Just when you thought McDonald’s had peaked this year with Snack Wrap nostalgia and the McDonaldland revival, they’ve gone and done it again. Starting September 3, the Golden Arches are getting a little more… golden.
McDonald’s is rolling out four new menu items, all starring something called Special Edition Gold Sauce. What is Gold Sauce, you ask? Think North Carolina barbecue had a baby with honey mustard and then tossed in just enough vinegar and smoke to keep things interesting. It’s sweet, tangy, and just a little fiery—kind of like if your favorite dipping sauce took a vacation in the South and came back with better stories.
But this isn’t just about a sauce. This is about McDonald’s putting that sauce to work where it counts:
- The Gold Snack Wrap (yes, a new Snack Wrap)
- McCrispy Strips
- Bacon Gold McCrispy
- Bacon Gold Deluxe McCrispy
That last one comes stacked with lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickles, and enough sauce to make you question your loyalty to ranch. And yes, the wraps are still just $2.99, which is wild considering how many gourmet sandwiches taste half as good and cost double.
Even better, you don’t have to commit. You can grab the Gold Sauce on the side and dunk fries, McNuggets, or whatever else your drive-thru order looks like.
Naturally, the internet is already losing it. People are setting reminders, quoting Vanderpump Rules, and making plans like it’s a national holiday. Honestly, same.
So whether you’re in it for the sauce, the comeback of snack wraps, or just curious what “gold” tastes like, mark the date: September 3. Because McDonald’s just made your fall taste like barbecue dreams and honey mustard chaos—in the best possible way.