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McDonald's Returns McPick 2 for $5 and Adds Triple Cheeseburger to the Choices

McDonald's is giving the McPick 2 for $5 deal another national run and adds the Triple Cheeseburger to the available selection in place of the Big Mac.

Available for a limited time at participating locations, you can get your choice of any two of the following for $5:

- Triple Cheeseburger
- Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Filet-O-Fish
- 10-piece Chicken McNuggets

The Triple Cheeseburger was previously only available in select markets so it remains to be seen whether it'll stick around nationally after the promotional run is finished. It comes with three hamburger patties and two slices of cheese but is otherwise the same as a McDonald's Cheeseburger or McDouble.

 

[maxcriden]

Saw this at my local McD's near work this week. I wonder how many lbs. the triple is. 3/8?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Bring back the jalapeño double

 

[norm9]

No Big Mac, no deal.

 

[lobdale]

Saw this at my local McD's near work this week. I wonder how many lbs. the triple is. 3/8?

Probably accurate, a buddy who used to work at McD told me that all the standard patties are 2 oz.

 

[thekonamicode]

Six filet-o-fish for only $15?

 

[Dead Prince]

i'd take the 3x burger i guess. the other doesn't even sound like they should be part of the 2 for $5 especially the nuggets.

 

[johnsmith]

This doesn't seem like a great deal. Bring back $1 mcdoubles.

 

[Bread]

Do they still have the 2 mcdoubles for $2.50 deal? that's way better than this.

 

[Clydefrog]

But the french fries

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

We have nothing like this in Canada... I guess that's a good thing...

Spoiler

...For me

 

[daveo42]

No Big Mac, no deal.

Isn't that already on the 2 for $4?

 

[Frostinferno]

Went there two weeks ago and was pissed to see it was gone. They're apologizing to me.

 

[Snaku]

Better hold that door.

 

[PrivateWHudson]

Why no big Mac? Is the center bun and 1000 island dressing more expensive than a third patty?

 

[Goro Majima]

The regular old cheeseburger is one of my favorite things there so this speaks to me and I see it as an upgrade.

 

[Your Entertainer]

Triple cheese is good meat to bun ratio

 

[norm9]

Isn't that already on the 2 for $4?

Not in my area. We've got this wack deal like the one in the OP.

 

[Kibbles]

They have a Large Fry on that list at my local McDonalds even though it's $2.39???? Cheaper than half smh. Quarter Pounder, Large Fry, and Large Soda come out to about the same as the meal iirc, lame.
McDs has nothing on Wendys 4 for 4

 

[LucidMomentum]

Saw this at my local McD's near work this week. I wonder how many lbs. the triple is. 3/8?

When I worked at McDonald's from 08-10, they referred to the patties by their pre-cooked weight.

Angus was 3-1, Quarter Pounder was 4-1, and the regular patties were 10-1

So, about a third of a pound before cooking.

Still though, for those who don't like the Quarter pounder bun and want a different mouthfeel, the triple is a good pick. I prefer it to the Quarter pounder tbh.

The 2 for 5 is what I get when I'm on the road for work that day. Good stuff.

Why no big Mac? Is the center bun and 1000 island dressing more expensive than a third patty?

They'll probably rotate it in, some regions have it already. I know for a while we didn't have the Quarter pounder but had the Big mac.

 

[Bluekaveli]

Wait, they got rid of it? I never knew.

 

[Bread]

Why no big Mac? Is the center bun and 1000 island dressing more expensive than a third patty?

Just ask for lettuce and thousand island and you'll get a big mac with three pattys... Big mac is a terrible deal on its own.

 

[RangerX]

I've always been surprised at the number of threads here about fast food promotions.

 

[slyfox]

No McChicken?

 

[daveo42]

Not in my area. We've got this wack deal like the one in the OP.

That's sad. We have a 2 for $2 and I think a 2 for $5 (misspoke earlier) that includes the Big Mac. Real easy way to buy way too much food for not much money.

I've always been surprised at the number of threads here about fast food promotions.

Blame Xia.

 

[gutshot]

I've always been surprised at the number of threads here about fast food promotions.

Blame Xia. Or thank him, if you are like me and are always looking for cheap food.

 

[JBuccCP]

Meh. Wendys 4 for $4 or BK's thing are still the best. Sonic's Box is ok but the quality of the hot dog varies wildy.

 

[BlackGhost]

I've always been surprised at the number of threads here about fast food promotions.

Truly a blessing

Blame Xia. Or thank him, if you are like me and are always looking for cheap food.

Sometimes I'll just look at Xias thread history to catch all the new stuff haha

 

[johnny_park]

No McChicken?

McChicken is a dollar. If you want to buy 2 for $5, I'll sell you some.

 

[SliceSabre]

The triple is back? Hell yes. Triple cheeseburgers are the perfect "I am scum and I hate my body" food.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

No McChicken?

That's on the 2 for 2.50 deal with the McDouble, Small Fries, and 4 Piece Nuggets

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I don't think this ever left the Chicagoland area.

