What I’m Drinking: McDonald’s Vanilla Iced Coffee

by Mike on March 30, 2009 in Coffee Reviews

McDonald's McCafe Vanilla Iced Coffee On my way to work this morning, I stopped at McDonald’s. I definitely wasn’t going there for their breakfast because it definitely left something to be desired, instead my main reason that I was there was to try their new McCafe. I was inspired partially by Coffeerama who has blogged about McDonald’s coffee a lot lately. Plus, I’ve been hearing a lot about how McDonald’s, along with Dunkin Donuts are fighting to take a part of the coffee market from Starbucks.

McDonald’s entry into the competition is the McCafe, a whole line of products that look remarkably similar to a lot of Starbucks products.

Anyways, this morning I tried the Vanilla Iced Coffee. From the very first sip, there was a strong vanilla taste. I know that McDonald’s has had iced vanilla drinks in the past, but this one is a definite attempt to take it to the next level. For me, it was almost a little too sweet, but it has that “drinkability” factor.

Of course, comparisons have to made to Starbucks. It’s definitely similar to the Starbucks’ Iced Vanilla Latte. The Vanilla Latte is one of my favorite drinks at Starbucks in the summer and I have to say I like the taste of it better than the new McDondald’s Vanilla Iced Coffee. The Starbucks Latte definitely has more flavor and the McDonald’s Iced Coffee was just a little too light on taste for me.

Overall, it’s definitely not the best coffee, but it gets the job done.

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Lace April 1, 2009 at 9:07 pm: I am digging the BK Joe’s already since John got me addicted to them, so this is yet another one I will have to try. I like the sweetness and vanilla too – I’ll try it and update

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Mike April 1, 2009 at 9:20 pm: I don’t know if I’ve tried it, but if it’s a coffee and it has caffeine, it’s on my list to review.

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Medical Supplies April 2, 2009 at 4:49 pm: I noticed in another blog that mochas are your favorite – mine too. I like McDonalds’ hot mochas. They’re almost as good as Starbucks’, but for about $2 less.

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Mike April 3, 2009 at 1:24 am: That’s a really good point…they are almost as good and you can’t beat the price.

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Extreme John April 3, 2009 at 5:15 pm: I have tried a few of the McDonalds Coffees and I just can’t seem to get into them. The BK Joe Coffee is more up my ally.

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Mike April 3, 2009 at 5:16 pm: Have you tried the new McCafe ones? I think they’re a huge improvement.

BK Joe is actually on my list to review soon.

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Kim July 8, 2009 at 2:33 pm: I prefer McDonalds Vanilla Iced Coffee to Starbucks. Its lighter and has a sweeter flavor. Starbucks flavor is very robust and dark, McDonalds, not so much. I’m definitely hooked on McD’s version!

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Mike July 8, 2009 at 2:58 pm: I think you’re right. I’ll admit the McDonald’s version has grown on me.

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