I was invited to try a new concept McDonald’s is trying called “Create Your Taste.” It’s a new way for customers to build their burgers exactly how they want them.
Design your sandwich by following the steps on the touch-screen, located near the front counter. The building process is easy, but there is a person available to show you how to work the kiosk, if needed. It’s new so it looks intimidating at first, but if you can work a tablet or smartphone, then you can handle the “Create Your Taste” kiosk.
There are 22 different toppings to choose from, and options like Pepper Jack cheese and Spicy Mayo, which are NOT available on any other of McDonald’s regular menu items.
Follow the steps on the screen:
To begin, select Eat In OR Take Out? Then choose Pay at Counter OR Pay at Kiosk? McDonald’s also recently added the Apple Pay system, so you can conveniently pay with your smartphone.
There are 6 building steps:
1. 100% BEEF PATTY:
1/4lb Beef | 1/3lb Sirloin
2. ADD BACON:
Three Slices (additional cost)
3. PICK A BUN:
Artisan Roll | Ciabatta Roll | Premium Bun | Lettuce Wrap
4. ADD A CHEESE:
American | White American | Pepper Jack
5. TOP IT OFF:
Guacamole | Chili Lime Tortilla Strips | Pickle | Red Onions | Lettuce | Tomato | Jalapeno Slices | Grilled Onions | Grilled Mushrooms
6. SAUCE IT UP:
Mac Special Sauce | Mayo | 3 Peppercorn Sauce | Spicy Mayo | Sweet BBQ | Creamy Garlic Sauce | Mustard | Ketchup
The lettuce wrap is an awesome addition and a game changer for me. I’ve done a high protein, low carb diet many times in the past. I’m normally forced to eat a salad, since not many restaurants offer a burger without the bun.
And if you are a vegetarian, like my sister, you can easily order a veggie filled sandwich, without the meat!
I decided to try the Artisan Roll on my burger, mostly because I heard it was dipped in butter. And I think we can all agree that everything is better with butter!
Because of the customization, your “Create Your Taste” burger takes a little longer to prepare, usually five to eight minutes. But the seasoning and special sear on the burgers are worth the wait.
Other regular menu items are also available at the kiosks, so you can order a custom burger for yourself and Happy Meals for the kids.
The new “Create Your Taste” ordering kiosks are only available at certain locations, but they are preparing to expand to other locations.
I had lunch with my girlfriend, Brandi, and my daughter Haley. The atmosphere inside was more like a fancy restaurant and less like fast-food. You can tell McDonald’s is trying to appeal to the younger technology-filled, millennial generation who prefer the touch-screen ordering system.
Just in case you haven’t seen my “laughter” photo for this weeks Project 52, here it is again…
So many of you mentioned the delicious, gourmet-looking burger in my hand. I bet you never would’ve guessed that it came from McDonald’s.
Which McDonald’s toppings would you like to try on your custom burger?
This post was created in partnership with McDonald’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
