There are times when your stomach can only be appeased by a meal at the Golden Arches. We are sure that you associate McDonald’s with a particular time in your life. Perhaps you used to visit the nearest store when you were a broke college student. Maybe it was a common pitstop when you took road trips with your pals. The popular fast food chain has delivered us joy, comfort, and fulfillment at one point or another. Over the course of our lives, we have tried various items from the menu. Still, we all know that nothing beats their burgers and sandwiches! We have our own preferences, but which one is the best?
The Definitive Ranking Of The Fifteen Sandwiches On The McDonald’s Menu
It is time to find out which one reigns supreme on the burger menu. You might agree and disagree with some of our opinions, but we are sure that this list will make you crave them. Of course, the sandwiches are all special in their own way. However, we have to admit that certain items made us happier… While others made us regret spending a single cent on them. Let this article guide you on your next trip to the fast food chain!
The Hamburger
All right, let us start! We will kick off the list with the hamburger. For only a dollar, you can bring it home with you and munch away. Overall, the sandwich is a pretty simple one. Inside the regular bun slices, you are going to find mustard, ketchup, diced onions, pickles, and a pretty sad beef patty.
The Hamburger
Our Review Of The Hamburger
If you are picky, you will probably not mind the hamburger from McDonald’s. It is easily the least exciting and experimental item that you will find on the menu. This is as basic as it can get: a dry patty, onions, and pickles. On top of that, there is barely any mustard and ketchup to add any flavor. This is a safe bet when you are broke and hungry, but you should keep your expectations low. It is up to you to decide whether you can overlook its myriad flaws. In our opinion, it is worth paying a little more for cheese!
Our Review Of The Hamburger
The McRib
It is hard to deny that McDonald’s knows how to market its products. Year after year, we hear people going gaga over the McRib. What do you get when you pay $4.49 for this product? It comes with a hoagie-style bun and a flattened pork patty, which is then garnished with onions, pickles, and BBQ sauce.
The McRib
Our Review Of The McRib
To be honest, we can’t believe how popular this item is. For one thing, it is on the pricier side of the menu. It comes with a spongey piece of pork that has a meatball-like consistency. Its sauce is thin and does not even cover the patty in its entirety. To be fair, the sweet and smoky flavor actually tastes good. We also appreciate the onions and hoagie-style bun. However, we simply can’t look past the odd texture of its patty. If McDonald’s works on that, we would be a lot happier to shell out money for this item.
Our Review Of The McRib
The McChicken
This is another popular choice among folks on a budget. After all, you can bring home the McChicken for only $1.50. How can we describe this menu item? It is basically a sandwich with a peppery chicken patty, mayo, and shredded lettuce between a toasted bun. If that sounds simple to you, that is because it is.
The McChicken
Our Review Of The McChicken
The truth is that we are actually quite fond of the McChicken. After all, it was the go-to meal when we did not have a lot of money when we were younger. The mayo made for a great addition to the basic sandwich. On top of that, the peppery taste spiced it up a little. However, we no longer view it with the same level of affection. For one thing, the coating was not crunchy but soggy. The same goes for the lettuce! It did not help that the chicken patty was also bone dry. On the bright side, McDonald’s has since introduced a number of other chicken sandwich options. We hope that they are better than this!
Our Review Of The McChicken
The Cheeseburger
If we can be honest here, the cheeseburger from McDonald’s is not all that different from the hamburger. It has the same beef patty, ketchup, pickles, onions, mustard, and regular bun. Despite this, we still think that it is worth the difference of 29 cents. After all, you will at least get the slice of cheese!
The Cheeseburger
Our Review Of The Cheeseburger
Are you looking for something that is cheap but not the worst thing on the menu? The cheeseburger might be for you. Honestly, it is not that bad. At the very least, the slice of cheese makes it a lot better than the hamburger. If money is tight, you can’t really go wrong with this one. We won’t judge you.
Our Review Of The Cheeseburger
The McDouble
Can you guess what the McDouble is, just from its name? If not, allow us to explain. This is a sandwich made up of a regular bun, two beef patties, a single slice of cheese, diced onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup. You can have it for dinner for the modest price of $1.50! But is it any good?
The McDouble
Our Review Of The McDouble
In essence, the McDouble is just a cheeseburger with an extra patty. That is all there is to the McDouble, but you can also say that it is meatier, saucier, and more filling than the original version. It can make for a very comforting meal. If you can spend a few extra cents, buy this instead of the cheeseburger!
