I was on the phone with one of my favorite people of all time on Friday as he was pulling through a fast food restaurant.
“Hang on a second,” he said and then proceeded to speak into the intercom, “I’ll have a number 2 with a sweet tea.”
When he resumed our conversation he quickly blurted, “Don’t lecture me.”
Who, me?
Lecture!?
Never!
I typically don’t eat fast food so for all I know the number 2 he ordered could have been a spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette and a side of baked sweet potato fries, right? Right!
Now while it’s rare that I eat fast food, it is not so rare that I stop for a drink at a fast food restaurant.
My friend Kelly has been raving about the coffee at McDonald’s for months, so this weekend I finally decided to give it a shot. Since it was really McSteamy out, I was thrilled to find out that I could get an iced coffee made to order…black. No cream, no sugar, no added calories, no added fat. And guess what? It was McDreamy!
I’ll go back. And, when I do, I just might suggest they add a side of almonds or a protein shake as an option to have with my afternoon McPickmeup. They can call it something clever like a Happy Snack…now that would be number 1!
Now I really must go work on my speech for Ronald and then hit the gym…I’ll ketchup with you later!
Miz says:
August 16th 2010oooh there you go!
I hit the drive thru a lot for apples and milk for the child and would totally take a side order of a bag of nuts!!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
August 16th 2010I am not a coffee drinker, but have heard that their coffee is really good. I think now I am glad I don’t drink it? I would be poor.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
August 16th 2010Happy snack, lol. I need to try this coffee– there’s a Mickey D’s right on my way to school!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
August 16th 2010I’ve gotten an iced tea at McDonald’s before and it was really good. I’m from New England and all the sweet tea down here in VA is a little too southern for my taste.
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
August 16th 2010I don’t do fast food either but maybe I should try the coffee. My hubby eats fast food now & then…
Erika @ Dr. TriRunner says:
August 16th 2010there coffee is really good! hahah at least i think so. i spent one year in boston and all those people claiming “america runs on dunkin….” well they’re just nutz. not going to lie – i am a big sucker for the micky d’s ice cream. either a cone, or a hot fudge sundae, um… minus the hot fudge… and it puts my smile on. :)
sian-girlgetstrong says:
August 16th 2010I don’t think they offer this in canada…..phooey
angela says:
August 16th 2010coincidence or just yet another sign that we were separated at birth…but i had a 200 mile road trip ahead of me yesterday with no starbucks in sight (tragedy)…so i hit up McD’s for an iced coffee. tip: MUST say NO milk or NO sweetener, although they look at you like you’re from another planet. my take: it’s still not my starbucks and IF and WHEN starbucks comes out with an iced VIA sans calories/sweetener, i’m sure that will be my sipper of choice. but in the meantime: not bad.
yet another enlightening and entertaining post from miss spice.
Kim says:
August 16th 2010In desperation, I too had a McDonald’s coffee and was pleasantly surprised by McDonald’s coffee. I thought it was all hype. Can only do drive through the smell of those fries is just to tempting!!!
Linda says:
August 16th 2010I have been wondering about this coffee as well–can’t seem to break my DD habit to try it though. Thank goodness for you and Miss KO! I won’t be ascared to get some now. BTW…lovin that color on your nails and the thumb ring–very cool!
Linda says:
August 16th 2010I have been wondering about this coffee as well–can’t seem to break my DD habit to try it though. Thank goodness for you and Miss KO! I won’t be ascared to get some now. BTW…lovin that color on your nails and the thumb ring–very cool!
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Kerri says:
August 16th 2010I just have this knee jerk reflex, I hear McDonald’s and think EW. Good coffee though, huh? Weird.
Mary (A Merry Life) says:
August 16th 2010I don’t eat at McD’s anymore either, but my Mom LOVES the coffee there. It’s one of her favorite palces to get coffee! I guess it’s good!
Eunice says:
August 16th 2010I’m not a coffee drinker, but that iced coffee does look tempting! I’ve heard the fruit smoothies are good too, but I know I couldn’t just go to a drive-thru for a drink. Although I do like your idea of a protein shake. Somebody at McD’s needs to get on that.
FatFighterTV says:
August 16th 2010I don’t drink coffee but I’ve always wondered if McD’s java was any good. And oh, that sure would be nice to be able to get a bag of nuts at a fast food joint for those times when those restaurants are all you have around!