McDonald's introduces McCafe in three Delray Beach locations
McDonald's employee Jesse Aubrey gets ready to hand out sample espressos.
Three McDonald's stores in Delray Beach have launched McCafe featuring premium coffees without the premium price. McCafe coffees are made-to-order mochas, iced mochas, hot chocolates, lattes, iced lattes and cappuccinos. All are available in non-fat options.
"People want different options. At McDonald's they can get a better value and eat and drink healthy," said Brian Bohn, manager of the McDonald's at 1400 S. Federal Highway.
"It's a place where are customers can get our Internet Wi-Fi, watch TV, all the while enjoying a great tasting and affordable menu."
The first McCafe opened in Australia in 1993. Since then McDonald's has been testing coffee and espressos in anticipation of a May 4 national rollout.
"Our customers in this market are already experiencing this great new McCafe menu," said Sally Marsh, marketing and training supervisor for Melton Management.
Melton Management owns 28 locations in South Florida, including Delray Beach locations at 14529 Military Trail, 1400 S. Federal Highway and 1220 Linton Blvd.
"The company is serving more customers than ever and McDonald's is becoming a destination for visits throughout the day," Marsh said.
McCafe items range in price at the 1400 S. Federal Hwy. location from the Premium Roast Drip Coffee at $1.19, to large versions of the mocha, latte or cappuccino at $3.29.
