It didn’t register. An advertisement for McDonald’s McCrispy chicken sandwiches placed across the street from a British crematorium is reportedly being removed after being dubbed “tasteless.” The coincidental placement of the bus stop poster made for some dark humor, but Cornwall, England residents aren’t lovin’ the advertisement opposite the Penmount Crematorium. “Although I can see … Read more
Chick-fil-A is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon. The Atlanta chain said Thursday that it’s testing its first plant-based entrée — a breaded cauliflower sandwich — at restaurants in Denver; Charleston, SC; and the Greensboro, NC, area. The test begins Monday. Chick-fil-A said its culinary team spent four years developing the sandwich after guests told the … Read more
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
Processed foods are more than just bad for your waistline — they can be devastating to your overall health. New research from the Imperial College’s School of Public Health shows that “ultra-processed foods” are linked to an increased risk of developing cancer. The London-based researchers classified ultra-processed foods as products like carbonated drinks, cereals, mass-produced … Read more
A Starbucks customer’s bold request for a tip refund has sparked heated debate. In a TikTok video, now with over 237,000 views since it was posted on Sunday, Starbucks barista Joaquin De La Torre recalled the time his coworker asked him how to refund a customer $2 — because they’d accidentally selected the gratuity option … Read more
Fatty foods can lead to obesity but it’s all in your brain — and not the way you may have thought. Researchers have found that regularly eating high-fat and high-caloric foods can change the neurological pathways in your brain, reducing the brain’s ability to regulate calorie intake and can lead to overeating and weight gain. … Read more
Her meals don’t cost a thing. Toronto native Tasmin Dhaliwal claims she saves a ton of money by indulging in free samples at Costco for most of her daily meals, which are much more elaborate than a bite or two. She frequently posts viral videos on TikTok munching and crunching on mini delicacies, many of … Read more
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
This customer has some beef. One Chipotle customer took issue with the Mexican fast food chain after they were reportedly sent an email Saturday saying that they had won free Chipotle for a year — only to receive another email saying that it was a mistake. According to Shae Williams, the emails — which Williams … Read more
Eighty-six TikTok. As a rash of ridiculous menu hacks threatens to give fast food chains serious indigestion, at least one Waffle House location is refusing to let entitled customers make a hash of restaurant tradition. “Order from the menu. We are not making anything you saw on TikTok,” reads a posted warning — captured in … Read more
She might be the only one who is McLovin’ it. One TikTok foodie shared a McDonald’s burger hack — one that includes everything from the “air, land and sea” — but it doesn’t seem like it’ll be flying off the shelves anytime soon. Raina Huang, who goes by @rainaiscrazy on TikTok, showed off her fast … Read more
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
Sesame has just been named the ninth major allergen in the U.S. by the FDA — but some companies have created a “workaround” that allows them to avoid removing sesame from their products. The tiny seeds can cause a big reaction in some people who are highly allergic, according to experts. Whether it’s sesame seeds on a bagel or … Read more
They’re McLovin’ it. A McDonald’s in Welshpool, Wales, just over the border from England, has been dubbed “the best in the world” by a Michelin-starred chef. Beyond run-of-the-mill Big Macs, the deluxe menu is said to feature sandwiches with truffle-fragrant mayonnaise and Cadbury-chocolate-filled McFlurries. The five-star fast-food claim comes from UK chef Gareth Ward, who … Read more
The number of “stars” that Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will need to get certain food and drinks for free through the company’s rewards program is slated to go up in February. When members of Starbucks’ rewards program spend money with the coffeehouse chain, they can earn stars, including two for every $1 with a Starbucks card … Read more
A Darwin woman has put Hungry Jack’s on blast and sworn off takeaway after finding a “full insect” while biting into a chicken burger. Sophia Mauboy posted photos of the aftermath to Facebook, with a few scathing words for the Casuarina store. “I’ve never been one to experience it or complain about it, but I’m … Read more
Mamma mia! A viral post has Redditors retching after one clueless user posted a photo of a Christmas-themed cheese pizza topped with ham, Brussels sprouts, gravy, apple sauce and other items that have no business anywhere near a proper pie. “Got drunk last night and ordered a Christmas themed pizza,” the U.K-based gutter gourmand wrote, … Read more
Foodies across the country made some interesting delivery decisions this year. Uber Eats has released its 2022 cravings report. It’s a snapshot of the most popular, unusual and unique delivery requests and trends across the country over this past year. Along with Uber Eats, other Uber-owned companies such as Drizly and Postmates have completed orders of … Read more
These customers aren’t McLoyal. While McDonald’s may be the world’s largest fast food chain, it ranks dead last in customer loyalty, according to a new survey. Market Force asked 5,000 North American consumers about their fast food habits and recent experiences and found that the home of the golden arches was least likely to impress … Read more
A Florida mom on a shoestring budget is patting herself on the back for transforming her kids’ old McDonald’s Happy Meal toys into Christmas ornaments. Rachael Harrison, 31, said she spent about $15 — or roughly the cost of four Happy Meals — to repurpose the trinkets using a small screwdriver, screws and black ribbon. … Read more