McDonald's Fall Iced Coffee Faces Online Backlash
By Editor • August 20, 2026 • 1 min read
This autumn, McDonald’s introduced its Caramel Apple Pie Iced Coffee, aiming to delight customers with a seasonal twist. However, the reception has been anything but warm.
Many fans on social media have voiced their strong disapproval, with some Reddit users expressing disdain for the beverage. One user lamented, "After a few sips I had to dump it out, absolutely disgusting," while another likened the taste to "drinking a candle." Such sentiments have sparked a flurry of critical discussions online.
The drink mixes caramel apple pie syrup with a salted caramel whipped topping and an apple pie crumble, but the concept of combining apple pie flavor with coffee has raised eyebrows. A skeptical customer remarked, "Wow, who could have guessed that adding apple pie flavor to coffee would be a bad idea?" Despite a few positive reviews, the prevailing sentiment seems to be one of disappointment.
As McDonald's explores new beverage options—such as Red Bull energy drinks and various McCafé innovations—this foray into seasonal flavors could be viewed as a misstep. While the company claims that overall beverage sales are exceeding expectations, the backlash over the Caramel Apple Pie Iced Coffee suggests that not all experiments will resonate with customers.
Source: www.tastingtable.com
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