McDonald’s recently added a beloved Canadian classic, poutine, to its menu as a breakfast item, available only from 4 AM to 11 AM. But this special item is limited to some participating regions.
Therefore, it cannot be found everywhere. The fast food company rolled the new addition out very quietly on February 17, 2026, giving early risers an unexpected twist on their morning routine, according to reports on Dexerto.
McDonald’s brings Canadian classic to its breakfast menu
Classic Canadian poutine is made with fries, cheese, gravy, and curd. However, McDonald’s has given its own fast food chain-coded spin with hollandaise sauce. The dish also seems to feature crispy potato bites, cheese curds, scrambled eggs, green chillies, tomatoes, onions, and sausage, for the ultimate binge-ready taste. This new dish is apparently available in a regular size for $7.99 and is also available in large.
Along with strict timing limitations, this breakfast poutine is reportedly so limited that it is hard to find. Usually, poutine is available in local restaurants, pubs, and bars in Canada. But the McDonald’s version has sparked buyers’ interest.
According to McDonald’s Canada, this dish has been in serious demand. They elaborated on this, saying, “Our guests have been asking for a breakfast poutine for a long time, and we are proud to unveil this exciting take on a Canadian classic.” They also further explained, “The Breakfast Poutine reflects our approach to innovation: reimagining a favourite comfort food for the morning, while staying true to the essence of the McDonald’s breakfast our guests love.” However, it is currently unclear whether this addition will be served globally at some point.
