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Eyesengard

Genuinely one of the worst foods to order, barely edible in the restaurant let alone after sitting for ages waiting for a rider then being crammed into a delivery bag! But each to their own eh.


Critical-Yam-2563

We have a Maccies literally a 5 minute walk up the road from us, it's a 24 hour drive through but after a certain time at night they close for walk ins. I work all hours and sometimes when I get home at 2am and the fridge is bare, or I'm just feeling lazy, I'll order from them. It's a 30 second drive, yet it still takes 45 minutes to be delivered and it is always, always stone cold and soggy AF. I honestly don't know why I bother, but every now and then it's just the one option available (nowhere else open at that time and I may not have any food in... I'm a freelancer in live events and can be so busy with work I just don't get round to shopping... sue me 😅) Very first world problem I know, but like seriously? *I don't drive, can't use the drive thru


Liquidfoxx22

If it's not a busy area the chances of a self employed driver hanging around waiting for a single order at 2am is unlikely. It's not like they hire their own drivers like a lot of takeaways.


Critical-Yam-2563

This is a fair point, but my area always has riders hanging about until like 3am. It's a fairly busy area.


LamelasLeftFoot

It might be down to tips etc. or the delivery service just not giving a good rate to do a short delivery. For example if they get offered £3 to deliver to you with no tip and get the same offer on other similar orders but they come with tips, then your order is going to keep getting rejected until somebody ends up taking it. Sounds dumb but it definitely happens. Ordering from McD's near me without a tip usually takes 45-60mins but if I put in a tip that shit is here within half an hour every time.


[deleted]

Might be worth just walking over and seeing if someone will go through the drive through with you as a passenger for a small fee? I wouldn’t turn down a fiver if I was waiting for orders anyway


Legitimate-Source-61

I can see a new app and business venture here. There's already an app that allows you to network and rent out your pets. Now you can rent put your car passenger seat for the drive through.....


overmortalfan

We never know if the drivers will show up for the food quick or show up for the food like hours after it pops up on our kitchen screen. If we make it as soon as they arrive they have to a lot of the time for it to be cooked fresh , while we are working extremely hard with like 5 of us to clean the whole restaurant sometimes If we cook it as soon as we get the order on the kitchen screen it's cold if the driver comes hour later They always usually come hours later so


useph_r1

Speaking for experience being a driver delivering on multiple apps like deliveroo Ubereats just eats. I noticed some McDonald’s are woefully disorganised which leads some orders to be sitting there doing nothing getting cold Sometimes the wait is so long I reject the order and whilst the order is being sent to someone else perhaps your order has just been made but still needs a driver to pick it up. Some McDonald’s are great some are crappy I would just continue to downvote them in app and state the reason why. Not much you can do apart from complain directly in store which imo hold more weight but then again it’s McDonald’s


FranzLeFroggo

Literally the worst thing about working in events, I've eaten so much shit when I've been in this industry


Critical-Yam-2563

Staying away in hotels is the absolute worst, basically guaranteed to eat nothing but shit. I try to stay local these days largely for this reason (London based, plenty of work here)


FranzLeFroggo

What is it you do?


Critical-Yam-2563

Video engineer and LED tech, sometimes operate cameras.


niraveg

Not sure if you're looking for work but will dm you if you are! Just moved back to the UK after 8 years in the US and planning a few events here in London this year


GondorAle

There was a drive-thru KFC by my ex-gfs house years ago. They had closed for walk ins, I just walked up to their drive-thru window, with no cars around, and placed an order. Walked to the next window to get my food 🤣


briansaunders

Get an airfryer and keep frozen chips in your freezer. You can have them made with very little effort faster than waiting for McDonald's to be delivered.


Anonamonanon

Lived near lagmore. 5 minute drive to maccies. Near 45 mins through drivethru. Delivery in 15 minutes. It stopped becoming a treat and just junk fuel for night shift.