Our Review Of The McDouble
The Double Cheeseburger
But if the McDouble already exists, what on earth could the double cheeseburger be? We have the answer for you right here. First of all, it also comes with a regular bun, pickles, diced onions, mustard, ketchup, and two beef patties. However, it has not just one but two slices of cheese and costs $1.69.
The Double Cheeseburger
Our Review Of The Double Cheeseburger
Again, we want to reiterate that the Double Cheeseburger is different from the McDouble. As you already know, the difference has to do with the number of slices of cheese in the sandwiches. There are two in the Double Cheeseburger, but that is the only difference between them. We do not know about you, but we would always go for the option with more cheese given the choice.
Our Review Of The Double Cheeseburger
The Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Here is another chicken sandwich if you are not a big fan of beef. The Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich has pickles, onion slivers, BBQ sauce, and buttermilk-battered crispy chicken filet lodged between sesame seed bun slices. It is one of the more expensive items on the McDonald’s menu at a price of $4.89.
The Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Our Review Of The Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich
We were very interested n the Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich when it was first introduced to the market. Our feelings about it have not changed. This is still a solid sandwich that gets messy after a few bites, but it is overall nice. The sauce is pleasant and warm, while the chicken stays crispy even when it is coated in a sweet and smoky glaze. On top of that, we like how the raw onions and pickles taste against the sweetness of the sauce. However, they should have stuck to diced onions to prevent them from sliding out too much. Even though it is tasty, we still think that it is not as good as other items on the menu.
Our Review Of The Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich
The Quarter Pounder With Cheese And Bacon
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Bacon offers 1/4lb fresh beef patty with three thin bacon strips and two slices of cheese. It also has ketchup, onion slivers, pickles, and mustard! These ingredients are enclosed in two sesame seed bun slices. This is definitely not a budget option since it costs $6.29.
The Quarter Pounder With Cheese And Bacon
Our Review Of The Quarter Pounder With Cheese and Bacon
Who would have thought that bacon slices won’t make something better? This is true for the Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Bacon. For one thing, the strips of bacon are dry and thin. They are actually more like salty meat shards than anything else! In our opinion, they were unnecessary additions since the beef patty is well-seasoned and salty enough. This could have worked better if they used another type of bacon, perhaps something fattier and seasoned with brown sugar instead. However, we can’t really personalize the order since this is McDonald’s. If you ask us, this Quarter Pounder does not hold a candle to the rest. Even though it is still pretty tasty, it is much too salty for the average person.
Our Review Of The Quarter Pounder With Cheese And Bacon
The Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The name of this offering is fancy, and so is the price tag. What exactly do you get when you order the Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich and pay $5.39 for it? Well, you can expect to see a grilled chicken filet, lettuce, herb vinaigrette, Roma tomatoes, and “artisan” rolls. Are you ready to hear our verdict on it?
The Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Our Review Of The Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The fact of the matter is that the Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich is not the most exciting thing you will find on the menu. The grilled chicken breast filet was both well-seasoned and juicy. Not only that, but the tomatoes were bright and fresh! To cap it off, the herb vinaigrette did a good job of tying it all together. This is healthier than most items on the menu since it only has 350 calories and seven grams of fat. It is not particularly innovative, but this is a safe bet if you are keeping an eye on your weight.
Our Review Of The Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe
Let us see how well this Quarter Pounder faired. For $5.79, you can bring home a Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe! It comes with 1/4lb fresh beef patty and sesame seed buns, of course. Aside from that, it has two slices of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, onion slivers, mustard, mayo, and pickles.
The Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe
Our Review Of The Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe
Most of the time, we support the idea of adding more vegetables. We do not mind lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and what-have-you. However, we do not think that this was a good idea for this burger. The veggies take away from the juiciness of the patty and the creaminess of the cheese. The beef and the cheese are both glorious enough on their own. They are perfectly oily and salty, so the lettuce and tomatoes simply get in the way of our enjoyment. On top of that, we do not understand why they felt the need to put mayo in it. The burger, after all, is already filled with cream and fat courtesy of the beef and cheese! We can’t help but think that the addition of the condiment is overkill.
Our Review Of The Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe
The Big Mac
We are sure that you are familiar with this item. The Big Mac costs $4.99! It has two beef patties, a slice of cheese, diced onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, and the best sauce that you will find in the fast food joint. On top of that, it comes with an extra bun between the two patties!
