Andrew Zimmern Was Shocked at How Good This McDonald's Sandwich Is

The chef calls it “the best airport breakfast.”

Chef Andrew Zimmern just joined the growing fanbase of a returning McDonald’s breakfast favorite. The steak, egg & cheese bagel—discontinued in 2020—quietly made its way back to select McDonald’s locations in early September.

Known for reviving discontinued menu items, McDonald’s has brought back the hearty breakfast sandwich to much excitement. The Food Network personality discovered it while navigating a busy airport early one morning. “I saw a giant sign that said the bagel steak, egg and cheese is back. So I thought, let’s give it a try,” Zimmern explained in an Instagram video.

Andrew Zimmern’s McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich Review

Zimmern unwrapped the sandwich and broke it down. The sandwich features a steak patty, folded egg, American cheese, grilled onions, and McDonald’s signature breakfast sauce on a bagel. Upon inspection, Zimmern observed, “It looks like a pretty good breakfast sandwich,” but tempered expectations with a disclaimer: “I know every ingredient in here is processed, it’s non-organic, it’s not healthy.”

But then came the first bite. To his surprise, the host of "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" declared it “probably the best breakfast sandwich available at the airport.” Zimmern praised its “beefy” flavor, seasoning, warmth, and structural integrity, adding, “It eats well, it holds together.”

Zimmern Fans Agree

Zimmern’s glowing review struck a chord with his followers. One commenter proclaimed the steak, egg, and cheese bagel as “the absolute best breakfast sandwich by far.” Another suggested a pro tip: swapping the folded egg for a fresh round egg. The sandwich even earned a spot as Zimmern’s indulgence of the week, as he admitted he was “stunned” by its flavor.

While we’re surprised that a McDonald’s menu item got such high praise from a celebrity chef, it does beg the question: Which McDonald’s dish will win over a Food Network star next?