I wasn’t expecting much – but I can see now how people might enjoy this if it rolls out into more stores
Most people have their go-to McDonald’s breakfast order worked out by now. McDonald’s has rarely made big shake-ups for its early morning customers – with big highlights in the last year including the revival of the breakfast wrap and the introduction of a new fruit juice.
So, when I was invited to be one of the first people in the UK to try something “brand new” to the breakfast menu in Liverpool’s recently revamped Lord Street store, I was pleasantly surprised. The morning menu has been almost unchanged for decades – so my mind went into overdrive thinking of all the creations the McDonald’s bosses could have cooked up.
I’ve worked in several McDonald’s kitchens between 2014 and 2018, so I half expected that the ‘new’ item would use some of the existing ingredients. Upon arriving, the McDonald’s staff asked me, ‘red or brown?’ which confirmed that it wouldn’t be a breakfast of chicken nuggets or classic burgers.
It took just a few minutes for all my questions to be answered when two sandwiches arrived. Simplicity was the key here as McDonald’s workers talked us through the idea behind the new Saver Bacon Roll (£2.19) and Sausage Roll (£1.99).
The sandwiches arrived with our choice of meat paired with a dash of either ketchup or brown sauce. Instead of an iconic McMuffin, our breakfast was served on a toasted burger bun.
It was explained that these would be the stars of the new morning Saver Menu – offering hungry customers a cheap and cheerful way to start their day. I’ll admit, upon seeing the items, I was not thinking about dropping my go-to McMuffin order for one.
However, they did end up impressing me with a much lighter experience. I felt like this would be a much easier on-the-go option than a towering McMuffin or a packed Breakfast Wrap.
We were told that, once available, these could be bundled with selected drinks to make a £2.99 Saver Meal. A hash brown would not be included, but nothing stops you from adding the £1.59 golden treat to your order.
I was also told that the new Bacon Roll would not replace the existing Bacon Roll for fans who usually opt for this of a morning. The new Bacon Roll is offered as a cost-effective alternative, while the sausage sandwich was something entirely new.
These buns will be launched in over 330 McDonald’s stores across the north west. The areas McDonald’s customers will be able to order the new breakfast items from include:
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Lancashire
- Cheshire
- Yorkshire
- Hull
- Lincolnshire
- Parts of North Wales
These will be launched alongside the new seasonal menu, which you can read about here, on May 7. If successful, they will be available later in the year in more locations.
