MCDONALD’s fans have been left frustrated after discovering a key breakfast item has disappeared from the menu, with the restaurant blaming equipment issues.
A customer recently took to social media to share their disappointment, writing: “Why can’t I get a hot caramel macchiato anywhere around me?”.
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The fast-food giant has since clarified the issue, revealing that some restaurants are experiencing equipment problems preventing them from serving the popular drink.
The hot caramel macchiato has been a go-to choice for breakfast lovers, offering a warm caffeine boost to start the day.
But customers are now left scrambling to find alternative options as some branches temporarily suspend its availability.
A McDonald’s spokesperson said: “We love our espresso based beverages as much as you do.
“That’s why we’re working with our supplier to move as quickly as possible to resolve the equipment issue.”
It’s unclear how many stores are affected, but fans have taken to social media to vent their frustrations.
The macchiato mishap follows a previous coffee-related hiccup earlier this month.
The restaurant has assured customers it’s looking into the discrepancy with their recent coffee orders.
Those who bought the fast food giant’s affordable morning staple were expecting a different cup design than what they got.
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
Despite the hot caramel macchiato’s temporary absence in some areas, McDonald’s still offers a wide variety of breakfast options, ranging from McMuffins and McRiddles to biscuits and oatmeal.
It currently has 15 items available on its US website, we’ve listed them below.
McDonald’s breakfast menu
The full list of McDonald’s breakfast menu items includes:
- Mighty McMuffin – £ 5.19
- Egg & Cheese McMuffin – £ 2.39
- Breakfast Wrap – £ 4.99
- Bacon Roll – £ 3.19
- Breakfast Roll – £ 3.39
- Cheesy Bacon Flatbread -£ 1.49
- Bacon & Egg McMuffin -£ 2.79
- Double Bacon & Egg McMuffin – £ 3.19
- Sausage & Egg McMuffin – £ 2.79
- Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin -£ 3.19
- Muffin with Jam -£ 1.49
- Hash Brown -£ 1.19
- Pancakes & Syrup – £ 3.49
- Pancakes & Sausage with Syrup -£ 3.99
- Porridge -£ 1.99
However, it is important to note some of these menu items might not be available at your local McDonald’s.
McDonald’s breakfast hours vary but they typically begin when the restaurant opens for the day, which is at 7am at most locations.
Meanwhile, some locations are open 24/7 and start breakfast earlier than that at about 6am.
It’s then up to franchise owners to decide how long to serve breakfast for, but most restaurants will make the switch at 10.30am.
It’s best to check with your local branch in advance – you can find it using McDonald’s store locator tool.
SAVE MONEY AT MCDONALD’S
Did you know that you can end up being charged more based just on the McDonald’s you choose to eat at?
The Sun previously found that a Big Mac meal can be 30p cheaper at restaurants which are two miles away from each other.
Another way to cut back spending at McDonald’s is by ordering from the Savers menu or by taking advantage of its ‘3 for £3’ deal when it lands in stores.
It is also worth bearing in mind that McDonald’s offers a discount on your next order if you fill out a survey online after visiting its stores.
These can be found on the back of any receipt you get at McDonald’s.
Meanwhile, McDonald’s has recently confirmed the Grinch Happy Meal offering with limited-time plushies.
Plus, the CEO of Krispy Kreme also noted that around 2,000 McDonald’s locations would soon be seeing fresh donuts.
