McDonald's "Create Your Taste" burgers @ Bryne Road/Market Crossing
Coles Notes version: 9/10
Pros: Fast, friendly, service and a satisfying, tasty meal. Place your order in person or at the kiosk, grab a buzzer/number on the side, and take a seat. Great value.
Cons: Beef patty could be jucier, but otherwise, a first world problem. I understand you cannot upsize your fries (at least not to my knowledge.)
Stay away if: You expect a premium burger without the premium prices and want to compare to your burger experience in the US. Be realistic, okay?
You need to know this: They offer this menu option within a specific time period, which I believe it ends at 7pm. Some topping items require an extra charge (i.e. guacamole, grilled mushrooms etc.)
Edit: Had some people asking me about the McDonald's Create Your Taste.
1. Visit their website and read up a bit about it (it will clarify a lot of questions) -
http://www4.mcdonalds.ca/createyourtaste/
2. It is a pretty good burger if you are comparing to other fast food chains. I would say as good as some local restaurants. Better than Cactus Club.
3. It is an interesting experience, beyond what you would expect from McDonald's. Like I said, I was pretty impressed.
4. Not all locations offer it! Check the website - punch in your postal code and it will show you where the nearest location is. Looks like Market Crossing it the only one in Vancouver/Burnaby
5. Will it change your life forever? You bet it will! (just kidding)
6. Just enjoy the food.
Spoiler!
Tried the "Create Your Taste" menu and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good quality burger with nice options available, delivered to your table, fresh and tasty on a wooden paddle board and a basket of fries. They even bring you your drink, straws, napkins, and other condiments to your table! The bun was nice and soft and the entire burger an its condiments were intact throughout. More so, it was a satisfying meal for the price. I was quite impressed.
If there is one thing I would improve, it's the Angus beef patty. Could be a bit more juicier, but whatever. I would have to pay quite a bit more plus tip at Cactus Club next door. Fast, friendly service, and a satisfying McDonald's meal to boot for less than $12.00 each person? Solid 9/10.
List of items/toppings
Pics of burger from different angles for your viewing displeasure
