Wymondley Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 My normal "takeaway" intake consists of the occasional fish n chips or sandwich from the village cafe, however this morning I was presented with an unexpected McDonald's for breakfast. It must be 40 years since I've had anything from a McDonald's. I couldn't believe what utterly dry, tasteless food it was, like eating cardboard, truly disgusting. I'm normally the one to hoover up food as I can't stand waste, but I chucked most of this away. As they appear to do quite well as a business, what makes anyone eat there, is it just the convenience or have people forgotten what real food tastes like? Or is it me and I'm just a fussy eater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Wymondley said: My normal "takeaway" intake consists of the occasional fish n chips or sandwich from the village cafe, however this morning I was presented with an unexpected McDonald's for breakfast. It must be 40 years since I've had anything from a McDonald's. I couldn't believe what utterly dry, tasteless food it was, like eating cardboard, truly disgusting. I'm normally the one to hoover up food as I can't stand waste, but I chucked most of this away. As they appear to do quite well as a business, what makes anyone eat there, is it just the convenience or have people forgotten what real food tastes like? Or is it me and I'm just a fussy eater? I like there ice cream . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, johnphilip said: I like there ice cream . Strawberry milkshakes for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 A local Farmer used to produce Beef for McDonalds but had to stop as he could not meet their consistently high standards in both welfare and quality. Apparently their buyers are concerned with reputation before cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, loriusgarrulus said: Strawberry milkshakes for me. Just the one then 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 They do good coffee, but if i have to have a burger then a Whopper from Burger King is much tastier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 I like a McDonalds when needs be. Can’t say I have them very often, but it’s convenient, tasty and just what I want at times when in town and rushed. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Scully said: I like a McDonalds when needs be. Can’t say I have them very often, but it’s convenient, tasty and just what I want at times when in town and rushed. 👍 yup thats me too im afraid.. do like to pig out on a KFC tho...you know the works ...no breast thighs and legs beans coleslaw double fries tomatoe sauce the original KFC coleslaw was with shimps .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Just now, ditchman said: yup thats me too im afraid.. do like to pig out on a KFC tho...you know the works ...no breast thighs and legs beans coleslaw double fries tomatoe sauce the original KFC coleslaw was with shimps .. I love a KFC! OH isn’t a fan but I certainly am; unfortunately the local one in town has closed. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Never use any of them here or in the States. I always looked for an old beat down shack with a row of cowboy ranch trucks outside when in the States . Proper food and proper coffee and always a welcome as soon as you stepped in the door....." Hi there, be with you in a second. Make yourself at home. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 Looks like it might just be me then! I really couldn't eat it. No one else I was with commented, so I guess that's the state of the nations taste now? I spent the day fantasising about a proper runny egg sandwich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 It's not just you.the food is ****. Milkshakes are good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Wymondley said: My normal "takeaway" intake consists of the occasional fish n chips or sandwich from the village cafe, however this morning I was presented with an unexpected McDonald's for breakfast. It must be 40 years since I've had anything from a McDonald's. I couldn't believe what utterly dry, tasteless food it was, like eating cardboard, truly disgusting. I'm normally the one to hoover up food as I can't stand waste, but I chucked most of this away. As they appear to do quite well as a business, what makes anyone eat there, is it just the convenience or have people forgotten what real food tastes like? Or is it me and I'm just a fussy eater? 57 minutes ago, loriusgarrulus said: Strawberry milkshakes for me. 54 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Just the one then 😀 This could be a popular one. The Mrs can't stand any of it but there you go. She can't be perfect all of the time. Perhaps the op should go back in for another. It might be better this time round. The bestest burger that I have ever had was from a dog hut in Maidstone. There was a young bloke who must have gone 16 stone behind the counter. He asked what I'd like and I said that I'd like a triple whopper. The lot. He rubbed his hands and set too. The burger he made was that big you didn'tknow whether to climb it or eat it. Oh and the strawberry milkshake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 mc Donald’s are cheap beggars cant be choosers and there’s going to be a lot of them shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 I rarely eat any form of takeaway/fast food as I'd rather take a sandwich, and/or a good pork pie. Having said that I did have an occasional Little Chef breakfast (you knew what you were getting and there was much worse around.) There aren't many Little Chefs around now. I also usually used to have a breakfast at Tebay on my way to Scotland every year, but it's got too busy now - and it was always expensive - though much better than the usual motorway services. McDonald's is a last resort. Like Little Chef, you know what you will get - and I have never had anything from either that has made me ill (which is more than you can say for some places!) Fish and chips I do like as an occasional treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) I remember taking my children into McDonald's, probably 20 years ago, when on a day out, I don't think they were that keen then. I certainly didn't eat anything. The best burgers ever, came from an all night truck stop on the A414 near St Albans, sadly long gone. Their egg burgers were delicious, no night out in town (mid 80s) was complete without one, or three! Edited August 20, 2022 by Wymondley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgg Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 I think the milkshakes have lard in them. Never use them but you can tell where thay are just follow there bags and cartons thrown on the roads and streets. Probabley more thrown away than eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, jeffgg said: I think the milkshakes have lard in them. Never use them but you can tell where thay are just follow there bags and cartons thrown on the roads and streets. Probabley more thrown away than eaten Any proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, bruno22rf said: A local Farmer used to produce Beef for McDonalds but had to stop as he could not meet their consistently high standards in both welfare and quality. Apparently their buyers are concerned with reputation before cost. Years ago I worked in a slaughterhouse. Mcdonalds had their own butcher in there , and the beef they supplied and processed, was absolutely top quality. I could never figure out how they turned it into that xxxxx that they serve over the counter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, jeffgg said: I think the milkshakes have lard in them. Never use them but you can tell where thay are just follow there bags and cartons thrown on the roads and streets. Probabley more thrown away than eaten I've heard lard, mashed potatoes and all sorts - All tosh. It's basically just a really, really good milkshake. Maccas are great at what they do and at the price point it comes in at and they are damned convenient. It's not great cuisine and you're not going to get your 5 a day there, but if you're hungry and on the hood, they are awesome. Plus another vote for the coffee and ice creams as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Any proof? The taste? Not that I've tasted one, although I'm full of lard and I'm nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Wymondley said: The taste? Not that I've tasted one, although I'm full of lard and I'm nice. So you state "the taste", but have NOT tasted them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Any proof? I think he might be right about the lard dave. Both of my kids worked at macdonalds when they were at college . Mcdonalds were very open about their products and practices with the staff , and I seem to remember, lard , and huge amounts of , salt , and sugar , in the milkshakes . That was a few years ago , so things might have changed now. One thing that I remember well , is that the most expensive part of a mcflurry , was the 5p spoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: So you state "the taste", but have NOT tasted them? Nope! but after tasting todays offering I'd believe anything was in a McDonald's... Other than conventional foodstuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 well there for the grace of god we could be all eating puppies and bat soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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