McDonalds – Antigonish, NS
McDonalds Restaurant
37 James Street
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
(902) 863-4484
After a ferry ride across the Northumberland Strait from PEI to Nova Scotia, we continued to head east towards Cape Breton Island. As we approached the city of Antigonish, we saw a sign for the McLobster.
I have a rule when travelling: Never eat at a chain which I can find back home. This was the FIRST time that I have ever broken my rule, as my curiosity just got the better of me.
A standard issue hot-dog bun, stuffed mostly with lettuce, and dressed with Atlantic lobster, celery, and mayo. I did fully expect something akin to artificial ‘krab’, but all the posted signs stated ‘Atlantic Lobster’.
No different from my prior experiences – the lobster failed to make any flavour impact, as the mayo dominated. After we each took a bite, we just resorted to picking at the lobster and binned the rest.
Lesson learned – never break your own rules.
I also have a rule – i try the local specialty at the McDonalds in every country and region i go to! It’s totally cool to see all the differences. Im going to give it a shot next time. How much was it??
I’m sorry Foodosopher, but the receipt got binned with the lettuce & bun. I remember paying with a twenty, and got a handful of coins back.
Curious what your McFavorite has been from your travels?
Jumping in…. my fav’s in Japan were the Teriyaki Mac Burger, and the Ebi Fillet-o. Both delicious.
McEbi was good. The McPork was not.
Other faves…umm, i liked McOxtail soup in Taiwan. McChicken Wings in Riga. McSpinach pie in Bangkok was really good too. McPoutine in Montreal
But the best? McBeer. Germany. YUM.
Hmm, the Mickey D’s dilemma. As much as I hate this franchise, on foreign trips, I probably do fall into the crowd that falls for the curiosity and tries out the local menu item.
Exactly how I feel. As someone who worked at McD’s back in the high school days, I was always intrigued by the options offered around the world.
I saw that also on my trip two years ago to Halifax/Sydney. I thought it was hilarious! However, I did not try it as I was with others (business reasons) and we chose to go to other places for dinner.
If I am in a somewhat long trip, I won’t mind trying such local “specialty”; however, other than the McLobster, I don’t remember I have been to place where there is a notable item listed from the outside.
My husband tried one yesterday in Antigonish … he said it was bland.