23rd and Penn McDonalds

[LakeEffect]

Although this building is fairly near my Mesta Park home, I guess that I'm missing the importance of this discussion of its construction and development ... unless the Big Mac sold at NW23rd & Broadway is going to be different than that sold at NW 23rd & Penn, or the Egg McMuffin sold at the new shop would always be toasty with the slice of cheese actually melted and not lying limp, or the circular egg not extending beyond the dimensions of the English muffin, etc. etc. etc.

Of course, if any of those possibilities be true, this would truly become a thread to remember.

his will be the first two-story McDonald's in the state in a location that by no means needs that density... Do they need that much seating, especially since the McCafe concept has taken off and people actually use McDonald's like they would a Starbucks? Therefore, I think it's interesting from a development standpoint and social standpoint. Yes, it's just another McDonald's, but there are enough differences that I think it's worth noting.

[Doug Loudenback]

Duly McNoted.

[ABryant]

I hope they have an elevator, because I'm not going to walk upstairs with my food. I'm certainly not walking back down after I eat it.

[jn1780]

I hope they have an elevator, because I'm not going to walk upstairs with my food. I'm certainly not walking back down after I eat it.

An industrial freight elevator...................

Seriously though, they will have an elevator because they have to in order to be in ADA compliance.

[ABryant]

I Imagine an elevator with a toilet.......would be so cool.

[shawnw]

Windows going in.

[RadicalModerate]

The other day I stopped into a plain ol' McDonalds location and noticed that they had discontinued the entire Angus family of burgers.
I also marvelled, once more, at the "marketing genius" behind the name of the newest, tortilla based, offering: "The McWrap."
Say "McWrap" about three times in a row and see if you get it.

[circuitboard]

We can make fun of McDonalds all day..... the fact of the matter is people buy the food on the daily and I like the modern look of this new McDonalds.

[Larry OKC]

The other day I stopped into a plain ol' McDonalds location and noticed that they had discontinued the entire Angus family of burgers.
I also marvelled, once more, at the "marketing genius" behind the name of the newest, tortilla based, offering: "The McWrap."
Say "McWrap" about three times in a row and see if you get it.

LOL

Years ago when I was working there, we joked that we would never come out with a steak sandwich, because they would call it a McSteak. They did and they did and it was. We had to add beef flavoring seasoning to it to give it any taste at all (unlike the burgers that are just seasoned with good old salt).

yes, they have discontinued the Angus burgers. They were part of the premium line and had a premium price tag to go along with it (I honestly couldn't tell any difference in quality so the value for the money wasn't there for me). Supposedly it was a price point based decision and they are going to replace it with different versions of the Quarter Pounder. Although they did that over the years with various lettuce & tomato ones ... remember the McDLT? Didn't have the Quarter Pounder "brand" attached but they used the same hamburger patty and bun. One reason why it failed was they still had the warming bins at the time at the cold side didn't remain cold for very long. Now that they have the humidity controlled staging cabinets, maybe that won't be an issue any more.

[HOT ROD]

honestly, I hate McDonalds and only go there for ice cream cone and maybe some nuggets. But McDLT was my all-time favourite burger from McDonalds. There was something about having the hot, hot and the cold vegetables that when put together tasted so good. I would LOVE if they resurrected the McDLT particularly now with the new technology Larry hinted about and that there may be more environmentally friendly packaging options - OR, just have McDLT for dine-in only!!!

[RadicalModerate]

I sort of like The (Mc)Daily Double. It's a little like a Mini-Whopper.
(If they actually had a "Mini-Whopper" maybe they would call it the McOxymoron.)

I used to like the Fish Sandwiches once in a while. Before they doubled the price.
I haven't tried the Fish McNuggets. It's bad enough knowing the reconstituting process behind Chicken McNuggets.

Gotta say one thing about Ray Kroc . . .
If his ego had demanded changing the name of the first place he bought, the sign outside would read:
"Kroc's: Over Half a Dozen Served."

[RadicalModerate]

Double Post Cancelled.
Like The Angus Family of Burgers.

[shawnw]

To get back on topic, it's getting close. From Monday:



Didn't get a pic, but today there were marble "McDonald's" signs up as well along the awning on the East and West sides of the building.

[CuatrodeMayo]

The wood rainscreen is quite nice, but I'll be curious how it looks in 5-10 years. OK weather is rough on that stuff, even if it is Ipe or composite.

[RadicalModerate]

I like the way that they worked the MM logo into the design in a tasteful, yet not overstated, manner.
Yet, I remain suprised that they would sacrifice the Retro (new old time McDonalds) Model that it replaces.
They could have given their employees a raise instead in order to encourage them to get the order right. =)

I hope they managed to incorporate the "Order Thought Affirmation" software into the Drive-Thru Receptor in order not to impede the flow of vehicular traffic in the immediate and adjacent areas.

Is there a Bicycle Lane?
How about a Walk Up Window Without Going Inside . . . Like for joggers . . .

yeah. right.

[RadicalModerate]

I Imagine an elevator with a toilet.......would be so cool.

On topic comments, immediately above, inspired by this ^Classic observation.

"Marble"? Maybe McMarble. Hopefully lightweight and made from recycled materials.
I hope the N.E. /Vinita?/Turnpike "Rest/Picnic/Improvements" take all of this into consideration . . . =)

(a substitute for a simple "Like")

[SSEiYah]

It looked pretty close to done when I drove by on Saturday

[GaryOKC6]

Does anyone knowif the new McDonald's will have an indoor playland?

[traxx]

It looked pretty close to done when I drove by on Saturday

Pics or it didn't happen.

[Larry OKC]

Not sure on the Indoor Playland. I can't say that I recall any of the new rebuilds having them??? The one that it replaced didn't have one either.

[metro]

Does anyone knowif the new McDonald's will have an indoor playland?

I too saw it on Sunday, and sure looked like it had a very small one in it.

Pics or it didn't happen.

I can confirm as well, they were applying window decals and polishing up the glass, it's close to opening.

[GaryOKC6]

Thanks, I thought that I read that there would be a playland inside originally. I drive by it all the time and it doesn't look like there is enough room for one. I guess a small one makes sense.

[Larry OKC]

Unless that is what the 2nd floor is for...LOL

[Pete]

From Metro:

[CuatrodeMayo]

Does anyone knowif the new McDonald's will have an indoor playland?

Yes. It's already in place.