McDonald's Debuts Brand-New Creamy Strawberry Coke – But Fans Aren't Thrilled with the Finished Product
In the grand scheme of things, it's hard to think of two brands more readily recognized by international consumers than Coca-Cola and McDonald's.
Catering to fans in every corner of the globe, one might think that Coke and McDonald's go together about as well as PB and J or ice cream and chocolate syrup, with both products managing to bring out the best in one another's distinct flavor profile.
As great as each product is on its own, a new Coke beverage from the iconic fast food chain has been turning quite a few heads in recent weeks – and not in a good way.
As reported by multiple diners across social media, McDonald's Canada has recently launched a new version of their classic Coke beverage in the form of their Creamy Strawberry Coke.
Leaning into the ongoing craze surrounding the dirty soda trend, the beverage specifically combines that beloved Coke flavor with notes of fresh strawberry and rich cream.
While these flavors might sound delicious, many social media users are expressing their disappointment with the new beverage, with one account only ranking it 2/10 stars on Reddit.
"Creamy top doesn't work and strawberry is artificial tasting and overpowering," the user wrote.
"McDonald's Coke is perfect, and nothing should ever be added to it except more of it," another account added.
Some fans did offer the helpful suggestion of stirring the cream topping into the beverage to ensure a more conducive cream-based drink, rather than watching the cream settle at the top of the drink.
"IMO the cream sits on top of the ice too much and leaves you under-satisfied when you drink it as served. I mix it from the start now and it's so much better," one user recommended.
As of yet, it's not clear whether the Creamy Strawberry Coke is a limited-edition menu item or a permanent addition to McDonald's Canada.
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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM.