The NEW McDonald's $5 MEAL DEAL is HERE! Let's Compare to Wendy's and Burger King

[@majorxdf]

This is all of the crap that used to be on the $1 menu.

[@welcomebackpotter722]

So then its only one dollar more than it used to be. I don't get why people are outraged. This stuff combined used to be 4 bucks now its 5, seems fine to me considering how much inflation has effected everything

[@pgaven9396]

​@@welcomebackpotter722inflation has been 30% since 2014...vs 100% inflation in McDonald's menu items since 2014 ..do the math..

[@robertenleed-q3r]

More like 2.5 or $3

[@ShortCrypticTales]

$5.00 is the new $1.00

[@Kenny49ERS]

And that’s not okay

[@extremedee7320]

Yep. Pretty much

[@AndrewVigil-gt5zj]

@@Kenny49ERSthat’s what inflation does because people don’t want to work in America so now we’re paying for the jobless to eat plus taxes and covid screwed us over to

[@jonellis6235]

It makes it more palatable!!!

[@rogergeyer9851]

For fast food, it has doubled or more. So stop eating that. Re almost everything else, your ilk's endless whining and MAGA political whining is NOT AT ALL credible. In the real world, in 2024, inflation has been LOWER than the average since 1960. The whole inflation wage was more like 25 percent than 400 percent. (Like the Wendy's going from $4 to $5 is a 25 percent increase, you mo*on). Inflation wave was courtesy of Covid, including Trump making that worse in the US, and Russia V Ukraine, which only your ilk would try to blame on BIden (and you don't get away with it for people with a functioning brain). Not that I'd EVER expect your ilk to deal with actual FACTS or real world data.

[@bejo3507]

Wendys has about 8 choices of sandwhiches, spicey or regular nuggets, and you can get a small frosty for a drink. By far, the best selection.

[@LanceBoyle-z2g]

They all tasted like toasted burgers and bacon though, McChicken is 10x better than the chicken choices you get from Wendy's. McDonald's gives you far more fries i. The small bag vs the small boxes from other 2

[@aknotts66]

you can also modify the wendys fry to a large for only like $.50 cents also!

[@sirlaz12]

Wendy’s best taste by far

[@portalplayer]

I had the McDonald’s $5 meal. it’s shocking how little food there was.

[@teddyjam8134]

I knew they were not going to give much food. smh

[@grawakendream8980]

really. dang

[@SkiSkillsMontana]

Yep and low quality

[@jenniferg452]

@@grawakendream8980yea it’s either a double burger or mcchicken and a small drink and a small fry and 4 nuggets.

[@AlejandroLuisFigueroa]

Is it shrinkflation!? 😩

[@texadonkey34]

Always take the survey on your McDonald’s receipt for a free egg McMuffin or quarter pounder.

[@MondayNightRAWsRKO2024-xk9ew]

Yes for sure!

[@jcjcviews]

What you say, Catman?

[@SeethingSimp]

Reading all the prices, deals, and free crap Americans get, they need to permanently stop bitching about anything

[@JulioLopez-xz5kx]

Finally someone reviews all 3 at the same time. I don't know why other reviewers would leave out Wendys.

[@AndrewVigil-gt5zj]

Because Wendy’s is better than them all they have more items on the whole menu to Wendy is now for the middle class

[@josephdover198]

@@AndrewVigil-gt5zj Wendy's is definitely just better all around. After that I would have to favor Burger King even though I've never tried their nuggets. The Whopper Jr is just an actually edible burger. McDonald's is all around horrible. The McDouble sucks, the nuggets suck and they'll give you old, limp and heavily salted cold fries. I avoid eating like this anyway but McDonald's is just disgusting.

[@jackmeoff9299]

He reviewed all three but he didn't show us the burgers to compare the size

[@rogergeyer9851]

You're expecting consistent high quality in random KZbin videos? Where have you BEEN, brah?

[@rogergeyer9851]

@@josephdover198: But with Burger King it depends on the service. Some stores have such horrific service that I just refuse to ever go near those places. It's a matter of principle once it gets to a certain point and frequency, IMO.

[@goldenstate66]

Typical of McDonald's to forget something.

[@Lillylilster]

Always forgets sauces for nuggets.

[@DawnFThis]

Surprised they got the correct food in the bag😮

[@rogergeyer9851]

When I ate $1 cheeseburgers at McDonald's pre covid, I only went in, so I could calmly, check out the contents, and get them to fix it BEFORE I left -- since they made errors SO OFTEN. At Wendy's they almost never made an error, and it would be at the condiment or salad dressing level, not giving me the wrong sandwich or missing items. But overall, I'm just glad to NEVER eat fast food anymore as a matter of principle, given the health impacts, price, and service.

[@Sho81]

@@rogergeyer9851 I worked for a Wendy's local to me back in the 90's for 1 whole day. Left 20 minutes in and called the health inspector. All 4 or 5 locations that franchise owner owned were shut down and then Wendy's took away his franchise rights. I have never eaten Wendy's since.

[@Kevin_Flynn]

Yes sauce for the nuggets and ketchup. How can they forget that. I always have to ask for it when I tell them.

[@couponsdude]

Wendy's deal is the best in that Wendy's allow customers to swap out the fries with another side (I do chili). Also, my Wendy's still offer a $4 meal with the Jr Cheeseburger ( aka 444). Today in app, free chili at Wendy's with any purchase.

[@rogergeyer9851]

That's a good point. Chili is more satisfying than fries and is in most ways (but not the salt level) healthier too. When I ate fast food, I always appreciated the relatively healthy Wendy's options of baked potato vs. fries, variety of salads including small cheap salads, and the chili. That made them really stand out from most fast food burger places. But since Covid, I stopped eating ALL fast food for price and health reasons.

[@daveassanowicz186]

The crumbling sounds from the brown paper bags are satisfying

[@grawakendream8980]

the meat is supplemented with paper bags too so

[@goodcitizen4587]

@@grawakendream8980 lol nice

[@karrenpopovics2780]

Is the bag totally organic??😂

[@RevElaineNjerveZack7]

When I got the $5 meal at McDonald's, I saw on my receipt that there was an upcharge of 30 cents as they gave me a medium Sprite instead of a small. I didn't ask for the medium size.

[@hydrazi]

The cost of eating out made me stop getting a fast food lunch. I cooked at home each Sunday instead for a week of lunches. Now I save a ton of money and eat great and no need to drive my car at lunch, saving gas. About $50 a eeek savings!!

[@rogergeyer9851]

Brilliant. Always happy to see people make positive adaptive changes vs. whine and blame everyone else when they spend money badly (as most do, re KZbin comments). I had a friend at work who would bring in AMAZING looking leftovers for lunch. I would happily PAY him to bring me in some leftovers, and get a MUCH better lunch than the CRAP from the cafeteria at work, and for a modest price. His wife appreciated the compliments (which the husband would pass on). I appreciated the health and the taste bud benefits. I presume the couple appreciated the mark-up on the food cost, since she was cooking the meals already, and had leftovers (re the work) already. Everybody wins. That only lasted a few years, re how people move around, but it was GREAT while it lasted.

[@Coreythebarber209]

Got to open the burgers and nuggets to see the size to be able to do a true comparison. You could even weigh them. That will tell you better information.

[@stavana4875]

$5 can't be picky & can't go wrong, the beef burger alone be near $5..

[@goldgeologist5320]

Correct! Get a scale and weigh the food items to determine the mass!

[@some1funny28]

I wanted the food opened too. Show me that burger! 🍔✨️

[@arelynsantiago1637]

I want McDonald's

[@thegardensentinel]

This is like an "art show" and a "magicians stunt". Nothing opened, nothing revealed and nothing weighed. Watch him pull a rabbit outs his ,,,, 😮

[@JohnLaursen-u9t]

McDonald's has gotten ridiculous! I'm done with them!

[@jadie6992]

We don't eat out,but think we would pick Wendy's, also.

[@EasyThereBigFella]

Thank you for displaying each value meal. I do miss the "old" McDonalds, when menu items were sufficiently sized and tasty. I haven't been to either of the 3 restaurants in over 3 years. I gradually lost interest as prices rose and portion size and quality slid.

[@rogergeyer9851]

Yes, when I could get dollar cheeseburgers any time for years (and refrigerate or freeze them), that was a decent alternative. But NOT anymore. But the unhealthiness of such food was always a real problem. I'm DONE with all that since Covid cranked up.

[@anafeliciano4938]

The best is always Wendy’s at one time mc Donald’s was good but now nothing is the same McDonalds

[@welcomebackpotter722]

Thanks for comparing all three in one video my friend. I am a visual guy so seeing them all together has helped me decide which to get

[@michaelelliott2946]

Won't be going to any of those places until I starting getting a large drink, large fries and a 1/2 lb. double cheeseburger for $3.00. Permanently!!! So, listen up Big 3!

[@waynehawkins8934]

I went to MDs and I got lg drink as well. They asked what sz . I said the one that comes with the deal and they said we upgrade the drink no extra charge

[@richardweeks1481]

All 3 bad.

[@debbralehrman5957]

I Prefer Wendy's also. And if you are a Sr. you get a free 12oz drink. But you do need to ask. So you can get some extra drink. And I think that starts a age 55 yrs.👍🏼

[@rogergeyer9851]

But as bad as soda is, drinking soda as a senior is INSANELY bad for your health. For your teeth (including diet soda, per my dentists), for your metabolism, all those chemicals. Yuck. Eat/drink that crap now -- pay for it in medical costs and diminished quality of life later.

[@Keitek]

the thing that bugs me about the Burger King deal (besides the ridiculously small drink) is they won't let you swap the fries out for onion rings without upcharging even though they cost the same on the menu.

[@kenstapleton6672]

My experience with several trips to Wendy's is that when you eat in, the drink is bottomless. You get a medium glass and the rest is self-serve. I've never been challenged for my refills. You also get four choices of dipping sauce (when asked, they have always given me extra) and unlimited ketchup. Methinks that quality is higher also

[@rogergeyer9851]

The health issues with drinking bottomless soda are bottomless too, unfortunately.

[@williambennett4444]

I wish you would have compared the burger and show the inside of nuggets. I was waiting for that. But thank you so much

[@rogergeyer9851]

Glad to see so many constructive comments re improving the video -- clearly a better comparison re the size of the items by weighing them and showing them (burgers opened up) for a true comparison would be an improvement. Comments are good when they at least attempt to be productive, IMO.

[@judibrommer7569]

Wendys

[@TheBennie102103]

McDonalds: No honey for you !!!

[@Thebamtino24]

Thanks for sharing. McDonald’s ALWAYS forgets the syrup when I order hotcakes- & they charge you 25 cents on the app for one

[@SLOWWWWWHAND]

At BK, you can substitute onion rings on request

[@constancejudt4288]

We got the same size drink at McDonald's today.

[@Rexboy1566]

You gotta be kidding me $ 5 dollars 💵

[@katherineafzal2315]

Mcdonald had the $6 meal deal right before they came out with the $5 meal deal. The $6 was a mcdouble cheese burger w med fries and med drink. The $5 is suppose to be w small drink and small fries. Mcdonald recently has become really strick with giving out sauces. You can now only get them with the nuggets only. 1 package for 4 or 6 nuggets and 2 for larger nugget. How much does it cost them to make the sauce packets. Not too long ago I had gone thru their drive thru and my bill was well over $20. They refused to give me any sauce packets because I had not ordered nuggets. Great PR!!! Bk has changed the size of their whoopers and JR whooper. They are smaller than they use to be. Wendy's last summer had a special you got the Daves classic cheesburger with fries and the strawberry lemonade. I can't remember if it was $5 or $6.

[@beverlyrosoff4337]

I agree with you, I prefer Wendy's too,

[@cuteface88]

Mmmmmm chemicals, and for only $5?? Woweee! What a deal!

[@pvt.2426]

Steve, thanks for doing this comparison for us. It would be helpful to know which City & State you live in, because I've heard that McD charges $6 for the same in some States. Also, this so called '$5 Meal Deal' is only a limited-time situation.

[@anafeliciano4938]

It use to be 3.99 just cause they added a soda they raised the price ridiculous

[@samskinner8765]

oh ya, they added that 20 cent soda. how generous

[@rogergeyer9851]

However, about right re the 25%ish overall food inflation rate (real world, not political whining). Most fast food has gone up MUCH more than that, so in context, actually a good deal if you insist on eating fast food despite all the issues.

[@rosemarydavis9347]

Wendy's has a senior drink with your sandwich for free.

[@valerief1231]

Oh neat, I didn’t know that!

[@Wellness_Rose]

Look up about the Carnivore diet. Dr. Chaffee on here has great info. There's a reason they're giving you a free drink.

[@notthatyouasked6656]

Used to be free here in the NYC suburbs, but now they charge 50 cents. Still a good deal.

[@emilyherbert5851]

Not at our Wendys unfortunately.

[@loripisani9724]

Use to get a senior discount 10 percent stopped after pandemic.

[@isrealcortez894]

Tried McDonald's last night, and with out my consent, they upgraded my drink to a medium, and charged an additional .79¢. I think most people just pay the total with our doing the math, to see if there are being charged correctly, I'll stick with the biggie bag Wendy's never frozen fresh meat.

[@rogergeyer9851]

What does soda cost in bulk at the grocery? (I haven't had any in decades to improve my health, so I have no idea). I used to typically pay $6 for 24 cans of Coke and Pepsi products at Walmart, etc. for MANY years. So with NO comparison re value, I ONLY ordered water at any restaurant and saved a LOT of money over time with literally NO loss, re enjoyment of the food. Even at 50 cents a can, no comparison re the value. Plus it's not watered down from the grocery.

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

Gonna have to pay me more than $5 to eat at McDonalds. $1000 hmmm maybe.

[@robertg4355]

Lol

[@rogergeyer9851]

Yet so few seem to wake up, despite the prices AND the health issues AND the often bad service. Reminds me of logo clothing which got so popular. If Coke wanted me to advertise their cola, they could damn well PAY me to wear their shirt. But you had many clowns paying big bucks for a Coke shirt. Makes my house cat look like a genius.

[@EvilTheOne]

Here's my take from a junk food junkie... McDonald's size drink; Burger King french fries and Whooper Jr.; Wendy's nuggets. And as a CEO said recently, if it weren't for having all of the chain's franchisees agree with the $5 cost long term, then this wouldn't be a 'limited time only' deal this summer. So we'll see the impact, if it starts luring back customers, then it might actually be there for a longer period of time.

[@jessicamurray3417]

Appreciate you doing this review for those of us on a tight budget!

[@franciswaterson2807]

I'm assuming this is in the United States. Here in Ontario (Canada) the Whopper Jr. is $5 by itself, for crissake

[@Galaxylord2]

And it's the size of a breakfast sandwich now. Ridiculous.

[@goldgeologist5320]

But is that Canadian money? Not the same value in USD. $5 Canadian is $3.65 USD

[@AlejandroLuisFigueroa]

😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@monel58]

It would be good if the calories per meal was included so you could tell which meal gave you the most fuel if you are on a tight budget.

[@rogergeyer9851]

Another good point. However, you should be able to find that info on line for virtually EVERY large restaurant chain, and you're ON the internet, after all.

[@AndreGovereau]

For $5 they all look amazing 🤩

[@doloreswilson6698]

McDonald's food has gotten terrible

[@roccosophie6498]

I keep trying to give Burger King a chance but every time I do, I regret it. This morning I sat at their open drive through window for more than 5 minutes. No one ever came. Left and went to WaWa.

[@Paulschultz-ny6hz]

Thanks for the presentation, it looks like only a kid would enjoy the size of the items.

[@MetapaloozaShow]

Bring the Dollar $ Menu Back!

[@RoseNasser-f1b]

Chick fila gives a free breakfast on Tuesday mornings but you must ask for it! They wont offer it to you. I think Wendys is 1, McDonalds is 2 and BK is 3.

[@DVargo4802]

Steve’s version of getting lucky is a supersize drink.

[@rogergeyer9851]

Ironically, soda is so bad for you that drinking a large soda is actually BAD luck though.

[@soniamanso8012]

😂😂

[@jenellehamilton9065]

So interesting. I love the comparison. We learn the facts & you get the food!! I hope you like burgers😅 Thanks Steve!!

[@Brandonyoungblood50]

I live in Inwood and only had the $5 Burger King. Totally worth it.

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good evening and happy Tuesday thanks for sharing

[@risinbison1106]

I haven’t dined at a McDonalds in over 20 years. I see I haven’t missed anything.

[@Sakja]

The cost of drinks is ridiculous! I wish McDonald's would sell their sweet tea for a dollar again.

[@kimmy1740]

Its a dollar right now if you order through the app.

[@patrickspiers4811]

@@kimmy17401.39 now prices went up

[@woshee_real]

Dependent on store, for 2$ more you can get a Large version of the biggie bag, which upsizes the drink and fries. I usually get it with a double stack, spicy nuggets, and use the frosty season pass.

[@robertg4355]

It could be 50 cents and I’ll still pass

[@davidrohder7897]

If you are eating inside the size of the drinks doesn't matter just fill it back up .

[@allenbroadhead8096]

If you use the app you'll also get a free item with your biggie bag. Last week I got a free Dave's single when I bought the five dollar biggie bag. Wendy's is definitely the best out of the three and they've been doing this for a long time so I'm going to remain loyal to Wendy's

[@MaryLopez-pd5bd]

They're all pretty much equal to me. I think Wendy's nuggets taste better and at Wendy's you can substitute the drink for a small frosty but their burger is very small. At Burger King their drink is tiny but their whopper Jr is pretty good and has lettuce and tomatoes. So taking everything into account I think they are all pretty equal

[@maxineortiz1254]

I live in Sonora Ca. I went to McDonalds today...if you get the chicken sandwich it is 5.00, however I ordered the double cheeseburger and it was 6.00, and I was charged for dipping sauce! I won't go back. We now have a Wendys, I think I will go there instead.

[@DuckyB]

I get the JBC Biggie Bag all the time. I also bought the frosty keychain in January for 2.99. It gives me a free small frosty with purchase all year. So I also get dessert. Yay!

[@katherineafzal2315]

The frosty key chain use to be one dollar if I remember correctly.

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

coke subsidized the deal so maybe why large drink. Wendys had the 4 for 4 for a decade so 25% increase over 10 years not too bad.

[@bobbilgerat8659]

have them give you a frosty then ask for FREE senior drink. More for money at wendys

[@johnnysauceda6022]

you didn't unwrap the sandwiches so we could see the size and look!

[@jcjcviews]

In the Bay Area, the $5 meal was here and then in 60 secs. it's gone. Will it ever return? Only the shadow knows.

[@Dee-ps3um]

Mc Donald food is terrible, unhealthy, and expensive! Don't eat it😂

[@misterb6416]

True to form, McDonald's left out something.

[@ellenherman9543]

The 5 dollar meal size is the ssme as a child's meal.

[@donmezzanatto8607]

Mc Donalds!!!!!!!!!!!! never again will I buy their " FOOD" ....WHERES THE BEEF!?

[@bradblalock3057]

Imagine that, McD's forgot to give you the sauce for your nuggets. I'm sure that's a first.

[@jackmeoff9299]

Yeah that never happens🙄

[@larrylarry9278]

Have not ate Burger King since they moved corporate headquarters to CANADA to avoid taxes from U S .

[@mrs.evelynkerr8799]

Really? The Burger King headquarters office left the Miami, Florida location😮

[@Tryp-j9d]

The $5 meal is STILL a HUGE RIPOFF!!!

[@NikiLynn2011]

Ordered the $5 biggie bag at a Texas Wendy’s about 2 months ago and was told by the restaurant mgr it is $6. As for McDonald’s forgetting your condiments, they do it on purpose to reduce costs.

[@davidbenavidez9006]

It's great that you told us they're all $5. But it would have been better had you shown the burgers. Then, there would have been something to compare to. But you didn't. So there wasn't.

[@stavana4875]

$5 can't be picky & can't go wrong, the beef burger alone be near $5.

[@dannylee1987]

@@stavana4875 are you serious 😂

[@rickhearn4912]

Whoever throws in a cookie, I’ll go…

[@rogergeyer9851]

The sugar industry and doctors and drug companies love your ilk.

[@leebryant-y3w]

Seems like they all had cookies at one time , and they’ve mostly gotten away from it for some reason, a lot of these icees or whatever they’re called. Try the brown butter cookies at Whole Foods, they’re awesome.

[@paulineclaflin2934]

My husband and I actually had the Burger King $5.00 meal. The fries were perfectly prepared. The nuggets were good(bit too salty for me.) and the Cheeseburger was very good. Actually tasted freshly made and looked appealing to eat. Hadn't eaten at Burger King in a long time. Was pleasantly surprised. We also enjoy Wendy's when we eat there.

[@pamegan8735]

I took my 2 granddaughters yesterday to McDonald's and we got the $5.00 deal and it was a nice little meal . 😊

[@texadonkey34]

Whataburger offers free coffee or drink for seniors. 👍🎉

[@Cartier_specialist]

Where I live Arby's has been doing the 4 classic roast beef sandwiches for $10 since at least October 2022. I'm not sure if it's coming down from corporate or not and that's why I didn't say where I live. I've been buying 20 a month since October 2022.

[@adiposerex5150]

Be careful what you wish for. If they were nice to you, they would have given you water.

[@davidrohder7897]

Dairy Queen has a really good meal with a Sunday .

[@sandradummer4726]

I’ve had the Wendy’s 5$ biggy bag, and was completely satisfied. I’ve had the McDonald’s 5 $ meal as well, and was satisfied. And I’m sure I’ve had the Burger King 5 $ meal as well. I was happy with all 3.

[@DarkEmissary617]

If McDonald's offered the bacon mcdouble maybe, but the other two are more versatile and flexible.

[@vshah1010]

Sometimes the bacon mcdouble is with the 2 for $4. Then get another item separately.

[@VLucien616]

For about a dollar more, you can get cheese sauce for your fries or nuggets!

[@VLucien616]

At Wendy's

[@vivianlasher4839]

I feel Wendy's is the better deal also and my grandbabies love there kids meals. I agree with you.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

I go for Wendy’s then McDonald’s deal

[@rosaspanjol673]

I am done with McDonald’s!😖…Ridiculously expensive!…I

[@stavana4875]

BK Burgers taste better overall.

[@RWildekrav66]

Half a hamburger(size),10 fries , 2 nuggets and a soda cup filled with ice and 2 oz of soda . That’s the McDonald’s $5.00 deal . What crap ! Would have paid $4.00 when the had $1.00 menu .

[@ginag17]

For the drinks that is the correct size as McDonald’s has the $1.29 soda any size as part of their value menu. McD’s all day long as their fries are superior although Wendy’s is a close 2nd. I do not like square burgers that is just not normal.

[@DavidGridley]

and don't forget free refills on the drink if you dine-in so size is irrelevant

[@Me4Evidence]

Braum's has a really good deal too. I think it's five burgers for $6 and you can add cheese to that or just bring it home and add your own

[@valerief1231]

Thanks for doing that, I guess they all followed the Dollar Tree’s example and upcharge by a quarter per item now, still only getting maybe $2 worth of food, but sometimes you gotta do whatcha gotta do, I rarely eat from those places, but in a pinch it is nice knowing you can get basically the amount of food in a kids meal for $5 those burgers are pretty pathetic, I’d go for the chicken/cellulose sandwich I guess. I’d love to hear your thoughts on which place had the best tasting nuggets and sandwiches.

[@keepitcute2900]

During the summer all size drinks are a $1.00 at McDonald's.

[@teresaconant33]

YES, MCDONALDS IS A SMALL DRINK

[@stitchergary]

Last time I was at Burger King = 2010, last time I was at Mcdonalds = 2015, last time I was at Wendys = 30+ years ago ..... eat HEALTHY at home & save money......

[@druegillis1744]

An adult does not need for you to repeat all the parts of the meal.

[@govinda102000]

Great review. Thanks.

[@baronvg]

I’m in Los Angeles. The Wendy’s meal is now $7! SEVEN! And I also got a large drink from McDonald’s so who knows what’s going on lol

[@goofyGAguy]

Thank your legislature...

[@kirkfeatherstone6944]

The Wendy's here in temple Pennsylvania has 6 different sandwich options on the 5 dollar deal