that made the list that may surprise breakfast diners. Caribou Coffee, Wendy’s, Burger King, IHOP and Waffle House all earned high marks for value. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Caribou CoffeeCaribou Coffee, which has about 490 locations nationwide, primarily in the Midwest, earned a spot on the list for its affordable breakfast offerings, including $2 hot coffee, a $3.50 cold brew and a $4 breakfast sandwich. Tasting Table also cited the chain’s rewards program and its decision to eliminate the surcharge for non-dairy milk options. dairy. Among Caribou fans on Reddit, the Apple Sausage Chicken Sandwich and Just Egg Flatbread receive frequent praise. FAST FOOD DRIVE-THRUS TOOK AMERICAN MORNINGS FOR THESE KEY REASONS Known for its all-day breakfast, IHOP offers value far beyond pancakes, including several breakfast options for under $6, according to Tasting Table. IHOP, photographed here on June 24, 2016, in Indianapolis, is a restaurant chain that offers a variety of breakfasts. (iStock) While IHOP now has fewer than 2,000 U.S. locations, with the largest concentration in California and Texas, it has earned praise for its rewards program. Members can accumulate points toward free menu items, get free pancakes on their birthday, and take advantage of other special offers. WAFFLE HOUSE TEST UNEXPECTED NEW MENU ITEMS AS CUSTOMERS DELIVER MIXED VERDICTBurger KingWhopper House also earned praise for its breakfast menu. Tasting Table pointed out French toast sticks that cost around $1 and breakfast sandwiches for under $5, along with app-based rewards and discounts that can help you save your breakfast budget. TRY OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Reddit commenters praised Burger King’s Croissan’wich, with one saying it beats McDonald’s iconic Egg McMuffin, in a subreddit dedicated to food questions. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Wendy’s CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS After decades of trying to perfect its breakfast menu, Wendy’s has stood out for its value, the outlet noted. With approximately 5,700 locations nationwide, the chain earned praise for its affordable and filling breakfast options, including breakfast sandwiches and combo meals that typically cost between $5 and $10, and its rewards app. Fans on Reddit highlighted Wendy’s Breakfast Baconator, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, and seasoned potatoes as standout menu items, calling the chain’s breakfast “underrated.” Waffle House has been an American institution since 1955 and is famous for its breakfast classics. (Tami Chappell/Reuters)CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERWaffle HouseThe former restaurant chain rounded out the list thanks to its generous portions and affordable prices. Tasting Table highlighted breakfast sandwiches priced under $9, hash browns under $5, and a rewards program that offers coupons, special offers, and free food. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Many diners view Waffle House’s All-Star Special as one of the best options for breakfast value, and some Redditors joke that the food has become their personal “inflation tracker.” Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer at Fox News Digital.
