Does not compute: Waymo’s stunning drive-thru screw-up

Does not compute: Waymo’s stunning drive-thru screw-up

Would you still jump in a Waymo if your ride pulled up the wrong way through a drive-thru? That was the bizarre dilemma facing a Los Angeles woman on Friday when a driverless car operated by Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google parent company Alphabet, went off-script and entered a drive-thru the wrong way without … Read more

These are the fastest fast-food chains in the US — ranked by drive-thru speeds

These are the fastest fast-food chains in the US — ranked by drive-thru speeds

It’s called “fast food” for a reason, but some restaurants do it better than others. A new report from Intouch Insights and QSR Magazine looked at 13 different fast-food chains and analyzed different aspects of the drive-thru experience. Each fast-food chain was ranked by three categories: wait time (the amount of time passed from entering … Read more

Wendy’s fans are buzzing about this new product headed for grocery stores — not the drive-thru

Wendy’s fans are buzzing about this new product headed for grocery stores — not the drive-thru

It seems backyard Baconators could be in the works for Wendy’s fans across the country this summer. Fans of the fast food chain are taking to social media after a delicious double-smoked development at their local supermarkets — the brand’s beloved bacon has hit the retail market. A sharp-eyed aficionado reportedly first spotted the extra-thick-cut pork … Read more

NJ bakery urges customers to stay out and only use their drive-thru if they’re wearing this

NJ bakery urges customers to stay out and only use their drive-thru if they’re wearing this

No cupcakes for you. A New Jersey bakery is laying down the law for who can enter their business. Century Bakery in Bridgeton urged customers who wear a ton of perfume or cologne to only buy from them by utilizing their drive-thru. A surprising request, some would say. In a Facebook post, the South Jersey … Read more

Raw meat rains on McDonald’s drive-thru customer’s car windshield — theories swirl to explain why

Raw meat rains on McDonald’s  drive-thru customer’s car windshield — theories swirl to explain why

The forecast hadn’t called for a chance of meatballs. An Australian influencer could have used a meat-orologist after a mystery raw meat patty splatted on her windshield at the McDonald’s drive-thru. A video of the messy incident is currently circulating TikTok as internet sleuths try and crack the car-paccio caper. “I have not been able … Read more

Single dad builds adorable mini McDonald’s ‘drive-thru’ for his kids — for less than $50: ‘They went mad with excitement’

Single dad builds adorable mini McDonald’s ‘drive-thru’ for his kids — for less than : ‘They went mad with excitement’

Ronald would love this. A single parent with a passion for fun projects created an miniature McDonald’s drive-thru for his two boys — spending less than $50 to build the backyard playplace. Architectural assistant Daniel Mills, 38, got the idea when working on a project for a local Golden Arches franchise near his home in … Read more

McDonald’s surprising new Happy Meal has grownups psyched to hit the drive-thru: ‘I’d be sad as a kid’

McDonald’s surprising new Happy Meal has grownups psyched to hit the drive-thru: ‘I’d be sad as a kid’

Adults are lovin’ it. McDonald’s is collaborating with Crocs on a new Happy Meal that’s grabbing plenty of grownup attention — even though it’s supposedly aimed at kids. Instagram food news account @snackolator shared that the Crocs Happy Meal will include “Exclusive Croc Clips,” which are mini keychains in the shape of the iconic rubber clogs. … Read more

Dunkin’ Donuts worker slams rude drive-thru customers, lists their worst behaviors: ‘Use your eyes to read’

Dunkin’ Donuts worker slams rude drive-thru customers, lists their worst behaviors: ‘Use your eyes to read’

America runs on Dunkin’, but these patrons have one employee running for the hills. Keanna Hlavacek, who works for the coffee giant at an undisclosed location, has gone viral on TikTok after sharing what she hates about her drive-thru customers. Hlavacek, who goes by @KeoshaKraze on the app, posted a three-part series sharing her grievances … Read more

I ordered a Dr. Pepper with pickles from Sonic — you won’t believe the drive-thru staffer’s reaction

I ordered a Dr. Pepper with pickles from Sonic — you won’t believe the drive-thru staffer’s reaction

She picked a peck of pickled Dr. Peppers. Pickles have become so pedestrian that foodies are now fermenting their briney cukes in soda pop. A Mississippi mom filmed herself ordering pickles with her Dr. Pepper at a Sonic Drive-In to share a secret drink hack that’s now dividing viewers on social media. “Do y’all like … Read more

