McDonald's to offer gourmet coffee

[jsw]

From CNN (http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/10/news/fortune500/mcdonalds_coffee/index.htm?cnn=yes):


McDonald's coffee may go gourmet
USA Today says restaurant will compete with 7-Eleven and Dunkin' Donuts for share of $8.9B market.
January 10, 2005: 8:00 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - McDonald's may soon be going upscale with its coffee, according to a report Monday.

USA Today said the world's largest fast food company is set to test and then offer premium java at all of its 13,000 restaurants either later this year or early 2006.

No further details, such as the coffee brand, the price, or an exact roll-out date, were available.

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Oh, yeah. When I think "gourmet coffee", I think "7-Eleven and Dunkin' Donuts". :rolleyes:

No matter how good the coffee beans are, Micky D's will find a way to burn it to the same carbonized goo that they currently offer.

[wdlove]

That is surprising, thought that McDonald's was the top it it's field. There shops are always busy. I also wouldn't think of McDonald's when I wanted a good cup of coffee. Starbuck's is my favorite, the best around IMHO.

[rhpenguin]

McD's in Canada already offeres "gourmet" coffee. Its called McCafe. Its not bad but you gotta make sure its fresh.


But nothing beats a Tim Hortons coffee.. NOTHING....

[emw]

Oh, yeah. When I think "gourmet coffee", I think "7-Eleven and Dunkin' Donuts". :rolleyes:
It's all relative. That is, when you're eating an Egg McMuffin or Hotcakes with Sausage on a styrofoam platter, pretty much anything will taste like "gourmet coffee."

[jsw]

It's not bad but you gotta make sure it's fresh.
My point exactly - it never seems to be fresh when I'm forced to get it (long trips, no good options). It's like some new quantum law that states that McDonald's coffee will always taste as though it has been on the burner for four hours, no matter when you buy it.

[MacNut]

So if I spill some hot gourmet coffee on myself, do I get to sue for douple the money. :rolleyes:

[OutThere]

McD's in Canada already offeres "gourmet" coffee. Its called McCafe. Its not bad but you gotta make sure its fresh.


But nothing beats a Tim Hortons coffee.. NOTHING....

Oh wow I hate the end of their commercials...

"Always fresh is Tim Horton's!"

grrrrrrrr.........it gets stuck in my head for days when I hear it. Arg.

[G-Prime]

But nothing beats a Tim Hortons coffee.. NOTHING....



I'll second that. Tim Hortons coffe is best cup of coffee I have ever had at a restaurant.

[Jalexster]

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[zelmo]

From CNN (http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/10/news/fortune500/mcdonalds_coffee/index.htm?cnn=yes):



Oh, yeah. When I think "gourmet coffee", I think "7-Eleven and Dunkin' Donuts". :rolleyes:

No matter how good the coffee beans are, Micky D's will find a way to burn it to the same carbonized goo that they currently offer.

Hey, if you had to drink the coffee we serve at work, you'd think DD WAS gourmet! :eek:

[Deefuzz]

Well seeing as though I think McDonalds coffee is probably the worst coffee I have ever had...Anything would be an improvement.

Though I usually just make my own at home, and bring extra to work in a thermos

[wdlove]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v503/barwur/7interesting.jpg

Who is this guy? Is he someone that we all know? :D

Is Tim Horton a Canadian brand?

[jsw]

Is Tim Horton a Canadian brand?
Yup. Although Buffalo natives (and others?) have them as well.

[rhpenguin]

Timmies is a Canadian institution... I would say 1 in 3 people hit timmies on their way to work in the morning for an excelent cup of coffee... Ive only stumbled on a few timmies in the USA one being in Ohio (hit it whenever im going to Mid-Ohio race track).

[MacDawg]

Well, ridicule me if you like, but I love Dunkin Donuts' coffee.
I get coffee from there every morning.
Wouldn't touch Mickey D's coffee even if it was all there was.

I'll drink Starbucks, but I'd rather have Dunkin Donuts
I don't know that I would call it gourmet, but I would call it good!

Woof, Woof - Dawg

[Jaffa Cake]

I can honestly say this is the first time I've ever seen the words 'gourmet' and 'McDonalds' used in the same sentence.

