02-05-2025
I tried McDonald's new £2 breakfast meal that's coming out in a few days
Most people are set in their ways when it comes to their McDonald's breakfast choice. The fast-food giant has rarely changed what early risers can expect over the years, with only a few exceptions. Fans were delighted last year when the breakfast wrap made its long-awaited return to the menu after being temporarily discontinued.
More recently, McDonald's fruit juice range expanded to include a 'refreshing' apple juice. So when I was invited as one of the first in the UK to test a "brand new" addition to the breakfast menu at Liverpool's refurbished Lord Street location, my curiosity was piqued.
With the breakfast selection largely staying the same for years, I was buzzing with speculation about what new food McDonald's might have whipped up. Having worked behind the scenes at several McDonald's stores from 2014 to 2018, I suspected that the 'new' item would likely be a twist using some familiar ingredients.
I remember working a breakfast shift when the Cheesy Bacon Flatbreads were released, and they'd often sell out in less than an hour. I wasn't told much before arriving. Once there, a simple question from the staff – 'red or brown?' – ruled out I'd be eating chicken nuggets for breakfast, reports the Mirror.
It was only a short wait before clarity was served up alongside two sandwiches. Embracing simplicity, the McDonald's team introduced the concept of the fresh Saver Bacon Roll (£2.19) and Sausage Roll (£1.99).
Served with a choice of meat and a dollop of either ketchup or brown sauce, these offerings came not in the typical McMuffin but on toasted hamburger buns. These items are set to be the stars of the new morning Saver Menu, providing customers with a budget-friendly way to kickstart their day.
The whole breakfast range includes some breakfast favourites, such as the iconic Hash Brown as well as the Cheesy Bacon Flatbread, Porridge, Apple Slices and both Tropicana fruit juice options. Initially, I wasn't convinced about swapping my usual McMuffin order for one of these.
However, they did offer a lighter experience that impressed me. It seemed like an easier on-the-go option compared to a stodgy McMuffin or a very loaded Breakfast Wrap.
We were informed that, once available, these could be paired with selected drinks to create a £2.99 Saver Meal. A hash brown wouldn't be included, but there's nothing stopping you from adding the £1.59 golden delight to your order.
I was also told that the new Bacon Roll wouldn't replace the existing Bacon Roll for those who usually choose this in the morning. The new Bacon Roll is going to offer a cost-effective alternative, while the sausage sandwich is a completely new addition.
These buns will be introduced in over 330 McDonald's outlets across the north west region and, if successful, they will be rolled out to more locations later in the year. The areas where McDonald's customers can order the new breakfast items include:
They will be launched alongside the new seasonal menu next week on Wednesday, May 7. This shake-up focuses on the main menu and includes the return of the 'decadent" Steakhouse Stack burger and the McSpicy and Frank's RedHot collaboration. To cool off, fans of the fast food giant can get the new Frozen Cherry Lemonade or indulge in all things Biscoff. Customers can order the caramelised biscuit in McFlurry or Frappe form.
