McDonald’s wants to shake up Australia’s coffee & beverages market

Ten new beverages represent the “biggest drink trial that McCafé has ever done” – and Australia is the guinea pig market

To many in the outside world, Australia is a nation of specialty coffee and brunch connoisseurs. But in 2026, fast-food giant McDonald’s is seeking to flip that narrative on its head with a new range of brightly coloured iced beverages.

Australia is, after all, the birthplace of McDonald’s McCafé concept.

Now, McDonald’s, affectionately known as ‘Macca’s’ in Australia, is introducing 10 new McCafé beverages across 500 stores in Queensland and Victoria from 25 February 2026.