Golden Corral breakfast menu & hours
Wake up to a made-to-order omelet station, biscuits under a river of sausage gravy, and a carving of the morning. Here's the full 2026 breakfast lineup with calories and prices — estimates that vary by location — plus hours and money-saving tips.
Breakfast is where the buffet earns its regulars. The star is the made-to-order omelet station, where a cook folds your eggs around whatever you point at — cheese, peppers, onions, ham, sausage. Nearby, the carving of the morning rounds out the hot line alongside bacon done crisp, sausage links, hash browns and buttermilk biscuits waiting for the sausage-gravy ladle.
Most guests come for the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, but many locations also list individual breakfast items — handhelds, bowls and burritos — for grab-and-go mornings. Below you'll find both: the à-la-carte menu with calories and 2026 price ranges, then the breakfast buffet pricing and hours.
Breakfast meals
Hearty individual plates and handhelds. Calories are approximate; prices are 2026 estimates that vary by location.
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 640 | $8.99–$10.99 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 610 | $8.99–$10.99 |
| Chicken, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 740 | $9.99–$11.99 |
| Chicken Biscuit | 500 | $7.99–$9.99 |
| Steak and Eggs | 530 | $12.99–$15.99 |
| Bacon, Egg, Hash Brown & Cheese Bowl | 660 | $7.99–$9.99 |
| Sausage, Egg, Potato Tot & Cheese Bowl | 660 | $7.99–$9.99 |
| Chicken and Waffle Bowl | 630 | $6.99–$8.99 |
| Sausage & Egg Burrito | 320 | $6.99–$7.99 |
| Chorizo & Egg Burrito | 310 | $6.99–$7.99 |
Breakfast sides
The classics you'll find on the bar or à la carte. Calories are approximate; prices are 2026 estimates that vary by location.
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Scrambled Eggs | 310 | $2.99–$3.99 |
| Pancakes (3) | 240 | $2.99–$3.99 |
| Bacon (4) | 210 | $3.99–$4.99 |
| Sausage Links (2) | 230 | $3.99–$4.99 |
| Turkey Sausage (2) | 160 | $3.99–$4.99 |
| Grits | 110 | $2.99–$3.99 |
| Hash Browns | 320 | $2.99–$3.99 |
| Toast (1) | 100 | $1.99–$2.49 |
| Biscuit w/ Sausage Gravy | 530 | $4.99–$5.99 |
| Buttermilk Biscuit | 230 | $2.49–$2.99 |
| Cinnamon Roll | 160 | $2.99–$3.99 |
Want the calorie math for a full plate? Try our calorie calculator before your second trip.
Breakfast hours
Breakfast is a morning affair — most locations open at 7:00 AM and wrap breakfast service late morning. Hours vary by location, so confirm with your restaurant.
| Day | Breakfast hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00–11:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 7:00–11:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00–11:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00–11:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:00–11:00 AM |
| Saturday | 7:00–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 7:00–11:30 AM |
Breakfast buffet pricing
The best value in the morning is the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Typical 2026 pricing below — drinks are usually extra and prices vary by location.
| Guest | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | Standard breakfast buffet | $10.00–$15.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $1–$2 less than adult | $1–$2 off |
| Kids 9–12 | Reduced kids' rate | $9.99–$11.49 |
| Kids 4–8 | Reduced kids' rate | $8.99–$9.99 |
| Kids 3 & under Free | Free with paying adult | Free |
Looking for lunch and dinner rates too? See the full buffet prices breakdown for every daypart and age group.
Breakfast tips
Small moves that make the morning buffet even better.
- ✓Weekend or bust for the full buffet. Many locations serve the complete breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday (roughly 9am–12pm). Weekday breakfast availability is more limited and varies by location — call ahead before a weekday morning trip.
- ✓Order the omelet first. Put your omelet order in at the made-to-order station, then fill a plate from the hot bar while it cooks — it'll be ready by the time you sit down.
- ✓Arrive early for the freshest bar. Right after 7:00 AM opening, bacon is crispest and biscuits are hottest before the morning rush.
- ✓Bring the kids. With two free children (3 and under) per paying adult and low kids' pricing, breakfast is a bargain for families.
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