In search of McDonald’s fried apple pie...
According to the McDonald’s
timeline, the “baked apple pie replaces the fried apple pie on the standard
menu” in 1992. Indeed, that was a sad decision, and fried apple pie enthusiasts
grieved for the loss of their beloved pastry. However, in recent years, there
has been a resurgence of the infamous dessert as it appears in McDonald’s
restaurants located in Wal*Marts, airports, shopping malls, and overseas.
Hurray for the return of McDonald’s fried apple pie! Also, kudos to Christopher
Treadway for pioneering the appreciation of McDonald’s fried apple pie. His
site, Chief Mötley Web
Sürfer, contains a list of some places to find fried apple pie as well as a
very appealing applet (pun intended) of scrolling pictures of our treasured
dessert, so go check it out and be prepared to drool!
Well, it is time to find more restaurants
that serve fried apple pie and share these locations with other fans across the
globe! “(M)” indicates an entry obtained from the Chief Mötley Web Sürfer.
“(F)” indicates an entry that resulted from this page being listed on Fark.com on
In May 2008, the search continues!
Spurred on by a slew of fan support, we
finally embark on an update that’s way overdue! Happy hunting!
In June 2008, a new development emerges!
Southern California KFC restaurants
have officially added a substitute
with their new Value Menu! – John B. (6/08)
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STATE OR |
CITY |
STREET ADDRESS |
CONFIRMED |
SOURCE |
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Alabama |
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Hardee’s offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Patrick W. |
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Alabama |
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Krystal’s offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Patrick W. |
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Alabama |
Boaz |
Krystal’s offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Patrick W. |
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Alabama |
Guntersville |
Krystal’s offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Patrick W. |
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California |
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KFC at |
Closed |
Cynthia T. |
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California |
Blue Jay |
27284 Highway 189 (in the |
Discontinued |
Rick S. (12/06) |
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California |
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John Bridges went to |
Discontinued |
John B. - disproved |
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California |
Covina |
Pizza Hut’s (468 San Bernardino
Rd,Covina, CA) offers a substitute known as WingStreet® Fried Apple Pies |
Confirmed |
Kris M. (12/06) |
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California |
Culver City |
McDonald's Express in the Fox Hills
Mall |
Confirmed |
Ed D.C. (7/06) |
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California |
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Wal*Mart at |
Confirmed |
Christopher T. (M) and Anon (5/08) |
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California |
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McDonald's Express in the |
Confirmed |
Cin-Yee S. (9/03) |
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California |
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KFC at |
Confirmed |
"Just Me!" (2/03) |
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California |
Laguna Niguel |
Walmart at 27470 Alicia Pkwy |
Confirmed |
Candice B. (11/07) |
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California |
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700 Court Street (very close to the
courthouse) |
Confirmed |
Chris B. (4/03) |
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California |
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Wal-Mart Store #3493 at 1021 Arnold
Dr. (stopped selling after remodel) |
Discontinued |
Ian C. (6/03) and Ian C. (5/07) |
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California |
Monterey |
Not the one near Embassy Suites |
Confirmed |
Ethan K. (4/06) |
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California |
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Wal*Mart at 600 Showers Dr. |
Discontinued |
Cynthia T. (4/98) and Wilfred T.
(4/07) |
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California |
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1004 Stoneridge Mall (Near Highways
580 & 680) |
Confirmed |
Joe (M) |
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California |
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Wal*Mart at |
Confirmed |
Joe (M) |
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California |
Porter Ranch |
Wal*Mart at |
Discontinued |
Bill P. (F) and Shirley O. (8/06) |
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California |
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Wal*Mart at |
Confirmed |
Lex (M) |
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California |
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Tanforan Mall (Off 380 between 101
and 280) |
Confirmed |
Anil K. |
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California |
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Discontinued |
Lex (M) and Ed D.C. (5/08) |
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California |
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Rumor |
Bryan H. at |
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California |
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On Market, around 11th. There are two Bank of America buildings,
across the street from each other. There is a mini-MickeyD’s on the street level. |
Confirmed |
Atul B. (4/02) and |
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California |
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Taco Bell/KFC at 2101 |
Confirmed |
Cherie W. (9/02) |
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California |
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Closed |
Cynthia T. and Robert K. (6/08) |
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California |
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Oakridge Mall |
Confirmed |
Elmer A. (F) - (12/01) |
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California |
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Closed |
Elmer A. (F) – (12/01) and Robert K.
(6/08) |
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California |
Torrance |
18145 Crenshaw Blvd., Ben B. (11/07)
reports, “Although they did not offer the fried version, they had no problem
with my request to drop a couple baked goodies into the fryer for me. Ahhh, heaven! Never hurts to ask, eh?” |
Confirmed |
Ben B. (11/07) |
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California |
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Wal*Mart at |
Confirmed |
Rueben (M) |
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California |
Westminster |
Westminster Mall |
Rumor |
Johnson L. (5/07) |
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Florida |
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99601 Overseas Highway |
Confirmed |
Victor (F) |
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Florida |
Key West |
3704 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL
33040, Jeffery L. (4/08) also notes, “I do believe the McDonald’s in
Tavernier, Marathon, and Key Largo no longer sell these.” – Can anyone
confirm this rumor? |
Confirmed |
John M.C. (7/06) and Jeffery L.
