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McDonald’s brings Diet Coke back to Australian menus
McDonald’s is bringing Diet Coke back to restaurants across Australia after removing it from menus in January 2023.
The drink is now rolling out nationwide, with more restaurants expected to add it over the coming months.
The return follows years of customer requests for the sugar-free soft drink.
During its absence, Coke Zero was the main non-sugar cola option at McDonald’s.
Both drinks are sugar-free and calorie-free, but Diet Coke has a lighter taste, while Coke Zero tastes more like regular Coca-Cola.
Customers will have more drink choices, and Diet Coke is available with meal deals alongside other soft drinks.
McDonald’s is bringing Diet Coke back to restaurants across Australia after removing it from menus.
The company says the drink is now rolling out and will continue to appear on menus over the coming months.
A McDonald’s Australia spokesperson said the return follows customer requests.
Reports differ on when Diet Coke was removed: Nine.com.au says it left menus in 2022, while both reports also cite its permanent removal in January 2023.
- Who
- McDonald’s Australia.
- What
- Diet Coke is returning to McDonald’s menus across Australia.
- When
- The rollout was announced in October 2026 and is continuing over the coming months.
- Where
- McDonald’s restaurants across Australia.
- Why
- The company said it responded to customer requests for Diet Coke to return.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Nine.com.au says Diet Coke was removed from McDonald’s menus nationwide.
Nine.com.au and Yahoo Lifestyle Australia report that McDonald’s permanently removed Diet Coke from restaurants.
McDonald’s confirmed Diet Coke was returning and said it was rolling out to restaurants across Australia.
- Returning drink
- Diet Coke
- Rollout
- McDonald’s restaurants across Australia
- Removal date
- Sources differ: 2022 or January 2023
- Return announcement
- October 2026
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What people are saying
We’ve heard the calls for Diet Coke to return, and we’re excited to confirm it’s coming back to Macca’s, giving customers even more choice when it comes to their favourite drinks,
Diet Coke is now rolling out to restaurants across Australia and will continue to land on menus over the coming months.