Golden Corral serves breakfast at select locations, typically as an all you can eat buffet on weekends and, at some restaurants, plated breakfast meals on weekdays. Since Golden Corral is a franchise system, not every location offers breakfast, and where it’s available, hours and format vary by restaurant. Adult breakfast buffet pricing runs $10.99 to $13.99 per adult based on this site’s own researched estimates, covered in full on our buffet prices guide. This page covers what’s specific to breakfast: the actual menu, item by item, hours patterns, and how the omelet station and buffet sections work.
This page uses the same labeling as the rest of this site:
- Confirmed: directly stated by Golden Corral, including its official nutrition database
- Reported: covered by independent sources, not confirmed on Golden Corral’s own site
- Estimated: cross-referenced from independent pricing sources rather than a single guess
Calorie figures below are Confirmed directly from Golden Corral’s own nutrition database. Prices are Estimated, cross-referenced across independent sources rather than Golden Corral’s own published figure, since Golden Corral does not publish a national price list. Where sources disagreed meaningfully, that’s noted rather than papered over.
Breakfast Basics
When Does Golden Corral Serve Breakfast?
Not available at every restaurant
Some weekend locations may serve later
Buffet or À La Carte?
Estimated range
Estimated item range
What’s Included?
Official calorie information is available for many items
Not available everywhere
| Detail | Status | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Does Golden Corral serve breakfast? | Confirmed | Yes, though not every location serves it |
| Breakfast Format | Reported | Full buffet most common on weekends; plated meals more consistent on weekdays where offered |
| Typical Hours | Reported | Around 7:00 to 7:30 AM until 11:00 AM, later on weekends at some locations |
| Adult Buffet Price | Estimated | $10.99 to $13.99 |
| À La Carte Item Range | Estimated | $1.99 to $12.99 depending on item |
| Menu Depth | Confirmed | Dozens of items with official calorie data, covered in full below |
| Omelet Station | Reported | Available at many, not all, locations |
Does Golden Corral Serve Breakfast?
Confirmed: Golden Corral’s own site describes breakfast as one of the three core parts of its buffet, alongside lunch and dinner, calling itself “a legendary, endless buffet at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” That said, in practice breakfast is the least consistently available of the three meal periods. Because Golden Corral restaurants are independently owned and operated franchises, each location decides whether to run breakfast at all, and if so, whether to run the full buffet or a smaller plated menu.
Reported: the full breakfast buffet is most commonly offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Weekday breakfast exists at some locations but is far less universal, and some restaurants skip breakfast entirely and open directly into the lunch buffet. Calling your specific location before a weekday morning visit is genuinely worth doing, this is one of the least standardized parts of the whole Golden Corral experience.
Golden Corral Breakfast Hours
Monday–Friday
Saturday
Sunday
| Day | Typical Start | Typical End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:00–7:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Reported, available at some locations only |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM | 11:00–11:30 AM | Reported |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM | 11:00–11:30 AM | Reported |
Exact hours are set locally and are not published as a single national schedule, so treat this table as a planning guide, not a guarantee, and confirm with your nearest restaurant before a visit built around a specific arrival time.
The Golden Corral Breakfast Buffet: What’s Actually On It
Confirmed and Reported: the breakfast buffet is organized into several stations, hot dishes, a made-to-order omelet station, a cold and cereal section, and a bakery and dessert station. All items below are included with standard buffet admission, they don’t carry a separate price when eaten as part of the buffet. Estimated prices are shown for guests ordering the same item à la carte, off a plated breakfast menu rather than the buffet.
Made-to-Order Omelet Station
Reported: at locations that offer it, a team member cooks a customized omelet to order while you wait at the station, rather than a self-serve item on the line. You choose your fillings and it’s made fresh, one at a time. Included with buffet admission.
Common fillings include fresh eggs, bacon, diced ham, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms, and cheese. A made-to-order egg or omelet runs 130 to 260 calories depending on preparation, confirmed from Golden Corral’s own nutrition database.
Hot Breakfast Line
Eggs & Specialty Plates
Bacon, Sausage & Ham
Potatoes, Grains & Comfort Sides
| Item | Calories | À La Carte Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrambled Eggs (1/2 cup) | 180 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Bacon (2 slices) | 80 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Bacon, side portion (4 strips) | 210 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Sausage Links (2) | 240 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Turkey Sausage (2) | 160 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Turkey Bacon (2 slices) | 60 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Carved Glazed Ham (per piece) | 200 | $3.99–$5.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Corned Beef Hash (4 oz) | 250 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Hash Browns (4 oz) | 320 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Skillet Hashbrowns | 220 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Hashbrown Casserole | 100 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Sausage Gravy (2 oz) | 80 | $1.99–$2.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Grits | 110 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Cheese Grits | 170 | $3.49–$4.49 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Oatmeal | 120 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Oatmeal, Maple Brown Sugar | 230 | $3.49–$4.49 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Chorizo and Eggs (1/2 cup) | 200 | $6.99–$8.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Migas | 280 | $6.99–$8.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Breakfast Chicken Chilaquiles | 260 | $7.99–$9.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Quiche, Bacon Ham Sausage | 210 | $5.99–$7.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Quiche, Spinach | 170 | $5.99–$7.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Eggs in a Basket | 190 | $4.99–$6.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
Pricing note: the à la carte column reflects cross-referenced independent estimates for ordering the item on its own, not the buffet price, which is a single flat admission fee covering everything above. One competing source priced several of these sides at $0.99 to $1.99, roughly half the range shown here; we didn’t adopt those figures since that same source also published a family-size meal priced below several of its own individual sides, an internal inconsistency that made us trust its numbers less broadly.
Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast
Pancakes
Waffles & Chicken
French Toast Varieties
| Item | Calories | À La Carte Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes (3) | 240 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Blueberry Pancakes (per pancake) | 80 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Chocolate Chip Pancakes (per pancake) | 150 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Waffles | 120–450 depending on prep | $2.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Chicken and Waffles (bowl) | 630–750 | $6.99–$8.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| French Toast (1 slice) | 210–220 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Banana Nut French Toast | 280 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| French Toast Bake, Cinnamon | 110 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| French Toast Bake, Blueberry or Peach | 140 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| French Toast Bake, Maple Bacon | 210 | $4.49–$5.49 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast | 220 | $4.99–$5.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Apple-Topped or Peach-Topped Waffle | 190–200 | $3.99–$4.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
Biscuits and Handhelds
| Item | Calories | Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Biscuit | 230 | $2.49–$2.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 480 | $6.99–$8.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 610 | $8.99–$10.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Chicken Biscuit | 500 | $7.99–$9.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Chicken, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 650 | $9.99–$11.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Chicken Fried Steak Biscuit w/ Gravy | 620 | $9.99–$11.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Sausage and Egg Burrito | 320 | $6.99–$7.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Chorizo and Egg Burrito | 310 | $6.99–$7.99 | Estimated, plated menu item |
| Cinnamon Roll | 160 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Cinnamon Pull Apart Roll | 200 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Toast (1 slice) | 100 | $1.99–$2.49 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
Cold Breakfast Section
Reported: cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, muffins, and juice make up the lighter side of the buffet, all included with admission. Syrup and honey are complimentary condiments served alongside pancakes and waffles rather than separately priced items.
| Item | Calories | Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Flakes, Corn Pops, Fruit Loops | 80–100 | $2.49–$2.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Raisin Bran | 110 | $2.49–$2.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Cocoa Krispies | 120 | $2.49–$2.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Rice Krispies | 130 | $2.49–$2.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Blueberry Muffin | 330 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 430 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Mini Muffins (blueberry or chocolate chip) | 120–150 | $1.99–$2.49 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Banana Nut Bread | 190 | $2.99–$3.99 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Applesauce | 110 | $1.99–$2.49 | Included on buffet; estimated à la carte |
| Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp) | 120 | Complimentary | Included with pancakes/waffles, not separately priced |
| Sugar-Free Syrup | 15 | Complimentary | Included with pancakes/waffles, not separately priced |
| Honey (1 package) | 35 | Complimentary | Included, not separately priced |
Golden Corral Breakfast Meals, Plates, and Bowls
Reported and Confirmed: guests who want a made-to-order plate rather than the open buffet can choose from Breakfast Meals (a full plate with a side), Breakfast Plates, and Breakfast Bowls. Golden Corral’s own nutrition database publishes exact calorie figures for these, broken out by which side you choose, grits, hashbrowns, or tater tots, since the side changes the total meaningfully.
Breakfast Meals (full plate with a side)
| Meal | With Grits | With Hashbrowns | With Tater Tots | Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Breakfast Meal | 1,000 cal | 1,220 cal | 1,250 cal | $8.99–$11.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Ham Breakfast Meal | 820 cal | 1,030 cal | 1,060 cal | $8.99–$11.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Sausage Breakfast Meal | 870 cal | 1,090 cal | 1,110 cal | $8.99–$11.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast Meal | 1,000 cal | 1,220 cal | 1,240 cal | $9.99–$12.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
Breakfast Plates (lighter than a full Meal)
| Plate | With Grits | With Hashbrowns | With Tater Tots | Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg and Cheese Plate | 310 cal | 530 cal | 550 cal | $6.99–$8.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Plate | 570 cal | 790 cal | 810 cal | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Plate | 600 cal | 660 cal | 680 cal | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Chicken, Egg and Cheese Plate | 480 cal | 700 cal | 720 cal | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
Breakfast Bowls
| Bowl | Calories | Price [est.] | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg, Hash Brown & Cheese | 660 | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Bacon, Egg, Potato Tot & Cheese | 680 | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Sausage, Egg, Hash Brown & Cheese | 630 | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Sausage, Egg, Potato Tot & Cheese | 660 | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Chicken, Hash Brown, Egg & Cheese | 620 | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Chicken, Potato Tot, Egg & Cheese | 640 | $7.99–$9.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Southwest Breakfast Bowl w/ Tots | 520 | $6.99–$8.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Sausage Breakfast Bowl w/ Tots | 560 | $6.99–$8.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
| Chicken and Waffle Bowl | 630–750 | $6.99–$8.99 | Calories Confirmed; price Estimated |
Breakfast Desserts
Reported: the breakfast buffet’s dessert station typically includes fruit cobbler, bread pudding, and a rotating manager’s selection of cakes and pies, all included with buffet admission. Soft serve vanilla and chocolate ice cream, with toppings, is offered at some locations.
