The McDonald's soft serve cone, a nostalgic treat for many Australians, has recently been at the centre of a social media storm.

The cause of the uproar? A significant price hike that has left customers shocked and dismayed.

A concerned mum recently took to social media to share her disbelief at the new price of the iconic dessert.

She revealed that the soft serve cone, which many recall once sold for a mere 30 cents when first introduced by McDonald's, was now priced at a staggering $1.15 on the MyMacca’s app.

A Macca’s customer shared her frustration over the new price of the fast food’s soft serve. Credit: McDonald’s

‘The audible gasp was real,’ she wrote.

The revelation sparked a wave of responses from other social media users, many of whom shared their experiences of the price increase.

‘(I) ordered two yesterday and couldn’t believe the price,’ someone commented.

Some customers recalled the dessert being priced at 80 cents as recently as October, while others reminisced about the days when the soft serve cone was a mere 30 cents.

‘I did the same recently but at the drive-thru window. “Over a dollar?!” Ridiculous!’ another wrote.

The price increase has left many customers nostalgic for when a trip to McDonald's didn't break the bank.

One customer even called for a boycott of the fast-food giant in response to the price hike.

However, it's understood to note that prices can vary between different McDonald's locations, with each restaurant setting its menu prices. This means that while some customers are paying over a dollar for their soft serve cone, others are still enjoying the dessert for under a dollar.

Some people pointed this out in the comments, with one sharing, ‘I got one yesterday for 80 cents.’

‘Still 80 cents at my local,’ another claimed.

Despite the outrage, some customers have even defended the price increase, pointing out that the McDonald's dessert remains affordable compared to other options.

One consumer stated: ‘(I) paid $5.75 at the servo for a Magnum the other day. One dollar for a treat is still reasonable.’

‘Going to complain about $1.10? Tell me what other dessert you can get for $1.10?’ Another asked.

The Impact of Inflation on Fast Food Prices

The price increase of the McDonald's soft serve cone is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, customers have noticed a general increase in fast food prices.

This trend can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, increased labour costs, and higher ingredient prices.

Inflation, in particular, significantly impacts the price of goods and services. As the cost of living increases, businesses often have to raise prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

As consumers, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and adjust our spending habits accordingly.

McDonald's has yet to comment on the price increase.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's Australia has faced criticism over the price of a soft serve cone, which a customer reported to be $1.15 on the MyMacca's app.
• The price increase caused a significant response on social media, with people pointing out that the dessert was originally only 30 cents.
• Some customers have called for a boycott over the high price of the soft serve cones.
• Others have defended the price, arguing that it is still a very affordable dessert option compared to others on the market.

What are your thoughts on the new price of the McDonald's soft serve cone? Do you think it's still good value for money, or has the price increase put you off? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

[anouch]

personally I never go to Macca's but I don't think that is overly priced for a little treat,,,don't see people complaining about the burgers and crap

 

[mylittletibbies]

I don't buy Macca's crap either, everything they sell is a waste of money.
Can't understand why anyone would want to eat such garbage.
However I don't think $1.10 is exhorbitant. Try buying one from Mr Whippy or Wendy's for example. In fact I can't think of anywhere you can buy a soft serve cone for so little.

 

[ElizabethL]

Simple, don’t buy it. Hungry Jacks still have theirs cheap, for now, so if you need a cheap treat go there.

 

[AlanQ]

It's not food, it's a nutritional neutral 'treat' either pay the price for junk food or don't. Why does everything get so blown out of proportion on this site?

 

[alistev]

Ice creams are not the only changes. Get the size of the burgers - fit into the palm of 1 hand. Good kid size.

 

[DLHM]

It's not food, it's a nutritional neutral 'treat' either pay the price for junk food or don't. Why does everything get so blown out of proportion on this site?

I don’t waste my money on that crap either, but I think it’s the fact that the price has risen by such a substantial amount. They’re having to pay nearly four times the amount than before. But I always thought 30cents for a soft serve ice cream was incredibly cheap.

 

[lonelyasacloud]

It’s not the price of a soft serve that is the issue to me, it’s the unreasonable jump from 80 cents to $1.10. They Have also become very icy & watery. Hungry Jacks are way better

 

[Matt Harris]

The McDonald's soft serve cone, a nostalgic treat for many Australians, has recently been at the centre of a social media storm.

The cause of the uproar? A significant price hike that has left customers shocked and dismayed.

A concerned mum recently took to social media to share her disbelief at the new price of the iconic dessert.

She revealed that the soft serve cone, which many recall once sold for a mere 30 cents when first introduced by McDonald's, was now priced at a staggering $1.15 on the MyMacca’s app.

