McDonald’s

Very Pleasant Service
Who reviews a McDonalds? Well, when a restaurant does something above or below what a guest expects I think it warrants a write up. This McDonalds was a nice place to visit. The other day I just wanted something quick & filling… and for some reason that jingle «two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, onions, pickles on a sesame seed bun» was in my head. (I will not bore you with why) ANYWAY, into McDonalds I went.
Clean? Yes, but you expect that.
Quick? Yes, but you expect that.
The difference was the staff simply seemed genuinely happy & friendly. My Big Mac was just want I wanted. All in all it was a fun stop at the end of a busy day. Oh, the coffee was great too.

Generally, I avoid fast food restaurants. However, the McDonald’s at exit 98 off I-​20 in South Carolina just happens to be located at the midway point between Atlanta and Holden Beach, NC. Since I drive between these two cities often, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to check out the dining options all along the I-​20 East-​West corridor.
McDonald’s was good enough for Julia Child, so why not for me? As long as you don’t eat there every day, or even every week, an occasional meal is fine. Salads? Forget about it. I alternate between the Southern Style chicken sandwich and the Quarter Pounder with cheese, no onions. And I don’t super-​size.
Usually, I fill up my tank at the BP across the street, and then hit the drive-​thru for a road snack. (The BP has cleaner restrooms than the Exxon that adjoins McDonald’s. It’s a chick thing.) Sometimes, though, I’ve taken the time to venture inside and eat my meal at the restaurant. It’s a welcome break in my six hour drive, and it’s nice to have a fifteen minute reprieve from the road. You’ll wait longer when ordering inside, especially during the lunch rush, but the staff is friendly, and they aim to please.

McDonalds (express) in a travel center. Long lines. Stick to the drive-​thru. Drive-​thru is open 24 hours.