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Eastbay1K Oct 22, 2024 11:06 pm


Originally Posted by BOB W (Post 36617177)
For the first time in a very long time I broke down and ordered a bacon quarter pounder last week. It was the most disgusting thing I have been served ever!!! Frozen and thawed patty, stale bun and something some people might claim was bacon.

Now we find that they can't even bother to cut the onions fresh in the restaurant. The ones poisoning people were processed in some giant factory and shipped to the (I am not sure I can even call them) restaurants. It is very sad since at one time Mickey Dee's served good, reasonably priced food. Now they do neither.

I have managed to not eat a McD's burger, or anything else of theirs for that matter for approximately 42 years. Thanks for reminding me why!

BOB W Oct 22, 2024 11:08 pm


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 36617238)
I have managed to not eat a McD's burger, or anything else of theirs for that matter for approximately 42 years. Thanks for reminding me why!

I only went because it was supposed to be a "treat" for my grandson. That will never happen again!!!!

braslvr Oct 22, 2024 11:28 pm

Tsk tsk. I'm not ashamed to admit I indulge in a McDs breakfast a few times a year, and a burger now and again. And I always enjoy it for what it is. :)
I, unlike many, do not really care much for their fries, and rarely ever order them.

Eastbay1K Oct 22, 2024 11:34 pm


Originally Posted by braslvr (Post 36617266)
Tsk tsk. I'm not ashamed to admit I indulge in a McDs breakfast a few times a year, and a burger now and again. And I always enjoy it for what it is. :)

I've had far worse crap from far worse places .... Including the Jack in the Box late night drive-thru right by where I used to live. Great to soak up the drinks at 2:30 am, and more like a colonoscopy prep a few hours later.

ehitshe Oct 23, 2024 12:37 am

Damn, I thought their ‘improvement’ to the quarter pounder beef years back was quite noticeable, too bad about the outbreak.

id still put McDs above BK and Jack

work2fly Oct 23, 2024 8:39 am

I eat breakfast at McD's once a week while on the road and I think it's fine for what it is. Either a big breakfast (no hotcakes) or a couple of muffin sandwiches. The egg, sausage, muffin, hash brown - they're all the same as what you'd buy at the grocery and prepare yourself.

I rarely eat lunch or dinner there - but I also noticed a positive improvement when they started making the quarter pounder fresh and with seasoning. But, it's still not great by any means, and places like Shake Shack, 5 guys, In n out are all way better.

BOB W Oct 23, 2024 9:29 am


Originally Posted by work2fly (Post 36618072)
I rarely eat lunch or dinner there - but I also noticed a positive improvement when they started making the quarter pounder fresh and with seasoning. But, it's still not great by any means, and places like Shake Shack, 5 guys, In n out are all way better.

I went to the new In-n-Out in Parker, CO yesterday. Double double animal style, fries, and a Diet Coke.Fresh, never frozen meat, fresh vegetables on the burger, fresh cut potatoes, and it was all still less than McDonald’s would have been by several dollars!

krazykanuck Oct 23, 2024 9:46 am

I'm mildly curious about the 'Chicken Big Mac' that they've been advertising. Has anybody had it? I imagine its a McChicken but with the big mac sauce, but not much different.

Kevin AA Oct 24, 2024 7:39 am


Originally Posted by work2fly (Post 36618072)
I eat breakfast at McD's once a week while on the road and I think it's fine for what it is. Either a big breakfast (no hotcakes) or a couple of muffin sandwiches. The egg, sausage, muffin, hash brown - they're all the same as what you'd buy at the grocery and prepare yourself.

I rarely eat lunch or dinner there - but I also noticed a positive improvement when they started making the quarter pounder fresh and with seasoning. But, it's still not great by any means, and places like Shake Shack, 5 guys, In n out are all way better.

Lol

Sure, if you go to the grocery store and shop in the frozen food aisle. I buy fresh food and cook it at home -- costs little and tastes great.

ILuvParis Oct 24, 2024 9:35 am


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 36617238)
I have managed to not eat a McD's burger, or anything else of theirs for that matter for approximately 42 years. Thanks for reminding me why!

I prefer Wendy's too! ;)

And that new vanilla Frosty with pineapple syrup is really tasty!

work2fly Oct 24, 2024 9:59 am


Originally Posted by Kevin AA (Post 36620577)
Lol

Sure, if you go to the grocery store and shop in the frozen food aisle. I buy fresh food and cook it at home -- costs little and tastes great.

I admit to sourcing our home cooked hash browns and sausage patties in the frozen food aisle. Maybe that's why McD's tastes the same to me.

Sweet Willie Oct 24, 2024 10:26 am


Originally Posted by krazykanuck (Post 36618241)
I'm mildly curious about the 'Chicken Big Mac' that they've been advertising. Has anybody had it? I imagine its a McChicken but with the big mac sauce, but not much different.

I used to love Big Macs (way back when). So I too was curious about the Chicken Big Mac.

Pass on it. not worthwhile or enjoyable IMO. They've taken the McChicken patties & used to replace the hamburger patties. As a result, too much breading.

I'll enjoy the occaisonal spicy McChicken sandwich but I'll toss one side of the bun and add tomatoes, pickles, cheese.

Originally Posted by work2fly (Post 36618072)
I eat breakfast at McD's once a week while on the road and I think it's fine for what it is. Either a big breakfast (no hotcakes) or a couple of muffin sandwiches.

I used to really enjoy their biscuit breakfast sandwiches but they quality of the biscuits went downhill severely. I haven't had one in many years.

I'm all about Chick Fil A chicken biscuit sandwiches if I do have fast food breakfast. Really tasty. I limit myself to one per month.

Sweet Willie Oct 24, 2024 10:41 am

delete please

TGarza Oct 24, 2024 7:21 pm


Originally Posted by Sweet Willie (Post 36621033)
I'm all about Chick Fil A chicken biscuit sandwiches if I do have fast food breakfast. Really tasty. I limit myself to one per month.


Bojangles has better biscuit sandwiches. CLT has a Bojangles.

ehitshe Oct 24, 2024 8:34 pm

I just had the Mighty Wings (remember those?) in a China McDonalds, they're every bit as good (and slightly overpriced) as I remember them


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