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A Macca’s customer shared her frustration over the new price of the fast food’s soft serve. Credit: McDonald’s

‘The audible gasp was real,’ she wrote.

The revelation sparked a wave of responses from other social media users, many of whom shared their experiences of the price increase.

‘(I) ordered two yesterday and couldn’t believe the price,’ someone commented.

Some customers recalled the dessert being priced at 80 cents as recently as October, while others reminisced about the days when the soft serve cone was a mere 30 cents.

‘I did the same recently but at the drive-thru window. “Over a dollar?!” Ridiculous!’ another wrote.

The price increase has left many customers nostalgic for when a trip to McDonald's didn't break the bank.

One customer even called for a boycott of the fast-food giant in response to the price hike.

However, it's understood to note that prices can vary between different McDonald's locations, with each restaurant setting its menu prices. This means that while some customers are paying over a dollar for their soft serve cone, others are still enjoying the dessert for under a dollar.

Some people pointed this out in the comments, with one sharing, ‘I got one yesterday for 80 cents.’

‘Still 80 cents at my local,’ another claimed.

Despite the outrage, some customers have even defended the price increase, pointing out that the McDonald's dessert remains affordable compared to other options.

One consumer stated: ‘(I) paid $5.75 at the servo for a Magnum the other day. One dollar for a treat is still reasonable.’

‘Going to complain about $1.10? Tell me what other dessert you can get for $1.10?’ Another asked.

The Impact of Inflation on Fast Food Prices

The price increase of the McDonald's soft serve cone is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, customers have noticed a general increase in fast food prices.

This trend can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, increased labour costs, and higher ingredient prices.

Inflation, in particular, significantly impacts the price of goods and services. As the cost of living increases, businesses often have to raise prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

As consumers, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and adjust our spending habits accordingly.

McDonald's has yet to comment on the price increase.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's Australia has faced criticism over the price of a soft serve cone, which a customer reported to be $1.15 on the MyMacca's app.
• The price increase caused a significant response on social media, with people pointing out that the dessert was originally only 30 cents.
• Some customers have called for a boycott over the high price of the soft serve cones.
• Others have defended the price, arguing that it is still a very affordable dessert option compared to others on the market.

What are your thoughts on the new price of the McDonald's soft serve cone? Do you think it's still good value for money, or has the price increase put you off? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

We stopped buying McDonald’s a few months back as it is no longer a cheap quick option. More often than not you can get an equivalent often healthier-meal from a lunch shop for around the same price or less. But you have to get out of the car

 

[mylittletibbies]

We stopped buying McDonald’s a few months back as it is no longer a cheap quick option. More often than not you can get an equivalent often healthier-meal from a lunch shop for around the same price or less. But you have to get out of the car

Wow, what a drama, lol

 

[Veggiepatch]

I was shopping last week when I felt like something fast and nasty - Macca's. Looked at the menu for the price of a Big Mac. It wasn't there so I asked. A standalone burger - $7.75! What! It seemed like last year, when a Big Mac was $5.65 which I thought a bit steep. Understandably, I said "no thanks" and walked away....hungry.

 

[Catherines]

It’s called paying the price of inflation - costs to producers, retailers etc go up - SO DO WAGES. Consider the price of buying a cup of coffee for oneself (most days mainly by working people who could make one at home before leaving for work) without thinking of the cost and then consider denying children an icecream from McDonalds @ $1.10 (or complaining when it’s for yourself).

Get over it - IT IS THE PRICE OF LIVING (production cost, inflation and higher wages against each other). We get more in wages, it costs more to produce and it affects everyone and everything else up the chain. These should be called by their correct referenced names - TREAT!!!

 

[DLHM]

I was shopping last week when I felt like something fast and nasty - Macca's. Looked at the menu for the price of a Big Mac. It wasn't there so I asked. A standalone burger - $7.75! What! It seemed like last year, when a Big Mac was $5.65 which I thought a bit steep. Understandably, I said "no thanks" and walked away....hungry.

Isn’t that thoughtful of Maccas? They increase prices to discourage customers from purchasing their products, thus looking after our health!

 

[Veggiepatch]

Didn't they used to sell a smaller burger called a Mini Mac? It appears that the Big Mac has turned into a Mini Mac. I daresay the Mini Mac is now termed the Micro Mac. Free magnifying glass for every customer!

 

[Clancieblue]

I was shopping last week when I felt like something fast and nasty - Macca's. Looked at the menu for the price of a Big Mac. It wasn't there so I asked. A standalone burger - $7.75! What! It seemed like last year, when a Big Mac was $5.65 which I thought a bit steep. Understandably, I said "no thanks" and walked away....hungry.

