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MCDONALD'S

catlover — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:45:40 GMT

I love their 200 calorie vanilla ice cream cone.

I also tried the oreo Mcflurry-so good

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Sweet_Serenity — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:44:52 GMT

Me too!! Perfect size and oooh so yummy. Like you, once in awhile treat. Do enjoy Sam's yogurt parfait amount given to much.

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drizzellla — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:36:36 GMT

Yes to both you ladies.

They both are a tasty snack. That I gladly partake - in moderation of course.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:44:56 GMT

I love the ice cream cone and it's 8 pts. on WW. Yum.

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wildcat fan — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:03:50 GMT

Yes, I love the cones too (and a great price!), but the problem is most of my local McDonald's repeatedly claim "the ice cream machine is broken." 😧

Apparently, there is some sort of daily maintenance/cleaning that needs to be done but for whatever reason they don't. When we're in the mood for a cone or a hot fudge sundae (also yummy!) from McDonald's, I literally call three different restaurants and ask if their ice cream machine is working before we even head that way. Can't tell you how many times we drove from one to the next just to be told the same thing about the broken ice cream machines! Pretty much stopped going there for that reason. Now I often make my own shakes at home with my Ninja or we go to Cook Out, Culver's, or Steak n Shake (more expensive but good and reliable).

On a positive note, I was glad to see McDonald's return to $1 drinks/any size. We rarely eat a meal there, but would sometimes stop by for ice cream or a cold drink when we were out. Because of the broken ice cream machine and practically doubling the price of a Coke, it got to where I hardly ever went to McDonald's.

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:18:33 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
Yes, I love the cones too (and a great price!), but the problem is most of my local McDonald's repeatedly claim "the ice cream machine is broken." 😧

Apparently, there is some sort of daily maintenance/cleaning that needs to be done but for whatever reason they don't. When we're in the mood for a cone or a hot fudge sundae (also yummy!) from McDonald's, I literally call three different restaurants and ask if their ice cream machine is working before we even head that way. Can't tell you how many times we drove from one to the next just to be told the same thing about the broken ice cream machines! Pretty much stopped going there for that reason. Now I often make my own shakes at home with my Ninja or we go to Cook Out, Culver's, or Steak n Shake (more expensive but good and reliable).

On a positive note, I was glad to see McDonald's return to $1 drinks/any size. We rarely eat a meal there, but would sometimes stop by for ice cream or a cold drink when we were out. Because of the broken ice cream machine and practically doubling the price of a Coke, it got to where I hardly ever went to McDonald's.

This happens around here too!!! My granddaughter likes their milkshakes and I like to take her for a treat once in awhile

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HappyDaze — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:23:34 GMT

The cones are all we get there now. Used to love their iced coffee but I buy cold brew instead now. The cones are always great. Even my pups love them. ❤️

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RedTop — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:31:23 GMT

I've never had either. I go thru McDonalds only for a plain sausage mcmuffin, or fries, or a Big Mac without cheese and lettuce.

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ID2 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:32:07 GMT

I'm not an ice cream lover but if I did want to splurge I certainly wouldn't go to McDonalds for one! I have local creameries that have homemade ice cream, mmmmm!

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happycat — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:43:59 GMT

I love McDonalds ice cream cones....we don't have any "local" creameries, but where my dd lives, she does. Holy Moly. Talk about delish.

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Mominohio — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:50:13 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I'm not an ice cream lover but if I did want to splurge I certainly wouldn't go to McDonalds for one! I have local creameries that have homemade ice cream, mmmmm!

I know I'm a person that can appreciate the finer of something but am more than satisfied most of the time with the 'regular' of something like an ice cream cone.

Here the McDonald's cones are 49 cents, you don't have to get out of the car, and can keep moving while getting your treat! Something from another place will be $5 or more. So once in a blue moon for the finer one, and McDonald's for most times!

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Pearlee — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:29:13 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I love the ice cream cone and it's 8 pts. on WW. Yum.

The trouble is, the cones vary a lot in size depending upon each particular McDonald's were purchased, so it's really hard to tell the true number of WW points in the particular cone being ingested..

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:34:13 GMT

If they ever start serving authentic gelato, I'm in.

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pattypeep — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:49:18 GMT

@catlover I love McDonalds. The one in our community was built when my youngest was a toddler. He is now 38. They tore it down in May and immediately began re-building and it apparently is a new "model" with a different style, etc. We are all so curious. Their french fries are the bomb and I sure hope they don't change those !!

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noodleann — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:06:51 GMT

The yogurt parfaits are a great treat and just 150 calories. I think they're around a buck, like the cones, at least in my area.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:12:42 GMT

@Pearlee, Always negative give it a rest.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:12:52 GMT

@wildcat fan

we have that same problem! we have three mcdonalds in our area......all within a few miles of each other. TWO of them always say "our ice cream machine is down." i think they must be lazy to get it fixed or they just dont want the hassle of cleaning the machine.

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Pearlee — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:19:46 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@Pearlee, Always negative give it a rest.

@Katcat1 It's not meant to be negative, only the truth. Sorry you have a problem with that but those points will be more than 8 with a large cone. Just the facts, ma'am. Reality check for you.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:24:20 GMT

@Pearlee, Our team leader said not to worry about a few points off plus you are given weekly points so much for your knowledge.