The Popular Burger Chain That Serves High-Quality Breakfast Biscuits

Biscuits and breakfast have been keeping each other company in the American South for a long time. Mornings kick differently when you start them with soul-warming, buttery dough. While the experience of having a biscuit for breakfast is heavenly on its own, how good it is varies from chain to chain. Among fast-food chains, the Texas icon Whataburger serves biscuits good enough to make a pretty strong case for getting out of bed early. The chain's Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit earned a spot among the top picks in our ranking of the best and worst breakfast biscuits from eight fast food chains. 

A sweet-and-savory take on the chicken biscuit, the dish has a crispy chicken strip tucked inside a warm buttermilk biscuit with honey butter spread. You can choose from two different biscuit varieties: buttermilk or jalapeño cheddar biscuit. You can also add American or Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, or egg, for an extra charge, and the chicken strip can be paired with different sauces and toppings, including jalapeños and extra honey butter. 

It has become such a Texas breakfast icon that Whataburger gave it a holiday of its own, declaring February 4 National Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day. Another good thing is that you don't have to be an early bird to get the breakfast biscuits. Whataburger serves breakfast from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m., so night owls can enjoy them as well.

While the chain's buttermilk biscuit has a legion of fans praising its soft, buttery texture, the jalapeño cheddar biscuit, with its cheesy flavor and peppery heat, has caught the attention of customers who find the combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors hard to resist. One Reddit user described their preferred combination as "probably my single favorite thing on the menu," referring to the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit made with a jalapeño cheese biscuit and extra honey butter. Another customer admitted, "I was surprised at how good the jalapeño biscuit tasted."

Whataburger has a few other biscuit options worth mentioning beyond its Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. Another classic option is Whataburger's #22 Biscuit Sandwich, which comes with a flaky buttermilk biscuit filled with a fluffy egg, a slice of American cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage. You can also swap the regular biscuit for a jalapeño cheddar version if you prefer an extra kick. If you'd rather skip the sandwich, Whataburger also serves a true Southern breakfast classic: biscuits and gravy, with a biscuit smothered in sausage gravy.