I hear you, I feel the same way, but I think we are all living in the good old past.

 

[Carsrme]

The McDonald's soft serve cone, a nostalgic treat for many Australians, has recently been at the centre of a social media storm.

The cause of the uproar? A significant price hike that has left customers shocked and dismayed.

A concerned mum recently took to social media to share her disbelief at the new price of the iconic dessert.

She revealed that the soft serve cone, which many recall once sold for a mere 30 cents when first introduced by McDonald's, was now priced at a staggering $1.15 on the MyMacca’s app.

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A Macca’s customer shared her frustration over the new price of the fast food’s soft serve. Credit: McDonald’s

‘The audible gasp was real,’ she wrote.

The revelation sparked a wave of responses from other social media users, many of whom shared their experiences of the price increase.

‘(I) ordered two yesterday and couldn’t believe the price,’ someone commented.

Some customers recalled the dessert being priced at 80 cents as recently as October, while others reminisced about the days when the soft serve cone was a mere 30 cents.

‘I did the same recently but at the drive-thru window. “Over a dollar?!” Ridiculous!’ another wrote.

The price increase has left many customers nostalgic for when a trip to McDonald's didn't break the bank.

One customer even called for a boycott of the fast-food giant in response to the price hike.

However, it's understood to note that prices can vary between different McDonald's locations, with each restaurant setting its menu prices. This means that while some customers are paying over a dollar for their soft serve cone, others are still enjoying the dessert for under a dollar.

Some people pointed this out in the comments, with one sharing, ‘I got one yesterday for 80 cents.’

‘Still 80 cents at my local,’ another claimed.

Despite the outrage, some customers have even defended the price increase, pointing out that the McDonald's dessert remains affordable compared to other options.

One consumer stated: ‘(I) paid $5.75 at the servo for a Magnum the other day. One dollar for a treat is still reasonable.’

‘Going to complain about $1.10? Tell me what other dessert you can get for $1.10?’ Another asked.

The Impact of Inflation on Fast Food Prices

The price increase of the McDonald's soft serve cone is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, customers have noticed a general increase in fast food prices.

This trend can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, increased labour costs, and higher ingredient prices.

Inflation, in particular, significantly impacts the price of goods and services. As the cost of living increases, businesses often have to raise prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

As consumers, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and adjust our spending habits accordingly.

McDonald's has yet to comment on the price increase.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's Australia has faced criticism over the price of a soft serve cone, which a customer reported to be $1.15 on the MyMacca's app.
• The price increase caused a significant response on social media, with people pointing out that the dessert was originally only 30 cents.
• Some customers have called for a boycott over the high price of the soft serve cones.
• Others have defended the price, arguing that it is still a very affordable dessert option compared to others on the market.

What are your thoughts on the new price of the McDonald's soft serve cone? Do you think it's still good value for money, or has the price increase put you off? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

I think you'll find McDonalds have increased a lot of items in October. In some cases, they've shrunk the item, and increased it.
An item they call "Big Mac", should be renamed to "Little Mac".
I have sent emails to McDonald's, but they don't reply.
Carsrme.

 

[BabsL]

The McDonald's soft serve cone, a nostalgic treat for many Australians, has recently been at the centre of a social media storm.

The cause of the uproar? A significant price hike that has left customers shocked and dismayed.

A concerned mum recently took to social media to share her disbelief at the new price of the iconic dessert.

She revealed that the soft serve cone, which many recall once sold for a mere 30 cents when first introduced by McDonald's, was now priced at a staggering $1.15 on the MyMacca’s app.

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A Macca’s customer shared her frustration over the new price of the fast food’s soft serve. Credit: McDonald’s

‘The audible gasp was real,’ she wrote.

The revelation sparked a wave of responses from other social media users, many of whom shared their experiences of the price increase.

‘(I) ordered two yesterday and couldn’t believe the price,’ someone commented.

Some customers recalled the dessert being priced at 80 cents as recently as October, while others reminisced about the days when the soft serve cone was a mere 30 cents.

‘I did the same recently but at the drive-thru window. “Over a dollar?!” Ridiculous!’ another wrote.

The price increase has left many customers nostalgic for when a trip to McDonald's didn't break the bank.

One customer even called for a boycott of the fast-food giant in response to the price hike.

However, it's understood to note that prices can vary between different McDonald's locations, with each restaurant setting its menu prices. This means that while some customers are paying over a dollar for their soft serve cone, others are still enjoying the dessert for under a dollar.