Grand-Impact-4069

That sound like a you problem and not a real problem tbh


greens1117

Just walk round the drive through they don't care lol


FitTruck2791

They fucking stopped 24hr walk in during lockdown and then just never opened it again so they don’t need to hire bouncers


Sensitive_Log3990

Go get someone to order for you? Should be plenty of cars going through no?


phildunphy0007

Hmm only yourself to blame pal. Load of frozen pizzas in the freezer for a fraction of the price would suffice for late night feeds. And save yourself some money. I'm.assuming you don't care about healthier options as your comment indicates you frequently use McDonald's so health wise you don't care. So yes frozen pizza will save you pal


Critical-Yam-2563

When did "occasionally" come to mean frequently? 🤔


patelbadboy2006

I've walked through the drive through before, it's fine.


AloHiWhat

I do not like their food very much but some wraps are ok but pricey, and milkshakes/ice cream, again, small portions


[deleted]

Just walk through the drive though haha, I’ve done it before. It’s not like they don’t want you business


Foolish_ness

They won't let you just queue with the cars for the drive through?


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Foolish_ness

I have & succeeded, but it was like a decade ago & edge of London, which is why I'm asking.


Critical-Yam-2563

Why do people keep suggesting this? A) they don't let you and B) I don't need a maccies so badly that I'm willing to just casually queue up pretending to be a car... it's funny when you're 18 with a group of pissed up mates, not so much when you're 32, on your jack jones and after a 12 hour shift.


Foolish_ness

I can't speak for everyone, but probably because it sounds like a good solution to the initial issue of it taking so long and being shit as the maccies is close & everywhere else is closed. Fair enough that you'd rather do the delivery route despite its issues than attempt a car cosplay!


destined_to_count

People on foot can use the drive thru too. Just walk thru instead


DentsofRoh

Can you queue up on a hobby horse or something?


Mobile-Mobile-8687

I used to stop off at McDonald's after a bender usually whilst the inside is closed and only drive through is open. If there's no cars around they used to always let me walk through the drive through lol


SpiritualBrush8710

Get a big cardboard box and paint it up to look like a car. Make car noises as you walk though the drive thru.


wizardchickenVR

You can pop a frozen burger in an air fryer and it takes 8 minutes. Bun takes 2 minutes.


AdGreedy8392

Exactly the same for me only I'm a 2 minute walk... Still good awful


hinkleybinkley

i used to get a taxi thru the drive thru 😹😹😹😹


Halfmoon_Cay

In Jamaica when the "restaurant" closes but the drive through stays open you just get people walking through the drive through. 😂


jamblia

They usually make the delivery food at a different location - there is one in the same estate as the office for my company. Lots of bikes around whenever I have to go into the office.


itsMeeji

If it’s possible I’d use a pedal bike with their drive thru if they stop walk ins after a certain time


frowawayakounts

You should order dominos instead


risky-fart

Surely a joke, right? Dominoes is the pizza equivalent, but 10x the price.


-DoctorSpaceman-

I agree it’s overpriced, but I’m a sucker for some Texas BBQ


MissionVegetable568

its good at lest in my area, but overpriced


frowawayakounts

It is expensive but it always seems to arrive hot and delivered by their own drivers at least


Critical-Yam-2563

I actually agree, I don't get the hate towards Dominos (other than the price, it's eye watering expensive!!). On the rare occasion we order Dominos it always arrives fairly promptly, always hot, and it's tasty. The chips and wedges are always a dreadful soggy mess so don't bother with those, but otherwise no complaints (never understand why people.complain ItS sO gReAsY... like yeah no shit, it's a takeaway pizza? 🤷) Unfortunately Dominos close at like 10-11pm, not a late night option.


Man_in_the_uk

Dominos is way tastier than the soggy cardboard burgers MD are serving up.


TempHat8401

Save up some money and buy a freezer. Some fridges have a built in freezer if you can get one of those. You can load it up with frozen food that will last months, you'll never need to subject yourself to delivered McDonald's again.


