McDonald’s menu updates — Times to order breakfast revealed as fans react to brand-new Philly Cheese Stack burger
MCDONALDS fans rejoice - a raft of brand new menu items are now available to buy in a major menu shake-up in time for Halloween.
McDonald's introduced seven completely new additions to its menu last week, including two new McFlurry flavours and two burgers.
The menu includes the brand new McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse and old favourite, the Philly Cheese Stack, both specially picked out for the autumn season, using new flavours.
Some McDonald’s fans are already loving the new Philly Cheese Stack, but one X (formerly Twitter) user says the steak “wasn’t anything special”. You can get your hands on the new treats by ordering on Uber Eats, Just Eat and MyMcDonald’s.
McDonald's breakfast has also seen several updates in recent months, with the fan-favourite menu available until 11am each day.
Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates...
Fans divided over new item on the menu
Fans can’t decide whether they like the new toasty Toffee Apple Pie which is going for £1.99.
It seems some fans said they couldn’t taste the main ingredient of the new pie… toffee.
One user ran to Facebook to let others know the McDonald’s menu had new additions.
They said in the: “Brand new toffee apple pie now in McDonald’s.”
The post racked up over 1,100 likes and 720 comments in less than 24 hours with many sharing their reviews.
One user said: Can’t even taste the toffee in it.”
Another said: “Tasted like normal apple pie to me couldn’t taste any toffee.”
McDonald’s app offers big savings on Mondays
Every Monday, the McDonald’s app has a host of deals available to cash in on.
You have to order it on the app and claim it from your closest McDonald’s by 11.59pm on the day though.
In the past, McDonald’s has offered triple cheeseburgers and quarter pounders for £1.09 in the exclusive Monday offer.
What are the most popular McFlurry flavours around the world?
The most popular McFlurry flavours around the world are between the Terry’s Chocolate Orange (UK), Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (US) and M&M and Twix around Europe.
You might not have access to all flavours though, depending on where you are, so check your local menu first before you have your heart set.
Some exotic flavours like Pineapple Oreo is popular in Colombia, while Canada love the Creme Egg McFlurry.
Unfortunately, the UK doesn’t sell Bubblegum Squash, a favourite flavour in Australia.
But you can always count on Smarties and Oreos to be a fan favourite in most places.
What is available on the McDonald’s vegetarian and vegan menu?
Every day more and more people adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet so it comes as no surprise that McDonald’s offers more than its fair share of plant-based options.
Here are some of the veggie or vegan options on the McDonald’s menu:
- McPlant burger
- The Spicy Veggie One
- Vegetable Deluxe
- Veggie Dippers
- Hash Brown
- Fries
- Pancakes
- Porridge
- McFlurry
- Hot drinks and fizzy drinks
What plant-based choice do you plan on trying?
What was the first McDonald’s outside the US?
By 1965 McDonald’s had some 700 restaurants across the US and Ray Kroc decided to take the company public and floated it on the stock exchange.
He also introduced a franchise operation – where franchisees and suppliers worked for themselves, together with McDonald’s.
in 1967, the first McDonald’s restaurant outside the US. opened its doors in Richmond, British Columbia, in Canada.
Why doesn’t McDonald’s serve breakfast after 11am?
McDonald’s stops breakfast and starts its normal menu at 11am each day.
Branches continue serving burgers, chicken nuggets and the rest of the normal menu right through until closing time, which will vary depending on your restaurant’s opening times.
Food on the normal menu and breakfast menu can’t be cooked at the same time.
Breakfast food is cooked slightly differently and at different temperatures to burgers and fries and there’s not enough space to do both menus at once in the kitchens.
McDonald’s says on its website: “The 11am cut off enables us to accommodate our breakfast lovers, while allowing the customers who enjoy our main menu to get their food before 11:30am.”
How to make your own Big Mac at home
Sometimes, for any number of reasons, you just can’t make to your local McDonald’s to grab a delicious Big Mac.
So, here is how to make one from the comfort of your own home.
First things first, to make the burger, you need beef mince, burger buns – ideally seeded – iceberg lettuce, an onion, burger sauce, American cheese and depending on your preference, gherkins.
In order to re-create the three layers, you need to cut one burger bun in half, then slice another one in half and use the bottom layer for your middle slice.
And don’t be tempted to use a pre-made burger patty, make that burger yourself!
Next, you will want to make Maccies’ iconic Big Mac sauce.
Here is our recipe:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Reason McDonald’s logo is red and yellow revealed
You might be surprised to hear the reason behind McDonald's iconic colour.
Psychologist Karen Haller is a leading international authority when it comes to colour.
She explained that certain combinations of colours have a powerful impact.
Karen said: "Red triggers stimulation, appetite, hunger; it attracts attention.
