McDonald’s brings back twist on ‘God tier’ breakfast item after it was axed in 2024

| Lifestyle Editor Published August 17, 2026 10:25am Updated August 17, 2026 10:25am A gamechanger (Picture: McDonalds/Metro.co.uk) There’s nothing quite like a McDonald’s breakfast. Whether you’re hungover, or just hungry, from McMuffins to the Breakfast Wrap, what’s not to love? Arguably the jewel in the Maccies’ breakfast crown is the hash brown, described by one X user as ‘GOD TIER breakfast fodder.’ So when Maccie’s launched mini hash browns back in 2024 for a limited time, the fans went wild. And now, the bite-size version is back on the menu once more. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. This time around, you can’t get the single portion (two years ago, you could buy a small portion of five), but the sharebox is back, ‘to satisfy breakfast cravings’, according to McDonald’s. Who’s excited? (Picture: McDonald’s) From August 25, customers will be able to buy a sharebox of 15, for £2.99. McDonald’s said: ‘It’s a universal truth that nothing hits like the golden crispiness of a McDonald’s Hash Brown and that’s why McDonald’s is excited to announce the return of the beloved breakfast item. ‘Mini hash browns made their first UK debut in 2024. They may be small in size, but they made a big impression on Maccies fans. ‘Now, they’re back by popular demand, giving fans a limited window to get their crispy, fluffy fix before they’re gone again.’ And judging by how much fans love the original sized hash brown, these ‘mini must haves’ which McDonald’s, are bound to popular once more. ‘McDonald’s has the best hash brown in the world. Don’t argue with me,’ wrote one passionate X user. A delicious bite-size treat (Picture: McDonald’s) And a third said: ‘I would actually crumble if McDonald’s hash browns didn’t exist, I would eat one every hour if I could.’ We couldn’t agree more. You’ll be able to get your hands on the hashies in restaurants and McDelivery. Fans of the McDonald’s breakfast are having a great year. At the start of 2024, after years of pleading, the Breakfast Wrap returned to menus. The popular product was axed in 2020 due to lockdown restrictions before it was confirmed it was gone for good in 2022, with customers begging for it to be reinstated on social media ever since. And after over 5,000 DMs, ‘too many tweets to count’, and 83 separate petitions on Change.org, McDonald’s finally got the message, and it made a comeback in February 2024. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you In fact, its relaunch was so popular, that it was temporarily axed once more, after just two days, because the ‘unprecedented demand’ meant the chain was running out of breakfast ingredients, needed for other items. What's going on with the IVF fries trend? Online, McDonald’s fries are increasingly being hailed as the most effective IVF snack. Some creators claim the salt content helps the embryo attach to the womb lining, and others say it makes the lining thicker for implantation. But while there are few things in life that are better than a fresh, salty fast food hit, a portion of chips is unlikely to have any tangible impact on your reproductive system. As Dr Radha Venkatakrishnan, consultant gynaecologist and specialist in reproductive medicine and surgery at CREATE Fertility, a trip to Maccies isn’t going to be the deciding factor in a pregnancy. ‘There is no evidence that eating McDonald’s fries after an embryo transfer improves implantation or helps an embryo stick,’ she tells Metro. Read more of Dr Radha’s expert comment in our full explanation of the IVF fries trend, here. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: Haribo releases its first ever chocolate bar but shoppers call it a ‘sensory nightmare’ Arrow MORE: KFC is launching a wine bar and yes, there’ll be Chicken Wine Arrow MORE: All the places you can get free food on A-levels results day — from Nando’s to Zizzi The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.