McDonald's — Restaurant in Saanich

Typical McDicks... The questionable food and horribly disgusting bathrooms that actually match the rest of the restaurants cleanliness are so familiar and basicly a standard theme for the fast food chain that you almost feel like there family... and almost want it to be that rottenly revolting... like that that gross smelly uncle that shows up for SOME holidays cuz he's usually in jail, but you just think he's the coolest cuz he's got cool tattoos and funny stories and unlike mom and dad he let's you drink his booze when they aren't Looking. In fact... He makes you chug it back. And you know he must consider YOU close family cuz he's always very affectionate and always wants you to sit on his lap while he sneaks you more and more booze and then asks you if you could take him to the closest cornerstone or gas station cuz he doesn't know the area at all and he needs to buy a pack of smokes. And of course you do just that... but then you get home feeling cheap, dirty, betrayed, mislead, and now you have to go change your clothes. Let's not forget the fact that you obviously Can't say a word about it cuz you think YOU'LL just get in trouble... ya... your THAT guy McDonald's... your the bad uncle that seemed like a nice guy at first, with the fun and the getting me tipsy... but then ... you know what you did... made me walk all the way there so you could "get you smokes" but in actuality you did something so wrong on so many levels that I can't even bare the sight of you anymore!!... on the walk ... you reached into your jacket slowly as we got further from home all the while displaying a very excited smile while staring at me in a way I've never seen you do before. Then finally after we got your smokes and we were on the way back... you quickly whipped IT out AND.... lit that fat blunt up along side your cigarette and puff puff puffed it away. REFUSING to pass me that sweet dank smelling crystal leaf OR cigarette. So I stood down wind from you to try and get at least SOMETHING. But as I'm sure you've probably picked up on by now... There isn't a happy ending here... and to add insult to injury, I wasn't able to change my clothes fast enough before my parents caught a whiff of the cannabis from standing down wind... and YUP... You guessed it... good old "Uncle Bad trust" let me take the fall and he even went as far as to say he thought he smelled alcohol on my breath when they started asking him questions wondering why he didn't see anything if he was with me the whole time, and... it worked. Because of that last fateful St Patricks day family dinner They went the whole 9 yards and gave me the thorough and complete 3rd degree. Got the belt, got a bar of soap for my new tooth brush/Desert after the nice knuckle sandwiches I got from my two brothers for causing heat and now making my parentsp completely suspicious of all of us now, followed by 2 months of total "shut in" like Grounding and finally 100 hours of community "forced slave labour" volunteer work ... The worst part about it all was... I missed all the stoner holidays... spring break, Easter and MOST importantly..... FOUR-TWENTY!!! Please this is a cautionary tale folks... This is the degree ones "Mellow" can be "Harshed" all because one person couldn't follow the Ancient Gonja Law that brought peace amongst the war of East Side vs West Side, and has been preached, chanted and Praised by the Great "High" Crystal Cush Priest, His Holy Dankness, His Supreme Potency: Snoop Doggy Dogg! That Law is: Puff... Puff......... Pass!

Farewell...

The only people keeping this review above a "1 star" are the EXCELLENT Morning Crew who truly go above and beyond to make Breakfast an exceptional experience at this location.

Yesterday we made the mistake of coming through at about 12:40 in the afternoon and had quite the shocking experience in the "drive-thru".

Using the "Dollar Drink Days" coupon code from the app; we ordered two large sodas and an ice water and proceeded to the window to pay.

The cashier had a 'deer in headlights' look about her which was confusing at first; but I soon realized where her anxiety originated.

As she put the card machine out the window and RIGHT before I tapped my card to pay I noticed she quickly pressed a button on her computer monitor and I watched our total change from $2.24 to $3.36 right before our eyes.

I want to stress that she obviously timed this intentionally in attempt to rob us of a dollar and change, but I wasn't sure why exactly..

That was until I protested and she was adamant that I was incorrect and she had done no such thing; not yet becoming irate I requested the Manager assuming she was a newly trained Cashier.. but that's where things take a concerning turn for the worse..

The manager (a small Fallipino man) agreed with her and treated me like an imbecile ; "Sir the SMALL is one dollar - the MEDIUM is $1.25 and the LARGE you order is $1.50 OK? SO your total Is 3.36! - You paying on CARD?"

I asserted that the coupon in the app makes all sizes a dollar, even showing them the coupon clearly stating such - and explained to him a SECOND time exactly what had just occured and how I watched the price rise from $2.24 to $3.36 right as I was about to 'tap to pay' - exactly as she pressed a button on her till.

He acted confused about the situation like I was some alien asking for the moon.

I told him to throw the drinks away instead then and we left.

I'm quite certain this individual knows exactly what he is doing but I'm unsure why..

Are they adjusting the transactions later and pocketing the difference?

Stranger things have happened.

What I am certain of is the fact every McDonalds in the CRD is managed by a Philipino or Philipina individual now.

Have they been captured by a literal gang engaging in cronism and fraud or is it merely a case of extreme nepotism?

Whatever the case; the situation and individuals need to be investigated. They show clear contempt for their customers and McD's have gone WAY downhill under their leadership.

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Well, I was drawn into this joint by invitation over privately owned commercial radio while driving.

The pitch was "Two Egg McMuffin" sandwiches for $5 bux Canadian (plus tax).

I am happy to report it was all true. Simultaneously, there was also a special deal on coffee. Any side.

So I asked for that, too. The bill was $6 bux something and I got my food ticket. I appreciated handing over my money in nickels and dimes to the counter attendant who took it.

His name is Doug. He is a very nice older gentleman and he sports the McDonalds staff uniform very well.

That said, no sooner than I departed from the "Order" area and decamped to the "Pick-up" area, my number came up!

I grabbed my bag and my coffee and said: "Boy, was that fast!" and split the scene.

Downtown, Victoria, BC, Canada can be horrible. This location has remained consistently McDonalds Drive-In Restaurant for 40 years. It was both easy and spacious to maneuver a large vehicle in and out of the parking lot.

Truly, it was an awesome experience to get the goods at Pandora Street McDonalds Restaurant today. Drive in, Drive out.

Back in the day it was a place for teenagers to hang out. Sadly, the young teenagers who worked there for the $3.25 minimum wage in 1980 had to wear lime green polyester uniforms with disposable hats.

Thanks for affording your employees some dignity, McDonalds Restaurants (and franchisees) of Canada.

Also thanks for the Egg McMuffins! They are truly a fresh-cracked fried egg sandwich and clearly are the leader in...