Supermac's food on a plate

The King of Moo · 16-09-2014 2:49pm #1

Have you ever been in Supermac's and noticed people being served their food on a big white plate?

How does that work? I've noticed it's generally older people who seem more rural in their location, maybe making a trip to the city (I've observed this phenomenon in Galway). Are the staff members told that they're older and a but isolated and more set in their ways, and want their dinner on a plate?
Or do they have to ask for it on a plate?

It just looks weird seeing a normal ceramic plate in a fast-food place.

Goodshape · 16-09-2014 2:50pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

Have you ever been in Supermac's

jesus... no.

o1s1n · 16-09-2014 2:50pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

Have you ever been in Supermac's ..

No.

:pac:

The Peanut · 16-09-2014 2:51pm

Have to stop reading these threads. Already had ****e lunch due to chipper thread.

KERSPLAT! · 16-09-2014 2:51pm

God I love Supermacs! Have never seen that myself in the one on O'Connell St or Westmoreland St.

efb · 16-09-2014 2:52pm

Breakfast yes, otherwise no

Barely There · 16-09-2014 2:53pm

Supermac's food should be served from a trough.

Lenin Skynard · 16-09-2014 2:53pm

Worked in Supermacs when I was a kid. Got a lot of older people coming in and asking "Do ya do sit-down meals?". I usually didn't know what they meant so told them "yes, you can sit down on the chairs there". Never served anyone food on a plate other than breakfast.

freshpopcorn · 16-09-2014 2:54pm

If you order fish in some Supermac's it comes on a plate with a little side salad. You also get a metal knife and fork. They only started doing this in the last 18 months.

rubadub · 16-09-2014 2:57pm

I see auld lads in a chipper near me get it on paper plates. This is a normal italian style chipper with high chairs at the window.

D Trent · 16-09-2014 2:58pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

Have you ever been in Supermac's and noticed people being served their food on a big white plate?

How does that work? I've noticed it's generally older people who seem more rural in their location, maybe making a trip to the city (I've observed this phenomenon in Galway). Are the staff members told that they're older and a but isolated and more set in their ways, and want their dinner on a plate?
Or do they have to ask for it on a plate?

It just looks weird seeing a normal ceramic plate in a fast-food place.

If you order breakfast yes.
If you order the Cod and chips yes.

Anything else........gtfo

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 16-09-2014 2:58pm

How many Michelin stars has the Galway Supermacs attained now? Is it that they're going for their third?

Oh wait, the Simon Community do better food for free. :pac:

c_man · 16-09-2014 2:59pm

Last time I was in one (Salthill) I got the plate, knifes and fork treatment and I'm old

I felt like a real hotshot there munching into my Chicken Breast Sandwich meal.

LizT · 16-09-2014 3:01pm

I've only seen it once or twice, it was people ordering fish and chips.

God I'd love a supermacs now.

debabyjesus · 16-09-2014 3:01pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

Have you ever been in Supermac's and noticed people being served their food on a big white plate?

How does that work?.

Generally the restaurant will put the food on a plate to give it an appetising appearance and should also supply you implements to take the food from the plate and into your mouth. I generally find thats how it works. Some of these places even have electric candles and toilets that you sit on.

Faolchu · 16-09-2014 3:13pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

Have you ever been in Supermac's and noticed people being served their food on a big white plate?

How does that work? I've noticed it's generally older people who seem more rural in their location, maybe making a trip to the city (I've observed this phenomenon in Galway). Are the staff members told that they're older and a but isolated and more set in their ways, and want their dinner on a plate?
Or do they have to ask for it on a plate?

It just looks weird seeing a normal ceramic plate in a fast-food place.

they normally serve breakfast on regular plates

The King of Moo · 16-09-2014 3:29pm

I've never been in Supermac's for breakfast (I have some standards), but it does seem to be usually fish and chips people are eating off plates, though I'm sure I've seen the odd snack box. I don't see why they can't just throw the fish in a snack-box box.

c_man wrote: »

Last time I was in one (Salthill) I got the plate, knifes and fork treatment and I'm old

I felt like a real hotshot there munching into my Chicken Breast Sandwich meal.

Yeah, they've marked you. Watch out for them making you sit next to the toilets soon in case you need to make a dash.