"Yellow triggers the feelings of happiness and friendliness. When you combine red and yellow it’s about speed, quickness. In, eat, and out again."
How much does each new item cost?
Here is the full list of items added to menus and their prices:
- Philly Cheese Stack – £6.99
- McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse – £7.39
- Nine-piece Chicken McNuggets meal – medium £6.69, large £7.39
- Chilli Cheese Bites – £2.49
- Chilli Cheese Bites Sharebox – £6.79
- Twix Toffee Apple McFlurry – £1.99 regular, £1.49 mini
- M&M’s Halloween McFlurry – £1.99 regular, £1.49 mini
- Toffee Apple Pie – £1.99
- Toffee Apple Donut – £2.19
What are McDonald’s Happy Meals?
The McDonald’s Happy Meal is aimed at children and contains a main, side and drink.
For the main, you can pick from a hamburger, cheeseburger, fish fingers, veggie dippers or four McNuggets.
The side is either a bag of carrots, fries or fruit.
You can pick one up for £2.59, depending on where you are – if you order in branch or for delivery.
Maccies regularly changes its Happy Meal toys so customers can pick up different figurines across the year.
In the past the meal has come with Dreamworks-themed and Mr Men-themed toys.
Secret McDonald's tip lets you get your hands on these Halloween prizes
McDonald's fans have gone wild for the fast-food giant's range of new Squishmallows this October.
Restaurant goers can get their hands on the Halloween-themed fluffy toys when they buy select meals.
Now, one savvy shopper believes she has found the hack to helping parents get the full set for their little ones.
The McDonald’s fan took to Reddit to share the hack she discovered.
Fans give their thoughts on the new Philly Cheese Stack
Some McDonald’s fans are already loving the new Philly Cheese Stack, but one X (formerly Twitter) user says the steak “wasn’t anything special”.
The fan posted on X: “Just tried the new Philly Cheesesteak Stack from McDonald’s & it was pretty good. The cheese is gooey & melted nicely, onions & peppers added a nice crunch. Maybe it was just mine but the Steak wasn’t anything special, still good tho.”
Another fan suggested that the “steak” part of the Philly Cheese Stack, seemingly inspired by popular Philadelphia sandwich Philly cheesesteak, is the same beef patty used in other McDonald’s promotions.
“They’re just the standard 6:1 patty’s used for a lot of promos which is probs why it wasn’t anything special,” the fan wrote on X. “That’s why they’ve just called it the Philly cheese stack and not Philly cheesesteak though.”
Another fan gave the burger a score of “10/10”.
Inside McDonald's new all-American burger
Inspired by the iconic Philly cheesesteak, the new McDonald's Philly Cheese Stack is an impressive sight to behold.
Featuring two patties, crispy and grilled onions and a delectable cheese sauce, you won't want to miss this...
What is available on the McDonald’s vegetarian and vegan menu?
Every day more and more people adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet so it comes as no surprise that McDonald’s offers more than its fair share of plant-based options.
Here are some of the veggie or vegan options on the McDonald’s menu:
- McPlant burger
- The Spicy Veggie One
- Vegetable Deluxe
- Veggie Dippers
- Hash Brown
- Fries
- Pancakes
- Porridge
- McFlurry
- Hot drinks and fizzy drinks
What plant-based choice do you plan on trying?
What was the first McDonald’s outside the US?
By 1965 McDonald’s had some 700 restaurants across the US and Ray Kroc decided to take the company public and floated it on the stock exchange.
He also introduced a franchise operation – where franchisees and suppliers worked for themselves, together with McDonald’s.
in 1967, the first McDonald’s restaurant outside the US. opened its doors in Richmond, British Columbia, in Canada.
Why doesn't McDonald's serve breakfast after 11am?
McDonald's stops breakfast and starts its normal menu at 11am each day.
Branches continue serving burgers, chicken nuggets and the rest of the normal menu right through until closing time, which will vary depending on your restaurant's opening times.
Food on the normal menu and breakfast menu can't be cooked at the same time.
Breakfast food is cooked slightly differently and at different temperatures to burgers and fries and there's not enough space to do both menus at once in the kitchens.
McDonald's says on its website: "The 11am cut off enables us to accommodate our breakfast lovers, while allowing the customers who enjoy our main menu to get their food before 11:30am."
What time does McDonald's lunch menu start and what time does it finish?
While the timetable might vary depending on the restaurant generally most Maccies start serving lunch at 11am.
That's when the restaurants stop serving breakfast so it would be your last chance to grab a breakfast McMuffin or hash browns.
McDonald's continues serving its lunch menu throughout the day until closing time.
What toy can I get with my McDonald’s Happy Meal this month?
Customers can get a different Squishmallows toy in Happy Meals until October, 31.
