It was hyped by McDonald's as the abiggest and boldestA burger ever.
But as the Big Arch rolls out early across the US, early customers are >already giving it a lukewarm reception -with some branding it as
greasy, overpriced and underwhelming.
Although this burger was expected to hit restaurants on March 3, some
diners managed to try it early and quickly took to social media to
share their verdict.
One Reddit user who spent $14 on the burger at a San Diego location >delivered a blunt assessment: aGreasy.A
'They added: I thought the sauce was too sweet and oddly too thick.
Almost like a melted cheese consistency.'
Another wrote: 'There's just nothing special about it, which is
depressing because they clearly tried to make it special and failed.'
This supersized burger features two beef patties, three slices of
white processed cheese, crispy and fresh onions, pickles, lettuce and
a brand-new tangy aBig ArchA sauce in a sesame and poppy-seed bun.
'I didn't like it either. Not because of grease, but it just doesn't
taste very good,' another McDonald's customer wrote.
'The Big Mac has
some tanginess with its sauce. The Quarter Pounder has some tanginess
with the ketchup. The Big Arch sauce was extremely muted.'
McDonald's describes the new Big Arch sauce as 'tangy and creamy,'
with a mix of mustard, pickle, and sweet tomato flavors.
No doubt Bryan Simmons will compare it to the semen or vomit products
he seems to be so familiar with.
The Big Arch is the chainAs biggest burger ever, clocking in at 1020
calories and 53g of protein in the US. A Big Arch Meal, with a medium
Coke and medium fries, is 1610 calories.
The burger was first tested in Canada, the UK, Portugal, Germany and
France - where bosses say it proved a hit - before finally launching
in the US more than two years after it was first mooted.
'Customers are responding to this more satisfying burger that meets
demand for something heartier while still feeling distinctly
McDonaldAs,' global chief restaurant experience officer Jill McDonald
said.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15600039/mcdonalds-fan-slams-burger-greasy-sauce-big-arch.html
It does not appear to be available in certain backwaters like Green
Bay, Wisconsin.
On Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:53:25 -0800, KlausSchadenfreude ><klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:
It was hyped by McDonald's as the abiggest and boldestA burger ever.
I think it can claim biggest. Boldest may be subjective.
But as the Big Arch rolls out early across the US, early customers are >>already giving it a lukewarm reception -with some branding it as
greasy, overpriced and underwhelming.
Although this burger was expected to hit restaurants on March 3, some >>diners managed to try it early and quickly took to social media to
share their verdict.
One Reddit user who spent $14 on the burger at a San Diego location >>delivered a blunt assessment: aGreasy.A
'They added: I thought the sauce was too sweet and oddly too thick.
Almost like a melted cheese consistency.'
EEK!
But, at least, there is no souce (pickled pig parts) included.
Though a certain mythomaniac will undoubtedly LIE and claim pickled
pig parts ARE included.
Another wrote: 'There's just nothing special about it, which is
depressing because they clearly tried to make it special and failed.'
This supersized burger features two beef patties, three slices of
white processed cheese, crispy and fresh onions, pickles, lettuce and
a brand-new tangy aBig ArchA sauce in a sesame and poppy-seed bun.
'I didn't like it either. Not because of grease, but it just doesn't
taste very good,' another McDonald's customer wrote.
Huh... Maybe it's something that should be available only in
locations outside of the U.S.
'The Big Mac has
some tanginess with its sauce. The Quarter Pounder has some tanginess
with the ketchup. The Big Arch sauce was extremely muted.'
McDonald's describes the new Big Arch sauce as 'tangy and creamy,'
with a mix of mustard, pickle, and sweet tomato flavors.
No doubt Bryan Simmons will compare it to the semen or vomit products
he seems to be so familiar with.
Good one!
The Big Arch is the chainAs biggest burger ever, clocking in at 1020 >>calories and 53g of protein in the US. A Big Arch Meal, with a medium
Coke and medium fries, is 1610 calories.
WOW! That's some obesity level eats.
The burger was first tested in Canada, the UK, Portugal, Germany and
France - where bosses say it proved a hit - before finally launching
in the US more than two years after it was first mooted.
