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McDonald's is nothing like it is used to be.

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Aquarius1234 · 25/04/2024 12:59

To think McDonald's is rubbish now.
Burgers taste different now the buns taste/look different.
Yes I know its general crap fast food, but 10 years ago you would get a cheese quarter ponder and enjoy every minute, then maybe 20 mins later think you wish you hadn't as its full of rubbish.
But now its just awful.

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SchoolConfusionMum · 26/04/2024 01:38

Also its just so slow now, which kind of defeats the objective of fast food!

I have a regular appointment with DD1 almost opposite a branch, and we would happily grab a quick burger, but it takes them nearly 15 minutes for standard menu items...Far quicker to grab a subway and actually have time to eat.

user1477391263 · 26/04/2024 01:37

Apparently the bread buns have changed. They use brioche or something because it works better with delivery stuff.

Delivery food culture ruins bloody everything and should be taxed heavily.

Runnerinthenight · 26/04/2024 01:34

McDonalds is now tasteless cardboard basically! Their breakfasts are still ok, but everything else tastes of nothing!

And worse if you get it delivered, because it is also cold!!

Mangococktail · 26/04/2024 01:21

McDonald's is trash expensive food for the poor.

For the price of one you could something delicious.

I'm not really sure what you want support for? I it's a cheap place filled with drunks that sells shit food? I'm not angry about it. I just ignore it.

Gymnoob · 26/04/2024 01:17

It’s way worse. Major downfall was during Covid. After that menu reduction you couldn’t even pay your way to the slightly better options.

penjil · 26/04/2024 01:13

Hermittrismegistus · 25/04/2024 13:44

McDonald's fries are now limp, pale and tasteless.

I don't ever remember them being anything but limp, pale and tasteless....they've been that way for decades.

They just don't seem to cook them for long enough.

Needmorelego · 25/04/2024 23:23

@Aquarius1234 was it the downstairs Maccyds at Victoria Station (at platform 1 end) or the upstairs one in the little food hall?
Downstairs still does the cook in advance and the stuff sits there for a while, upstairs is the newer style cook to order.
Downstairs one is never as nice.

DrCoconut · 25/04/2024 23:23

They've made the blended ice drinks unsafe for gluten free people now 😭. As if we needed what few options we had reducing. So not very pleased with them. And if you order your burger without bread they still charge the same. Total rip off.

TakeOnFlea · 25/04/2024 23:20

Can't beat a maccies breakfast on fanabe beach 😂 little paper cup of beer as your drink option. Lovely

Titsywoo · 25/04/2024 23:17

I agree completely. 5 years ago I would often grab a cheeseburger and fries but now when I try the burger it tastes of nothing and the fries are skinnier and rarely salty. Now they have changed the burger and there is onion grilled into the patty which would be fine if the rest of it tasted of something! I'm sure they have reduced the salt and fat or something.

Kindleonfire · 25/04/2024 23:17

Aquarius1234 · 25/04/2024 13:51

Don't get me started on five guys, crazy expensive and the burgers are completely different this year. Thick and tastless.

I will not hear a word said against Five Guys or posh maccies as it's called in our house! Although I do resent spending £4.95 on a milkshake

meganorks · 25/04/2024 23:16

Hmmm, I think its always tasted that shit.

determinedtomakethiswork · 25/04/2024 23:15

The problem is in the bread. It's disgusting.

WhatFlavourIsIt · 25/04/2024 23:14

I can't say I agree. My local McDonald's is great. Food is always hot, burgers not squished, and the fries are on point for crispness and salt.

Boydd · 25/04/2024 23:14

I love a McDonalds breakfast muffin but hate the rest of their menu

CasperGutman · 25/04/2024 23:10

I disagree that American McDonald's is better. I found them very disappointing, with cheap-tasting food. Even the children were disappointed.

ludocris · 25/04/2024 23:08

How old were you 10 years ago OP? When I was a child and McDonald's was a real treat, I found it a lot more tasty and exciting than I do now, when I pay for it myself and can have it any time I want...

EC22 · 25/04/2024 23:00

It is different. They’ve changed how they’re doing the burgers as of last month.

heartbrokenof · 25/04/2024 22:58

I always feel sick after mcdonalds nowadays. It's also the price, it's increased so much, might as well eat out

vincettenoir · 25/04/2024 16:11

I prefer BK.

therealcookiemonster · 25/04/2024 16:03

McDonald's in the UK has become worse and worse. total rubbish now.
recently had McDonald's and KFC in Saudi Arabia and the quality for both is unbelievably better. actually tastes like a premium burger/fried chicken. they are on the more premium side of the market there and are a bit more expensive.

I ate them quite often while out there and did not have the sick feeling at all.

Dsasd · 25/04/2024 13:59

Definitely not what it used to be. Even my kids don't like it anymore. I tried to look to see if their sales have gone down but It wasn't very clear.

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Aquarius1234 · 25/04/2024 13:59

London Victoria Station one is vile. I couldn't believe how different the burger was. I thought they all had to be exactly the same.
Used to quite like getting a burger late at night after going to London.

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idontlikealdi · 25/04/2024 13:59

The nuggets taste of nothing since they removed all the salt.

I'm partial to a quarter pounder but you're right, it's not like it used to be.

We tend to go to itsu if we need something quick to eat.

I think BK is way overpriced.

CloudywMeatballs · 25/04/2024 13:59

Have you considered that it might be you and your tastes that have changed, rather than McDonald's?