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The fast food burger chain quietly serving one of the highest-quality breakfast sandwiches

Two English bun breakfast sandwiches
Two English bun breakfast sandwiches

When you think of most well-known fast food chains, this one might not be at the top of the list. But its breakfast options lead me to believe it should be.

Sausage, American cheese, and eggs slapped onto a burger bun don't sound all that special, and you're right. Savory sausage, perfectly melted American cheese, and fluffy eggs lovingly placed in between two bun slices, however, sound better; it's the type of quality you'd get when making a breakfast sandwich at home, but you can save yourself the time and get the same thing at Whataburger by ordering its breakfast on a bun sandwich.

The Texas-based restaurant is an overshadowed burger chain, despite its use of fresh ingredients. The 100% fresh beef is certainly a draw, but if you're heading there before 11 a.m., try out the Breakfast On A Bun sandwich. The item uses USDA Grade AA eggs, the highest ranking given by the organization. The rest of the ingredients are sourced from American farms, with the spiced sausage featuring premium cuts from a whole hog.

Comprising only three ingredients, the sandwich is simple, yet substantial. You can also substitute items or double up on some for a heartier sandwich. Choose between sausage, bacon, or both, switch out the standard bun for a potato one, or swap American cheese for Monterey Jack — the opportunities are endless. If you like a kick of spice in the mornings, the Breakfast On A Bun sandwich can also be elevated with regular or grilled jalapeños.

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Whataburger's Breakfast On A Bun sandwich is a fan-favorite

Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with coffee
Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with coffee

While we can wax poetic over the hearty breakfast sandwich, we're not the only ones who find the item to be a fast-food staple. From Instagram and TikTok to Reddit and Facebook, many Whataburger fans unanimously agree that the Breakfast On A Bun deserves all the hype. The freshly-cooked eggs and gooey cheese in a filling sandwich make it a beloved breakfast choice, but it's not the only menu item that Whataburger customers love.

The Southern restaurant chain has other $5-and-under breakfast picks, cementing it as one of the best fast food chains to give you bang for your buck. The Taquito with Cheese is another Whataburger cult favorite; with a size that's more like a burrito, the inexpensive item is surprisingly filling. Like the Breakfast On A Bun, you can choose between American cheese or Monterey Jack. However, there's an option for a vegetarian taquito by swapping the bacon or sausage for potatoes, as well as the chance to add on avocado.

If there's any item that eclipses the breakfast on a bun, it's definitely Whataburger's Breakfast Burger. Although it's more than five bucks, it comes with a beef patty, bacon, three hash brown sticks, cheese, and a creamy pepper sauce; essentially, like all of Whataburger's breakfast offerings, it's well worth the price.

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