I picked up my coffee from McDonald’s this morning and it caused me to think about breakfast at fast food places. Because I thought about it, you have to read about it. I’m going to focus on the Big 3 (around here at least) because I’m lazy like that.

McDonald’s – They have the best all around breakfast. Sandwiches are above average but the egg & pancake stuff is a big win in the fast food arena. They definitely have the best coffee. In fact, McDonald’s is my coffee vendor of choice most of the time. I think their coffee is better than Dunkin’ Donuts. Before the coffee snobs in the crowd get all huffy and leave, I like premium coffees like Starbuck’s and Caribou Coffee but can’t bring myself to spend $4 on cappuccinos and lattes every day and frankly Starbuck’s regular coffee is not that good.

Hardee’s – They have better breakfast sandwiches than McDonald’s but their coffee is undrinkable. I’m not sure what it is but to me there’s a chemical aftertaste. I particularly liked the Smoked Sausage biscuits until I ate too many and got tired of them.

Burger King – BK has the nastiest biscuits on the planet. I’ve never had one that tasted like it was completely cooked. Since I can’t eat their biscuits I don’t have any idea what their coffee tastes like. Too be nice, I’m going to mention that the Iced BK Mocha Joe is pretty good but it’s like $2 for a 16(?) oz cup so it falls into the Starbuck’s arena for me.

I do like Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and one thing I prefer about their coffee over McD’s is that they ask if you want cream and sugar and if you say “yes” they put it in for you in an almost perfect balance. DD is the only place I drink hot coffee with cream and sugar. Mickey D’s is sugar only. Not that you care.

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