While I'm asking Supermac's questions: can anyone who's worked there confirm what I've always suspected, that they raise the prices on Saturday nights after everyone's spilled out of the late bars and clubs and is too drunk to notice/convincingly argue?

Wompa1 · 16-09-2014 3:43pm

I'm too good for Supermacs :cool:

Yes, I have seen people getting served with the white plates

Penny Tration · 16-09-2014 3:58pm

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

God I love Supermacs! Have never seen that myself in the one on O'Connell St or Westmoreland St.

I worked in the ocs one for a few years. Breakfasts, or cod + chips are served on a plate with proper cutlery.

Sonderkommando · 16-09-2014 3:58pm

The one in Eyre Square Galway always has a lot of homeless people who avail of the paper with a cup of tea in the morning. I always feel a slight guilt when eating my super fry.

Have never seen the white plates been used after breakfast though.

Penny Tration · 16-09-2014 3:59pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

I've never been in Supermac's for breakfast (I have some standards), but it does seem to be usually fish and chips people are eating off plates, though I'm sure I've seen the odd snack box. I don't see why they can't just throw the fish in a snack-box box.

Yeah, they've marked you. Watch out for them making you sit next to the toilets soon in case you need to make a dash.

While I'm asking Supermac's questions: can anyone who's worked there confirm what I've always suspected, that they raise the prices on Saturday nights after everyone's spilled out of the late bars and clubs and is too drunk to notice/convincingly argue?

The fish doesn't fit in a snack box.

No, they don't raise the prices. Only good thing I can say about the kip. Franchises have different prices, though. The Blackrock branch is higher in price than the ocs store.

KungPao · 16-09-2014 4:01pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

If you order fish in some Supermac's it comes on a plate with a little side salad. You also get a metal knife and fork. They only started doing this in the last 18 months.

I once made the mistake of ordering fish from Supermacs in Cobh a few years back. I was there for a day trip only and knew no better - ****ing inedible.

Awful stuff.

Dino's in Kinsale though. Woah, that was tasty stuff, would love to go again.

Sonderkommando · 16-09-2014 4:01pm

The King of Moo wrote: »

I've never been in Supermac's for breakfast (I have some standards)

It is actually a decent breakfast surprisingly although the sausages are a bit meh.

mikeym · 16-09-2014 4:06pm

Never heard of that practice.

If it pleases the elderly folk let them have it.

Schwiiing · 16-09-2014 5:25pm

There are 4 Supermacs in Ballinasloe. The only decent thing about that festering knacker ridden hellhole.

Dr. Mantis Toboggan · 16-09-2014 5:33pm

Sonderkommando wrote: »

The one in Eyre Square Galway always has a lot of homeless people who avail of the paper with a cup of tea in the morning. I always feel a slight guilt when eating my super fry.

Jesus, no need to rub it in!!!!

Pumpkinseeds · 16-09-2014 5:34pm

I haven't been in Supermacs for years. Does the food still have the laxative effect? As I recall it went through the body fairly quickly.

Ruu · 16-09-2014 5:37pm

I sat down at a Supermacs once and was waiting forever for someone to take my order. *looks at watch and looks around nervously*

freshpopcorn · 16-09-2014 5:37pm

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I haven't been in Supermacs for years. Does the food still have the laxative effect? As I recall it went through the body fairly quickly.

You probably just have a bad digestive system!

mad muffin · 16-09-2014 5:41pm

It goes thus:

Burger King

McDonalds

Road kill

SuperMacs

Pumpkinseeds · 16-09-2014 5:44pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

You probably just have a bad digestive system!

Only ever experienced it with Supermacs.:p

The Purveyor of Truth · 16-09-2014 5:46pm

Had Fish & Chips there a few times and pretty sure they gave me a paper plate and plastic utensils.

Then, maybe I had a look about like I'd harm someone if they gave me real ones.

Sonderkommando · 16-09-2014 6:26pm

Dr. Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Jesus, no need to rub it in!!!!

Its actually called the super fry!

JustAddWater · 16-09-2014 6:28pm

The Peanut wrote: »

Have to stop reading these threads. Already had ****e lunch due to chipper thread.