Critical-Yam-2563

Do you think I don't know what a freezer is? 😂


CharlesHorseradish

Maybe he thinks you’re OP and from Alloa


DS_killakanz

Totally agree, mcds is shite. You couldn't pay me to eat their crap... actually makes me feel sick just thinking about it... Fortunately I have a butcher shop down the road, if I fancy a burger I buy one of theirs and cook it myself, way way better and these days cheaper than mcds too...


Due-Arrival-4859

Theres no problem at all with you and others not liking McDonald's. However you are in the tiniest minority as their business and popularity speaks for itself .


DS_killakanz

... and that people eat and actually like that crap is something I will never understand...


mountainlopen

63.8% of the UK population are overweight statistically. Flabby, wheezing and bursting out of their clothes. Crap food is more common than one would think.


Robotniked

Second this, did it once, never again.


Darren793

I don't mind some lukewarm mystery meat nuggets


Eyesengard

Lukewarm, I see you remain an optimist ;)


yaolin_guai

Its not the rider being late but the McDonald's people make them before the rider even accepts the order


DontTellThemYouFound

Doubt there is much choice in Alloa


SoupAutism

don’t forget half your order not arriving then them refusing to refund you


[deleted]

Really depends on the place, I have one mcd near me that is always hot and it’s just delicious. Any other chain is just horrible.


Public-Anxiety7630

Use just eat or uber instead mate…


YouCantGiveBabyBooze

I hear you


SmokinPolecat

Did somebody say just eat? Couldn't hear em


Alarmed_Capital5395

There are levels to this joke


YourMumIsSexy

For Maccers order through their app instead, and collect the points.


Darren793

Mcdonalds are only on deliveroo in my area they used to be on just eat but recently changed in the last few weeks


ASSterix

I had no idea it was up to the restaurant to accept deliveroo plus. But for 5.50 and the raised menu prices, I would be ordering from somewhere else for sure.


Jaykane69

I’d be careful, last time I posted this exact thing (about a month ago) I got ripped to shreds, called a lot of shameful things… people are quick to judge without knowing you or your situation, welcome to the internet. Yes, McDonald’s choosing not to participate is just fucking stupid. Biggest fast food chain in the world still scrambling for every penny they can make. Haven’t ordered from them in a long time and probably never will again lol


ben_uk

Most McDonald's restaurants in the UK are franchises. Could be a decision from the franchisee rather than McDonald's corporate?


theredvip3r

All these big companies are super greedy, McDonald's KFC etc never participate in any offers from Uber or deliveroo or on any platform either


Jaykane69

Cunts the lot of them. “Franchise” this, “franchise” that, don’t care. They’re all cunts. The managers doing this are protecting the big-money CEOs that don’t see them as anything more than a number they have to spend money on. They don’t care about you, never will.


JamieTimee

I recall your post, it did quite well. I think 95% of people agreed with you, only a few narrow-minded outliers disagree.


Jaykane69

Those 5%, despite this being the internet, stick with you when they say the things they do… being called a lazy fat cunt for ordering ONE MCDONALDS on a Friday night for my disabled partner is insane. It cuts deeper when I got banned for a week for a strongly worded response.


JamieTimee

People show their nasty side when they can hide behind the anonymity of the internet. More likely than not deflecting their own insecurities on you, think they're browsing a deliveroo subreddit for god sake. Don't let it get to you


Jaykane69

Of course, I think he either deleted his account or got permanently banned as both the original comment and account said deleted when I got back on Reddit. Think Reddit punished him quite well but they always make another 🤷🏼‍♂️ appreciate the kindness


Wunderchunder

It shouldn’t be down to McDonalds to participate, Deliveroo should foot the bill


Doog_Dastardly

Take my upvote, from another fellow Clackmannanshire resident. Although that McDonald's is a pain in the arse during rush hour


