We tried McDonald's Snack Wraps in the US and UK. We can see why the British are up in arms about the 'downgraded' item.
However, shortly after the launch, The Sun reported that a few British McDonald's customers were disappointed by the "downgraded" menu item, lamenting the removal of cheese from the wraps and calling it "a bit plain" on social media.
On the other hand, our US-based reporter Erin McDowell was impressed by the flavorful sauces and crispy chicken tenders included in each of her wraps.
There were no ads inside the McDonald's about the Snack Wrap's return.
Unlike in the US, where you can choose between a spicy or ranch version of the wrap, the UK only has one option.
When ordering in the app, you can upgrade the Snack Wrap to a medium meal deal for £5.59 ($7.38), which includes a drink and fries.
The UK Snack Wrap comes with a chicken tender, black pepper mayo, and shredded lettuce.
Roya found it disappointing that there was no shredded cheese inside, unlike in the US, especially since the previous UK iteration did contain cheese.
There was a generous amount of mayo and shredded lettuce in the wrap. However, while she is a fan of the UK McDonald's Chicken Selects, Roya felt the portion was too small for the price.
The chicken breast was tender and crispy, but the wrap overall was quite bland.
Roya thought the mayo serving was generous, though as someone who prefers other sauces, she would have liked the option for something else.
The UK-based reporter thought the ingredient distribution wasn't great, with one side containing no lettuce.
As its name suggests, the Snack Wrap makes a good snack because it's light; however, it's not filling enough as a meal in its own right.
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- However, shortly after the launch, The Sun reported that a few British McDonald's customers were disappointed by the "downgraded" menu item, lamenting the removal of cheese from the wraps and calling it "a bit plain" on social media.
- On the other hand, our US-based reporter Erin McDowell was impressed by the flavorful sauces and crispy chicken tenders included in each of her wraps.
- There were no ads inside the McDonald's about the Snack Wrap's return.
- Unlike in the US, where you can choose between a spicy or ranch version of the wrap, the UK only has one option.
- When ordering in the app, you can upgrade the Snack Wrap to a medium meal deal for £5.59 ($7.38), which includes a drink and fries.