McDonald’s Hong Kong has unveiled a striking new afternoon tea lineup through its mobile app, offering a jumbo soda for just HK$12 and introducing the beloved “Yuen Yeung McGriddles” for the first time during the afternoon window, alongside a HK$5 McCafé discount for savvy customers.
The promotion, effective immediately and running daily from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (excluding public holidays), marks one of the chain’s most aggressive afternoon tea pushes this summer. Customers can purchase a large fountain drink—available in Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Sprite, or Fanta Orange—for a fraction of its regular HK$23.50 price tag. The offer is accessible exclusively through the McDonald’s Hong Kong app, requiring users to download and redeem a digital coupon before ordering.
Afternoon Tea Deal: $12 Jumbo Soda
The centrepiece of the promotion is the HK$12 jumbo soda, a steep 49% discount off the standard price. Available at participating locations across Hong Kong, the deal is designed to beat the summer heat without breaking the bank. The oversized cup—significantly larger than the chain’s regular medium size—comes with unlimited refills on self-serve drink stations where available.
Upgrade to McGriddles: A First for Afternoon Tea
For an additional HK$10, customers can transform their soda into a full afternoon tea set by adding the “Yuen Yeung McGriddles”—a combination of two small McGriddles pancakes in chocolate and maple flavours. This marks the first time these popular griddle cakes have been offered during the afternoon tea period. Guests can further customise their order with a HK$1 topping of peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, or syrup. Those with a savoury preference may opt for a classic Pork McMuffin or cheeseburger instead at the same HK$10 upgrade.
McCafé Savings: One Trick to Save $5
Beyond the soda-and-pancake deal, McDonald’s is also pushing its McCafé line with a limited-time afternoon offer. From Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, customers who purchase any McCafé Italian-style sandwich, muffin, or cake combo receive an instant HK$5 discount. The lineup includes popular items such as the crayfish and egg salad Italian sandwich, purple sweet potato mousse cake, and blueberry cheesecake.
Additionally, the newly launched Double Mango Snow—made with Philippine Carabao mango and juicy Ivory mango—is available with a HK$3 discount via app coupon.
Terms and Exclusions: What to Know
The promotional offers come with a standard set of conditions. Key exclusions include:
- Not valid at McDonald’s outlets inside Ocean Park, Sha Tin Racecourse, Happy Valley Racecourse, The Peak Galleria, and Hong Kong International Airport.
- The McGriddles upgrade is unavailable at nine specific locations, including Kowloon Park, Foo Win, Queen’s Road West, and others.
- Only one coupon can be used per transaction, and offers cannot be combined with other discounts or party services.
- Coupons are non-exchangeable for cash and expire as noted in the app.
McDonald’s reserves the right to modify or cancel any promotion without prior notice.
Broader Impact: A Strategy for Afternoon Dominance
Industry observers note that this aggressive afternoon tea pricing is part of a broader push by quick-service restaurants to capture the post-lunch, pre-dinner crowd—a segment increasingly seeking affordable yet satisfying options amid rising living costs in Hong Kong. By bundling deep discounts with limited-time menu introductions like the McGriddles, McDonald’s aims to drive app downloads and repeat visits.
The chain is simultaneously running a second-wave CHIIKAWA ARTIVERSE lucky charm promotion, with themed packaging and pop-up photo spots at select branches, further incentivising foot traffic during the summer period.
For budget-conscious consumers, this afternoon tea deal offers one of the most compelling value propositions in the city right now—a large soda, a sweet treat, and a McCafé discount, all accessible within a single mobile app.