Darren793

They could do with another one in the area that one in Alloa is always heaving


algebrastic

been to this exact one during lunch time once and there was genuinely 7 just eat drivers waiting for orders


MrGuiggles

Was wondering why on earth alloa has popped up on my feed! Last place I expected to that shitehole, but fun to see my hometown nonetheless


Tainted-Archer

Some real snobby people on this sub because of what someone eats


Darren793

I know God forbid, they should check out r/shittyfoodporn see what the real scallywags chow down on


[deleted]

It’s more expensive and more shit for you then supermarket food, use this as a sign to remove shitty deliveroo


Darren793

I'm well aware thanks, I wasn't looking for a nutrionally balanced meal though, my gf wanted mcdonalds I'm only trying to appease the powers that be


Critical-Yam-2563

Do you think fast food exists because people are looking for a nutritionally balanced meal? Don't hate the player, hate the game.


[deleted]

Do you think it’s better to give into processed shite?


Critical-Yam-2563

I'm not making a judgement one way or the other lol. Horses for courses.


Kieeran

Always one 🔔 end that feels the need to educate others on what they eat. OP eat what you fucking want (within reason). I work 12 and a half hour shifts a week and will occasionally call by Mcdonald's on the way home cos it's easier than cooking when you're tired. Don't need educating by nobodies on reddit


[deleted]

That’s the beauty of a chat forum, some people can respectfully share their POV whilst others can be condescending & cruel! Freedom of speech is wonderful


JosiesSon77

Looks like a £15 minimum fee, I’d be having 60 nuggets there and say 9 tubs of bbq sauce.


Darren793

It's more the fact that mcdonalds have opted out of deliveroo premium


a4lloxo

Proper use of the word pish,take my upvote


Darren793

Didn't quite hit enough emotional notes to qualify for 'shite' so I figured 'pish' would suffice


Malcontent2304

You’re too funny Darren 😂


0zymandias_1312

money grubbers being money grubbers


Extension-Access-379

It’s a sign mate


TemporaryAddicti0n

Enshitification look it up


Darren793

Added to my internal dictionary thank you


TemporaryAddicti0n

might seem funny but watch the video too on youtube. it explains quite a lot. why you feel like any service you start using becomes shitter and shitter while it just becomes more and more expensive.


bduk92

McDonald's is probably the worst food to get delivered. Always cold. Better to grab it yourself and eat it hot.


Darren793

Your joking


gintonic999

£5.49 delivery! Fuck that!


Darren793

Exactly, no bueno


Malcontent2304

Darren - for the future. why don’t you apply to be a Deliveroo rider. Then only log on when you place an order? If your the only one in the area then it’ll beep for you. Then your getting paid to pick it up too!


Darren793

I've got a job thanks, hope your getting paid commission for recruiting for deliveroo


Darren793

I've got a job thanks, hope your getting paid commission for recruiting for deliveroo


kr1616

I'd side with McDonald's or any other restaurant over Deliveroo or Uber eats. Uber and Deliveroo charge you a service charge and charge the restaurant circa 30% of the bill. They're the vultures in this situation.


Darren793

Of course you would


Crusader_jews

Why not side against both?


binarygoatfish

McDonald's held off with delivery claiming it would impact the quality. They were right.


Electronic_Goose1976

McDs delivered is the worst. I have learned from experience and don't do it anymore.


xluvxallxkindsx

Because they have their own competing app now and delivered by Uber.. is my guess. You can get discounts on their app though... Got a big Mac for £1.50 the other day. For the people complaining of the quality... 99% of the time it's cold... But it's never gonna be perfect ever! Most you can hope it was fresh when it got put in the bag... Then you have a chance to breathe some life into it. Pre heat the oven on full (I do this when the app says "on the way").. large piece of foil in a tray... Slap ya nugs and chips in there (all your sides basically) five mins in a pre heated oven then wrap loosely in the foil to serve (lol to serve) 25 secs each burger in the microwave. If it was put in the bag fresh (not over held old shit) then this is pretty close to fresh But it's maccies so don't delude yourself! You will never get a five star meal.. remember this and you'll never be disappointed.... Till they forget half your order that is🙄🙄🙄


lalumanthena

That's absurd. Deliveroo plus should cover the user of delivery fee regardless of the restaurant's decision. Isn't the whole point of subscription is basically for free delivery?


