How To Get A More Filling McDonald's Burger For Cheap
McDonald's is known for being one of the most popular fast food chains in the world, and most people know their way around the menu, but there's one hack that perhaps isn't so well known. Whether you're ordering a Big Mac, the burger that changed everything, or a simple cheeseburger, there's one way you can ensure you'll get more bang for your buck. One happy customer took to Reddit and revealed they paid less than a dollar for an extra patty and ended up with a much bigger burger.
"Added a patty to my double cheeseburger. They gave me this quadruple!" they wrote, before explaining: "I found out that I could add a patty for 79¢ at my local store. Turned out that both times I added a patty there, the worker in the kitchen would make it a quadruple with extra cheese as well!" This could just be luck of the draw, or even vary by location, but it seems other McDonald's customers have also had similar experiences when ordering online via the app, which means it doesn't necessarily have to be an in-person request.
An extra patty isn't the only way McDonald's fans have figured out how to upgrade their burgers. They've also discovered the easy way to get double the burger toppings, too. While an extra beef patty is a bonus, customers can also request extra lettuce, cheese, and slivered onions, but beware: it can bump up the cost of the burger.
How much does it cost to add an extra patty at McDonald's?
Speaking of cost, it's worth noting that the price of upgrading your McDonald's burger will definitely depend on where you are in the U.S. An extra patty can cost anywhere from $0.70 to $1.60 for a regular patty, and $2 to $3 for a Quarter Pounder patty. So, if you're paying $3.50 for a double cheeseburger and $0.70 for an extra patty, you'll be shelling out $4.20, but if you're lucky, you might get two extra patties for the price of one.
It seems there's certainly no hard or fast rule when it comes to adding extras at McDonald's, and customers can even order items that replicate various menus overseas. For example, U.S. foodies can order a McDonald's Chicken Sandwich German-style, that comes with not one but two crispy breaded chicken patties. There's also an entire secret menu at McDonald's, which means customers can ask for items such as the Poor Man's Big Mac, the McBrunch Burger, and if they're feeling extra hungry, the Monster Mac. So next time you find yourself under the Golden Arches, why not upgrade your order and go all out?