 

[Uno Venova]

No McChicken?

The price is high on that sandwich right now 😏

 

[bebop242]

McDonalds is trash now. Don't get me wrong, it's always been trash but at least it was trash on the cheap. Now you can get better food for the same price or cheaper elsewhere.

 

[Red]

Probably accurate, a buddy who used to work at McD told me that all the standard patties are 2 oz.

Before cooking? I got a quarter pounder deluxe yesterday. I think it was my first time at McDonald's since they changed their burgers. I thought it was great. Don't know if it was thanks to the staff or if there has been a franchise-wide improvement, but that single burger was probably like in the top five best fast food meals I've ever had. It made my day.

 

[Skeletron]

McDouble remains uncrowned king of cheapass post gym snack for anyone trying to bulk.

22 grams of protein for approx. $1.35
22 ÷ 1.35 = 16 grams of protein per dollar.

Triple cheeseburger 32 grams protein
32 grams ÷ $2.50 = 12 grams per dollar

 

[Pein]

Triple cheese burger is 2 for 5 but I can get four mcdoubles for the same price.

 

[jaypah]

McDouble remains uncrowned king of cheapass post gym snack for anyone trying to bulk.

22 grams of protein for approx. $1.35
22 ÷ 1.35 = 16 grams of protein per dollar.

Triple cheeseburger 32 grams protein
32 grams ÷ $2.50 = 12 grams per dollar

Triple cheese burger is 2 for 5 but I can get four mcdoubles for the same price.

This is why I rock with GAF so heavy. I wasn't going to get this info on instagram.

 

[M52B28]

McDouble remains uncrowned king of cheapass post gym snack for anyone trying to bulk.

22 grams of protein for approx. $1.35
22 ÷ 1.35 = 16 grams of protein per dollar.

Triple cheeseburger 32 grams protein
32 grams ÷ $2.50 = 12 grams per dollar

I know, right. Such a good value.

 

[Bread]

McDouble remains uncrowned king of cheapass post gym snack for anyone trying to bulk.

22 grams of protein for approx. $1.35
22 ÷ 1.35 = 16 grams of protein per dollar.

Triple cheeseburger 32 grams protein
32 grams ÷ $2.50 = 12 grams per dollar

Plus you can get 2 mcdoubles for $2.50, so they are even cheaper than this!

 

[Lkr]

Plus you can get 2 mcdoubles for $2.50, so they are even cheaper than this!

You need the extra slice of cheese doe, gotta get that full on double cheeseburger.
Will this get rid of the 2 for $3 they have now? I hope not because that's a much better deal

 

[maxcriden]

Probably accurate, a buddy who used to work at McD told me that all the standard patties are 2 oz.

When I worked at McDonald's from 08-10, they referred to the patties by their pre-cooked weight.

Angus was 3-1, Quarter Pounder was 4-1, and the regular patties were 10-1

So, about a third of a pound before cooking.

Still though, for those who don't like the Quarter pounder bun and want a different mouthfeel, the triple is a good pick. I prefer it to the Quarter pounder tbh.

The 2 for 5 is what I get when I'm on the road for work that day. Good stuff.

They'll probably rotate it in, some regions have it already. I know for a while we didn't have the Quarter pounder but had the Big mac.

Thank you both for the clarification. Sounds like the triple is the best bet then if you're seeking a burger in this deal.

 

[gspec]

The triple cheeseburger is $2.89 here in New Orleans. I can get two mcdoubles for $2.78 or 1 mcdouble and a cheeseburger for $2.49. three mcdoubles for $4.17 instead of 2 triple for $5.

 

[Skeletron]

Plus you can get 2 mcdoubles for $2.50, so they are even cheaper than this!

Right! I usually get two McDoubles after the gym and it comes out to $2.70 so I just cut that in half but I guess that's including tax.

Also the key to the McDouble is to request "no ketchup, no mustard, substitute Mac sauce." And don't let them try any of that "ADD Mac sauce" bullshit which adds another 20 cents. Just means they are unaware "SUB Mac sauce" exists, which is free.

 

[Bread]

Right! I always get two McDoubles and it comes out to $2.70 so I just cut that in half but I guess that's including tax.

Also the key to the McDouble is to request "no ketchup, no mustard, substitute Mac sauce." And don't let them try any of that "ADD Mac sauce" bullshit which adds another 20 cents. Just means they are unaware "SUB Mac sauce" exists, which is free.

Oh shit I didn't know this! I know what I'm getting for lunch.

 

[crimzonflame]

yooo that Filet O Fish is giving me a boner

 

[Funky Papa]

yooo that Filet O Fish is giving me a boner

Good people know that McDonald's truest sandwich is not the Big Mac, but the Fillet O Fish.

 

[dbztrk]

I'm here for the triple cheeseburger!

 

[bananafactory]

Bring back the jalapeño double

Is it gone?

 

[Sanjuro]

Triple cheeseburger always felt like that cousin you didn't see too often. Just would sometimes show up and be ready to party.

Is it regular now?