[emw]

Well, ridicule me if you like
OK ;)

Dunkin' Donuts coffee? I suppose you'd rather toast frozen waffles than make them fresh? You probably don't even own a Mac because, heck Windows XP is pretty good, right? Sheesh.

Aw, you know I'm just kidding. Heck, I prefer a good cup of coffee over some latte crap any day.

[MacDawg]

You probably don't even own a Mac because, heck Windows XP is pretty good, right? Sheesh.


Ouch... you really know how to hurt a dawg!

I just think Starbucks is too bitter. DD is much smoother.
Now if I want something with a bite, I'll opt for Starbucks and pay the premium price for it :rolleyes: But for my money and taste, its DD. I could care less about the "image" or anything else. I just want it to taste good, wake me up and not break the bank!

Woof, Woof - Dawg

[jsw]

I just think Starbucks is too bitter. DD is much smoother.

That would be because Starbucks actually brews with something called coffee beans. ;)

DD is smooth because, well, it's apparently just water with brown coloring added (don't want to think about that). When I drink my Starbucks venti black-eye (20 oz coffee with two added shots of espresso), I know I've had some coffee. When I drink DD "coffee", I can never be sure.

[dotnina]

When I drink my Starbucks venti black-eye (20 oz coffee with two added shots of espresso), ...

Isn’t that called a “red eye?” Or is that just your traditional post-brawl drink? ;)

[MacDawg]

That would be because Starbucks actually brews with something called coffee beans. ;)

DD is smooth because, well, it's apparently just water with brown coloring added (don't want to think about that). When I drink my Starbucks venti black-eye (20 oz coffee with two added shots of espresso), I know I've had some coffee. When I drink DD "coffee", I can never be sure.

Alright, don't mess with my coffee!
*Growling, with teeth showing*

I'm secure with myself and my image :cool:
I don't need to spend a fortune on something that hurts just to drink it in order to make a fashion statement!

Woof, Woof - Dawg

[takao]

That would be because Starbucks actually brews with something called coffee beans. ;)

DD is smooth because, well, it's apparently just water with brown coloring added (don't want to think about that). When I drink my Starbucks venti black-eye (20 oz coffee with two added shots of espresso), I know I've had some coffee. When I drink DD "coffee", I can never be sure.


and i thought "starbucks is mcdonalds of coffee, only worse" looks like they are better ones in the US

[zelmo]

Alright, don't mess with my coffee!
*Growling, with teeth showing*

I'm secure with myself and my image :cool:
I don't need to spend a fortune on something that hurts just to drink it in order to make a fashion statement!

Woof, Woof - Dawg

FWIW, 'Dawg, I'd rather drink Dunkin Donuts coffee than Starbucks, too. Starbucks is okay, but I'm a regular coffee kind of guy. That froufrou candyass whipped cinnamon mocha latte mumbojumbo stuff is too darn pretentious and expensive for me! ;)

[jsw]

Isn’t that called a “red eye?” Or is that just your traditional post-brawl drink? ;)
Here, a "black eye" is coffee with two added espresso shots, and a "red eye" has one.

It's not "official" terminology, so I'd imagine it varies regionally.

[jsw]

Alright, don't mess with my coffee!
*Growling, with teeth showing*

I'm secure with myself and my image :cool:
I don't need to spend a fortune on something that hurts just to drink it in order to make a fashion statement!

Woof, Woof - Dawg
There, there, Dawg - I'd never think to mess with a man's coffee. I was only messing with your choice of Dunkin' Donuts' coffee-type hot beverage. ;)

And I'm secure enough with myself and my image to drink Starbucks without feeling pretentious - but I only get it a few times a week - coffee is expensive when it's the real thing! ;)


FWIW, 'Dawg, I'd rather drink Dunkin Donuts coffee than Starbucks, too. Starbucks is okay, but I'm a regular coffee kind of guy. That froufrou candyass whipped cinnamon mocha latte mumbojumbo stuff is too darn pretentious and expensive for me! ;)


I agree. Coffee should not be prepared with anything except, well, coffee. Although I do add a bit of cream and sugar... it's just too harsh otherwise. ;)

[Inspector Lee]

Who is this guy? Is he someone that we all know? :D

Is Tim Horton a Canadian brand?

Yeah, didn't he just run for president??