This one's on a plate. Posh

Sonderkommando · 16-09-2014 6:29pm

mad muffin wrote: »

It goes thus:

Burger King

McDonalds

Road kill

SuperMacs

I try to keep fast food to a minimum but supermacs is far superior to burger king or mc****.

cloud493 · 16-09-2014 6:32pm

I don't see how anyone could say mcdonalds is better than supremacs with a straight face. At least supremacs you know, tastes good, not bland or watery like that mcdonalds ****.

mad muffin · 16-09-2014 6:40pm

Supermacs sauces are just too disgusting.

The Purveyor of Truth · 16-09-2014 6:44pm

There was a time when you could justify eating in those kips, but a Quarter Pounder is almost €7 now.
I'd much rather Eddie's, GBK or even Nicks that eat the anemic muck that Supermacs and McDonald's have the cheek to call burgers.

Get Real · 16-09-2014 6:58pm

Sonderkommando wrote: »

I try to keep fast food to a minimum but supermacs is far superior to burger king or mc****.

Dear lord no. Supermacs reminds me of an early 1990s Maccers or BK. Sh1tty plastic, luminous seating, trying desperately to be a mix between a local chipper and an international chain.

And people who look for "proper chipper burgers" I don't get it. If you like the taste, thats grand, but a chipper/supermacs burger has that taste because its maybe 80% beef, then eggs and fillers.

Something that would back up this is go to a Chipper/ Supermacs and order a plain burger with no bun, then do the same in a maccers or bk. Without all the supermacs burger sauce (which I love) you'll notice the patty is a thin, pale piece of crap. Mcd or whatever will also be thin, but better texture and the taste of beef. That "real burger" taste is spices and eggs added. Even here with Big Als "homestyle" burgers, scroll down to ingredients:

http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=279570847

renegademaster · 16-09-2014 6:59pm

efb wrote: »

Breakfast yes, otherwise no

breakfast yes, but, if ya order the cod ya not only get a plate but ya get proper thick cut chips

16-09-2014 7:02pm

When I was growing up my local wimpy served everything on a delph plate with proper cutlery. And knickerbockerglory's in tall glasses with long spoons.

Proper posh nosh.

dirtyden · 16-09-2014 7:03pm

mad muffin wrote: »

It goes thus:

Burger King

McDonalds

Road kill

SuperMacs

Supermacs whilst average at best is substantially better than mcdonalds or burger king.

mad muffin · 16-09-2014 7:05pm

dirtyden wrote: »

Supermacs whilst average at best is substantially better than mcdonalds or burger king.

I must disagree in the most strongest of terms.

*takes boxing stance*

16-09-2014 7:05pm

I'm barred from supermacs in carlow.
Thanks be to fook

dirtyden · 16-09-2014 7:11pm

mad muffin wrote: »

I must disagree in the most strongest of terms.

*takes boxing stance*

I have not eaten in either of the three in years so I am only going on hazy drunken memory. I stand by it though.

The Purveyor of Truth · 16-09-2014 7:14pm

dirtyden wrote: »

Supermacs whilst average at best is substantially better than mcdonalds or burger king.

Agreed when it comes to chicken burgers anyway.

Chicken burgers in BK and McDonald's and processed muck that doesn't even resemble chicken.

MistyCheese · 16-09-2014 7:18pm

I like Supermacs. I'd prefer to eat there than any of the rest of the fast food outlets on offer. Their chips and their ice cream are particularly superior to McD's & Co.

fleet_admiral · 16-09-2014 7:34pm

Ate in the one on Eyre square, once. It is literally 'Bog standard' food that I wouldnt give my dog

SimonTemplar · 18-09-2014 12:21am

I'm surprised to see so much hatred for Supermacs here. Look, it is firmly in the franchised fast food category so its never going to be fine cuisine but it is far better than McD and BK. The chips are a decent thickness and actually look like they've been made from potato unlike the stringy floury crap you get in other places.

Their chicken breast sandwich burger is actually quite succulent (when not overcooked), and their curry is quite nasty.

But the most important thing is that you don't feel hungry again 45 mins after eating a Supermacs

oh..and they have the creamiest ice cream by far.

Links234 · 18-09-2014 12:30am

Agreed on the chips, Supermacs chips are far better than the crap in MacDonalds or Burger King or KFC

thelad95 · 18-09-2014 12:36am

Supermacs do breakfast?

Supermac's food on a plate

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