McDonald's Basket of Fries: A Little-Known Regional Menu Item

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McDonald's offers a Basket of Fries, the equivalent of two medium fries, in select cities nationwide. The Basket is a shareable side that can offer a better value than a large fry, depending on the location. However, it's not widely known as a menu item because it's only available regionally.

Why it matters

The Basket of Fries is a lesser-known menu item that could provide customers with a more cost-effective way to get a larger portion of McDonald's famous fries, making it an appealing option for those looking to get more bang for their buck.

The details

According to a McDonald's spokesperson, the Basket of Fries contains about the same amount as two medium fries, or roughly eight ounces. By comparison, the large fry is around six ounces. In many places, a large order of fries costs somewhere between $3.39 and $5.39, depending on location. However, the Basket of Fries has been spotted costing less than the price of a large fry in some locations, such as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where it was $4.19, and Nashville, Tennessee, where it was $3.99 compared to a large fry at $3.69.

• The Basket of Fries is a regional menu item that has been spotted in select cities nationwide, including Houston, Dallas, Nashville, and St. Louis.
• The Basket of Fries was recently spotted on a menu board by Delish staff in western Pennsylvania.