As well as a dot-to-dot activity, customers can grab some colour pencils and colour in the Squishmallow Halloween squad.
Soft, cute, and a little bit spooky… The Squishmallows have arrived in Happy Meal to celebrate Halloween.
As part of the launch, McDonald’s has also released a TV highlighting the new toys.
What can you order via McDelivery?
Most of McDonald’s menu is available for delivery, meaning you can get all the classics such as Chicken McNuggets and Happy Meals.
Some items, like ice cream cones and drinks with cream on the top, can’t be delivered as they wouldn’t last the journey.
McDonald’s serves breakfast until 11am every day, which is when you can get your hands on a McMuffin or hash browns.
After that, it switches to its standard burger menu until closing time.
What are McDonald’s Happy Meals?
The McDonald’s Happy Meal is aimed at children and contains a main, side and drink.
For the main, you can pick from a hamburger, cheeseburger, fish fingers, veggie dippers or four McNuggets.
The side is either a bag of carrots, fries or fruit.
You can pick one up for £2.59, depending on where you are – if you order in branch or for delivery.
Maccies regularly changes its Happy Meal toys so customers can pick up different figurines across the year.
In the past the meal has come with Dreamworks-themed and Mr Men-themed toys.
What are the new items?
Here is the full list of items being added:
- Philly Cheese Stack – £6.99
- McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse – £7.39
- Nine piece Chicken McNuggets meal – medium £6.69, large £7.39
- Chilli Cheese Bites – £2.49
- Chilli Cheese Bites Sharebox – £6.79
- Twix Toffee Apple McFlurry – £1.99 regular, £1.49 mini
- M&M’s Halloween McFlurry – £1.99 regular, £1.49 mini
- Toffee Apple Pie – £1.99
- Toffee Apple Donut – £2.19
What options are the McDonald’s breakfast menu?
You can check out the breakfast menu on the McDonald’s website, from the McMuffin range, to pancakes and a cheesy bacon flatbread.
You can still get all the old favourites like a sausage and egg McMuffin or a bacon roll.
Here’s the latest McDonald’s full breakfast menu line-up:
- Breakfast Roll with Ketchup
- Breakfast Roll with Brown Sauce
- Bacon Roll with Tomato Ketchup
- Bacon Roll with Brown Sauce
- Double Bacon & Egg McMuffin
- Sausage & Egg McMuffin
- Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin
- Bacon & Egg McMuffin
- Egg & Cheese McMuffin
- Muffin with Jam
- Cheesy Bacon Flatbread
- Pancakes & Syrup
- Pancakes & Sausage with Syrup
- Hash Brown
- Porridge
- Porridge with Sugar
- Porridge with Strawberry Jam
- Porridge with Lyle’s Golden Syrup
- Flahavan’s Quick Oats
- Pineapple Stick
What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?
McDonald’s serves breakfast until 11am at all of its restaurants in the UK.
There are various options on the breakfast menu to choose from.
And you don’t have to always visit dine-in branches to enjoy a McDonald’s breakfast – you could get a home delivery through Just Eat, Uber Eats, Deliveroo or you could visit a drive-thru.
You can also download the My McDonald’s app onto a smartphone and order food for delivery or pick-up at one of its restaurants directly with the chain.
You don’t just have to dine in when you visit either, simply choose a walk-in takeaway and you can dine al fresco at restaurants that have seating outdoors if you fancy.
How does McDonald’s drive-thru work?
McDonald’s drive-thru option is available as long as the restaurant is open, just drive into the right lane and place your order to go.
Some are open 24 hours but this can vary between locations, with some closing at 10pm or 11pm.
McDonald’s also delivers food to your car so you can skip the drive-thru queue altogether.
You can use the My McDonald’s app to pre-order your food and pick it up by parking in one of the allocated bays for collection.
How to make a McDonald's milkshake from home
For a basic milkshake, you need:
- 250g vanilla ice cream
- 160g milk (add more if necessary)
- Vanilla: Add a drop of vanilla essence or a teaspoon of icing sugar.
- Chocolate: Add two tablespoons of any drinking chocolate powder, such as Nesquik or Options Hot Chocolate (do not use cocoa because it is too bitter).
- Strawberry: Add two tablespoons of Nesquik strawberry.
- Banana: To get that very sweet taste of McDonald’s shakes, add two tablespoons of Nesquik banana. Or, for a more subtle flavour, add a chopped banana. If you really want it to look authentic, a couple of drops of yellow food colouring will do the trick.
METHOD:
- Blend the ingredients together.
- When adding powdered flavouring, start with just one tablespoon at first and taste. If you need to add more, gradually add the rest, tasting as you go.
- Remember, the main ingredient is ice cream, so the more you blend, the more it will melt and the thinner it will be.
- Pour into two glasses, add straws and serve.