Netizens Cry Foul as McDonald’s Philippines Axes Iconic Apple Pie

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McDonald’s Philippines has sparked nationwide heartbreak among fast-food lovers after officially announcing that its iconic Baked Apple Pie is leaving the menu soon.

To ease the blow for distraught consumers, the quick-service restaurant giant launched a dynamic nationwide farewell promotion running from June 23 to June 29, 2026. During this limited-time window, customers can purchase a bundle of two Apple Pies for just ₱59. The announcement has triggered a wave of viral social media reactions from Filipino netizens mourning the loss of the beloved, cinnamon-spiced dessert.

End of a Fast-Food Era

For decades, the McDonald's Apple Pie has served as a staple comfort food in the Philippines. Known for its bubbly, deep-fried crispy crust and warm, gooey fruit filling, the pocket pie became a quintessential after-school treat, late-night snack, and post-meal dessert for generations of diners.

The sudden decision to retire the classic pastry came to light through a social media advisory posted on the official McDonald's Philippines channels. Accompanied by the cheeky tagline, “Don't just say bye… buy an Apple Pie! It's leaving soon, so get yours while it's still here,” the news caught the local foodie community completely off guard.

Netizens Express Shock and Nostalgia

Within minutes of the announcement, local online spaces erupted with disbelief. Thousands of Filipino netizens flocked to the comment sections to voice their dismay, with many questioning why a legacy menu item was being cut.

As nostalgia swept social media, several customers began pleading with the fast-food chain to bring back alternative legacy pastries to fill the upcoming void. Requests flooded in for the return of previously discontinued local favorites, such as the Taro Pie, Banana Pie, and Choco Pie

The Ultimate Farewell Promo

McDonald’s Philippines is giving fans one last week to savor the classic dessert at a steep discount. The Buy 2 for ₱59 farewell promo represents significant value, prompting heavy foot traffic at branches nationwide as customers stock up on their final bites.

The promotional discount is active at participating physical branches for dine-in, take-out, and via the company’s extensive network of drive-thrus. Company representatives have urged patrons to visit their nearest locations early, as the remaining inventory of the dessert is expected to sell out rapidly ahead of the June 29 deadline.

While McDonald's has not disclosed the exact corporate reason behind axing the dessert, the menu overhaul marks a historic shift for its local dessert portfolio. Fans looking to experience the flaky, cinnamon-infused classic one last time have until Monday to secure their final orders.