| While partaking of a McRib extra value meal on a cold, rainy evening, the Chief Mötley Web Sürfer wondered why he could no longer fill his belly with a fried apple pie from McDonald's. The initial e-mail and subsequent response this deep thought inspired are shown below. Long live the fried apple pie! |
| Dear Sirs: I've been a loyal McDonald's customer and enthusiast since childhood, and (for better or worse) your products have become an integral part of my diet. Your restaurants consistly meet my high standards for the complete fast-food dining experience. With that in mind, I was hoping you could provide me with some insight as to why McDonald's has seemingly abandoned the popular fried apple pie in favor of the baked version. For years I have searched for my beloved fried apple pie at various McDonald's restaurants across the United States only to come up empty. If the McRib and the Shamrock Shake can make comebacks, why not give the fried apple pie a chance to regain its glory? Sincerely, Chief Mötley Web Sürfer |
| Here's the reply, which I might add came promptly the morning of the next business day. |
| Hello Chief Mötley Web Sürfer: Thank you for taking the time to contact McDonald's. I appreciate having this opportunity to share some information with you regarding McDonald's menu. I'm sorry you're disappointed in our baked apple pie. You may be interested to know that approximately 90% of McDonald's restaurants currently serve baked apple pies. However, there are, in fact, a few restaurants that still serve our fried apple pies. Due to space constraints, most of our restaurants located in shopping malls and Wal*Mart department stores were unable to fit the baking oven required to prepare baked apple pies in the kitchen area. Therefore, these locations continue to serve our fried apple pies. While there aren't any immediate plans to re-introduce the fried apple pie to our standard menu, please be assured that your feedback is very important to us. I've shared your comments with our Menu Management team for their on-going review. Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact McDonald's. We look forward to serving you again soon under the Golden Arches. Lori Home Office Customer Satisfaction Department |
| And there you have it. Get your butt out of that chair and start finding McDonald's restaurants that still serve up the fried pocket with the fruity filling. |
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No fried apple pie serving
McD's in your vicinity? Use this recipe to fry up a batch in your kitchen. |
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Thanks to Mötley Web Sürfer Dave B. for the links listed above.
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"Just Say No!" to baked apple pies
Sign your moniker in support of our beloved fried apple pies. Please list any locations where the endangered dessert is known to be served. A running compilation of responses will be posted below, so that all may enjoy the Holy Grail that is the McDonald's fried apple pie. |
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Mötley Web Sürfer
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Location
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Comments
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Tom
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Minneapolis Airport
Lindbergh Terminal |
Thanks Tom!
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Michael N.
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Beijing, China
All McDonalds |
Fried apple pies everywhere!
Micheal has the pics to prove it. |
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Justin B.
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154 Mass Ave.
Boston, MA |
Near Berklee College of Music.
Thanks Ben & Justin! |
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Lex
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North Pier Mall
435 E. Illinois St. Chicago, IL 60611 |
Fried apple pies in Chi-Town.
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Todd W.
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Hong Kong, China
All McDonalds |
Fried apple pies everywhere!
Go early, go often. |
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David B.
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McCormick Place
South Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL |
They should have a convention for
fried apple pies. Thanks David!
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Scotty P.
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Chengdu, China
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1 Billion people can't be wrong! |
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George & Joanne
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2300 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
Corner of Harbor and Wilson.
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Shinji
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10207 Lakewood Blvd.
Downey, CA 90240 |
The last original McDonald's still
standing.
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Chief Mötley Web Sürfer
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Wal-Mart
1600 S. Mountain Ave. Duarte, CA 91010 |
Make sure to ask for fried,
because they also serve baked. |
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David G.
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Germany
(Augsburg & Munich) |
Thanks David!
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Ryan's wife
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Dublin, Ireland
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Muchas gracias (in my best
Irish accent) to Ryan and his chica bonita. |
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Al Falfa
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Greece
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Every store has the fried pastries.
At least the Europeans got one thing right. |
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Paula
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1 Southland Mall
Hayward, CA 94545 |
Located in the Southland Mall.
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Todd & Wendy
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Wal*Mart
325 East Makaala Hilo, HI 96720 |
Located in the Waiakea Center.
Thanks Todd & Wendy! |
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Dave
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Aina Haina Shopping Center
Honolulu, HI 96821 |
Thanks Dave!
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Christina
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1214 South Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753 |
Stop by on your way to Wailea.
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Todd W.
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Hong Kong, China
All McDonalds |
Fried apple pies everywhere!
Go early, go often. |
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El Chris-o
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Ipanema, Brazil
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Get your dessert here if you can distract
yourself from all the half-naked women on the beach.
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Robert & Joyce
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Lexington, TN
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Fried apple pies, Rocky Top style.
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Dan W.
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Manchester, NH
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Hit the Mall of New Hampshire for your fried apple pie goodness.
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Paula
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5501 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL |
Stay afloat on your way to Key West.
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Urmil
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Capitol Court
Milwaukee, WI |
Fried apple pies, Dairy State style.
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TJ
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Westfield Shoppingtown
3030 Plaza Bonita Road National City, CA |
Get 'em while they're hot.
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Jim L.
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Phillipines
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All Golden Arches in this country
have the crunchy, sugary goodness.
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Joe
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Wal*Mart
4501 Rosewood Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 |
Just off Highway 580.
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Joe
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1004 Stoneridge Mall
Pleasanton, CA 94588-3217 |
Near Highways 580 & 680.
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Dale
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Wal*Mart
19100 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 |
Near the 41/776 Intersection.
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Bill
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Downtown Mall Food Court
Qatar |
Our first entry from the Middle East.
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Lex
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Wal*Mart
12549 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 |
Just off Interstate 15.
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Robert
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Cherryvale Mall
Rockford, IL |
Do you know Jim from Rockford?
(Inside joke for Illini fans) |
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Lex
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Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101 |
Corner of Broadway and G.
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Garrick
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San Jose Airport
Terminal A San Jose, CA 95110 |
Located near gates A6 and A7.
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Jonathan
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1315 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
On Third Street Promenade.
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Robert & Joyce
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Savannah, TN
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Fried apple pies, Rocky Top style.
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Bob
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Seoul, South Korea
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All McDonald's, including the airport.
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Thomas
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Tampa, FL
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Look for "original apple pie" on the
menu.
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Mike E.
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91400 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070 |
Watch out for hurricanes.
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Rueben
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Wal*Mart
1540 W. Foothill Blvd.. Upland, CA 91786 |
Near Historic Route 66.
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Tracey
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West Dundee, IL
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Thanks Tracey!
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