Doubling Down on the McDonald's Dollar Menu-- Part 3: Breakfast

And, how I love that Dollar Breakfast Menu which was added in 2010.  On vacation, that is often where I head for that morning meal, especially in Panama City Beach, Florida.  Pick up a newspaper, get my reading done, maybe catch up on the internet, drink some coffee have a Sausage McMuffin and back to the room.  Bring something back for Liz who is not a morning person. 

And I always like to listen to the old retired guys talking about all the things they talk about on their daily get-togethers.  If I'm sittin', I'm listenin'.

Now, we have a new McDonald's here in Spring Grove, so I will visit there at least once a week.

Dollar items:

Sausage Biscuit
Sausage McMuffin
Sausage Burrito
Hash Browns
Small Coffee (Some markets sell all sizes for a buck.  Otherwise, for us seniros it is a better deal to order a Senior Coffee.)

The Sausage McMuffin by far is my favorite.  They really hit the mark with that creation.

And, to me, a buck is still a lot of money, but that's most likely because I am old.

Getting More Bang for My Buck.  --Cooter

Doubling Down On the Dollar Menu-- Part 3: Breakfast

Then, there is that great Breakfast Dollar Menu.  I'm getting ready to brave the monsoon outside right now, and go over to our new McDonald's here in Spring Grove, Illinois, for some in a few minutes.  I am especially fond of that Sausage McMuffin.

The Breakfast Menu was added in 2010 and I've been eating them ever since.

Sausage Biscuit
Sausage McMuffin
Sausage Burrito
Hash Browns
Coffee (Small)  (Although some places sell all coffee for a buck.)

Maybe I'll get a coffee, but will be very careful not to spill it on my lap.

Make Mine a Large.  --Cooter

Doubling Down On the Dollar Menu-- Part 2

Neil Gordon, chief marketing officer of McDonald's USA says: "We are aware that consumers are a little unsettled right now.  Whether that's higher gas prices or just overall not having as much week to week, we know the consumer is looking for great values in everything they're doing in the food arena.  We want to make sure it's attractive to choose our restaurant."

And, then there are those folk like me who are just plain cheap.  As my buddy says, "More Bang For the Buck!"

Anyway, here's a look at the Dollar Menu Today:

McDouble (My favorite, even without that extra piece of cheese.)
McChicken
Soft serve Cone (now at 49 cents or 99 cents dipped)
Side Salad (I like these, especially with the Newman's dressing and especially the Balsemic)
Parfait
Sweet (and Unsweetened) Tea
Cookies

Temporary Grilled Onion Cheddar (OK, but would be better more like a Slider, perhaps some pickles and more onions)
Hot 'n Spicy McChicken  (I like this one a whole lot.  Hope they keep it around.)

And, I sure love those $1 any-size drinks available at some places.

And, Now There's That Breakfast Dollar Menu.  --DaCoot

Doubling Down On the Dollar Menu-- Part 1

From the March 10, 2013, Chicago Tribune "Doubling Down On the Dollar"  by Emily Bryson York.

McDonald's is now celebrating the tenth year of its highly innovative Dollar Menu, which caused most of the other chains to start offering a similar selection.  Lately, McDonald's is re-emphasizing this iconic menu, especially in light of the continuing recession for the regular folk (the GRBs who got us into the mess have been amply rewarded by the government with the loans and low-low-LOW interest rates).

A LOOK BACK AT THE FIRST DOLLAR MENU (launched in 2002)

These were on that first menu.

Big N Tasty
McChicken
Fries
Drink
Sundae
Two Apple Pies
Side Salad
Parfait

Big N Tasty, fries, drink (at some stores, others have $1 for any size!!) and two apple pies have since been removed.

I also seem to remember the double cheeseburger being offered for awhile until replaced with the McDouble (same sandwich but one less piece of cheese).

A Big Fan of That Dollar Menu.  --Burger-Eatin' Cooter