Musing on McDonald's

When I think of McDonald's, the first thing that comes to mind is French fries. They're big on taste -- not to mention calories -- but I hate that they're inedible once they turn cold. Lucky for us fast-food junkies, the same thing can't be said about their McCafé Mocha.



The restaurant is offering customers a free sample on Mondays (July 13 to August 3) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; coffee lovers can choose the seven-ounce iced drink or the eight-ounce regular drink. (My neighborhood restaurants don’t sell it, so I had to settle for an 11.5-ounce iced coffee with a shot of caramel for $2.37¢.) Starting -- or ending -- your day with an energy boost is essential to surviving in New York, and this promotion even offers health benefits like warding off Alzheimer's disease.



According to Consumer Reports, McDonald's serves the best coffee. Head to your nearest restaurant and decide for yourself.