Some people pointed this out in the comments, with one sharing, ‘I got one yesterday for 80 cents.’

‘Still 80 cents at my local,’ another claimed.

Despite the outrage, some customers have even defended the price increase, pointing out that the McDonald's dessert remains affordable compared to other options.

One consumer stated: ‘(I) paid $5.75 at the servo for a Magnum the other day. One dollar for a treat is still reasonable.’

‘Going to complain about $1.10? Tell me what other dessert you can get for $1.10?’ Another asked.

The Impact of Inflation on Fast Food Prices

The price increase of the McDonald's soft serve cone is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, customers have noticed a general increase in fast food prices.

This trend can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, increased labour costs, and higher ingredient prices.

Inflation, in particular, significantly impacts the price of goods and services. As the cost of living increases, businesses often have to raise prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

As consumers, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and adjust our spending habits accordingly.

McDonald's has yet to comment on the price increase.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's Australia has faced criticism over the price of a soft serve cone, which a customer reported to be $1.15 on the MyMacca's app.
• The price increase caused a significant response on social media, with people pointing out that the dessert was originally only 30 cents.
• Some customers have called for a boycott over the high price of the soft serve cones.
• Others have defended the price, arguing that it is still a very affordable dessert option compared to others on the market.

What are your thoughts on the new price of the McDonald's soft serve cone? Do you think it's still good value for money, or has the price increase put you off? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Absolute and utter DISGRACE! Especially as store staff are so lazy that they refuse to clean these soft serve machines as required by McDonald’s which is why it is nearly impossible to buy a Soft ServeCone at any store in metro Melbourne!
Apparently cleaning the Soft Serve machine is a job no staffer wants to do - that is why so many McDonald stores just say “the machine is broken”. It is NOT broken - they just did not want to clean it.
McDonald’s needs to set up one specific separate counter just doing SoftServe Cones, and ensure staff CLEAN the machines as required instead of the lies we get after standing in line for over 20 minutes!

 

[Jest]

The McDonald's soft serve cone, a nostalgic treat for many Australians, has recently been at the centre of a social media storm.

The cause of the uproar? A significant price hike that has left customers shocked and dismayed.

A concerned mum recently took to social media to share her disbelief at the new price of the iconic dessert.

She revealed that the soft serve cone, which many recall once sold for a mere 30 cents when first introduced by McDonald's, was now priced at a staggering $1.15 on the MyMacca’s app.

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A Macca’s customer shared her frustration over the new price of the fast food’s soft serve. Credit: McDonald’s

‘The audible gasp was real,’ she wrote.

The revelation sparked a wave of responses from other social media users, many of whom shared their experiences of the price increase.

‘(I) ordered two yesterday and couldn’t believe the price,’ someone commented.

Some customers recalled the dessert being priced at 80 cents as recently as October, while others reminisced about the days when the soft serve cone was a mere 30 cents.

‘I did the same recently but at the drive-thru window. “Over a dollar?!” Ridiculous!’ another wrote.

The price increase has left many customers nostalgic for when a trip to McDonald's didn't break the bank.

One customer even called for a boycott of the fast-food giant in response to the price hike.

However, it's understood to note that prices can vary between different McDonald's locations, with each restaurant setting its menu prices. This means that while some customers are paying over a dollar for their soft serve cone, others are still enjoying the dessert for under a dollar.

Some people pointed this out in the comments, with one sharing, ‘I got one yesterday for 80 cents.’

‘Still 80 cents at my local,’ another claimed.

Despite the outrage, some customers have even defended the price increase, pointing out that the McDonald's dessert remains affordable compared to other options.

One consumer stated: ‘(I) paid $5.75 at the servo for a Magnum the other day. One dollar for a treat is still reasonable.’

‘Going to complain about $1.10? Tell me what other dessert you can get for $1.10?’ Another asked.

The Impact of Inflation on Fast Food Prices

The price increase of the McDonald's soft serve cone is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, customers have noticed a general increase in fast food prices.

This trend can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, increased labour costs, and higher ingredient prices.

Inflation, in particular, significantly impacts the price of goods and services. As the cost of living increases, businesses often have to raise prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

As consumers, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and adjust our spending habits accordingly.

McDonald's has yet to comment on the price increase.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's Australia has faced criticism over the price of a soft serve cone, which a customer reported to be $1.15 on the MyMacca's app.
• The price increase caused a significant response on social media, with people pointing out that the dessert was originally only 30 cents.
• Some customers have called for a boycott over the high price of the soft serve cones.
• Others have defended the price, arguing that it is still a very affordable dessert option compared to others on the market.

