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These Copycat Breakfasts Mean Never Having To Wait For The Good Booth Again

Sleep in, breakfast's now whenever you want it to be.

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acai playa bowl topped with bananas, strawberries, coconut shreds, and granola
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

There’s maybe nothing better than when someone else makes breakfast for you, and when that someone is your local favorite fast food or fast casual restaurant? Even better. But what if you’re craving an Egg McMuffin past 10:30 AM, or Dunkin’ is out of the Chocolate Munchkins flavor you like, or you don’t live near a Cracker Barrel but are craving their Loaded Hashbrown Casserole, or or or? Don’t panic—we’ve got you. These 12 copycat breakfasts will hit your every craving, without you having to fight for the good booth or hit the drive-thru.

Want even more copycats? Look out for our Copycats Quarterly, on newsstands and wherever magazines are sold on May 27, 2025.

1

Dunkin' Chocolate Munchkins

copycat dunkin' glazed chocolate munchkins
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Every Dunkin’ fan knows that a chocolate munchkin is the ideal coffee companion—but you don’t need to run to a Dunkin’ to enjoy them. Glazed and crispy on the outside, tender and chocolatey in the middle, these munchkin copycats taste so good they might just beat the OGs.

Get the Dunkin' Chocolate Munchkins recipe.

2

Acai Playa Bowls

acai playa bowl topped with bananas, strawberries, coconut shreds, and granola
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Love a sweet treat from Playa Bowls, but hate leaving the coziness of your house? This copycat Nutella Acai Bowl was made just for you. Sure, you might have to leave to go to the grocery store, but once you’ve got all the ingredients, you can make acai bowls all week long.

Get the Acai Playa Bowls recipe.

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3

McDonald's Hash Browns

copycat fried and crsipy mcdonalds hash browns for breakfast with with ketchup on side
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON

Not all hash browns are created equal, and the ones from McDonald's are proof. Served alongside our copycat Mcdonald's McGriddle, there's no better nostalgic breakfast.

Get the McDonald's Hash Browns recipe.

4

Waffle House Waffles

a stack of waffles on a white plate with maple syrup drizzled over the top and a scoop of butter
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Beyond being available even in the midst of natural disasters, these waffles are rich, tender, and served piping hot with a scoop of creamy butter. There’s a reason they sell over 300,000 waffles every day. But unless you live in or near the South, you unfortunately can’t enjoy Waffle House’s signature dish...until now!

Get the Waffle House Waffles recipe.

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5

McDonald's Egg McMuffins

copycat egg mcmuffin
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

When the McDonald’s drive-through window is closed, you can rely on this easy-to-follow copycat recipe for backup. All you need are some English muffins, Canadian bacon, American cheese, and eggs!

Get the McDonald's Egg McMuffins recipe.

6

Starbucks Egg Bites

whipped eggs and cottage cheese blended with crispy bacon or sauteed kale and mushroom and steamed in the oven until fluffy
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy, even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.

Get the Starbucks Egg Bites recipe.

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7

IHOP Pancakes

copycat ihop pancakes
Andrew Bui

Thanks to the tips and tricks provided by IHOP’s VP of Culinary, we got scary close to their iconic buttermilk, homestyle pancakes.

Get the IHOP Pancakes recipe.

8

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

cracker barrel hashbrown casserole
ERIK BERNSTEIN

Hash browns are a true blue American breakfast staple. But when your brunch visitors come over, do you really see yourself frying up those spuds for everyone at the table? Enter this casserole: this bacon-y, cheesy bake is a cornerstone of the Cracker Barrel breakfast menu, and it's foolproof (and super easy) if you’re making it at home too.

Get the Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe.

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9

McDonald's Hotcakes

copycat mcdonalds hotcakes
Andrew Bui

Fluffy, sweet, and as golden as those famous McDonald's arches, these copycat pancakes are sure to hit the spot. The trick to fluffy hotcakes is kind of counterintuitive—the more lumps in your batter, the better!

Get the McDonald's Hotcakes recipe.

10

Starbucks Lemon Pound Cake

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Parker Feierbach

Our homemade lemon pound cake couldn't be easier to make, and delivers on all the same bright, citrusy flavors as the one at Starbucks. Topped with a 2-ingredient lemon glaze, this pound cake is the ultimate spring dessert (or brunch treat!) that we'll serve any chance we can get.

Get the Starbucks Lemon Pound Cake recipe.

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11

Copycat Chobani Yogurt Protein Drinks

blended protein yogurt drink in multiple flavors
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Getting all your protein in doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting nightmare—these protein-packed, 5-minute copycat Chobani yogurt drinks will help you start the day off feeling full, focused, and fiscally responsible.

Get the Copycat Chobani Yogurt Protein Drinks recipe.

12

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

copycat starbucks cranberry bliss bars
ANDREW BUI

This is the easiest Starbucks copycat recipe. These chewy blondies are studded with white chocolate chips and cranberries and then get a sweet orange cream cheese frosting and an extra drizzle of white chocolate just for fun.

Get the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars recipe.

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