Lunchtime is a fun time to hang out. There are so many places to choose from, and they all have you trapped in your own home for an hour and a half!
Many of these places offer child meals, making it more enjoyable for children to eat. Several of these lunch time attractions are for students, making it special treat time for the community.
For starters, consider going on a hunger strike! You can find places that serve only meals at lunchtime or early in the afternoon. Another popular choice is going to a sports stadium where food is provided and enjoying it while watching the game or playing with your friends.
Whatever your choice is, lunchtime is a special time to be spent doing anything fun and educational.
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Overview of McDonalds
Most people know McDonalds as the place to go after school or after the work day ends. But is that the only thing you know about McDonalds?
Are you sure? Because there are so many other things you might not know about this fast food chain. Let’s take a look!
1. In The Past, McDonalds Did Not Serve Lunch
In the past, lunch did not exist at McDonalds. That is, unless you got something to eat between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you wanted to get something between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m., they had a breakfast menu available until 1:30 p. m.. And if you wanted something from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., they had dinner options available at that time as well.
2. More Popularly Scheduled Meals Were Available at Other Times Too!
The times when different meals were available depended on whether or not students were in school or not, what time classes were offered, and whether or not faculty members were working or not.
Lunch menu
There is a menu at McDonalds that allows you to choose a variety of foods. You can pick either a burger, chicken or vegetable dish and you can have it served with or without the condiments and toppings.
Most of the foods on the menu are budget-friendly. For example, the chicken rice dish has a suggested price of $3 and the veggie dish has a suggested price of $1.49.
Both have some toppings and condiments included, making it very easy to create your own meal.
Also, most items on the menu are cookable so if you are looking for some fast food cuisine, then this is an avenue to choose from.
The only thing that separates one food from another is their cost! Many people save money by choosing different foods on different realms of food cost.
Early bird specials
Some restaurants offer early bird specials at certain times of the day. You can access these as soon as the restaurant opens at the designated time. This is a great way to save money as the first customers to arrive in the restaurant are the ones who have the early bird discount.
Typically, these promotions last for a limited amount of days so make sure to log in and check out by when the deal applies. Some do not offer this as easily as McDonalds, so make sure to check out!
Then, there is always that one time where you wake up and find yourself ready early. You can go ahead and get your meal before anyone else does! This is definitely an appeal for people who like to get things started early.
Price comparison
Most people know that McDonalds is pretty expensive. If you wanted to have lunch at McDonalds, you would have to buy two different items: a small or medium meal, and a drink. The small or medium meals can be Mcdonalds, Burger King, or Taco Johns.
The drinks are very expensive at $5-6 dollars per person, so many people save their money and just get a water or coffee/tea mix. However, if you compare the drinks at McDonalds and the drinks at Taco Johns or Burger King, the difference is negligible.
Both of them are alcoholic beverages, so nobody really cries out for an alcohol-free lunch time. Even though there might be some people who say that Taco Johns has better food than McDonalds, we decided to rank both of them equal in this article due to the lack of quality in each restaurant.
Delicious burgers
If you’re a hungry worker looking for a bite, then McDonalds is the best place to go for lunch. With so many delicious and budget-friendly options, you will never run out of food.
You can go to McDonalds at any time of the day. They open at 9am and close at 5pm with the exception of Sunday, which is 10am to 2pm. Their open hours vary by location so check their website or Facebook for details.
Most locations offer rotationary menu options, meaning that there are foods on the menu that are different every single day. Some examples include meats and vegetables! This rotational menu gives employees an opportunity to experiment and create new recipes.
This gives them an incentive to bring good food that people want to eat, which contributes to higher staff morale and productivity.
Famous fries
While most people associate fries with McDonalds, you can find them at many other restaurants. Fries are a quick and easy meal to have. They are also very tasty!
Most people buy the plain variety, which is usually white potato bathed in oil and seasoning. There are also re-creative types of fries where you can add your favorite dip or food.
These types of fries are popular at restaurants, as people love to experiment with them and create new flavors and styles. Some favorites include French fry dip, Ranch dip, and Parmesan dip.
Shakes and desserts
If you’re looking for an on-the-go treat, then your next stop should be McDonalds. There are several locations that serve food and drink around the clock!
Most of the time, McDonalds opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM. This is due to the fact that they close their doors at 7:00 PM to allow employees time to go home and sleep.
Many people take advantage of this early wake up time and stay until closing to eat their food and get a late night reminder of what McDonalds really is.
Some open early in the morning to get their first meal onsite at 6:00 AM! This is a great way to develop a habit of eating breakfast before work so that you have some extra time to get ready for work.
There are usually staff members on duty until midnight so that anyone with a late night craving can have something available.
Take out or dine in
For most people, lunch at McDonald’s is on the early side. There are usually only a few spots open at the start of lunch, so get there soon!
Most students have dine in options, but many don’t have a designated spot open. If you do have a spot, make sure to get your food fast because the restaurants close them out at 12:30pm.
If you take out your food, be prepared to pay when you get your order. Some restaurants charge by phone or online, but McDonalds does not. You can also take your food to go if you prefer this method of ordering and paying.