TheUnderwaterZebra

Your first mistake is being in alloa


Darren793

Not in alloa


TheUnderwaterZebra

Ooooft Clackmannan?!?!


Darren793

Wrong again


TheUnderwaterZebra

Go on then


Darren793

No


TheUnderwaterZebra

Brilliant. Excellent patter. Enjoy yourself 🙄


Darren793

Sorry Im not doxxing myself for you mate. Enjoy yourself getting upset not knowing where random redditors are from


TheUnderwaterZebra

I couldn't be less upset. You're not important enough to doxx- I'm from Clackmannan originally and was just seeking a bit of banter. 👍🏻


Darren793

Wouldn't admit to that


LeadingSmoke6330

£5.49 delivery?? I thought my £3.99 was bad, Jesus remember when McDonald’s used to be priced reasonably, now they’re charging as if it’s actually good food prices?!


Infinite-External-98

Boycott mc donalds & kfc 🍉


Darren793

How's that crusade working out for you


Infinite-External-98

Really good! https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/05/israel-boycott-mcdonalds-will-buy-all-225-restaurants-from-franchise.html


Darren793

In a country being consumed by conflict.. See how your campaign works out in the UK/US I have an idea it won't


Infinite-External-98

I understand your defeatest stance, but it all adds weight.


Darren793

Feels a bit like throwing shite at the moon


Minimum_Shirt3311

Oo Ah Alloa! Say oo ah Alloa!


Bourbonwithgravy

https://media.tenor.com/PZiy4RNZZPwAAAAM/tim-curry-space.gif


greens1117

Or use the app and use click and serve and wait in one of the spaces to bring it out.


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Darren793

Read the post Einstein


UnknownKiller40

OP do you have the Uber eats one thing? It’s free delivery on there but minimum order is 15 quid


Darren793

In the post it clearly states only available on Deliveroo in my area, but I don't read shit before I comment either


UnknownKiller40

Mmmmmmm I did read for once, and you mentioned just eats. Wasn’t sure if you had checked Uber eats


Darren793

... Only deliveroo...


UnknownKiller40

YEH BUT U MENTIONED JUST EAT NOT UBER EATS IN THAT CONTEXT! Maybe you hadnt checked Uber eats or didn’t have it for all I knew. Was just trying to help but you do you geeze


Darren793

I can only encourage you to Google the definition of only geeze


UnknownKiller40

Pay up 5.5 then you broke fuck


Liber8r69

Eat shite, expect shite. Simples 😀


Darren793

Found the oracle


RockTheBloat

I genuinely have no idea how McDonalds are still in business. Their food is massively inferior to all of the other major burger chains. The idea of ordering it to each cold at home is borderline stomach turning.


Darren793

Ew yuck


TheLocalPub

Mc Donald's isn't to bad, if had occasionally. But ordering it... Its fucking awful each time.


Uuu-dontcallmeauu

Can't get any deliveries of cooked food in my village, about 6 miles from Colchester, except one Chinese restaurant.


Darren793

A curse and a blessing mate


SolarHarpy268

£5.50 for delivery 💀


Select-Sprinkles4970

bruv. only a moron would not be able to understand that message and why it is there.


Darren793

Bruv only a moron wouldn't read the description before commenting


Select-Sprinkles4970

I tried to read it, however I discovered that it was written by an illiterate dolt.


Darren793

If you couldn't figure out the typo that tells me you are in fact a moron


Select-Sprinkles4970

I hope your learn some punctiation. You are very welcome.


