Remember when McDonalds fries were great?

I sure do. I used to like them more than fresh cut. But not anymore after fiddling with the oil over and over again all these years. Now I cant stand them and rarely go to Mickey D’s because of it. Tried it today and couldn’t even finish them. Same with anything they fry including McNuggets and fish fillet thought I still like them.
I read they have been losing market share in the last couple of years. Maybe they should remember what got them there in the first place and emphasize good tasting food over bad tasting but slightly healthier food. Let us make the choice as to whether or not we want to eat it.

Amen to that. Gimme my trans fat oil with lots of salt!

-J.

I remember the days i would actually feed their food to my dog! Not anymore.

I second that, we used to go there just for the fries now the only time I go is if my 4 year old wants some nuggets. Now I’d rather go to chipotle and get a tasty burrito then eat there. Spend a few dollars more and get something that tastes good VS cheap with only has half a slice of cheese and 97 pickles on it.

I recall it was in the late ’80’s when some group got on McD’s for using animal fat to fry their french frys.

No one could compete with the flavor of their french fry’s.

McD’s responded along with all the other FF restaurants by switching over to the more expensive vegetable oil. No one like the flavor compared to animal fat. (No I don’t know what “animal”)

At some point McD’s quietly switched back, then was busted just a few years ago.

Now it is what it is.

Remember when McDonalds fries were great ? nope
good maybe, but not great

since we’re both in the east metro, I can point ya to some great french fries
Five Guys ( Woodbury? Lake Elmo? Oakdale? … N of 94 on Inwood Ave)
K&J Catering / KJ’s French Dip (Downtown North St Paul)
Village Pizza (Downtown North St Paul)

Brian Klawitter wrote:

I recall it was in the late ’80’s when some group got on McD’s for using animal fat to fry their french frys.

No one could compete with the flavor of their french fry’s.

McD’s responded along with all the other FF restaurants by switching over to the more expensive vegetable oil. No one like the flavor compared to animal fat. (No I don’t know what “animal”)

At some point McD’s quietly switched back, then was busted just a few years ago.

Now it is what it is.

I remember the big switch many years ago and I still liked them but there must have been others because they are not even similar any longer.
BTW I worked there as a young teen before any of the changes and they were using tasty vegetable oil then. I used to fill the fryers and even filter the oil. It came in big square boxes labeled vegetable oil.

desperado wrote:

Remember when McDonalds fries were great ? nope
good maybe, but not great

since we’re both in the east metro, I can point ya to some great french fries
Five Guys ( Woodbury? Lake Elmo? Oakdale? … N of 94 in Inwood Ave)
K&J Catering / KJ’s French Dip (Downtown North St Paul)
Village Pizza (Downtown North St Paul)

…My house… I love fresh cut fries.

Mallards on The River on MN 95 just South of Bayport.

French Fries in duck fat!

Brian Klawitter wrote:

Mallards on The River on MN 95 just South of Bayport.

French Fries in duck fat!

Hmmm. I’ve heard good things about duck fat.

First time I had a MD the hamburger was .13…cheeseburger was .15…frys .13….besides soda there were shakes…
That was about it…

Damn am I getting old ……

best fast food fry available still to this day even with all the changes.

desperado wrote:

Remember when McDonalds fries were great ? nope
good maybe, but not great

X2. They weren’t the best french fries, but they do bring back fun memories of being in high school and not being able to afford much else for lunch. Man, I haven’t had McD’s in years, and I definitely don’t miss it. The Fireside Lounge in West St. Paul on Robert has excellent fries. They taste homemade!

The Fireside Lounge

I don’t know about their fries but their Long Island Ice Tea’s were good enough to get a D-dub for!

Glad I dont know any better being younger, but their fries are delicious! Get a chocalote shake to dip them in and now you are talking…..nummy.

If we are talking straight up FAST FOOD, like with a drive through, cheap, etc., the best fries are at White Castle. Those crinkle fries hot out of the fryer with lots of salt can’t be beat.

Speaking of McDonalds, anyone remember Ronald McDonald land in West st. Paul? Those are some good memories.
DT

I remember it BEFORE there was a Ronald McDonald land.

I’ll second Desperado’s 5 Guys call. McD’s were good, but they are mashed, mixed and shaped. 5 Guys uses straight up potatoes.

Dutchboy wrote:

I remember it BEFORE there was a Ronald McDonald land.

I didn’t think anyone was that old.

I remember in Rochester when King Leos sold hamburgers for $0.15 apiece.

The Fireside used to have a picture of me hanging by the door. Some misunderstanding about a bar fight one night. I was innocent, honest!

Original! Quarter Pounder with cheese and an order of fries.

No they did not have meal order numbers

As long as we are pining about old fast food, two taco burritos and a cheese chilito for me please!

Steve Root wrote:

The Fireside used to have a picture of me hanging by the door. Some misunderstanding about a bar fight one night. I was innocent, honest!

That’s ok Rootski, your an old goalie, you are supposed to be fiesty.
DT

suzuki wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brian Klawitter wrote:</div>
Mallards on The River on MN 95 just South of Bayport.

French Fries in duck fat!

Hmmm. I’ve heard good things about duck fat.

Duck fat is the greatest thing ever!!! Drool….

suzuki wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brian Klawitter wrote:</div>
Mallards on The River on MN 95 just South of Bayport.

French Fries in duck fat!

Hmmm. I’ve heard good things about duck fat.

Duck fat is the greatest thing ever!!! Drool….

Duck fat is the greatest thing ever!!! Drool….

It’s worth repeating!!

again and again

There’s something to be said about the trans fat stuff when it comes to taste, The old folks say you can’t make good pie crust without lard and what about bacon grease, as long as you are active and don’t just sit on the couch your body will process it, if health is an issue just don’t eat it where it builds up in your system.