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I know folks who prefer the cheeseburger because it tastes better than the double cheeseburger.

I have to say the McDouble works for me because the one slice of cheese allows for the meat flavor to come through more than on the double cheeseburger.

I know this is off the subject, but the new Angus Mushroom & Swiss is good!

I want to know why the double cheeseburger was cheaper than the cheeseburger for a while. does anyone remember that? one was $1 and the other $1.29

Thanks to all for your wonderful suggestion! We are off tomorrow end of day- staying in the 6th by the Parc Luxembourg and looking forward to trying many of your wonderful suggestions.

Old fries..thats a new one for me....still bet they are killer..

This guy is doing it right...

Couldn't vote in good conscience because Whataburger isn't there (which makes sense, it's a regional chain.)

I love McDonald's. I don't quite understand where all the disrespect comes from, other than the fact that everyone hates a winner. I fully understand as a Subway franchisee and the disrepect I hear from some of my customers, yet, they keep a coming in. McDonald's has a special taste that reminds you of the good part of your childhood. When I was a kid we were only allowed the regular burger. When chicken McNuggets came out I said "Pish Posh", not literally, but I couldn't imagine them tasting good. Oh how wrong I was. McDonald's magic is their ability to create a taste all their own, and don't even bother with the negative comments about their "taste". Numbers don't lie and there's a reason they're #1. They create flavors we all can relate to, and every one in awhile, crave.

I also agree with ALRUI that most establishments (whatever chain) are abysmally ran (out here in San Bernardino anyway). Believe it or not, I don't think In and Out is "all that". Frankly it's a little baffling. What are they famous for, an extremely simplified menu, a 50's atmosphere, non-frozen ingredients, and overrated burgers and fries.

I like Jack in the Box, and Carl's, but I can't find a good establishment in my area. I know full well how hard it is to find good help, but really, most of the employees that work at these establishments (including the management) are loathsome people who have no concept of serving a quality product, let alone providing good customer service.

Burger King and Carl's taste too much like grease smoke, and the funniest thing of all to me is the love for Wendy's. I've been all around this country and the world, and Wendy's sucks ass period. Great concept, but horrible execution. I've tried all their burgers. Hell, I've wanted to like them, but I've never, and I mean never, had a decent burger at Wendy's. I guarantee if there were a blind taste test, they would lose.

Back to my original premise, McDonald's is #1 because of what they serve, food that people actually enjoy. Mock it all you want, but there's that new one just outside the Louvre. I love gourmet burgers, sliders, and fast-food burgers. I love burgers.

P.S. Islands is a great premium burger chain out here, and Red Robin blows!!! Sorry for the rant, but I had to get it off my chest.

@rondertaker: I'm glad you clarified that, living most of my life in CA I would order the "Super Star W/Cheese at Carl's & when I moved back east it was a few years before I went to a Hardee's & not seeing anything like the Star/Superstar I thought the corporation got rid of it as a menu item (it was about the time the $6 Thickburgers came out). Your comment prompted me to look & compare both the Hardee's & Carl's sites and sure enough you can still get the Star/Superstar at Carl's! They are reallt good fast food burgers. It seems none of the Hardee's burgers have the "special sauce" that Carl's serves on "Star" lineup, shame its good:-)

ummm...well...none of the above. I cannot stomach mcdonalds processed hamburger food stuff. bk flame broiling I taste that nasty charring for the rest of the day and it ain't pretty. wendy's is dry and tasteless even though it is fresh(?) and hot. I did a commercial for carl's junior several years back and ate those damn things for two straight days. never again. sonic suffers from a similar aftertaste effect as bk. and there's just something wrong w/ that cheesy mayoey sauce jack uses.

the real bottom line is that no one can compete w/ in and out burger. better than decent burger at a better than reasonable price. and fortunately for me it is right down the street. when I need a fast burger fix, that's the ticket.

no problem, its a very common mistake!

Where are you staying and what is the budget?

To paraphrase Ferris Bueller, if you have the cash, I highly recommend splurging on at least one Michelin three star meal, even if it is for lunch. We loved Le Grand Vefour, but the rococo decor is a bit much for some people (and by rococo, I mean the real thing -- the restaurant has been in the same place since the 18th century). Website here:

http://www.grand-vefour.com/

For a really spendy meal, try the pigeon Prince Rainier (one of my culinary regrets is that I did not do so). It comes in its own copper pan and they debone it tableside!

DH and I had a wonderful meal at La Mascotte in the 18th on Rue des Abbesses last month. Website here:

http://www.la-mascotte-montmartre.com/

The oysters were impeccable and I am pretty sure we were the only tourists in the place. A good place to eat after a morning wandering in Montmarte.

We also had a wonderful meal at Cafe Panique. Website here:

http://www.cafepanique.com/

The restaurant is small and charming, with an open kitchen and a very soothing ambience. The chef herself seated us and was very helpful with the few menu words that we did not understand. At 32 euros a piece, plus wine, definitely a bargain! Again, we were the only tourists in the place.

Also, my friendly tip is to plan ahead if you are going to be in Paris on a Monday. Many restaurants are closed that day and you need to plan accordingly. It is not hard to get a rezzie for that day, but that assumes that a place you want to go to is open that day.

I just got back from a trip to Paris and I highly recommend Le Grand Colbert for dinner. Lovely atmosphere, the staff falls all over themselves to make you feel welcome and cared for, and the oysters are divine...not to mention the filet, the roasted chicken, and the goat cheese salad.

Still drooling over the macarons from Laduree. Visit the location on Rue Bonaparte in the 6th. The other locations are too insane. I think Pierre Herme has a location further down Rue Bonaparte, so you could do a comparison.
For dinner, I loved Bistrot L'Oullette in the Marais. The braised oxtail wrapped in cabbage was the best thing I ate in Paris.