What are your thoughts on the new price of the McDonald's soft serve cone? Do you think it's still good value for money, or has the price increase put you off? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

grizzle grizzle grizzle. do not purchase. most do not need it anyway.

 

[Luckyus]

The McDonald's soft serve cone, a nostalgic treat for many Australians, has recently been at the centre of a social media storm.

The cause of the uproar? A significant price hike that has left customers shocked and dismayed.

A concerned mum recently took to social media to share her disbelief at the new price of the iconic dessert.

She revealed that the soft serve cone, which many recall once sold for a mere 30 cents when first introduced by McDonald's, was now priced at a staggering $1.15 on the MyMacca’s app.

View attachment 36224

A Macca’s customer shared her frustration over the new price of the fast food’s soft serve. Credit: McDonald’s

‘The audible gasp was real,’ she wrote.

The revelation sparked a wave of responses from other social media users, many of whom shared their experiences of the price increase.

‘(I) ordered two yesterday and couldn’t believe the price,’ someone commented.

Some customers recalled the dessert being priced at 80 cents as recently as October, while others reminisced about the days when the soft serve cone was a mere 30 cents.

‘I did the same recently but at the drive-thru window. “Over a dollar?!” Ridiculous!’ another wrote.

The price increase has left many customers nostalgic for when a trip to McDonald's didn't break the bank.

One customer even called for a boycott of the fast-food giant in response to the price hike.

However, it's understood to note that prices can vary between different McDonald's locations, with each restaurant setting its menu prices. This means that while some customers are paying over a dollar for their soft serve cone, others are still enjoying the dessert for under a dollar.

Some people pointed this out in the comments, with one sharing, ‘I got one yesterday for 80 cents.’

‘Still 80 cents at my local,’ another claimed.

Despite the outrage, some customers have even defended the price increase, pointing out that the McDonald's dessert remains affordable compared to other options.

One consumer stated: ‘(I) paid $5.75 at the servo for a Magnum the other day. One dollar for a treat is still reasonable.’

‘Going to complain about $1.10? Tell me what other dessert you can get for $1.10?’ Another asked.

The Impact of Inflation on Fast Food Prices

The price increase of the McDonald's soft serve cone is not an isolated incident. Over the past few years, customers have noticed a general increase in fast food prices.

This trend can be attributed to several factors, including inflation, increased labour costs, and higher ingredient prices.

Inflation, in particular, significantly impacts the price of goods and services. As the cost of living increases, businesses often have to raise prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

As consumers, it's crucial to stay informed about these changes and adjust our spending habits accordingly.

McDonald's has yet to comment on the price increase.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's Australia has faced criticism over the price of a soft serve cone, which a customer reported to be $1.15 on the MyMacca's app.
• The price increase caused a significant response on social media, with people pointing out that the dessert was originally only 30 cents.
• Some customers have called for a boycott over the high price of the soft serve cones.
• Others have defended the price, arguing that it is still a very affordable dessert option compared to others on the market.

What are your thoughts on the new price of the McDonald's soft serve cone? Do you think it's still good value for money, or has the price increase put you off? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

You always have two choices.

 

[beauravn]

It's important to realise that McDonalds soft-serve includes a range of ingredients, many of which are produced at great expense in laboratory kitchens, PLUS dairy farmers actually want to make a living as well, for some reason!

McDonalds soft-serve ingredients include the usual milk, nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup and whey, as well as the following:
Polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier in foods and cosmetics. It’s added to soft serve to prevent milk proteins from completely coating the fat droplets. This allows the soft serve to bind and locks air into the mixture. (McDonald’s, DQ)
Mono- and diglycerides come from fatty acids. They’re used as another emulsifier. They help combine ingredients containing fat with ingredients containing water (because the two don’t normally merge well on their own). (McDonald’s, DQ)
Carrageenan is a carbohydrate extracted from red seaweed. It’s used for its gelling, stabilizing and thickening properties. (McDonald’s, DQ)
Guar gum is made from the endosperm of the guar bean. It’s used as a thickening agent. The use of it in diet pills was banned in the 1980s because it was dangerous, but small amounts of it ― like what’s found in soft serve ― have been established as safe. (McDonald’s, DQ)
Cellulose gum comes from the cell walls of plants such as wood pulp and cottonseeds. It is another thickener. It is commonly used in the food industry and adds to the mouthfeel and texture of a product. (McDonald’s)
Sodium Phosphate is used in many foods and serves many purposes. It can be used as a texturizer, an emulsifier or a leavening agent. (McDonald’s)

That's a whole lot of 'stuff' for such a low price!