[Topspinmo]

About 40 years ago BK use to excellent. Same with McD, IMO now not worth going to including toxic bell. Or maybe it’s just in Florida? IMO KFC hasn’t fallen off mountain yet? I also thing Streak and shake here after Covid has hit bottom. All my opinion, take it for what it worth…

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

About 40 years ago BK use to excellent. Same with McD, IMO now not worth going to including toxic bell. Or maybe it’s just in Florida? IMO KFC has fallen off mountain yet? I also thing Streak and shake here after Covid has hit bottom. All my opinion, take it for what it worth…

McDonald's made a big deal about lowering their prices not long ago. I've seen only an increase - the Fishwich is $5.69. For less than 2 ounces of fish - approximately 2.5x2.5" and maybe 1/4 inch high, 1/3 of a slice of processed american cheese, tartar sauce, and a bun that's almost twice the size of the fish.

And they NEVER fill their fry cartons. When I worked for Burger King once upon a time there was a sticker on the side of the fry bin reminding us all that it was OKAY to overfill them, and toss any that'd been sitting there awhile. The cost of french fries in a large carton is MAYBE 40 cents. McDonalds charges $4.49 for that, and you're lucky if they're fresh and even luckier if the carton is full.

At 5 Guys, I can get a "little cheeseburger" (almost 1/4 pound of 80/20 ground chuck) loaded with sauteed mushrooms and a "little fry" which is really a small to-go burger bag filled around 1/2-way with store-cut fries, for under $15. I really wish 5 Guys had a location up on the northeastern end of The Villages, but when I'm down in Brownwood it's one of my usual go-tos.

[Pballer]

You don't have to worry about Burger King ever selling a burger here made from lab grown meat seeing as the "free" state of Florida has made it a crime to do so. They should change "free" to "nanny" on the signs as you enter and leave Florida.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

McDonald's made a big deal about lowering their prices not long ago. I've seen only an increase - the Fishwich is $5.69. For less than 2 ounces of fish - approximately 2.5x2.5" and maybe 1/4 inch high, 1/3 of a slice of processed american cheese, tartar sauce, and a bun that's almost twice the size of the fish.

And they NEVER fill their fry cartons. When I worked for Burger King once upon a time there was a sticker on the side of the fry bin reminding us all that it was OKAY to overfill them, and toss any that'd been sitting there awhile. The cost of french fries in a large carton is MAYBE 40 cents. McDonalds charges $4.49 for that, and you're lucky if they're fresh and even luckier if the carton is full.

At 5 Guys, I can get a "little cheeseburger" (almost 1/4 pound of 80/20 ground chuck) loaded with sauteed mushrooms and a "little fry" which is really a small to-go burger bag filled around 1/2-way with store-cut fries, for under $15. I really wish 5 Guys had a location up on the northeastern end of The Villages, but when I'm down in Brownwood it's one of my usual go-tos.

A little pricey at Five Guys but a much better product, cooked to order in open kitchen and great toppings. Btw...the filet o fish sandwich at Mickey D’s I deem a lapse in judgement in the very few times I’ve ordered it. It is great pier bait tho!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

A little pricey at Five Guys but a much better product, cooked to order in open kitchen and great toppings. Btw...the filet o fish sandwich at Mickey D’s I deem a lapse in judgement in the very few times I’ve ordered it. It is great pier bait tho!

I used to love their fish sandwiches. It was a treat growing up, every few weeks Dad would take us to McDonald's - before they had dine-in, there was just a stand-up counter against the front floor-to-ceiling window or an extension of the red and white tile on the side of the building that served as a bench. There was no drive-thru either. It looked a lot like the "1953" photo on this website: Sutori

It was built in 1958, the very first McDonalds in Connecticut, in my hometown of Hamden. My first memories of going there was when I was maybe 6 or 7 years old, so within 10 years of it being built. Burgers were 20 cents, Fishwiches were I think 30 cents.

The fillet-o-fish (we always just called them fishwiches) were definitely bigger, and I'm already accounting for the fact that I was just a little kid so everything "seemed" bigger. Dad would always get an extra small fry for us to share on the way home. We rarely ever ate there, because in the winter there was no place to eat - it really was mostly just a take-out joint, and in the summer it was beset with wasps outside.

Today's fishwich is maybe half the size, and the bun is more air than bread, and the cheese - I can't even deal with that tiny strip that they always place hanging off one end so more than half the sandwich gets none at all.

For almost $6 I want 3 ounces of fish, a full slice of cheese, and a bun that doesn't have a mouth-feel like aerated rubber.

