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McDonald’s Unveils New Menu Additions for May 2025
While no longer the largest fast-food chain, McDonald’s maintains immense global popularity with 41,800 locations. Known for frequently updating menus, McDonald’s is set to introduce new items beyond their traditional fare, which includes the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, McFlurry, and their popular fries. Anticipate a launch of both sweet and savory offerings, along with the return of previous favorites, this May.
New and Returning Menu Items
McDonald’s UK and Ireland will reveal its updated May Menu on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The revamp includes the return of several popular items and the debut of a new dipping sauce.
Savory Selections: Burgers and More
- Steakhouse Stack: The savory Steakhouse Stack burger is making a comeback, featuring two 100% British and Irish beef patties, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, red onions, and lettuce, drizzled with a black peppercorn sauce on a toasted glazed sesame bun.
- McSpicy X Frank’s RedHot: The fiery McSpicy X Frank’s RedHot burger consists of 100% chicken breast in a hot and crispy coating, topped with lettuce, Emmental cheese, jalapeños, slivered onions, and Frank’s RedHot Mayo in a toasted sesame seed bun.
- Frank’s RedHot Mayo Dip: Exclusively available in the UK, the Frank’s RedHot Mayo dip is a new addition allowing customers to add a spicy kick to any menu item, such as a sausage and egg muffin or Chicken Selects.
Sweet Treats and Refreshments
- Biscoff McFlurry and Frappe: The beloved Biscoff McFlurry and Biscoff Frappe are back for a limited time.
- Frozen Cherry Lemonade: A new Frozen Cherry Lemonade will be released, blending tangy frozen lemonade with a sweet cherry-flavored swirl.
Limited-Time Offerings and Returning Favorites
Several existing products will remain on the menu, offering diverse choices for McDonald’s patrons:
- The Katsu Chicken One: Featuring crispy or grilled chicken coated in katsu sauce, with crispy onions, cucumber, and lettuce in a warm tortilla, available for £1.99 on Wednesdays.
- Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers: Indulgent Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, consisting of mozzarella cheese flavored with garlic and chives in a ciabatta-style breadcrumb coating, served with a rich tomato dip, are extending their stay. Offering a perfect shareable snack or side item.
Act Fast!
Many of these new and returning items are available for a limited time only, so McDonald’s enthusiasts should act quickly to indulge in these treats.