New Food Item

So this item won't be new for most people.  I however, never eat fast food.  Given that casual quick serve places cost about the same amount and have tastier options, I never have a reason to go to McDonald's.  I eat there about once a year when driving through small towns with no other options.

I had to take a train to Yonkers a few weeks ago and figured I should get breakfast before boarding.  I saw a really nice McDonald's on 125th.

Do most McDonald's have neon seats?

Anyway, I discovered the McGriddle.  I actually didn't know what it was.  I saw sausage biscuit, sausage mcmuffin, and sausage mcgriddle.  I thought it may have been some sort of grilled bread.

Nope, it's a pancake.

I have to say it wasn't nearly as terrible as I had expected.  I don't plan to go back for another one, but it's edible.  The sweet and savory combination is pretty interesting too.

I also approve of the redesigned McDonald's.  I have seen a number of styles now.  Some of them look like Starbucks inside while others look like the picture above.  I'm not sure if this is a nationwide makeover or if New Yorkers just like to have a fancy fast food ambiance.