The Best Fast Food Restaurants and When They Start Serving Lunch!

Arriving too early to your favorite restaurant can be a terrible start to your day. If you have breakfast sausages and other items, you may want to wait until lunch starts.

To make like a little easier, here are some popular fast food restaurants and the approximate times they start serving lunch. As an added bonus, I've thrown in some recommendations along with their calories, protein and sodium content.

• What Time Does McDonald's Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

  Recommendation: Big Mac with Extra Big Mac Sauce and a Side of Apple Slices

  Calories: 590 | Protein: 26g | Sodium: 1040mg

• What Time Does Burger King Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:30 a.m.

  Recommendation: Whopper with Extra Pickles and a Drizzle of Honey Mustard

  Calories: 670 | Protein: 28g | Sodium: 995mg

• What Time Does Taco Bell Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 9:00 a.m.

  Recommendation: Crunchwrap Supreme with a Hint of Lime and Extra Sour Cream

  Calories: 550 | Protein: 17g | Sodium: 1225mg

• What Time Does Wendy's Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:30 a.m.

  Recommendation: Baconator with Avocado Slices and a Dash of Hot Sauce

  Calories: 980 | Protein: 59g | Sodium: 1825mg

• What Time Does KFC Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:30 a.m.

  Recommendation: Original Recipe Chicken (2 pieces) with Honey Drizzle

  Calories: 340 | Protein: 25g | Sodium: 730mg

• What Time Does Subway Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: All day for many items.

  Recommendation: Turkey Breast Sub (6 inch) with Extra Spinach and a Touch of Ranch

  Calories: 305 | Protein: 19g | Sodium: 830mg

• What Time Does Chick-fil-A Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:30 a.m.

  Recommendation: Chicken Deluxe Sandwich with Extra Pickles and Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce

  Calories: 520 | Protein: 33g | Sodium: 1430mg

• What Time Does Arby's Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:00 a.m.

  Recommendation: Classic Beef 'n Cheddar with Onion Tanglers

  Calories: 480 | Protein: 24g | Sodium: 1305mg

• What Time Does Jack in the Box Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: All day for many items.

  
  

  Recommendation: Jumbo Jack with Extra Tomato and Jalapeños

  Calories: 510 | Protein: 23g | Sodium: 890mg

• What Time Does Popeyes Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: 10:00 a.m.

  Recommendation: Chicken Sandwich with Cajun Fries Toppings

  Calories: 720 | Protein: 29g | Sodium: 1500mg

• What Time Does Dairy Queen Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: All day for many items.

  Recommendation: GrillBurger with Cheese and a Dollop of Garlic Aioli

  Calories: 570 | Protein: 27g | Sodium: 1120mg

• What Time Does Sonic Drive-In Start Serving Lunch?

  Lunch Starts: All day for many items.

  Recommendation: Sonic Cheeseburger with Extra Onions and a Side of Tater Tots

  Calories: 740 | Protein: 32g | Sodium: 1110mg

If your pressed for time and must eat off the breakfast menu, Wendy's is your best bet. Check out my recommendations for the best Wendy's breakfast menu items.