'Customers are responding to this more satisfying burger that meets
demand for something heartier while still feeling distinctly
McDonaldAs,' global chief restaurant experience officer Jill McDonald
said.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15600039/mcdonalds-fan-slams-burger-greasy-sauce-big-arch.html
It does not appear to be available in certain backwaters like Green
Bay, Wisconsin.
Bummer. I know of one girl [1], named Jerry, who would likely
spend most of her $120/day on the burger.
I wonder if it's available in the LA area. I'll have to ask my
youngest to find out. I'll pay for her to get it and let me know what
she thinks.
It does not appear to be available in certain backwaters like Green
Bay, Wisconsin.
Bummer. I know of one girl [1], named Jerry, who would likely
spend most of her $120/day on the burger.
I wonder if it's available in the LA area. I'll have to ask my >>youngest to find out. I'll pay for her to get it and let me know what
she thinks.
From what I've read, it's never going to become a U.S. option on their
menu, and will return to the UK shortly. Might as well just order a
Big Mac with 1/4 lber patties.
I see the British also have this >https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-philly-cheese-stack-jan-promo:product-header-desktop?wid=829&hei=455&dpr=off
what they're calling their "Philly Cheese Stack"
Which would get them shot in Philadelphia.
On Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:06:50 -0800, KlausSchadenfreude <klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:
I see the British also have this
https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-philly-cheese-stack-jan-promo:product-header-desktop?wid=829&hei=455&dpr=off
what they're calling their "Philly Cheese Stack"
Which would get them shot in Philadelphia.
Calling it Philly Cheese 'anything' is a BIG stretch. It may have
the basic components, beef, cheese, onion and bread. I see pickles as
well. I don't recall them being part of the Philly Cheese Steak, but
it's been decades since I last had one, so it's not impossible.
Still, it's NOT Philly Cheese in any real sense.
On 3/1/2026 8:04 AM, KenitoBenito wrote:
On Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:06:50 -0800, KlausSchadenfreudeThere are two kinds of Philly cheese. One is civilized, made with
<klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:
I see the British also have this
https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-philly-cheese-st
ack-jan-promo:product-header-desktop?wid=829&hei=455&dpr=off what
they're calling their "Philly Cheese Stack" Which would get them
shot in Philadelphia.
Calling it Philly Cheese 'anything' is a BIG stretch. It may
have
the basic components, beef, cheese, onion and bread. I see pickles as
well. I don't recall them being part of the Philly Cheese Steak, but
it's been decades since I last had one, so it's not impossible.
Still, it's NOT Philly Cheese in any real sense.
provolone. The other is for trashy people, and it's made with Cheeze
Whiz.
On Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:06:50 -0800, KlausSchadenfreude ><klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:
[...]
It does not appear to be available in certain backwaters like Green >>>>Bay, Wisconsin.
Bummer. I know of one girl [1], named Jerry, who would likely
spend most of her $120/day on the burger.
I wonder if it's available in the LA area. I'll have to ask my >>>youngest to find out. I'll pay for her to get it and let me know what
she thinks.
From what I've read, it's never going to become a U.S. option on their >>menu, and will return to the UK shortly. Might as well just order a
Big Mac with 1/4 lber patties.
Based on the reviews, it may be McDonald's best option. If it's
popular in England, keep it. The British will enjoy it.
I see the British also have this >>https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-philly-cheese-stack-jan-promo:product-header-desktop?wid=829&hei=455&dpr=off
what they're calling their "Philly Cheese Stack"
Which would get them shot in Philadelphia.
Calling it Philly Cheese 'anything' is a BIG stretch. It may have
the basic components, beef, cheese, onion and bread. I see pickles as
well. I don't recall them being part of the Philly Cheese Steak, but
it's been decades since I last had one, so it's not impossible.
Still, it's NOT Philly Cheese in any real sense.