(4/08) |
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Florida |
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5501 Overseas Hwy |
Confirmed |
Dan S. (3/03) |
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Florida |
Tavernier |
91400 Overseas Highway |
Confirmed |
Victor (F) |
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Hawaii |
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Wal*Mart at 325 East Makaala (In |
Confirmed |
Todd & Wendy (M) |
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Hawaii |
Hilo |
Puainako Shopping Center - Hilo,
Hawaii 96720 |
Confirmed |
Lindsay R. (8/07) |
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Hawaii |
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various |
Confirmed |
Ryan A. (F) |
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Hawaii |
Lihue |
WalMart on |
Confirmed |
Atul B. (4/02) |
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Illinois |
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Confirmed |
Dan S. (3/03) and Joe D. (4/08) |
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Illinois |
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Wal*Mart at |
Confirmed |
Bill P. (F) |
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Illinois |
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North Pier Mall at |
Confirmed |
Lex (M) |
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Illinois |
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McDonald's Express at the Convention Center at |
Confirmed |
Grace L. (6/02) |
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Illinois |
Chicago |
McDonald’s Express, Navy Pier, 600
East Grand Avenue (Pier Park on the upper deck, behind the Pepsi Skyline
Stage, next to the Ferris wheel) |
Confirmed |
Victor L. (5/08) |
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Illinois |
Rockford |
CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Rd @
Perryville Rd |
Confirmed |
Gus P. (4/08) |
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Kansas |
Derby |
KFC offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Matthew J. (3/06) |
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Maine |
Brewer |
Super Walmart |
Confirmed |
Janelle W. (3/07) |
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Maryland |
Ellicott City |
Checkers drive-through fast food
restaurants offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Robert S. (5/06) |
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Massachusetts |
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The Corner Mall, corner of Winter St.
& Washington St., Downtown Crossing. |
Confirmed |
Wendy L. (9/02) |
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Massachusetts |
Boston |
154 Massachusetts Ave. (near Berklee
School of Music) |
Confirmed |
Ben K. and Justin B. (6/06), Jane J.
and Michael T. (5/08) |
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Massachusetts |
Worcester |
Greendale Mall |
Confirmed |
Todd E. (7/06) |
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Michigan |
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Hot ‘n Now drive-through hamburger
joints offer a substitue |
Confirmed |
Gary J. (F) |
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Missouri |
various |
Rally’s hamburger joints offer a
substitute |
Confirmed |
Brandy (F) |
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North Dakota |
various |
Chaplin H. (2/07) reports,
“BurgerTime have fried pies that are exactly like those that were once a
staple at McDonald’s.” |
Confirmed |
Chaplin H. (2/07) |
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Oklahoma |
Tulsa |
"Burger Street" offers a
substitute |
Confirmed |
Jennifer B. (11/06) |
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Rhode Island |
Warwick |
KFC offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Joel C. (9/06) |
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Texas |
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Confirmed |
Chris and Cynthia M. (F) |
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Texas |
Pantego |
2406 W. Park Row, Captain Billy
Whizzbang’s Hamburgers |
Confirmed |
Frank (1/07) |
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Washington |
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KFC offers a substitute |
Confirmed |
Lex S. (12/02) |
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I realize that most McDonald’s
restaurants outside of the US serve fried apple pie -- the listings below
primarily serve as an indication as to just how prevalent the tasty treat is
when you “get out of the US”. However, if you check out the entry for “ |
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COUNTRY |
CITY |
STREET ADDRESS |
CONFIRMED |
SOURCE |
OTHER TYPES |
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Australia |
various |
Various (In 11/07, Grace R. from
Ballarat noted, “McDonald’s Australia… pride themselves on only [using] 100%
Australian Grown Granny Smith Apples, and this is advertised on their
wrappers.”) |
Confirmed |
Mal M. (F) |
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Brazil |
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Confirmed |
Cynthia T. (8/02) |
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Canada |
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various |
Confirmed |
Kerry F. (F) |
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Canada |
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Cynthia was unable to find fried
apple pie. |
Discontinued |
Cynthia T. |
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Canada |
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Burger Kings sell similar pies |
Confirmed |
Tina K. (F) |
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Carribean |
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Philipsburg |
Rumor |
Ed at his Culinary Hall of
Fame |
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China |
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various |
Discontinued? |
Eric L. and Cynthia T. (9/07) |
Mung Bean and Taro |
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China |
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various |
Confirmed |
Dorian G. (F) |
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France |
Paris and others |
various |
Confirmed |
Geraldine T. (12/02), Jim G. (5/97),
and Cin-Yee S. |
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France |
Lyon |
They were called "chausson aux
pommes", and sadly, they are no longer sold in the McDonald’s |
Discontinued |
Rémi S. (7/07) |
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Guatemala |
Antigua |
various |
Confirmed |
Joshua L. (4/08) |
Cream Cheese |
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India |
various |
various |
Confirmed |
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Ireland |
