Ordering guide
Monster Mac: how fans build a bigger stack
A fan-made ordering guide to extra patties, tidy assembly and knowing when a bigger burger stops being a better one.
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Featured fieldnotes
Start with a story
Six of our twenty guides, from custom builds to price method and road-trip planning. Each one links straight through to the full article.
Price context
A global burger price comparison without false precision
How to compare burger prices across countries responsibly, using a transparent method and worked examples rather than live data.
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Regional menu
McSpicy: a regional chicken menu guide
What the McSpicy name has meant in different markets, why recipes and heat levels differ, and how to check what is currently offered.
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Regional menu
McFlurry Stroopwafel: a Dutch-inspired dessert
Why Stroopwafel-style McFlurry flavours appear in some markets, how to find out whether one is currently sold, and what to expect.
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Culture & choices
Fast-food road trips: menus as travel souvenirs
How to enjoy regional menu discoveries on the road while keeping plans flexible, safe and considerate of staff and other travellers.
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Culture & choices
A balanced way to think about fast-food nutrition
Educational context on portions, nutrition labels and everyday choices, without moralising food or making health promises.
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A meal tastes better when nobody is checking the time.
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Editorial ordering suggestions
Where to start, by what you want
These are the editor’s own starting points, not rankings or votes. Each one links to the guide that explains it.
- Read: Monster Mac
Want a bigger burger?
Change one thing, not five. Ask about an extra patty by its menu name and have the standard sandwich as plan B.
- Read: A global burger price comparison without false precision
Comparing prices between countries?
Use one named item, note tax and date, and convert with a rate you can cite. The price tool does the conversion for the prices you enter.
- Read: McSpicy
Looking for something spicy?
Names like McSpicy mean different recipes in different markets. Read the local description and start with the sauce on the side.
- Read: McFlurry Stroopwafel
Dessert is the whole point?
Regional dessert flavours come in short runs. Check the local app before you plan a detour around one.
- Read: Fast-food road trips
Heading out on a road trip?
Pick a backup stop for every stop. A closed restaurant should cost you ten minutes, not an afternoon.
- Read: A balanced way to think about fast-food nutrition
Reading a nutrition panel?
Start with serving size, then compare like for like. Type label values into the calculator to total a whole meal.
Order like you mean it
Five fan-favourite custom builds
These are not hidden official items. They are combinations assembled from standard ingredients. Availability, staff capacity and local menus vary, so ask politely and keep a plan B.
Fan-made build · 01
Monster Mac
A double-decker stack with extra patties for a towering, savoury bite.
How to ask: Ask whether extra patties can be added to a Big Mac; request sauces on the side if you want easier stacking.
Fan-made build · 02
Land, Air & Sea
A playful mash-up of beef, chicken and fish flavours in one ambitious sandwich.
How to ask: Order the three sandwiches as separate items where they are offered, then stack them at the table.
Fan-made build · 03
Poor Man’s Big Mac
A budget-minded riff using a simpler burger build and a familiar sauce.
How to ask: Ask for a McDouble with lettuce and Big Mac-style sauce; sauce and customization depend on the restaurant.
Fan-made build · 04
Surf & Turf
A land-and-sea pairing with contrasting textures.
How to ask: Order a burger and a fish sandwich separately, then combine only if your restaurant is comfortable with it.
Fan-made build · 05
McGangBang
A chicken sandwich tucked inside a double cheeseburger.
How to ask: Order a McChicken and a McDouble separately; assemble at the table rather than asking staff to improvise.
A useful yardstick, not a verdict
Compare a menu item across six markets
Prices differ because of tax, rent, wages, store type and the way each country displays a price. So this site does not publish a price table. Instead, the price tool lets you enter what you actually paid or saw on a menu in each market, then converts it using European Central Bank reference rates.
- Enter real receipt or menu-board prices, with city, date and source.
- See conversions only for the prices you have entered.
- Save your entries on your own device, or clear them.
- Jump to the official menu for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and France.
Crunch is a kind of conversation. Sauce is the punctuation.
A crispy chicken sandwich with coleslaw · Photo via Pexels
Know your own numbers
Meal total calculator
Type values from the official nutrition label for your country, add servings, and see the total for the whole meal. Nothing is pre-filled, and nothing leaves your browser. This is education, not medical advice.
| Item | Servings | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Sodium mg | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No items yet. Add a row from a nutrition label to start a total. | |||||||
Totals count only the values you enter; blank fields are not treated as zero. The calories-only Big Mac row uses the 580 calories stated on the official US Big Mac page; check it for current figures. Official menus and nutrition: United States · United Kingdom · Canada · Australia · Japan · France.
Every table is a small passport: you learn the town by what it passes across.
Diners sharing a meal at a Sydney restaurant · Photo via Pexels
Deal finder by continent
Regional deal strategies & app tips
Offers change often and are usually account-, app- and location-specific. These are general strategies grouped by region, not promises of any discount.
North America
United States · Canada · Mexico
- Compare combo meals against à la carte totals, since tax and size rules differ by state or province.
- Expect app offers to depend on your account and a participating restaurant.
Europe
UK · Eurozone · Nordics
- Check the country-specific menu, as a shared currency does not mean shared pricing.
- Look for set-menu and kiosk bundles, but confirm conditions at the restaurant.
Asia
Japan · India · Singapore · Hong Kong
- Regional menus change quickly. Check local limited-time items before assuming a global favourite is listed.
- Kiosks and local apps may show different bundles from the counter.
Oceania
Australia · New Zealand
- Offers may be tied to a state or store. Verify the participating location before travelling for a deal.
- Compare AUD and NZD totals with the same item size to avoid false savings.
South America
Brazil · Argentina · Chile
- Local promotions often change by city. Check the regional app or menu board before ordering.
- Currency swings can make older price screenshots misleading.
Africa & Middle East
South Africa · UAE · Egypt
- Menus vary by market and some items change for local dietary practice. Verify the local listing first.
- Delivery and in-store prices can differ, so compare channels on the same order.
We are independent and do not operate or track official app promotions. Verify every offer locally.
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Frequently asked
No. Menu Fieldnotes is an independent, fan-made publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by McDonald’s.
The site does not publish a price list. The price tool converts figures that you enter from your own receipts or menus, using European Central Bank reference rates fetched through Frankfurter. Those receipt values are not verified live restaurant prices.
Not necessarily. These are fan combinations of available items, not official menu products. Staff may not be able to assemble them; ask politely and have a simpler alternative ready.
On the official nutrition and allergen pages for your country, which differ by market. The calculator on this page only adds up the label values you type in.
No. Notes are saved only in your own browser if storage is available. They are never uploaded or published.
The site author is Rabeea Naseer. Learn more on the author page.
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