The Big Mac
Our Review Of The Big Mac
Without a doubt, the Big Mac deserves to be in the top five. It is a classic for a reason, after all. The Mac sauce is tangy, creamy, sweet, and everything you could ever ask for. The layers of shredded lettuce, beef, sesame buns, and onions combine to create something that is both flavorful and balanced. It feels like everything plays a part in this. The sauce, for one, makes the meat taste even better! On the other hand, the onions and pickles cut through the fatty meat, while the lettuce gives it a lighter feel. Despite everything, we still think that they would improve this product. If they swapped out the current patties for the ones used in the Quarter Pounder, it would be even better! There is also no way that they could go wrong with a slice of cheese on the top beef patty. Let us keep our fingers crossed that a McDonald’s exec sees this. When all is said and done, however, we have to admit that we love the Big Mac.
Our Review Of The Big Mac
The Quarter Pounder With Cheese
You can get the Quarter Pounder with Cheese for $5.19. We doubt that you are surprised to hear that it has a 1/4lb fresh beef patty sandwiched by a sesame seed bun. Aside from that, it also has pickles, onion slivers, ketchup, and mustard. Let us see how well it holds up, shall we?
The Quarter Pounder With Cheese
Our Review Of The Quarter Pounder With Cheese
The USA Today reports that McDonald’s has sold 30 percent more Quarter Pounders ever since it changed the beef recipe for these items. They decided to go for fresh beef and ditch frozen! We can see why the sales have increased so much. The fresh beef tastes more authentic and even glistens the same way. These days, the patty is the true star with its meatiness, juiciness, and saltiness. The pickles and sliced onions add more tang without overpowering the beef patty. We also appreciate the two slices of cheese around the beef. In general, it is a good and classic burger! You simply can’t go wrong with it.
Our Review Of The Quarter Pounder With Cheese
The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
The name of this offering itself is enough to make our mouths water. The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made up of crispy buttermilk-battered chicken filet, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, mayo, and “artisan roll.” It is all yours for $5.49. Read on to find out what we think about this chicken sandwich.
The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Our Review Of The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
You might be surprised by how good the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich is. To be fair, we had the same reaction when we first tried it. Among other things, we were shocked that it was fried to perfection without losing any of its moisture. On top of that, the batter was seasoned well and tasted like buttermilk all throughout. The tomatoes were also refreshing! McDonald’s had been very generous when it came to the mayo application, so every single bite is fulfilling and creamy. Without a single doubt in our minds, this is the best chicken sandwich that you will find in the fast food chain.
Our Review Of The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
The Filet-O-Fish
As you might have guessed, this sandwich uses fish instead of chicken or beef! The Filet-O-Fish comes with a crispy fish filet patty, a half slice of cheese, pickle tartar sauce, and a steamed bun. This is a great choice if you are a pescatarian since there is not a lot of fish options. You can get it for only $4.79.
The Filet-O-Fish
Our Review Of The Filet-O-Fish
There are times when you get tired of eating beef burgers and chicken sandwiches. When that happens, it might be a good idea to order the Filet-O-Fish instead! We are glad to report that it is not going to be a painful experience since this is actually one of the best items on the menu. Do you want to know why? Even though the tartar sauce has a lot of pickles, the creaminess balances it out. On top of that, the filet is crunchy on the outside but surprisingly flaky on the inside. The buns are also very soft since they are steamed instead of toasted. This resulted in a very interesting pillowy culinary experience! If you ask us, however, the American cheese is really what ties the whole thing together. Despite this, there is something that we think McDonald’s can improve on. For one thing, why on earth didn’t they use more cheese in this item?! Half a slice of cheese is not nearly enough to satiate our dairy cravings. This explains why this particular sandwich is always a little off-centered!
Our Review Of The Filet-O-Fish
The Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese
It is time to reveal our top choice. This honor goes to the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese! It has two 1/4lb fresh beet patty, two slices of cheese, pickles, onion slivers, mustard, and ketchup. Like all the other Quarter Pounders, the ingredients are all enclosed in a sesame seed bun. It is $6.29 on the menu.
The Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese
Our Review Of The Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese
Ladies and gentlemen, do you agree with our top choice? The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese takes the crown for us. Let us put it this way. You basically take everything good about the Quarter Pounder with Cheese and then double the entire thing. This results in a meaty, cheesy, and salty burger that will fill you up in no time! The best thing about it is that you can taste the char with not just one but two beef patties! The two cheese slices also help accentuate the flavor. Everything works together in this amazing burger, but the beef and cheese are the true stars here. Even so, we have no complaints about the onion slivers, mustard, ketchup, and pickles either. We are so glad that McDonald’s made the call to start using fresh beef for the Quarter Pounders instead of frozen ones! What a life-changing decision.
Our Review Of The Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese