Consolidated "McDonald's" thread
Apr 6, 2008 | 1:29 am
#122
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I actually like McDonalds's coffee, given the option of being able to order a breakfast and grab a coffee to go. It's not as good as Starbucks or Peet's but it's good enough to fill my caffeine needs.
One improvement they've implemented when ordering in drive thru, is the option of having sugar and cream put in your coffee, vs. having you do it. Now I don't have to pull over and fill my cream + sugar, it's all in there.
One improvement they've implemented when ordering in drive thru, is the option of having sugar and cream put in your coffee, vs. having you do it. Now I don't have to pull over and fill my cream + sugar, it's all in there.
Apr 6, 2008 | 6:02 am
#123
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I have been hearing from so many people how good McD's coffee is in comparison to Starbucks coffee. My problem is that I am a coffee snob and have always been so devoted to my precious Starbucks but now I think I may have to at least give the coffee at McD's a try. 
Apr 6, 2008 | 7:16 am
#124
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I have not been back to the States in over a year but a couple
of weeks ago I was in Bangkok and tried their cafe at the McCafe,
it wasn't bad. I felt the Starbucks offering was better and
available in larger sizes and was served in a ceramic mug not
cardboard containers. I also tried the Bangkok DunkinDonuts
coffee, I read everyone in the States finds this the best, but
I was not impressed. But then again, back in the States it
might be different.
of weeks ago I was in Bangkok and tried their cafe at the McCafe,
it wasn't bad. I felt the Starbucks offering was better and
available in larger sizes and was served in a ceramic mug not
cardboard containers. I also tried the Bangkok DunkinDonuts
coffee, I read everyone in the States finds this the best, but
I was not impressed. But then again, back in the States it
might be different.
Apr 6, 2008 | 7:20 am
#125
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When in the States (which seems to be most of the year!) I don't mind drinking McD coffee, it's better than most of the wishy washy watery stuff available.
But I still can't fathom why you guys put cream in it? What's wrong with milk?! Because of that, I usually hunt down Starbucks etc. for an Americano with milk!
But I still can't fathom why you guys put cream in it? What's wrong with milk?! Because of that, I usually hunt down Starbucks etc. for an Americano with milk!
Apr 6, 2008 | 7:49 am
#127
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Heh, I fall in that category. Is that at McDonald, McCafe or Starbucks?
Also, can I please then ask a quick coffee question for you pros? My wife,
who is Japanese, insists that Cafe Americano is regular coffee, weakened or extended with hot water. Wikipedia says it's espresso with water. I tasted it from her cup at a local ( Tokyo ) Starbucks. It sure tasted weak. It's what all the woman drink here, because it supposedly does not have too much coffein. Who is right?
Also, can I please then ask a quick coffee question for you pros? My wife,
who is Japanese, insists that Cafe Americano is regular coffee, weakened or extended with hot water. Wikipedia says it's espresso with water. I tasted it from her cup at a local ( Tokyo ) Starbucks. It sure tasted weak. It's what all the woman drink here, because it supposedly does not have too much coffein. Who is right?
Apr 6, 2008 | 8:17 am
#128
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Also, can I please then ask a quick coffee question for you pros? My wife,
who is Japanese, insists that Cafe Americano is regular coffee, weakened or extended with hot water. Wikipedia says it's espresso with water. I tasted it from her cup at a local ( Tokyo ) Starbucks. It sure tasted weak. It's what all the woman drink here, because it supposedly does not have too much coffein. Who is right?
who is Japanese, insists that Cafe Americano is regular coffee, weakened or extended with hot water. Wikipedia says it's espresso with water. I tasted it from her cup at a local ( Tokyo ) Starbucks. It sure tasted weak. It's what all the woman drink here, because it supposedly does not have too much coffein. Who is right?
However, any real coffee enthusiast wouldn't care much about either variety so I guess it's not exactly a hot topic
Apr 6, 2008 | 8:46 am
#130
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My understanding is in agreement with what wikipedia thinks. The reasoning is that it's the Italian name of "diluted" coffee for those unable to drink the real stuff (i.e. Americans).
However, any real coffee enthusiast wouldn't care much about either variety so I guess it's not exactly a hot topic
However, any real coffee enthusiast wouldn't care much about either variety so I guess it's not exactly a hot topic
Apr 6, 2008 | 10:41 am
#131
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All coffee is yucky, but a McD Egg McMuffin (sans ham) is very tasty once in a blue moon. Alas no breakfast at the McDonald's here... which is for the best, I suppose, since I don't eat eggs outside of the US.
I've had friends rave about McD's coffee in recent times, though, so I think the OP is not alone in his assessment.
I've had friends rave about McD's coffee in recent times, though, so I think the OP is not alone in his assessment.
Last edited by 3timesalady; Apr 6, 2008 at 10:52 am
Apr 6, 2008 | 12:59 pm
#133
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I seldom(almost never)stop at McDonalds but did today as I was out running errands.
Had coffee and a breakfast burrito.Burritto was edible-but nothing i would seek out.
The coffee on the other hand was very good.Strong but not bitter or burned,very fresh and hot.
If I was on the road and wanted a coffee I would not hesitate to stop at Mcdonalds if no better choices(and IMO starbucks is not a better option)were available.
Had coffee and a breakfast burrito.Burritto was edible-but nothing i would seek out.
The coffee on the other hand was very good.Strong but not bitter or burned,very fresh and hot.
If I was on the road and wanted a coffee I would not hesitate to stop at Mcdonalds if no better choices(and IMO starbucks is not a better option)were available.
Apr 6, 2008 | 1:04 pm
#134
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This is true. Several markets have already renovated and added the new products, the rest of the country is in process with the expectation that the entire US is complete sometime mid/late 2009 at which point national advertising can begin.