[mraines]

Originally Posted by JerryLBell

I tried the Impossible Burger a couple of years ago and couldn't really tell the difference between it and a regular Whopper as I ate it. Not that that is a great recommendation as I think Burger King's burgers are pretty bad. However, a couple hours later I had a major gut ache from it. I am probably in the minority here, but soy-based products just don't agree with me. That's too bad as I wish I could cut down on beef but am as far from vegan as you can get in my carnivorous tastes.

I am not vegan but gave up red meat several years ago due to high cholesterol. I prefer Dr. Praeger's burgers myself. Impossible burgers tend to repeat on me as BK's burgers always did. I also like Turkey burgers.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I used to love their fish sandwiches. It was a treat growing up, every few weeks Dad would take us to McDonald's - before they had dine-in, there was just a stand-up counter against the front floor-to-ceiling window or an extension of the red and white tile on the side of the building that served as a bench. There was no drive-thru either. It looked a lot like the "1953" photo on this website: Sutori

It was built in 1958, the very first McDonalds in Connecticut, in my hometown of Hamden. My first memories of going there was when I was maybe 6 or 7 years old, so within 10 years of it being built. Burgers were 20 cents, Fishwiches were I think 30 cents.

The fillet-o-fish (we always just called them fishwiches) were definitely bigger, and I'm already accounting for the fact that I was just a little kid so everything "seemed" bigger. Dad would always get an extra small fry for us to share on the way home. We rarely ever ate there, because in the winter there was no place to eat - it really was mostly just a take-out joint, and in the summer it was beset with wasps outside.

Today's fishwich is maybe half the size, and the bun is more air than bread, and the cheese - I can't even deal with that tiny strip that they always place hanging off one end so more than half the sandwich gets none at all.

For almost $6 I want 3 ounces of fish, a full slice of cheese, and a bun that doesn't have a mouth-feel like aerated rubber.

Yup...you forgot the huge styrofoam (gasp) containers that the Big Mac used to come in as well. Yes we were small but there was definitely ‘truth in advertising’ in those days....what you see is what you got!

Remember this quote from Michael Douglas’ character in the movie ‘Falling Down’?.......


Bill Foster: [disappointed with the burger he's been served] See, this is what I'm talking about. Turn around, look at that.
[he points at the picture of a much nicer burger on the menu board above the counter]
Bill Foster: You see what I mean? It's plump, it's juicy, it's three inches thick. Now, look at this sorry, miserable, squashed thing. Can anybody tell me what's wrong with this picture?

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Caymus

I was surprised at how much saturated fat and sodium they have for a "healthy" burger.

How else can they keep it on the shelf for infinity, LOL

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

McDonald's made a big deal about lowering their prices not long ago. I've seen only an increase - the Fishwich is $5.69. For less than 2 ounces of fish - approximately 2.5x2.5" and maybe 1/4 inch high, 1/3 of a slice of processed american cheese, tartar sauce, and a bun that's almost twice the size of the fish.

And they NEVER fill their fry cartons. When I worked for Burger King once upon a time there was a sticker on the side of the fry bin reminding us all that it was OKAY to overfill them, and toss any that'd been sitting there awhile. The cost of french fries in a large carton is MAYBE 40 cents. McDonalds charges $4.49 for that, and you're lucky if they're fresh and even luckier if the carton is full.

At 5 Guys, I can get a "little cheeseburger" (almost 1/4 pound of 80/20 ground chuck) loaded with sauteed mushrooms and a "little fry" which is really a small to-go burger bag filled around 1/2-way with store-cut fries, for under $15. I really wish 5 Guys had a location up on the northeastern end of The Villages, but when I'm down in Brownwood it's one of my usual go-tos.

When I got 5 guys had location on 441 across rolling acres road by Spanish springs. McDonalds home of stale buns. Even the ones they changed to dry, must ship them in from Mexico? When I was kid I remember “Smacks” hamburgers home of 15 cent hamburgers and 10 cent fries and drink early 60’s.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

It does have a long aftertaste.

Gas from the flame grill? Or the chemical taste of liquid smoke? Since my first BK to my last I can taste it. My wife likes it and doesn't notice, so we do occasionally go there. I don't get a burger.

[Cuervo]

I think it funny when you hear people talking about alternatives to hamburgers.
Instead of saying I really like the taste of whatever this is, they say it almost taste like the real thing.
If you worried about your heath, eat the real thing, just less frequently.

[ithos]

The Impossible burger is not health food. It is just less harmful than the real thing.

animal protein | Health Topics | NutritionFacts.org

But I do think it tastes just as good or better than an actual burger.

[certcars]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

Soy based products are harmful to men.

What evidence do you have to support this claim? There’s ample evidence demonstrating that the amount of soy in plant based burgers and other products is too minuscule to have any impact on men. Or women for that matter.

[certcars]

We love impossible burgers. We buy them frozen from Sam’s. They are delicious.

[Rocksnap]

Look up the ingredients used to make impossible “meat”. Then get back to us…