MCDONALD’S HK SERVED CHOCOLATE MCGRIDDLES FOR THREE DAYS
McDonald’s Hong Kong unveiled chocolate McGriddles, billed as a world first, then gave fans just three days to grab the sandwich.
The new item debuted on July 1, 2026, and was developed by the chain’s local team. The pancake-style buns contain dark chocolate chips, DotDotNews reported. Time Out Hong Kong reported that premium cocoa powder goes into the buns too.
The regular Choco McGriddles came with sausage and egg, Dexerto reported. Other descriptions of the sandwich added cheese.
Not everyone was sold. One social media user called the sandwich “iffy,” and another was torn.
“The sandwich doesn’t look good to me, but I definitely wanna taste the chocolate bread.”
Another user zeroed in on the cheese: “On their own sure. With cheese? Not so sure.”
Another had a blunter take: “Might be the first time I’m glad something isn’t in the US.”
What was on the menu
McDonald’s official terms said the Sausage N’ Egg McGriddles Series was available from midnight on July 1 through 11:59 p.m. on July 3.
A “yin yang” Deluxe Breakfast was a one-day extra, available only on July 1. Time Out Hong Kong reported it offered both chocolate and maple McGriddles with sausage, scrambled eggs and a hash brown.
DotDotNews reported that the promotional items were served all day, and that customers who bought a value meal could upgrade medium fries to a hash brown at no charge. Time Out Hong Kong also reported a McGriddles cushion that fans could redeem through the online store.
The launch campaign also included limited-time all-day breakfast, all-day hash browns, complimentary menu upgrades and app-exclusive merchandise, Marketing-Interactive reported. Marf of COLLAR fronted the campaign, and a music party at Olympian City kicked things off on June 30.
The McGriddles were not new to the city. Marketing-Interactive reported that the series first arrived in Hong Kong in July 2024 and had gained popularity there. Dexerto noted the item had also reached the United Kingdom.
Lines and confusion
DotDotNews reported queues at McDonald’s restaurants from early Wednesday morning on July 1.
Some customers described collection delays and confusion, and some said they waited more than two hours. Others reported a shorter wait.
What happened next
The Sausage N’ Egg promotion wrapped on July 3, the final day listed in McDonald’s official promotion terms, so the chocolate version was around for three days.
From July 4, McGriddles were available before 11 a.m., according to the same terms.
