# Is the McRib really worth eating? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [December 17, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749 "2024-12-17T07:26:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/121 "2024-12-20T15:24:45Z")
I just looked at the price of a cheeseburger, drink and fries (smallest size unless otherwise indicated) and these are the prices I see within two miles radius of my house (all prices include tax) McDonald’s QPC meal with once daily $7 offer in app $7.49 Wendy’s Dave’s Single with cheese combo with $2 off once daily offer in app $9.06 Shake Shack $15.57 Five Guys $16,02 Local place $25.65 Local place #2 $26.50 I can see why there’s a line at McDonald’s and Wendy’s. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/122 "2024-12-20T15:40:51Z")
Since they changed the patties a few years ago (fresh, not frozen, cooked to order), they taste like a very reasonable fast food burger. However, as I said above, not what I want when I go to McDonald’s. But it is a decent burger by any objective metric, so far as there can be objective metrics in matters of taste. At Wendy’s, I just go for the chicken sandwiches. Far better than the burgers, in my opinion. I _want_ to like Wendy’s burgers, but I just don’t. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/123 "2024-12-20T18:02:36Z")
Heheh, really do like the new Quarter Pounders. I used to really like Wendy’s burgers, but not so much these days. Not sure what changed about them. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/124 "2024-12-20T18:07:31Z")
Yeah, as a kid the Dave’s Classic (or was it Dave’s Big Classic—that sounds more corrrect rhythmically) was my favorite burger, but over the years I’ve given them burgers a shot and I regret not just getting the spicy chicken sandwich. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/125 "2024-12-20T21:32:08Z")
> [@scabpicker](#): > > I used to really like Wendy’s burgers, but not so much these days. They have a new mushroom, muenster, garlic burger you might be interested in. > **[Wendy's Just Quietly Added a New Burger to the Menu—and I Tried It First](https://www.allrecipes.com/wendys-new-mushroom-bacon-cheeseburger-8740590)** > > Wendy's is adding a new Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger to its fast food menu on Nov. 12. I tried it early, and here is my honest review. Oh, and the commercials are rather stupid but the garlic parmesan saucy nuggets are quite good. I’ve been getting a few of those instead of fries when we have Wendy’s. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/126 "2024-12-21T21:52:48Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > And McDonalds is tasty, I don’t care what anyone says. _De gustibus_ and all that, but I don’t think I’ve ever had anything at McD’s that could be described as tasty. Edible is about as far as I’d go. Except maybe the original version of their apple hand pies. That was the only thing worth going there for. How long ago did they stop making them? ---
**Author:** ![Biffster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biffster/32/339_2.png) [@Biffster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffster)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/127 "2024-12-21T22:14:40Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > Except maybe the original version of their apple hand pies. That was the only thing worth going there for. How long ago did they stop making them? Decades. You can still get something similar at A&W though. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/128 "2024-12-22T01:11:08Z")
I had a McRib just now. It was perfectly fine. A solid C+ of a sandwich. The bun was a little soggy from the excessive amount of sauce they dredge the patty in, but not so much that it ruined the texture of the bread. I added mustard and extra pickles. ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/129 "2024-12-22T01:24:08Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I added mustard I’ve never had a McRib but just imagining it, I think mustard would definitely be a plus. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/130 "2024-12-22T01:29:40Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > Except maybe the original version of their apple hand pies. The original fries were superb. The 2nd generation were good. The new ones are okay. > [@Smapti](#): > > I had a McRib just now. It was perfectly fine. A solid C+ of a sandwich. T That is about the grade i would give it. Pickles are good. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/131 "2024-12-22T01:39:33Z")
> [@dougrb](#): > > I think mustard would definitely be a plus. Mustard + BBQ sauce makes a great topping for most burger-like sandwiches. When I worked at Jack in the Box, one of my custom creations that I often ate on my lunch break was a quarter-pound patty on a sesame bun, with BBQ, mustard, tomato, pickle, and either grilled onions or a couple of onion rings. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/132 "2024-12-22T16:34:10Z")
I expect Five Guys is on par with Harvey’s, from your description; I’ve eaten at several. Yes, not a fast / convenient as McDs. but pretty decent burgers. Their gimmick is huge bins of in-the-shell peanuts, to which you can help yourself. We don’t go there as a family because my son is allergic to peanuts; also there isn’t one near our house. BGR is another chain, their gimmick is milkshakes. We DO go there from time to time. Also Elevation Burger (we used to frequent their original location). All are pretty similar in their basic hamburger offerings, and all are a step or two above McDonalds. I do still maintain that McDs fills an ecological niche. Then again, so do slime molds and buzzards. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/133 "2024-12-23T17:35:32Z")
> [@Mama\_Zappa](#): > > Their gimmick is huge bins of in-the-shell peanuts, to which you can help yourself. We don’t go there as a family because my son is allergic to peanuts; also there isn’t one near our house. Your son and others like him are theoretically the reason those peanuts are there in the first place. Apparently confirmed by Five Guys’ UK presence: > **[FAQs - Five Guys UK](https://fiveguys.co.uk/faqs/)** > > Five Guys UK Frequently Asked Questions > We by no means want to exclude guests from our stores, but at the same time would not want to disappoint our peanut eating guests. > > We appreciate that nuts are one of of the 14 common allergens and take the necessary precautions to avoid putting someone’s health at risk. We have signage on our doors, tills and menus regarding the presence of peanuts in bulk containers. The boxes of refined peanut oil in the dining area are intended to further alert customers of its use. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/134 "2024-12-23T23:46:38Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > Except maybe the original version of their apple hand pies. That was the only thing worth going there for. How long ago did they stop making them? Not sure you are talking about the apple and cherry pies they used to deep fry and were like molten lava in your mouth if you didn’t wait long enough. I loved those pies! It was so worth the 50% chance you were melting off a layer of skin in your mouth. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/135 "2024-12-24T19:32:03Z")
[McRib Chowder](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvr4pRBXzXQ&ab_channel=OrdinarySausage). ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/136 "2024-12-25T01:35:43Z")
Now those are two words I would _never_ have put together. Color (or flavor) me gobsmacked. But _not_ smacking my gob in eager anticipation. Yeccchchchchch@@!!!1!!11!!! ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/137 "2024-12-25T01:50:24Z")
Bwahahaa, insane. I think I used to work with that guy. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/138 "2024-12-25T02:08:44Z")
Simpsons did it. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wI8iBWARGG8/hqdefault.jpg "Simpsons - Krusty Burger Ribwich Commercial #imspellingasfastasican") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI8iBWARGG8) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/dONWOKCW-Es/hqdefault.jpg "Homer Ribwich") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dONWOKCW-Es) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/I_6DnTvX2kg/maxresdefault.jpg ""Smaller, with more legs"") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_6DnTvX2kg) ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/139 "2024-12-26T04:04:56Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Your son and others like him are theoretically the reason those peanuts are there in the first place. Apparently confirmed by Five Guys’ UK presence: Your reply suggests that they have the peanuts DELIBERATELY to keep the peanut-allergic away from their stores. I read the quoted text as saying “here’s something we have chosen to do. Be aware of it, in case you are allergic”. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mcrib-really-worth-eating/1011749/140 "2024-12-26T04:13:45Z")
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