McDonald’s serves up The Grinch Meal, see our taste test
USA TODAY tries McDonald’s Grinch holiday meal featuring dill pickle fries and collectible socks.
McDonald’s Grinch Meal has entered the chat just in time for Christmas.
The limited-edition holiday meal inspired by the beloved – though grumpy – Christmas character rolled out in stores on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and has already become a hot topic of conversation on social media. Highlights from the meal include the new menu item, Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries and a pair of Grinch-themed socks.
The McShaker fries consist of classic McDonald’s fries served with dill pickle seasoning on the side, and customers may then toss the cut spuds and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
The Grinch Meal was first introduced in Canada in 2024. Due to the meal’s success, it was a “no-brainer” to bring it to the United States, Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer of McDonald’s USA, said in a statement.
Grinch response
Customers who have been lucky enough to get their hands on the Grinch Meal have taken to social media to post their reviews, most of which have been overwhelmingly positive.
USA TODAY staffers also tried the Grinch meals. Check out their reactions in the video above.
See what social media users have said about the new Grinch meal at McDonald’s.
What does the Grinch Meal include?
The Grinch Meal, per McDonald’s, includes:
- Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets
- Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries
- Medium drink
- A pair of Grinch and McDonald’s themed socks (available in red, blue, yellow and green)
When is the Grinch Meal available?
The Grinch Meal will be available at participating McDonald’s locations starting Tuesday, Dec. 2, while supplies last.
How much does the Grinch Meal cost?
The Grinch Meal’s price varies per location.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
