Comments on: Coke is it and I’m loving it.

By: Chris Thiede

Chris Thiede — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:54:45 +0000

I think you are right. McDonald’s is all about consistency. But did you pit your McDonald’s Coke against other fountain Cokes? If not, I cannot accept this study as scientifically significant.

My contention is that fountain Cokes (or just about any soda, for that matter) typically taste better than cans, from McDonald’s or anywhere else. I admit there is the potential for ill-maintained machines and the like to yield nasty results. But in short, when it comes to soda from the fountain, the valleys may be lower, but the peaks are higher.

Than cans, that is.

Thoughts?

By: Andrew Grosman

Andrew Grosman — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:36:42 +0000

I really need a McDonald’s Coke now…

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By: Darrell

Darrell — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:53:32 +0000

Working at the arches for a few years I do not recall anyone ever washing the dispensers, just the tips. Furthermore, all the syrup is at room temperature unless coming straight off the truck into the system. This may just be where I live, but thats my experience. And I actually find a glass bottle of coke to be much crisper. There is a bottling plant in Winona, MN where I get my fix every now and then.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:12:58 +0000

I too have often pondered why McDonald’s Coke was so much sweeter. i always figured it had to do with the ratio of syrup to CO2. Maybe they are trying to be “greener” by using less CO2?

Either way works for me. The thing that sucks though is hitting Jack in the Box for egg rolls and then having to go across the street for a good Coke.

If Mickey D’s would only improve their food, I would have to make two trips thru the drive thru…