‘Make them permanent’ cry fans as McDonald’s set to axe ‘unreal’ favourite in weeks in big menu shake up

MCDONALD’S has unveiled its latest menu shake up which means a total of six items are set to be axed.

The fast food chain shakes up its food offering every six weeks or so.

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Fans have cried out for Halloumi Fries to be made permanent[/caption]

This time around it’s the Easter menu getting the chop to make way for seven new items.

Among the items being axed are the Creme Egg McFlurry, the Hot Cross Bun Pie and the McCrispy Deluxe burger.

Fans in particular aren’t ready to say goodbye to the beloved Halloumi Fries.

The snacks come in a pack of four cheese sticks coated in a light batter, served with a rich tomato dip.

They’ve hit Maccies menus three years in a row and prove popular every time they return.

Foodies were thrilled when they returned last month and several have now begged for the cheesy sticks to be made permanent ahead of their axing in a few weeks’ time.

Posts on social media were flooded with comments from eager fast-food fans.

One said: “Halloumi Fries yaaasss!”

Another wrote: “HALLOUMI FRIES ARE BACK!”

A third commented: “Those Halloumi Fries are unreal.”

A fourth posted: “KEEP THE HALLOUMI FRIES AS A PERMANENT ITEM I love them so much.”

While a fifth said: “I’ve been dreaming of the Halloumi Fries.”

And a sixth wrote: “Please make Halloumi Fries permanent.”

“Yes, Halloumi Fries are back,” another eager foodie commented.

Although some feared the snacks would in fact be made kept on.

A fan declared: “Please God, don’t let Mcdonald’s have Halloumi Fries permanently. I’ll be like the size of a house.”

You can pick up a pack of the cheesy treats for £2.79 for a pack, or £7.39 for a sharebox.

An almost equal number of comments online were posted by people itching to get their hands on the Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry which is also being cut.

One said: “IT’S LIKE THEY KNOW I’M HAVING A BAD TIME BECAUSE THEY BRING OUT THE CREME EGG MCFLURRY!”

While another: “CRÈME EGG MCLFURRY AND HALLOUMI FRIES I’m never gonna be skinny for summer.”

And a third commented: “Can we just make the Creme Egg McFlurry permanent.”

What else is coming off the menu?

Among the other items being cut are the Galaxy Truffle McFlurry and the Hot Cross Bun Pie.

While the McCrispy Deluxe and Hot Cross Bun Latte will also be axed.

Here’s the full list of items coming off menus:

• Hot Cross Bun Pie
• Hot Cross Bun Latte 
• Galaxy Truffle Bunny McFlurry 
• McCrispy Deluxe
• Halloumi Fries
• Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry

But don’t fear because you have a couple more weeks to give these a go if you haven’t already.

That’s because they’re still available until the end of the day on April 16.

What’s new to the McDonald’s menu?

It’s not all bad news either because there are a whole host of items being added too.

The fast-food giant is set to launch a total of seven new treats and dishes in the coming weeks, including returning favourites.

The new and returning items will be landing on menus across the UK and Ireland from April 17.

Among the range is the brand new Lotus Biscoff Frappe which is bound to be a big hit with fans of the iconic biscuit.

Also new to its offering are the Cheese and Herb Melts.

Among the beloved items making their way back to menus is the Chicken Big Mac.

Fans of the iconic Quarter Pounder burger will once again be able to give the deluxe version a go too.

Coming back for a fourth time is the sell-out Chicken Big Mac which has proven a huge hit with fans since it first debuted in 2022.

If you want to try these additions then don’t hang around because they will only be on menus for around six weeks.

Here is the full list of items being added on April 17 and their prices:

• Biscoff McFlurry – £1.99
• Biscoff McFlurry mini – £1.59
• Galaxy Caramel Pie – £1.99
• Biscoff Frappe – £2.99
• Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry – £1.99
• Galaxy Chocolate Mini McFlurry – £1.59
• Quarter Pounder Deluxe – £4.89
• Quarter Deluxe Medium Meal – £6.59
• Chicken Big Mac – £4.69
• Chicken Big Mac Meal – £6.49
• Cheese & Herb Melts – £2.89
• Cheese & Herb Melts Sharebox – £7.09

How do I find my nearest McDonald’s?

If you’re planning on taking a trip to McDonald’s, you’ll want to know where your nearest branch is.

The chain has a restaurant locator tool on its website you can use to find your nearest one – and check what time it opens.

Bear in mind that McDonald’s serves breakfast every day until 11am.

After that, the menu switches to the normal menu serving meals such as burgers, chicken nuggets and more.

How to save money at McDonald’s

You might not think it, but you can end up being charged more solely based on the McDonald’s restaurant you choose.

Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.

Meanwhile, you can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by filling in a feedback survey found on any old McDonald’s receipt.

The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.

You’ll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.

Make sure you check out all the various apps and platforms if you’re ordering McDonald’s to your home too.

Our research found some can charge up to £1.20 more than others.

Meanwhile, we tried the McDonald’s Easter menu before it launched.

Plus, for more information on the latest menu additions have a look at our story.

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