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote in >news:1898c36133d8d224$2462$1715365$4246dc13@news.newsgroupdirect.com:
On 3/1/2026 8:04 AM, KenitoBenito wrote:
On Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:06:50 -0800, KlausSchadenfreudeThere are two kinds of Philly cheese. One is civilized, made with
<klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:
I see the British also have this
https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-philly-cheese-st
ack-jan-promo:product-header-desktop?wid=829&hei=455&dpr=off what
they're calling their "Philly Cheese Stack" Which would get them
shot in Philadelphia.
Calling it Philly Cheese 'anything' is a BIG stretch. It may
have
the basic components, beef, cheese, onion and bread. I see pickles as
well. I don't recall them being part of the Philly Cheese Steak, but
it's been decades since I last had one, so it's not impossible.
Still, it's NOT Philly Cheese in any real sense.
provolone. The other is for trashy people, and it's made with Cheeze
Whiz.
Given that I'm someone who grew up in Philly, I might want to correct
you. Sleaze Jiz isn't just for trashy people, it's for the ignorant and >stupid regardless of economic status.
Real cheese steaks in Philly in my experience[1] use Cooper Sharp
("yellow" or "white"). Various other cheeses such as cheddar and
mozzarella (pizza steak) are great too. Provolone is also fine as long as
I don't have to eat it. My personal favorite is with shaved ribeye, white >vermont cheddar, fried onions and sweet peppers.
The roll is what makes a cheese steak. Of course if you use ingredients
like Frankenmeat AKA SteakUmms(tm) for the steak it's fucked right from
the get go.
Sleaze Jiz is an abomination and any person serving it to me would wear
it. If you see a place that only offers that, order something else.
Also, it's a "cheesesteak", no "Phiily" is needed.
[1] Close to four decades of living in Philly before I escaped.
McDonald's describes the new Big Arch sauce as 'tangy and creamy,'
with a mix of mustard, pickle, and sweet tomato flavors.
No doubt Bryan Simmons will compare it to the semen or vomit products
he seems to be so familiar with.
On Sun, 1 Mar 2026 18:46:41 -0000 (UTC), "Scott Oaf - (I'm really Chudnozzle)" <ChadLuzer@zoho.com> wrote:
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote in >>news:1898c36133d8d224$2462$1715365$4246dc13@news.newsgroupdirect.com:AFAIK, they were making cheeseteaks a long time for some nitwit
On 3/1/2026 8:04 AM, KenitoBenito wrote:
On Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:06:50 -0800, KlausSchadenfreudeThere are two kinds of Philly cheese. One is civilized, made with
<klaus.schadenfreudeREMOVE@gmail.com> wrote:
I see the British also have this
https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-philly-cheese-
st ack-jan-promo:product-header-desktop?wid=829&hei=455&dpr=off
what they're calling their "Philly Cheese Stack" Which would get
them shot in Philadelphia.
Calling it Philly Cheese 'anything' is a BIG stretch. It may
have
the basic components, beef, cheese, onion and bread. I see pickles
as well. I don't recall them being part of the Philly Cheese Steak,
but it's been decades since I last had one, so it's not impossible.
Still, it's NOT Philly Cheese in any real sense.
provolone. The other is for trashy people, and it's made with Cheeze
Whiz.
Given that I'm someone who grew up in Philly, I might want to correct
you. Sleaze Jiz isn't just for trashy people, it's for the ignorant
and stupid regardless of economic status.
Real cheese steaks in Philly in my experience[1] use Cooper Sharp >>("yellow" or "white"). Various other cheeses such as cheddar and >>mozzarella (pizza steak) are great too. Provolone is also fine as long
as I don't have to eat it. My personal favorite is with shaved ribeye, >>white vermont cheddar, fried onions and sweet peppers.
The roll is what makes a cheese steak. Of course if you use
ingredients like Frankenmeat AKA SteakUmms(tm) for the steak it's
fucked right from the get go.
Sleaze Jiz is an abomination and any person serving it to me would
wear it. If you see a place that only offers that, order something
else.
Also, it's a "cheesesteak", no "Philly" is needed.
[1] Close to four decades of living in Philly before I escaped.
offered Cheese Whiz as an option, some times when it was invented in
the 1950s. Provolone is what's supposed to be on there.
I'm a John's Roast Pork guy myself. That dump looking place on Snyder
Avenue.
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