McDonald’s McGriddle now available in Australia - News + Articles

Jul 07, 2025

A popular menu item that has been available overseas for more than two decades has finally arrived Down Under.

The McGriddle – which is essentially a McMuffin with maple-flavoured hot cakes instead of bread – was created by McDonald’s executive chef Gerald Tomlinson in 1999.

But the breakfast sandwich, which has become a staple in countries such as Canada and the United States, didn’t hit stores until June 2003.

McGriddles have never been available in Australia – until now, with fans of the fast-food chain recently spotting the item at various locations around Sydney.

In May, a spokesperson confirmed to news.com.au that the fast-food chain was “trialling soft, warm McGriddles in select restaurants across New South Wales only. McGriddles feature griddle cakes with the sweet taste of maple, with the combination of sausage, sausage and egg, or bacon and egg, or simply enjoyed on its own.”

But after a successful soft launch, McGriddles will be now available Australia-wide, joining the national breakfast menu from Wednesday, July 9.

@littlemissfion

McGriddles in SYDNEY!? Only at two locations from what I can see but ngl I’m not a fan, I prefer the usual McMuffin instead 😆 #mcdonaldsau #maccas #mcgriddle #sydneyfood #sydneyeats #sydneyfoodie

♬ Gnarly – KATSEYE

TikTok creator @littlemissfion was one of the first food content creators to spot the McGriddle Down Under.

“I got the Sausage and Egg McGriddle,” she said. “It’s like a McMuffin, but with pancakes and maple syrup.”

Adrian Widjy, better known as Places in Sydney, said his “prayer was answered” with the McGriddle finally being available in his hometown.

“I always have them when I am in Japan or Hong Kong,” he said.

“Now it’s here where I am in Sydney.”

The elated content creator said the sausage and fried egg was his personal favourite, loving the sweet and savoury combination of the breakfast item.

The McGriddle was also spotted at locations such as Macquarie Centre, Kingsford, Sylvania, Croydon and Haberfield.

@adrianwidjy

I believe they are super limited time so it could be days left till you can have it! If you know of any other location please list them in the comment! #mcgriddle ! #australia #placesinsydney #sydney #maccas #sydneyfood #pancakes #breakfast #mcmuffin #mcdonalds #mcdonaldsau

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Social media users had a huge reaction to the breakfast item finally landing on menus in Australia.

“So excited,” one social media user commented. “This is the only item the US Maccas has that we don’t have that’s actually good.”

Another added: “As an American living in Australia, this is the one thing that I complain about all the time all I want is a McGriddle.”

“Bro I swear to God whoever lives in Sydney better buy them in BULK because I need them to release so I can finally try one,” one said.

Another commented: “TRYING TO LOCATE THE CLOSEST WESTERN SYD STORE HELP!”

“They’re amazing. best thing in America,” one added.

Another social media user said: “Wait…..you don’t have this normally in Australia?”

“They need to drop this nationwide ASAP,” one commented.

Macca’s was clearly paying attention.

“Our Aussie fans absolutely obsessed over the sweet and savoury flavours of McGriddles when we trialled it earlier this year,” Amanda Nakad, marketing director of menu and brand for McDonald’s Australia, said in a company release.

“Safe to say, we got the message, and gave our iconic breakfast menu a glow-up by adding it to the national menu.”

This article originally appeared on news.com.au and has been edited to reflect new developments. It has been reproduced here with permission.