McDonalds

The price you pay at any McDonald’s on the Mass Pike is going to be above average (just try finding Dollar Menu items). But this one is worth a visit if only for the nostalgia. It’s got old-​style arches and interesting signs. The inside is brightly lit and there are quite a few more booths than average. The folks behind the counter appeared to make an extra effort to make sure you got your meal promptly if it looked like it might be taking too long, and they thanked everybody for stopping in.

McDonalds at the Ludlow Travel Plaza eastbound on the Mass Pike. Typical McDonald’s fare for the weary traveler.

Everyone needs to stop to pee when they’re on a road trip. If you’re traveling on I-​90 and don’t mind McD’s as a dining option, this is a cute place for a short stop. This McD’s has the old logo with the funny little man in a chef’s hat, with the universal golden arches running through the entirety of the restaurant. We didn’t actually eat here, but did enjoy a game of pinball and a less successful go at the claw machine.

Maybe I’m about to be harsh here because I couldn’t find anyplace to stop in Holyoke after taking a class there. But this had to be the worst experiences in recent history for me.
The only good thing I have to say is the place was clean.
The young woman taking my order was barely paying attention as she took my order. She was too busy talking about I pods with the store manager. Glad to see he was setting a good example for his crew. Didn’t ask me what size drink or fries I preferred. She did ask what I wished to drink. Why bother. It’s self serve. It’s not like she’s going to be useful and make it for me.
My medium McNugget meal cost me eight bucks and certainly wasn’t worth it. I should have known better and waited another forty minutes until I got home. You can bet next time I will.