Weekday vs. Weekend Breakfast: What Actually Changes
Reported: the single biggest variable in whether you’ll get a good breakfast experience is which day you show up, and that’s a bigger factor than it is for lunch or dinner. Weekend mornings are when the full buffet, omelet station included, is most reliably running. Weekday mornings, where breakfast exists at all, are more likely to be a smaller plated menu without the full buffet spread. If the omelet station and full buffet variety are the reason you’re visiting, a Saturday or Sunday morning is the safer bet than a Tuesday.
Is Golden Corral Breakfast Worth It?
This depends on what you’re comparing it to. Against cooking breakfast at home for one or two people, the buffet format only pays off once you’re feeding a group or specifically want the variety, an omelet station, a bakery table, and hot and cold sections aren’t something most people replicate at home for a casual morning. Against a fast food breakfast, Golden Corral’s buffet format trades speed for volume and choice, you’re not getting in and out in five minutes, but you’re not choosing one item off a fixed menu either. For families with a range of tastes and appetites, especially with kids who want to try several things, breakfast follows the same logic that makes the rest of Golden Corral’s buffet a strong value: one price, no arguing over where to eat.
Where This Information Comes From
The calorie figures throughout this page are pulled directly from Golden Corral’s own official nutrition database, not secondhand estimates, the same standard this site applies to confirmed figures elsewhere. Menu item availability (which stations exist, what’s commonly on them) is reported from a combination of that same source and cross-checked independent guides. Prices are estimated, cross-referenced across multiple independent sources rather than a single unverified guess, since Golden Corral does not publish a national breakfast price list. Where a competing source’s pricing conflicted meaningfully with the cross-referenced range shown, or came from a source we’d already found publishing internally inconsistent numbers elsewhere on its own site, we didn’t adopt it. Hours are reported as a general pattern, not an official corporate schedule, since breakfast timing is set locally by each franchise. For adult, senior, and child breakfast pricing specifically, see our buffet prices guide, which covers the full age-based breakdown this page doesn’t repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Golden Corral serve breakfast? Yes, at locations that offer it. Breakfast is one of Golden Corral’s three core buffet meal periods, but not every location serves it, and availability is set locally.
What time does Golden Corral serve breakfast? Reported as roughly 7:00 to 7:30 AM until 11:00 AM at most locations that offer it, with weekend hours sometimes extending slightly later.
Is the Golden Corral breakfast buffet available every day? Not reliably. The full breakfast buffet is most commonly offered on weekends. Weekday breakfast exists at some locations but is far less consistent, and some restaurants don’t serve breakfast on weekdays at all.
How much does Golden Corral breakfast cost? Estimated at $10.99 to $13.99 per adult for buffet admission. Individually priced breakfast items, where offered off a plated menu, are estimated at $1.99 to $12.99 depending on the item. Senior and child pricing follows this site’s standard buffet discount structure, covered in full on our buffet prices guide.
Does Golden Corral have an omelet station? Reported as available at many, though not all, locations. Where offered, it’s made to order with fillings like eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese, included with buffet admission.
What’s on the Golden Corral breakfast menu? A hot line (eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy), pancakes and French toast, a cold section with cereal, fruit, and muffins, and a bakery and dessert station, plus plated Breakfast Meals, Plates, and Bowls at locations offering a made-to-order menu.
What are the healthiest options at Golden Corral breakfast? Fresh fruit, plain oatmeal, egg whites where available, and scrambled eggs run lower in calories than the biscuit and gravy or French toast bake items, based on the official calorie figures above.
Can I get Golden Corral breakfast to go? Reported as available at many locations for pickup, though availability varies. Confirm with your local restaurant.
Is Golden Corral breakfast served on Thanksgiving or Christmas? Not typically. Holiday hours generally shift to an expanded lunch and dinner buffet on major holidays rather than a separate breakfast service. See our Holiday Buffet guide for holiday-specific hours.
See Also
For adult, senior, and child breakfast pricing, see our Golden Corral buffet prices guide. For individually priced menu items outside the buffet, see our Golden Corral menu prices guide.