[MacDawg]

but I only get it a few times a week - coffee is expensive when it's the real thing! ;)

With DD, I can afford to have mine every day.
Besides, its on my way to work.

Woof, Woof - Dawg

[jsw]

With DD, I can afford to have mine every day.
Besides, its on my way to work.

Woof, Woof - Dawg
OK, to be honest, 99% of the reason I drink Starbucks is that the barristas (sp?) at both of the ones I go to (1 a few blocks from my house, one a few blocks from work) are funny and beautiful and they like my iPod; at least one has an iMac.

So, while I do think the coffee tastes better, I have ulterior motives.:)

[jsw]

And one other thing - I'm trying to lose weight. Well, it'd be more accurate to say I'm trying not to gain weight, and losing some would be nice. As much as I don't really like DD donuts, I will get a giant coffee roll if I go there. Maybe something else.

At Starbucks, the coffee's enough.

[zelmo]

OK, to be honest, 99% of the reason I drink Starbucks is that the barristas (sp?) at both of the ones I go to (1 a few blocks from my house, one a few blocks from work) are funny and beautiful and they like my iPod; at least one has an iMac.

So, while I do think the coffee tastes better, I have ulterior motives.:)

Well, as long as you have a valid reason for buying a $5 cup of java... :p

[jsw]

Well, as long as you have a valid reason for buying a $5 cup of java... :p
Hey, when I bring my own 16oz mug, the coffee with two espresso shots is $2.50 or so. Plain coffee's a buck and a half. So it isn't all that bad....

Plus, they have me hooked on it now. Cute employees to draw me in, massive, elephant-killing doses of caffeine to addict me. What can I do?

[MacDawg]

And one other thing - I'm trying to lose weight. Well, it'd be more accurate to say I'm trying not to gain weight, and losing some would be nice. As much as I don't really like DD donuts, I will get a giant coffee roll if I go there. Maybe something else.

At Starbucks, the coffee's enough.

At DD, you can afford to get a coffee roll, and a box of munchkins for the office to make you a hero and still come out better!

And my wife doesn't like me around those cute things at Starbucks.
Remember, I can't have a Faith Hill desktop!

She doesn't mind the ladies of DD, because they look like Waffle House waitresses. :rolleyes:

OK, just kidding... no flame war here if your sister works at Waffle House!

Woof, Woof - Dawg

[jsw]

At DD, you can afford to get a coffee roll, and a box of munchkins for the office to make you a hero and still come out better!

And my wife doesn't like me around those cute things at Starbucks.
Remember, I can't have a Faith Hill desktop!

She doesn't mind the ladies of DD, because they look like Waffle House waitresses. :rolleyes:

OK, just kidding... no flame war here if your sister works at Waffle House!

Woof, Woof - DawgMy wife works at Waffle House.
:mad:

Just kidding. :p

My wife just conveniently makes me order a drink for her as well when I go so they'll know I'm taken. And often I need to bring my 4 year old. Jokes on her (the wife), though, because her non-fat non-foam chai tea lattes take forever to make, and I get to chat with them the whole time - and they love my daughter! I'm happy, because they laugh at my dumb comments and ask Mac questions, and no one loses. Thank God the really beautiful ones are near work, where she never goes. :D But the most interesting, and still devastatingly cute, one is right near home. So, maybe a "couple a week" is an underestimate. I probably go nearly every day.

And, BTW, I don't want to be tempted by a donut....

[jsw]

Remember, I can't have a Faith Hill desktop!
A peace offering....

[jsw]

And these. We cool? :)

[MacDawg]

I didn't say I couldn't find any, or that I don't have them on a .dmg under password, I just meant that I couldn't be caught in possession of them! :rolleyes:

We're cool :cool:

Woof, Woof - Dawg

[jsw]

Select below.
I didn't say I couldn't find any, or that I don't have them on a .dmg under password, I just meant that I couldn't be caught in possession of them!
Which, of course, is why they're here. It's not your fault if you innocently click to view a thread and find that some high-falutin' Starbucks snob for some reason posted a few Faith Hill pics.

Plausible deniability, of course.

Which is why, of course, you should delete your reply above. ;-)

[Abstract]

Timmies is a Canadian institution... I would say 1 in 3 people hit timmies on their way to work in the morning for an excelent cup of coffee... Ive only stumbled on a few timmies in the USA one being in Ohio (hit it whenever im going to Mid-Ohio race track).