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various |
Confirmed |
Cian M. (F) and Ian M. (F) |
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Italy |
Rome, Naples, Florence |
Raul R. was in “Rome, Naples,
Florence...and everywhere in between searching for the last of the great
foods left on earth...” |
Discontinued |
Joshua R. (F) and Raul R. (8/07) |
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Japan |
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various |
Confirmed |
Reeitter (’94, ’99-’02) |
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Japan |
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From Shinjuku, take Odakyu-line to
Sangubashi Station, 2 stops. It’s located to the left of the AM/PM store. |
Confirmed |
Cynthia T. (3/01) |
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Japan |
various |
Hushashi (1/08) reports, “As far as I
can tell, ALL Japanese McDonald's sell the fried pie. Every single one!” |
Confirmed |
Hushashi (1/08) |
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Korea |
various |
various |
Confirmed |
Hannah H. |
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Kuwait |
Julai |
Frederick L. (4/08) reports, “I
bought them in 2004 from the McDonald’s on Rt 40, I believe 2 miles from the
Persian Gulf.” |
Confirmed |
Frederick L. (4/08) |
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Lebanon |
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various |
Rumor |
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Lithuania |
Klaipeda |
Outside of Akropolis |
Confirmed |
Nathan and Dawn H. (12/06) |
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Mexico |
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various |
Confirmed |
Jon L. (F) |
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The |
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various |
Confirmed |
Jim G. (7/97) |
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New Zealand |
various |
various |
Confirmed |
Aaron J. (F), Dylan R. (F), and Tracy
A. (9/03) |
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Nicaragua |
Managua |
Apple pies are fried at all 3
McDonald’s |
Confirmed |
Sabas A. (9/07) |
Cheesecake |
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Philippines |
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various |
Confirmed |
Joycelyn J. (3/01) |
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Philippines |
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various |
Confirmed |
Joycelyn J. (3/01) |
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Poland |
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Alex Rogers (F) has confirmed that
the McDonald’s in |
Rumor Discontinued |
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Puerto Rico |
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various |
Rumor |
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Russia |
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various |
Confirmed |
Joe S. (F) and Chris C. (6/08) |
Cherry |
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Singapore |
various |
various |
Confirmed |
Alan R. (9/02) |
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South Korea |
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The central downtown McDonald’s on
Chongno-sam-ga, among others (The pies came in a wrapper explaining that the
pie was dangerously hot, unaccountably printed in German.) |
Confirmed |
Lloyd B. (F) |
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Spain |
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Across from Casa Batllo on Passeig de
Gracia |
Confirmed |
Cynthia T. (9/03) |
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Spain |
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various |
Confirmed |
Russ B. (F) |
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Sweden |
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various |
Confirmed |
Jim G. (2/96, 1/98) and Ann S. (2/02) |
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Switzerland |
Baden |
various |
Confirmed |
Phillip W. (5/08) |
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Tahiti |
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various |
Confirmed |
Jim G. (5/00) |
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Taiwan |
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various |
Confirmed |
Cynthia T. |
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Turkey |
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There’s only one McDonald’s in this
city. |
Rumor |
Bill P. (F) |
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Turkey |
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There’s only one McDonald’s in this
city. |
Rumor |
Bill P. (F) |
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Ukraine |
Kiev |
various |
Confirmed |
Chris C. (6/08) |
Cherry and Raspberry |
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United Kingdom |
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various |
Confirmed |
Runcible (F) and brother of Jennifer
B. (11/06) |
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Venezuela |
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various (“Pay de Manzana!”) |
Confirmed |
Dorian G. (F) |
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Are you curious about the nutritional
information for fried apple pie? Perhaps you really don’t want to know? Well,
too late! Here it is courtesy of the online calorie chart from McDonald’s India:
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Calorie |
Fat |
Protein |
Carbohydrate |
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Apple Pie (Fried) |
236 |
11 |
2 |
33 |
On separate occasions, the Chief Mötley
Web Sürfer and Wendy Teal (2/02) contacted McDonald's about fried apple pie.
Based upon the responses they received, my guess is that McDonald’s gets
complaints about baked apple pie a lot… =)
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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 |
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Hello
Wendy: Thank
you for contacting McDonald's. I
appreciate this opportunity to share some information with you about our menu
items. You may
be interested to know that approximately 90% of McDonald's restaurants currently
serve baked apple pies. However, as
you mentioned in your recent e-mail, 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.
However, at this time, we have no plans to offer both apple pies. Once
again, thanks for taking the time to send us an e-mail and giving us an
opportunity to share with you. Megan Home
Office Customer Satisfaction Department ref#:804779 |
Disclaimer: This site is in no way
related to the McDonald’s Corporation. It serves merely as a shrine to
McDonald’s fried apple pie. Happy hunting and eating!
Last updated: June 2008
Questions or comments? ccytsao (at) cal.berkeley.edu