Is the Legendary McLosbter For Real?
Long rumored to be a regional menu item in Maine and other northern franchises, the McLobster is making a splash today with rumors that the Golden Arches will be introducing the sandwich into select cities. Lobster at McDonalds? I’m not going to lie, I’m intrigued. I never tried the Double Down but this is one fast food novelty I think I’d have to try. And it certainly seems plausible, lobster prices have really come down in recent years. While it used to be something of a luxury item, it’s cropping up in more and more places. But is it really coming to McDonalds? And what does it mean for lobster lovers across the country?
Well, the short answer is, McLobsters are unlikely to appear at your local McDonalds anytime soon. Much like the elusive deep fried apple pies, rumors are flying about certain franchises selling McLobster sandwiches, though, apparently McDonald’s corporate denies it. If they’re flatly denying it, that probably means that it’s not coming anytime soon, if it’s coming at all. And so it seems the McLobster is fated to remain among the select group of legendary McDonald’s food items such as the Greek Mac, Big N’ Tasty, and, my personal favorite, deep fried apple pies.
For those of you who don’t believe it exists anywhere, though, here’s video proof:
Ben’s Tours–Search for the McLobster
For lobster lovers, the upshot is that being sold in one of the largest food sellers in the country could have really increased demand for what is still something of a specialty food and driven up prices. So those low prices you’ve come to love may stick around longer.
Saw the McLobster advertised in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Your devotion to the apple pie reminds me of one of my favourite meals in Italy. Yes, it was at the McDonalds in the Verona train station. Not only did they do the apple pies the old deep fried way, they still put the burgers under the heating lamp….the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was most excellent.
Now, what’s this about a Greek Mac?
I live in Newfoundland and Labrador; the easternmost province of Canada. Yes, McD sells McLobster sandwiches here for a limited time each year. As it is the same time we can get the real thing and cook straight from the ocean, I generally dont bother — I hope the tourists are buying those instead and thinking they have experienced the real thing. They aren’t actually bad….just more processed than necessary!
@Emily, Yeah, that was one of the things that struck me as weird. Why do they only sell a lobster roll in places where you can already get (a probably better) lobster roll anywhere?
@ Cheryl, it is two beef patties served with served yogurt sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a pita. They serve them in Greece, but supposedly they serve them in other places with Greek populations as well.
We used to enjoy them in Maine each summer. Too bad they are not available anymore. A lobster roll lunch for two can cost you $45.00 now with a drink and an order of fries to split. They were a good deal and not bad. Bring ‘em back, MickeyD!
I’ve had McLobster in Nova Scotia (not bad, bit chewy, lots of lobster though), McTacos in Mexico (viva la McD!), McGellato in Italy (lime, it was tasty), McSushi in Japan (smelled like fish, not my fave), McSatay in Thailand (YUCK), McFlaffle in the UAE (meh), and McTandori in UK (worse than the McRib). I check out the local offering at McD’s whenever I travel… ‘Cuz it’s FUN. (BTW… in Italy, you can bring your little dog in with you and get a beer while you’re at it…)