Panera Bread drive-thru wouldn’t take a mom’s order because her child was screaming: ‘Told me order online’

Panera Bread drive-thru wouldn’t take a mom’s order because her child was screaming: ‘Told me order online’

A mom recorded a drive-thru worker refusing to take her order due to her screaming child in the back seat, and let’s just say… she didn’t get the online support that she’d hoped for. The mom filmed the entire interaction, which occurred at the US-based cafe chain Panera Bread, as she tried to place an order from her car. … Read more

Drive-thru shooting — over missing curly fries: wild video

Drive-thru shooting — over missing curly fries: wild video

She forgot the fries, but gave him shots on the house. A Texas Jack in the Box turned into a scene out of a Western movie after an enraged employee unloaded on a customer during a dispute over missing curly fries. The drive-fry shooting occurred March 31, 2021, but surveillance footage only recently surfaced and … Read more

Monkey spotted at Florida Popeyes drive-thru: ‘Weirdest thing I’ve ever seen’

Monkey spotted at Florida Popeyes drive-thru: ‘Weirdest thing I’ve ever seen’

Maybe he just loves that chicken from Popeyes? A loose monkey has been spotted in Central Florida, with the elusive simian recently seen scaring a woman working at a Popeyes drive-thru window. “I look over and I’m like, ‘Is this real? This cannot be possible,’” employee Kimberly Bialobos told FOX 35 after seeing the monkey … Read more

Ben Affleck who? Viral video shows raccoon getting a doughnut from Dunkin’ drive-thru

Ben Affleck who? Viral video shows raccoon getting a doughnut from Dunkin’ drive-thru

When Dunkin’ Donuts says, “America runs on Dunkin,’” they mean everyone. A wild raccoon has given Ben Affleck some competition as the coffee chain’s biggest fan after a woman captured a cinema-worthy video of the animal politely wandering up to a drive-thru window for a little treat. The now-viral TikTok was shared by Florida resident … Read more

New McDonald’s drive-thru feature has customers feeling ‘exposed’

New McDonald’s drive-thru feature has customers feeling ‘exposed’

A new feature at McDonald’s drive-throughs has divided customers after many claimed it “exposed” their fast-food habits. The popular burger chain introduced a personalized greeting on the digital screens at drive-thru kiosks in December which welcome customers who order through the MyMacca’s [Australian McDonald’s app] app by name. Gold Coast influencer Jasmine Hand recently discovered … Read more

I’m a drive-thru worker — here’s how customers drive us crazy

I’m a drive-thru worker — here’s how customers drive us crazy

Ordering a Happy Meal shouldn’t make your server miserable. One TikTok user is getting real about the things that will make fast-food service workers hate you –and it includes your toddler. Andrew, who goes by the username @rawcritix on the social media app, has worked in the food service industry for 15 years. His viral … Read more

I work the Starbucks drive-thru — and I mistook a customer for a dog

I work the Starbucks drive-thru — and I mistook a customer for a dog

Thanks a latte. A TikToker claims she mistook a woman for a fluffy dog while taking an order at the Starbucks drive-thru. Libby Owens, who goes by the username @mydadcallsmebilly on the social media platform, is getting roasted for her viral reveal. The five-second clip’s grande premiere Tuesday has driven over 775,000 views. In the … Read more

I went to McDonald’s drive-thru for lunch — but left with bags of cash instead

I went to McDonald’s drive-thru for lunch — but left with bags of cash instead

One man’s trip to McDonald’s made no cents. TikTok user Josiah Vargas, who goes by the username @dookiedoeboy, has claimed that when he swung by his local McDonald’s drive-thru to grab a quick bite to eat, he was handed a bag full of cash in addition to his requested sausage McMuffin. The video, which has … Read more

Woman pulls up to McDonald’s drive-thru with tiny horse in car: ‘Only in Australia’

Woman pulls up to McDonald’s drive-thru with tiny horse in car: ‘Only in Australia’

Commuters on their way to pick up fast food have been left shocked and curious as an unusual suspect stuck his head out to order. On Tuesday, a McDonald’s customer took to TikTok to share the bizarre scene in front of her as a woman pulled up to order with a tiny horse in the … Read more