McDonald's launches new menu including Jaffa Cakes McFlurry
Customers can now add a pump of fruity syrup to their Sprite Zero (medium costs £1.79), choosing from two options - Green Apple or Mango & Passionfruit. Each will be served ice cold and syrups cost an additional 40p each.
McDonald's to launch new Jaffa Cakes McFlurry
Ice cream fans can get excited as a new McFlurry is on the menu and it's an iconic Jaffa Cakes flavour (£2.49).
McDonald's is introducing the new Jaffa Cakes McFlurry to its menu from today (July 30) (Image: McDonald's) Customers can expect soft dairy ice cream swirled with chocolate-covered shortcake pieces, topped with orange sauce. McDonald's describes it as 'the ultimate summer dessert with a nostalgic twist.'
If you like adding a bit of spice to your meal, the Spicy Chicken McNuggets (£4.89) are back on the menu at McDonald's.
Also returning to the menu are:
The Fajita Chicken One (£3.69) - Creamy fajita sauce, tomato salsa, onions, cheese and lettuce in a soft, toasted tortilla wrap with a choice of crispy or grilled chicken.
Chilli Cheese Bites (£2.69) - Four chilli cheese bites in a crispy batter served with a Spicy Chilli dip.
Milky Way McFlurry (£2.49) - Soft dairy ice cream swirled with milk chocolate stars and malt flavoured pieces topped with a chocolate sauce.
Some items will be added to certain restaurant menus, including:
Steakhouse Stack (£6.49): Two 100% British and Irish beef patties, a slice of cheddar cheese, crispy onions, red onions and lettuce served with a black peppercorn sauce, all in a freshly toasted glazed sesame topped bun (Tyne & Tees only).
Big Tasty (£7.19) and Big Tasty with Bacon (£8.09): A 100% beef patty, (bacon), cheese made with Emmental cheese, onions, juicy tomatoes and a unique smoky flavoured sauce all nested in a freshly toasted bun (East Anglia only).
Chicken Big Mac (£5.19): Two chicken patties, a slice of cheese, lettuce, pickles and that unbeatable, tasty Big Mac sauce (Everywhere excluding Tyne & Tees & East Anglia).
Staying on the menu for a bit longer are the Big Arch (£7.99 - two 100% British and Irish beef patties, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy and fresh onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles and the signature Big Arch sauce delivering that distinctive McDonald's taste all in a poppy & sesame seed bun) and Frank's RedHot Mayo Dip (spicy chilli mayonnaise-based sauce.)
Prices may vary across UK restaurants.
What are McDonald's Side Missions?
This summer, McDonald's has introduced Side Missions described as a go-to spot for deals and wins.
Running for four weeks (starting from Monday, July 14), Side Missions is available exclusively on the McDonald's App. Tap to play and unlock weekday food offers and enjoy weekend prizes.
From Monday to Friday, you can grab food deals like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets, £5 Shareboxes and 15% off when you spend £15 or more on food and drink.
On Saturdays & Sundays, it's all about instant wins with prize pool - no prize draws, no waiting, just play and win right away.
Potential prizes include £10,000 in cash, £100 Argos or Virgin Experience Vouchers, cinema tickets and free McDonald's favourites.
Squishmallows join Happy Meals
Those who buy a Happy Meal can look forward to seeing which Squishmallows toy they get.
McDonald's Happy Meal now comes with a Squishmallows plush toy or a Little People, Big Dreams book. There are 15 friends to collect including Halley, a never-before-seen Intergalactic Axolotl (not yet available in retail) and other fan favourites.
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Patty and Cam, two fan-favourite Squishmallows, will be making special appearances at select restaurants nationwide, where lucky families can join in on the fun with interactive activities and even collect Squishmallows trading cards, at selected restaurants.
When does breakfast end at McDonald's?
McDonald's Breakfast is available from 5 am (if the restaurant is open 24 hours, which 600 are) until 11 am, and the McDonald's lunchtime menu is available from 11 am daily.
The rest of the restaurants, which are not open 24 hour,s will serve breakfast from their opening time.
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