Yeah, Timmy's is the best, and I don't even drink coffee! ;)

Lets put it this way......there are some cities in Canada where a Timmy's is located every 3 blocks, like in Hamilton. Their selection of muffins is the best and taste the best, and their prices are great. You can get a medium coffee and a muffin for around $1.50 USD, so it's quite a steal when it all tastes good. :)

[Dan H]

Gourmet McWhat?

Timmies all the way, eh? Where I live, we have a population of around 70,000... and 7 Tim Hortons. Mmmmmm.... Cafe Mocha.

/daniel

[unfaded]

Starbucks is my favorite, the best around IMHO.

You must live in a depressing, depressing part of the world in which no one knows the first thing about coffee.

Starbucks isn't even close to good coffee. They're average at best.

[jsw]

You must live in a depressing, depressing part of the world in which no one knows the first thing about coffee.

Starbucks isn't even close to good coffee. They're average at best.
Average? You must be phenomenally lucky to live in an area with such amazing coffee offerings that Starbucks is average - meaning that you've got places which balance out McDonalds, DD, 7-Eleven, etc. so well that Starbucks falls into the "average" category.

Or maybe the Starbucks out there just suck. But, around here, they're pretty good.

Edit: I've had better coffee too, but only rarely; nowhere here has it that I've found. But I've had too much god-awful horrible coffee to consider Starbucks anywhere even vaguely near to "average".

[zelmo]

Average? You must be phenomenally lucky to live in an area with such amazing coffee offerings that Starbucks is average - meaning that you've got places which balance out McDonalds, DD, 7-Eleven, etc. so well that Starbucks falls into the "average" category.

Or maybe the Starbucks out there just suck. But, around here, they're pretty good.

When I go into a Starbucks or some other "elitist" coffee establishment I get a mental image of that Samuel Adams commercial with the severely beautiful blond bartemptress (ought to be a real word, imho) who, with petulantly raised eyebrows alone, practically dares you to select a favorable brand, as if you might have a chance with her if only you knew what to order.

"Samuel Adams, eh? I am mildly impressed. Now lick my boots, dog!"

Hmmmm, is Dunkin' Donuts coffee just the Dell of the coffee world?
*scrapes tongue with cheese grater, swearing never again to allow that cheap swill to pass his lips*

[jsw]

When I go into a Starbucks or some other "elitist" coffee establishment I get a mental image of that Samuel Adams commercial with the severely beautiful blond bartemptress (ought to be a real word, imho) who, with petulantly raised eyebrows alone, practically dares you to select a favorable brand, as if you might have a chance with her if only you knew what to order.

"Samuel Adams, eh? I am mildly impressed. Now lick my boots, dog!"

...
If only Starbucks were the same....

** sighs **

And, btw, I like "bartemptress"!

[kettle]

I want a Gourmet Burger, then I'll think about trying their coffee.

[spikeovsky]

When I drink my Starbucks venti black-eye (20 oz coffee with two added shots of espresso), I know I've had some coffee.

I would imagine so. I'm just surprised that you're alive to tell the tale! :D

I'm a tea man myself. I can go for coffee once in a while, but it's pretty rare - and when I do, none of this black-eye stuff for me - I care for my stomach lining. It's usually either a double-double or a latte, depending on what sort of establishment I find myself in.

Having written that, I am overcome with an incredible desire for a double-double and a maple dip... Curse you Timmie's!

[spikeovsky]

Oops - double post, the second now deleted for your viewing pleasure. Sorry!

[zelmo]

If only Starbucks were the same....

** sighs **

And, btw, I like "bartemptress"!

There was a popular bar in downtown Baltimore, where the parking lot for M&T BAnk Stadium now sits, called Hammerjack's. I used to frequent the establishment back in the days of 80's hair bands. Saw lots of great shows there...NIN...Dream Theater...Fates Watrning....Joe Satriani.....ahhh, memories....but I digress.
As the name suggests, it was a rock 'n' roll bar all the way. The female bartenders there would drive a poor (or middle class) boy crazy, with the way they talked to you, dressed to kill, and danced on the bar. It's where we came up with the title of bartemptress.

It works equally well for a coffee bar, I expect. Particularly yours. :)