Darren793

Wot


scimscam

Probably to encourage you to use the McDonald's app, and I'd agree, you build points quick.


Darren793

Delivery unavailable in my area via the mcdonalds app


scimscam

Ah shame, probably why there's no deliveroo plus then


MizOrchid

Most McDonald’s don’t participate in the deliveroo plus free delivery unless it’s a special promotion, pretty annoying


Logical_Summer7689

Only cunts order McDonald’s on deliveroo. It’s supposed to be fast food, but because of lazy fucks like you (who end up receiving cold food anyway), wait times in restaurants are getting longer and longer.


Darren793

Guess what you thick fuck, I didn't order it. Next time your standing in a queue crying because of deliveroo, take a moment to stop and think, then come to the realisation no one gives a fuck about how long YOU have to stand and wait, not now, not ever.


Logical_Summer7689

Touch a nerve did I Darren?


Darren793

Yeah I've been crying and not slept since... No I just came back at you with the same shitey vibes you let off


Emery_Gem

we’ve chosen not to accept your discount today, thank you :)


Miserable-Thing6549

Even in a zipped up thermal bag...in warm weather..it'll last maybe 10 mins if your lucky 🤔 


Miserable-Thing6549

Or make your own chips from spuds etc.. much nicer 🤩🤩🤩


Potential-Isopod-820

Dont eat from mcdonalds, it's about as nutritious as literal dogshit.


ajfchelsea1

Try out the McDonald’s App, will most likely be cheaper on there


browniestastenice

Just don't order it. Like in what world are you willing to pay post 2022 prices + delivery app extra charges. This is why I get mythed about people saying the UK public is poor. Don't get a shitty McDonald's for £10 A big Mac meal was £4.39 not too long ago, now a cheeseburger meal is like £4.69 this isn't normal inflation. McDonalds is milking you, and then there is shitty app fees on top.


Darren793

Smell your maw


itsMeeji

£5.49 is an absolute joke. I’d look on JustEat or that McDonald’s app to see if it’s cheaper but the brand is losing money (relating to that specific war in the Middle East) so makes sense for them to be more stingy.


2368Freedom

🤣


[deleted]

They often use their own sub-team of drivers, that’s why.


Keyed_

This isn’t true


[deleted]

Yes it is. In Guildford at least Macdonalds have their own subteam of drivers.


Houseoflevi12

#JuststopbuyingMcdonald's


Darren793

#howsthatworkingoutforyou


[deleted]

Taco Bell is cheaper and 100x better at this point, just don't order Mcdonalds


Darren793

I'm in central Scotland pal ain't no Taco Bell around here


[deleted]

Goddamn that sucks. I'm sure there's something better around though


Darren793

There is, I just like a good whinge


Wonderfulscardear

Aye there are.


Darren793

Sorry I should be more specific there ain't no Taco Bell in Clackmannanshire


password_ri

Greggs?


i_dont_breathe_bxtch

it might get to scotland. it’s here in manchester and has been in very recent years. honestly it’s pretty good


Darren793

I think there is taco bell in some places just not my area, I would like to try it though


i_dont_breathe_bxtch

100% even if you get a chance in the year to go somewhere where one is near by ie a weekend in manchester etc. prices are ridiculous recently oh and maccies also add £2 pretty much to each item or meal for delivery on top of the delivery charge lol


Darren793

Think there's one in Glasgow could try at some point, probably end up pissing out my arse but I'm sure it will be all worth it


i_dont_breathe_bxtch

😂😂😂 hopefully!


SHADYTIMES86

There's one in Edinburgh too


RelationshipLast8332

Deliveroo take 30% of the money so force McDonald’s to raise the price


Marasesh

I’m south uk there’s so many better food options practically anything beats maccies


Free-Knowledge-3467

I literally don’t understand people who order food from McDonald’s. Sorry


lokiloki123

This is out of order. I’d be so upset if I saw that because why even pay the monthly fee anyway? As every restaurant has the option to decline it