McDonald's

Ok, I haven't reviewed this McDonald's store before because I don't expect much from inexperienced or entry level restaurant staff whom I pay only a few dollars to.  However, I have not been back here for a long time...except for an ice cream cone.

The reason for this is that my ex-usual sandwich increased about .50 for no reason.  When on the go, and therefore eating in my car, I would order a Dbl Cheeseburger with only mayo and lettuce.  The 1st thing they did was increase the price if you want 2 cheese slices...I understood that and had been fine with only 1 slice.  Businesses have to increase prices occasionally.  

Some of you may have recognized where the price gouging came in.  I started getting charged for the mayo and lettuce, even though I didn't expend the ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion.  Surely lettuce costs more than onion but trading out 4 condiments for only 2?  I have even asked if I should get a discounted price instead (as a joke...but it makes sense).

The store is clean and the line well maintained (I actually was asst mgr here many years ago and it looks just as nice now) and the staff have always been courteous.  So, if you don't mind ordering things as listed on the menu or don't mind paying 40% more for a semi-pleasing sandwich this may be the place for you.  I won't go back.

----by the way, McDonald's on S. Dirksen Pkwy in Springfield doesn't charge for the condiment changes if anyone wants a suggestion :-)

Relatively small store.  The drive thru can get VERY busy during peak times.  Traffic in and out sometimes hectic because of the crappy 2 lane highway through town it's situated on.  Staffed with teenagers in evenings/on weekends but they are usually pretty friendly and courteous.