McDonald's — Review by Daym Drops
Connecticut, United States — Fast Food / Burgers
Daym Drops reviews McDonald's new limited-time Big Arch burger and finds it to be their best burger offering, giving it a perfect five stars. While the fries were disappointing and stale, the Big Arch impressed with its quarter pound beef patties, white cheddar, special sauce, and fried onions, becoming even better when topped with hot honey sauce.
What was great: The Big Arch burger with quarter pound beef patties, white cheddar cheese, special sauce, fried onions, and larger bun than a regular Big Mac. Hot honey sauce elevated it further with a perfect balance of sweetness, savoriness, and heat.
What could improve: The fries were old and stale, described as heat lamp specials that had been sitting for a long time. They were bland and received a rating of one out of five.
The Dishes
The main focus of this review is McDonald's Big Arch, a limited-time burger that Drops describes as an enhanced version of the Big Mac. The burger features quarter pound beef patties instead of the regular thin patties, topped with white cheddar cheese rather than yellow American cheese, special sauce, crispy fried onions, and a larger everything bagel seed bun. On first impression, Drops notes the burger looks substantial with visible toppings. When he bites into it, he discovers the beef is tender and greasy in the best way, providing a richness that the standard Big Mac cannot deliver. While the seasoning is minimal and sauce quantity modest, the quality of the ingredients shines through. Later, Drops takes the experience to another level by adding the optional hot honey sauce, which transforms the burger with a perfect interplay of sweetness, savoriness, and subtle heat from the spice and pickles.
Unfortunately, the fries are a major disappointment. Drops ordered them during a busy period and received what he calls heat lamp specials, fries that had been sitting under the heat lamp for an extended period. They are described as old, stale, and lacking any crispiness or freshness, earning a harsh one out of five rating.
The Experience
The visit takes place at a McDonald's during a busy period with both drive-thru lanes packed. Despite the high volume of customers, the service is straightforward, though the quality of the fries suggests they were not freshly made.
Value & Pricing
Drops does not mention specific pricing for the Big Arch, but notes that it is a limited-time offering, suggesting it may be priced slightly higher than standard menu items.
Notable Moments
The Big Arch at McDonald's is the best burger they have on their menu, right? And it's a limited time only.
If you really want to get freaky, add in some of that hot honey sauce because the sweetness, the savoriness, the you got a little bit of the bitters in there. It's just it's wild.
I need this at my foodie fan festival August 29th. I need this right here.
The Verdict
Drops gives the Big Arch a five out of five stars and declares it the best burger currently on McDonald's menu. He enthusiastically recommends it to viewers before it disappears from the menu, suggesting they try it for themselves or share it with friends and family. The burger's combination of quality beef, cheese, special sauce, and crispy fried onions make it worth the visit, especially with the optional hot honey sauce upgrade.