Okay, so I'm scrolling through my phone this morning (procrastinating on actual work, obviously) and boom – McDonald's just announced they're launching five new menu items on June 18. Five!
The big news here is something called the Big Arch burger making its debut. Never heard of it before, but McDonald's is calling it "iconic" which... feels premature? Like, shouldn't something actually exist before we call it iconic?
The Halloumi Fries Are Back (Finally)
Here's what got me excited though – Halloumi Fries are returning. These things first showed up in 2022 and then vanished like they never existed. I remember trying them once and thinking "these are actually decent" which is high praise coming from someone who usually sticks to the classics.
They're pricing them at £2.99 for the regular size or £7.59 for a sharebox. Both come with sweet chilli dip, which honestly makes or breaks the whole experience.
Sweet Treats That'll Wreck Your Diet
The Toffee Crisp McFlurry is coming back too, and at £2.39, it's basically the cheapest way to feel terrible about your life choices. I'm not even a huge Toffee Crisp fan, but there's something about McDonald's ice cream that just hits different.
Then there's this Toffee Apple Pie for £2.09. "Featuring crispy pastry filled with rich toffee sauce" – their words, not mine. Sounds like they're trying really hard to make it sound fancy, but let's be honest, it's still gonna be molten lava on the inside and somehow frozen on the outside.
What's Getting the Boot
Course, nothing good lasts forever at McDonald's. On June 17 (literally one day before the new stuff arrives), they're axing four items:
Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry, Steakhouse Stack, and McSpicy x Frank's RedHot. Poor Steakhouse Stack – I actually liked that one.
This whole rotation thing McDonald's does is honestly exhausting. Just when you find something you like, poof, it's gone. They already pulled this nonsense in May with the Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap, which apparently was part of their "rotation" strategy. Translation: we're gonna mess with your favorites because we can.
The Money Talk (Because Everything's Expensive Now)
Let's talk prices, because honestly, McDonald's isn't exactly cheap anymore. The Big Arch will cost you £7.99 on its own or £9.99 for a medium meal. Ten quid for a McDonald's meal? 2018 me would be horrified.
The Cheesy McCrispy (which is also making a comeback) is £6.69 solo or £8.49 for a meal.
But here's something useful – you can still get a Big Mac and fries for £2.99 if you fill out that feedback survey on your receipt. Yeah, it's a pain, but £2.99 is £2.99. You get a 12-digit code, enter it on their Food for Thought website, do the survey, and boom – five-digit voucher code.
Also, download their app if you haven't already. I know, I know, another app cluttering your phone, but the deals are actually decent.
My Honest Take
Look, I'll probably try the Big Arch out of curiosity, grab some Halloumi Fries for nostalgia, and definitely regret the Toffee Apple Pie when it burns my tongue.
The Katsu Wraps are sticking around too, which is smart since they just launched in January. £3.49 normally, but £2.29 on Wednesdays and Saturdays – not bad for a quick lunch.
Just remember prices vary by location because apparently that's a thing now. The McDonald's near my office charges different prices than the one by my flat, which still confuses me.
Anyway, June 18 is the date. Mark your calendars, plan your cheat meals, and maybe skip breakfast that day.
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