McDonalds : Free SMALL Coffee is back - November 20 - November 26

[cath007]

Got one

[Memmie]

Maybe a dumb question, but can you go through the drive through and order 2 of them? Or does it have to be in store and 1 per customer? What if there's only 1 person in the car? Sometimes my boyfriend stops for coffee for us on his way home (usually at timmys though) and I told him this might be an option instead.

[cath007]

Maybe a dumb question, but can you go through the drive through and order 2 of them? Or does it have to be in store and 1 per customer? What if there's only 1 person in the car? Sometimes my boyfriend stops for coffee for us on his way home (usually at timmys though) and I told him this might be an option instead.

I done that today with no problem!

[Memmie]

I done that today with no problem!

thanks!!

[lilo0003]

The location I was at said 1 per peron and the guy in front of my wanted to order for his wife, she had just wandered into the mall.

[bhlombardy]

Maybe a dumb question, but can you go through the drive through and order 2 of them? Or does it have to be in store and 1 per customer? What if there's only 1 person in the car? Sometimes my boyfriend stops for coffee for us on his way home (usually at timmys though) and I told him this might be an option instead.

Not a dumb question. Logic suggests, that it's no skin off their back to pour you 2 cups instead of one. But I can appreciate why they might not.

I've been granted the extra coffee on my requests in the past... but I've also been denied it. Your results will vary with whomever is working (and what they've been told). I think they're instructed to use their best discretion.

On the one hand, they don't want people piling up on the free coffees taking unfair advantage... on the other hand, they dont want to piss people off by denying otherwise reasonable requests (e.g. I'd like one for my spouse/co-worker, etc).

I also think the time of day can be a factor. If it's rush-time for coffee like first thing in the morning, or typical 10am coffee break time... they MIGHT deny you simply based on supply. They don't want to run out for the lines of people expecting their fair share because they gave out multiple cups to some. But during a slower time of day, it might not be such an issue.

[bhlombardy]

Please delete this. double post by accident.

[Memmie]

Not a dumb question. Logic suggests, that it's no skin off their back to pour you 2 cups instead of one. But I can appreciate why they might not.

I've been granted the extra coffee on my requests in the past... but I've also been denied it. Your results will vary with whomever is working (and what they've been told). I think they're instructed to use their best discretion.

On the one hand, they don't want people piling up on the free coffees taking unfair advantage... on the other hand, they dont want to piss people off by denying otherwise reasonable requests (e.g. I'd like one for my spouse/co-worker, etc).

I also think the time of day can be a factor. If it's rush-time for coffee like first thing in the morning, or typical 10am coffee break time... they MIGHT deny you simply based on supply. They don't want to run out for the lines of people expecting their fair share because they gave out multiple cups to some. But during a slower time of day, it might not be such an issue.

Thank you for your kind words, bhlombardy, and for taking the time to respond to my question. I can absolutely see both sides of this, and I do imagine it may depend on those factors as well. I suppose we'll find out soon! Luckily, we have a McDonald's just a couple blocks from home (a timmys, too - goodness, I love where I live! ) which is why most days we stop for coffee either as we're going out, or as we're coming home.. But at least if we are rejected a second, it's not like we went far out of our way! Hope everyone's having a fantastic weekend!!

[beachdown]

That picture is wrong...it's actually Nov 20 - 26.



I am able to change my free drinks to a tea with no extra cost

Just saw this at the drive thru:

FREE small hot brewed coffee (or decaf) Nov.20 - Nov.24 at McDonald's.

Upgrade to a medium or large for a small fee.

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*Dates and upgrade options will vary by region & location.

[bhlombardy]

That picture is wrong...it's actually Nov 20 - 26.

Just saw this at the drive thru:

FREE small hot brewed coffee (or decaf) Nov.20 - Nov.24 at McDonald's.

*Dates and upgrade options will vary by region & location.

How can the picture be "wrong" -- it's a photograph I took of the sign that was at the restaurant in my local area.

With a footnote right on the sign, if you bothered to look, that says "End dates vary by province"

[My two Canadian cents]

From the bottom of http://www.mcdonalds.ca/ca/en/promot...reecoffee.html: "*Not valid with any other McCafé® beverage. Extra Value Meal or Value Picks® offer. Limit one per customer, per visit. †End dates vary by province. See store for details."

[beachdown]

That is a just a scripted rule and most cashiers aren't even aware of the limitations. I got 2 cups at the same place yesterday...took 1 to my car and then went back in

[macw1960]

DH and I each had one yesterday along with stickers on our cups.

[Purdee]

Is the coffee "lighter" than usual or is it just me?

[bhlombardy]

Is the coffee "lighter" than usual or is it just me?

It might be just you, or your restaurant. I drink the stuff pretty regularly and I notice no change in mine.