McDonald’s

Somewhat amazed at the glowing reviews…
I visited when on my way through Philly and… there was no staff. Literally, no one there. No one to greet me or take an order until I was about to leave and someone came around from the seating area… yep…all of them were «on break» «watching the counter from afar» or whatever — not sure what the deal was but nada (the fries were making an alarm, too… but that was drawing folks over either).
Once someone came by, I was quickly taken care of and I will say that they made my sandwich fresh and put some care into it. When I said thank you, they sort of perked up, but seemed like no one was particulary thrilled to be there.
Happy for the empty airport that allowed me to be first in line, but was a bit shocked with the lack of people…

I couldn’t find it on the menu, but they have McChickens here if you ask! At how many airports can you find a sandwich with chicken, mayo, lettuce in between two warm buns for $ 1.84? Yeah sure, at the drive thru they are $ 1. But come on… cheap, delicious, and familiar food at an airport for under $ 2? YAY-​UH! Wow this McChicken made my day.

I had the pleasure of eating at this McDonalds on the way out of town. Previously I never would have considered the terms «McDonalds» and «pleasure» would go together in a sentence, even ironically. But I can admit when I am wrong. This is a well-​greased machine.
The employees are nice and friendly. They are smiling. They are on top of the game. They are not rude. And the line moves fast. You belt out your order, pay, and before you can whip out your iPhone to check-​in on the Unilocal app you are presented with your fast-​food feast to scoff down as you wait for your plane.
The McGriddle came out just like Mommy never would have made me, or allowed me to eat if she was nearby. What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her. Shhhhhhhhhhhhh!
This is a première McDonalds. It is a nice send-​off to whereever your travels are taking you when you are departing Philadelphia.