McDonald's launches huge menu shake-up – but some customers are confused
Listen up, McDonald's fans.
The fast food giant is switching up its menu in a mater of days. From May 29 (next Wednesday), you'll be able to see some brand new items in the line-up.
A spokesperson for the chain said: "For fans craving that big win this Summer, McDonald's UK & Ireland has unveiled an exciting new menu, packed full of crowd-pleasers."
One of the new entries is the Hat Trick Burger, undoubtedly inspired by the upcoming Euros tournament. It's a stacked, triple patty burger with two slices of cheese, grilled onions, ketchup and mustard in a glazed sesame seed bun. It costs £5.89 for a regular and £7.69 for a medium meal.
For those who prefer small bites, other savoury items are being added to the menu including sharing boxes. Customers can enjoy a Chicken Sharebox with six chicken selects, 12 chicken McNuggets, and four different dips for a price of £10.59.
A new nine-piece share box has is also being rolled out, coming in at £8.49. And you'll have plenty of opportunities to dip them!
That's because there's an an updated trio of dips hitting the menu "to pair perfectly with chicken", according to a McDonald's spokesperson. They include garlic mayonnaise, sweet and smoky BBQ, and sweet chilli.
Then for cheese lovers, the popular mozzarella bites are making a comeback with a rich tomato dip for £2.39.
Now that we've got savoury items ticked off, it's time to indulge your sweet tooth. A new Skittles McFlurry is coming to McDonald's around the UK.
The soft dairy ice cream is swirled with chewy Skittles fudge pieces and sugary pearls, before it's topped with purple Skittles-flavoured sauce. Alternatively, tuck into chocolatey and fruity flavours.
The Galaxy Chocolate and Raspberry Pie is making its debut at £1.99. It's a lovely balance of crispy chocolate pastry filled with smooth chocolate ganache and a raspberry compote.
Then we have the return of a fan-favourite – the Galaxy Caramel McFlurry. It's priced at £2.19 and great to enjoy on a hot summer's day.
Also returning, just in time for the warmer weather, is the fast food chain's Ice Latte for £2.49.
Fans rushed to comment on the new and returning products after being shared by New Foods UK. One said: "The pie and McFlurry look good."
Another added: "Iced latte thank the lord." And a third gushed: "Omg chocolate and raspberry pie, we need to try."
Others weren't convinced by the new additions though. A critic said: "So confused about the McFlurry." And another agreed: "A Skittles McFlurry is tragic."
A third wrote: "The pie and McFlurry sound awful." And a fourth confused commenter questioned: "Isn't the burger just a triple quarter pounder?"
So what do you make of the menu items? Let us know in the comments section below.
