I tried the new McDonald's McCrispy but it was totally outshone by something else
19.10.2022 - 20:41
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It’s out with the old and in with the new at McDonald’s this week, as customers wave goodbye to the Chicken Legend to make way for a brand new burger that will be staying on the menu for good.
The arrival of the McCrispy was announced last week, dividing fast food fans who were both excited to try the new menu item, but equally devastated to be losing, quite literally, a legend.
The McCrispy has already won over celebrities like Maya Jama and Leigh Francis following a successful star-studded launch in Salford earlier this month. But now you can get your hands on it and try it out for yourself, as it hit restaurants at 11am this morning (October 19).
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Joining the McCrispy on the menu this month is the BBQ Bacon Stack, returning for another stint, as well as the Twirl McFlurry, which replaces Mars and Twix options. Mini potato waffles have been placed on the breakfast menu, too, while Nacho Cheese Bites will be making a return at the end of the month.
I headed into my local branch to try out the new menu and see if all the hype was worth it. I arrived at 10.55am, just in time to order the waffles from the breakfast menu, swiftly followed by the burger and McFlurry.
I placed my first order at the touchscreen, resisting the urge to order my usual sausage McMuffin, and selected the mini potato waffles. The portion costs £1.39, which is cheaper than the cheesy sides at the chain, which are typically around £2.29 for a similar amount of food.
Minutes later, as the clock turned from 10.59 to 11.00, I waited in the queue for the till to order a McCrispy meal with a Fanta, for £6.49. The burger on its own would