McDonald's $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash as Americans say fast food is no longer cheap

"Anyone remember when McDoubles used to be 99 cents? It was only 10 years ago," a Reddit user wrote, in part.

"Thing was a dollar, they sell billions of burgers, and I'm supposed to be impressed by $2.50?" said a commenter on X.

McDonald's maintains, however, that it is committed to "delivering great value" to its fans.

"Our focus has always been on listening to our customers and meeting their needs," McDonald's USA told Fox News Digital in a statement. 

"That's why McValue was built as a flexible platform designed to evolve with them. The under $3 menu delivers on what they've told us matters most: consistently great prices on their favorite items and the freedom to order what they want, when they want - no bundling required."

Yet some customers are lamenting what they perceive to be decreased value on the menu.

"Buy one, get one for a dollar is gone - so am I," a Reddit user wrote.

Others chimed in on a Reddit thread to say, "Once they get rid of 2 for 6 McMuffins, I'm not going anymore."

McDonald's said its McValue lineup has been refreshed to include more options for budget-minded eaters.