McDonald's is bringing back its ‘best burger by far' in new menu launching in DAYS – but there's a catch
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MCDONALD'S fans can enjoy tasty new menu items in a matter of days.
From a brand new McFlurry flavour to a burger that has been dubbed the chain's "best by far", customers are in for a treat.
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McDonald's will be adding new and returning items to menus across the country for six weeks
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The Big Tasty burger will be available at participating locations in East Anglia from July 30
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Beginning Wednesday, July 30, McDonald's will be offering a range of new and returning menu items for a limited time.
Fast food fans will want to act fast as these new items are only available for a six week period.
Returning favourites include the Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon, which have proved incredibly popular during their rare menu appearances in the past.
The burgers, which were last available in 2024, both feature a beef patty, Emmental cheese, onions, tomatoes, and a smoky sauce, served in a toasted sesame bun.
Customers can also opt for to add some extra bacon to their Big Tasty.
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The Jaffa Cakes McFlurry will be available from McDonald's menus for six weeks
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However, there is a twist as the Big Tasty range will only be a regional exclusive in East Anglia.
Similarly, Tyne & Tees locations will also get a special treat as the Steakhouse Stack joins the line up in participating restaurants.
But don't worry if you're not able to make the trek because the chain will have some exciting buys available throughout its other locations.
The highly anticipated Jaffa Cakes McFlurry will be available for the first time ever.
It will see the classic whipped vanilla base swirled with chocolate covered shortcake pieces and an orange sauce to replicate the famous flavour.
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As well as the new dessert, the menu upgrade includes two "unmissable" new drinks.
McDonald's will shake up its drinks menu with an exciting way to customise your Sprite Zero drink.
Customers will be able to add a pump of fruity syrup to their beverage for the first time ever.
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McDonald's customers can add a pump of flavour to their sprite for the first time ever
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You can choose between the Green Apple and Mango & Passionfruit flavours.
And another fan favourite will also return to McDonald's menus: the Chicken Big Mac.
New and returning McDonald's menu items New: Jaffa Cakes McFlurry, £2.49
Jaffa Cakes McFlurry, £2.49 New: Sprite Zero with Green Apple Syrup (medium), £2.19
Sprite Zero with Green Apple Syrup (medium), £2.19 New: Sprite Zero with Mango & Passionfruit Syrup (medium), £2.19
Sprite Zero with Mango & Passionfruit Syrup (medium), £2.19 Returning: Chicken Big Mac (available everywhere except East Anglia and Tyne & Tees), £5.19
Chicken Big Mac (available everywhere except East Anglia and Tyne & Tees), £5.19 Returning: Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon (only available in East Anglia), £7.19 without bacon, £8.09 with bacon
Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon (only available in East Anglia), £7.19 without bacon, £8.09 with bacon Returning: Steakhouse Stack (only available in Tyne & Tees), £6.49
Steakhouse Stack (only available in Tyne & Tees), £6.49 Returning: Spicy Chicken McNuggets, £4.89 for six
Spicy Chicken McNuggets, £4.89 for six Returning: Chilli Cheese Bites, £2.69
Chilli Cheese Bites, £2.69 Returning: The Fajita Chicken One (replacing the Katsu Chicken One), £3.69
The Fajita Chicken One (replacing the Katsu Chicken One), £3.69 Returning: Milky Way McFlurry, £2.49
But there's another twist, this item will be available across the nation except for McDonald's restaurants located in East Anglia and Tyne & Tees.
The chicken version of the classic, featuring two patties, a slice of cheese, pickles, lettuce, and Big Mac sauce, will be back for a limited time.
However everyone in the UK will be able to enjoy a variety of other returning fan-favourites.
This includes Spicy Chicken McNuggets served with a Spicy Chilli Dip and the Fajita Chicken One, which is a wrap made with creamy fajita sauce, tomato salsa, onions, cheese ,and lettuce with either crispy or grilled chicken.
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The fan favourite spicy nuggets will also be returning to McDonald's menus from July 30
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Customers can also snack on some Chilli Cheese Bites or satisfy their sweet tooth with the Milky Way McFlurry, which contains milk chocolate stars, malt flavoured pieces, and a chocolate sauce.
But it's not all happy news, the new introductions mean we have to say goodbye to some of the current favourites.
The Chicken Katsu Wrap, Halloumi Fries, Toffee Apple Pie, Toffee Crisp McFlurry, and Cheesy McCrispy will all be axed from the menu.
Axed items
The new items being introduced mean we have to say goodbye to some of the current ones.
The Chicken Katsu Wrap is being axed, along with the Halloumi Fries, Toffee Apple Pie, Toffee Crisp McFlurry and Cheesy McCrispy.
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