
I was kind of disappointed to eat my first lunch on my epic journey, 70 Days Across America, at McDonald’s, but I enjoyed the experience nonetheless. There seemed to be more drive-thru than dine-in or take-away customers.Īs a result, the internal ambiance of the eatery was very laid-back and comfortable. Photo Credit: Accidental Travel Writer.ĭrive-thru. Someone would bring me my lunch when it was ready. I was told to take a plastic object with a number on it, find a seat, and put it my table. I was given options, and when I chose one, I would be given more options, until a main course (which could be customized), a side dish, and a beverage had been chosen.

How They Work … Counter at McDonald’s in South San Francisco.
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When I said I lived overseas and didn’t know how to do it, he said no problem and offered to walk me through the process. A very friendly restaurant employee walked up to me and asked if I needed any help. I ended up going to the counter and ordering the old-fashioned way. I had tried ordering this way in Hong Kong a few months earlier, but it didn’t work.Īfter two failed attempts. When I walked inside, I was faced with a group of electronic menus. The Electronic Menus … Self-service electronic menus. Photo Credit: Accidental Travel Writer. I’ll have lunch there and figure out how I will spend the rest of the afternoon. I was staying at the Quality Inn & Suites in South San Francisco, and there didn’t seem to be many nearby options where I could have lunch – except for a McDonald’s, which was about a two minutes’ walk from the motel. McDonald’s on Airport Boulevard in South San Francisco. The cheesy bacon fries are a return for McDonald's as they were part of a bacon promotion in January.McDonald’s in South San Francisco near San Francisco International Airport offers more than food: there is convenience, training in self-service electronic menus, yummy (and healthy) menu options, and a short course in American culture. customers,” said Linda VanGosen, McDonald’s vice president of menu innovation, in a prepared statement. Because we are always innovating our menu, we are thrilled to leverage our global scale and offer popular flavors from around the world to our U.S. “We know our customers who travel abroad enjoy sampling our international menu items. Cheesy Bacon Fries (Australia): McDonald's fries topped with Cheddar cheese and chopped Applewood smoked bacon.Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich (Canada): Grilled or crispy chicken tender, topped with tomato & herb sauce, mozzarella cheese, slivered onions, fresh lettuce and sliced Roma tomatoes.It is served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger (Spain): Quarter pound of beef topped with thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon, McBacon sauce, Gouda cheese, and slivered onions.Stroopwafel McFlurry (The Netherlands): Vanilla soft serve, mixed with caramel swirl and authentic chopped Dutch Daelmans Stroopwafel caramel waffle cookie pieces.Some restaurants in the United States will carry the following items for a limited time, according to a news release: Starting June 5, Americans will be able to taste four of the popular items from the fast-food chain's menus in The Netherlands, Spain, Canada and Australia.

There is the Goat Cheese Burger in Spain, the Egg BLT McMuffin in Canada, and the Fried Taro Pie in China. It is no secret that McDonald's restaurants in other countries have their own signature items and flavors.
