CHICAGO, U.S. – For the first time in eight years, new baked goods join McDonald’s core breakfast menu in the U.S. Beginning Wednesday, October 28, customers can enjoy a new Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin or Cinnamon Roll.
Each new menu item will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide, because you never know when that sweet craving will hit.
- Apple Fritter: A classic fritter made with cinnamon and apples, this hand-held treat is fried to a golden brown and drizzled with a sweet glaze icing. Are we saying you should dip yours into your morning coffee? No way… Ok, fine, we definitely are.
- Blueberry Muffin: The new recipe is baked with real blueberries and topped with a streusel crumb topping, making for a crave worthy soft & fluffy muffin. Feeling “blue” all day never tasted so good.
- Cinnamon Roll: Loaded with cinnamon layered between buttery, flaky pastry dough that is drizzled with a delicious cream cheese icing. Served warm, the aroma alone sparks a craving for the next decadent bite…talk about a reason to roll out of bed.
These options will be offered alongside McCafé cookies and pies, marking the first addition of bakery items to McDonald’s core menu in over eight years.
“McDonald’s has been famous for our savory breakfast menu for almost fifty years,” said Linda VanGosen, Vice President, Brand and Menu Strategy, McDonald’s USA. “We’re continuing our breakfast innovation by adding tasty new sweet options with our new McCafé Bakery lineup. We know our customers deserve a break now more than ever, and are excited to give them another reason to visit their favorite breakfast destination by offering delicious flavors they crave, any time of the day.”
McDonald’s breakfast story began with the now-legendary Egg McMuffin in 1971. Over the years, they’ve continued to evolve the breakfast menu by introducing breakfast burritos in 1991, McGriddles in 2003 and committing in 2015 to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by 2025. And now, they’re continuing the legacy with the addition of the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll.
Throughout this breakfast innovation, the food items have always been complemented by the most important of beverages: coffee. McCafé officially debuted in 2009 with the Premium Roast Coffee, and they serve 100% sustainably sourced ground and whole bean coffee at restaurants throughout the U.S. Additionally, coffee tastes have expanded to include espresso beverages, café quality frappé beverages and bakery items such as McCafé cookies, pies and our limited-time Donut Sticks.**
Customers can get a taste of the new McCafé Bakery lineup, all available in restaurants via carry-out, at the Drive Thru or through McDelivery.
*Includes ground and whole bean coffee sourced for all McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. except Hawaii.
**Not currently available in U.S. restaurants
