McDonald’s Baguio Eat-All-You-Can
April 23, 2012 in Fast Food, Food Adventures, McDonald's, Restaurants
A few weeks back a picture of a banner for an Eat-All-You-Can at McDonald’s was posted on 9gag.com and everyone thought it was a hoax, including me. 
Which is why when I recognized the McDonald’s as our very own McDonald’s Session Road branch, I couldn’t wait to check it out.
I wasn’t able to take a photo of the banner myself, well, because I was just too excited to find out it was true. I quickly inquired about it and got 2 tickets for B and myself.
I was super excited and was already thinking about what McDonald’s food I was going to go for during the eat-all-you-can night. I thought about all the chicken nuggets I can have smothered in barbecue sauce and all the caramel sundae I could eat. There are 2 stubs that you can buy, one for the food and one for drinks (pineapple juice or iced tea), I only bought tickets for the food and decided to just buy a large soda each for B and I.
I came hungry and a little bit cranky (because I was hungry), I’ve decided to skip lunch because I wanted to make the most out of the eat-all-you-can buffet spread, which turned out to not be such a great idea because there were a lot of people! The entire second floor of McDonald’s Session was packed and there was a really, really, really long line. We were in line for 45 minutes before we finally got to the buffet table.
the line starts from the left side of the stairs (left) and then goes on to the right side of the stairs (right), the buffet table was at the right corner of the room.
I only bought 2 tickets, for B and myself, I didn’t bother buying tickets for the kids because for one thing, I wouldn’t be getting my money’s worth because a Happy Meal is enough to satisfy them and really, who buys an eat-all-you-can stub for children aged 10 and 4? That seems silly to me. So when we got there, we bought the kids a Happy Meal each. However, when we were about to go upstairs to where the eat-all-you-can was taking place, we were told the kids weren’t allowed in without a ticket. I literally almost lost it when the lady suggested we leave our kids downstairs. I was looking at her like, “Are you crazy? Do you have kids? Would you leave them anywhere unattended?!”, I didn’t say it out loud of course, I wasn’t that cranky. Instead, I asked her politely if there was any way for them to sit down near the stairs so that they will remain within our sights while we stand in line for the buffet, they made it happen and even asked an old lady who worked there to keep an eye on the kids while we were in line, which made me really happy. 
So, finally after 45 minutes, we were at the buffet table.
And then my heart dropped. 
Sundaes were not included in the buffet.
The eat-all-you-can buffet spread included Spaghetti, Fries, Chicken with Gravy, Cheeseburger, Burger McDo, Chicken Nuggets and Apple Pie.
Round 1
Left: Mine, Burger McDo, Cheeseburger, Fries, Chicken McDo and Apple Pie
Right: B’s, Burger McDo, Cheeseburge and Chicken with Gravy
Round 2
Left: Mine, Cheeseburger, Fries and Chicken McDo
Right: B’s, Cheeseburger, Fries and Chicken McDo
We were only able to go back twice. Burgers and Fries are quite filling! If you put it all together, I only managed to eat 4 cheeseburgers, a half of a Burger McDo, 4 pieces of Chicken with gravy, 4 pieces of Apple Pie and a large serving of fries. I really thought I could eat more than that, but no, I wasn’t able to. In as much as I love chicken nuggets, I skipped it because it did not come with barbecue sauce, I also skipped the spaghetti. I have no idea how much B ate, he came back a third time but by that time, the camera’s battery was totally drained, I know, I forgot to charge it.
At the end of the meal and you have no left overs, you get 50Php back and since B and I finished our all our food, we were able to get our 100Php back. 
So anyway, perhaps you are wondering if this sort of thing happens in ALL branches of McDonald’s across the planet, and unfortunately, the answer is NO. It only happens here in Baguio City. I spoke to one of the managers of McDonald’s and asked her why and what this is all about. Can you believe she was not aware that this was a big issue online, I told her about the trending topic on Twitter and the photo on 9Gag.com and she said, “Wow, I had no idea.”. And then she told me about the reason behind the eat-all-you-can promo and why they did it. It turns out that March 26, 2012, marks the 20th year of McDonald’s Session Road and the owner of the franchise here in Baguio City, decided to give the residents as well as tourists currently in the city a treat as a sort of thank you for supporting their branch. And because McDonald’s Session Road Branch is 10 years old, this is also the reason why it was held in the Session Road Branch and not in the Insular-City Hall branch, even though the latter is a lot spacious and can hold twice as many people.
with Ms. Lyn Lapitan of McDonald’s Session Road, Baguio City
I was disappointed that Sundaes weren’t included in the buffet, but over all, it was a good dining experience. I felt I was 10 pounds heavier when I left. B and I felt sooo full, it was so hard to walk back to the car and since we were parked near LA Azotea, it was a loooong walk uphill.
I was only 9 years old when McDonald’s came to Baguio and when I was in high school, every after school and weekend afternoons was spent there with one of my best friends, Jay-Anne. But, that’s another post for another time.
I probably would have spaghetti and crispy chicken! So fun! we have a drink-all-you-can Mcdo near us, would love to have an eat-all-you-can and hopefully with McCafe too ahaha… Ane, that’s still a lot and yet you’re so slim…how?!?!?
It all goes to my belly..
I have a huge muffin top it’s crazy! 
i wish there is a McDo eat-all-you can here in my place, too! imagine unlimited fries + deluxe burger, i just hope i have enough room for all of it!
ooh wow. nuggets, fries and cheeseburger pls.
what the heck!! for real?? ahahhahahaha ung isang order nga d ko maubos eat all you can p kya
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I would buy a ticket if a McDonald’s in our area holds an eat-all-you-can night too!
I always order my cheeseburger or quarter pounder with fries, nuggets and spaghetti, so I think masusulit ko ‘to! haha.. It’s just sad though that the chicken nuggets didn’t have barbecue sauce 
What’s the point of offering it for unlimited if there’s no barbecue sauce.. T__T But well, for the price, I think no one can beat this pa rin.
@Sumi: Those were my exact thoughts, but no worries, the fried chicken with unlimited gravy made it worthwhile!
@Foong: Indeed!
for one night only and only in our city! 
haha are you jealous? 
OMG! Eat All You Can McD?!!!
Oh wow! An all-you-can-eat at Mcdo? I didn’t know they offer such!
I saw that in 9gag too. I really thought it was not true. i think it’s my first time to see a fastfood with an eat all you can specials.:)
Wow! I love Mc Donald’s! If there is an eat all you can here in Manila, I would love to participate
How I wish Mcdonald’s in Metro Manila will offer eat all you can one of these days. I am going to eat chicken nuggets and nuggets and nuggets, I love their nuggets. I will buy barbecue sauce or bring my own if ever. hahaha
the best eat-all-you-can fastfood! Hope meron ding ganyang event dito sa Makati hehehe
What a steal! I hope McDonald’s branches here in Metro Manila will do the same promo for their customers, so we can get to experience what you have experienced!
gaahh!! Me eat all you can ang McDo jan? Sana dito din!
That’s a nice deal, hirap talaga makakain ng maraming burger because of the fat
dudumugin talaga because it is really cheap and affordable.
sana meron din dto sa manila
This is the first time I heard that McDonalds is having an eat-all-you-can. I hope McD’s here in Metro Manila will have one too. I’m gonna abuse the nuggets, lol!
oh wow! I never thought McDonalds is capable of an Eat all you can treat. That would be great if they’ll make it a nationwide event so everyone is happy!
Unfortunately, it’s an event initiated by the owner of McDo here in Baguio and is in no way affiliated with the entire McDonald’s franchise.
But it would be really nice if it happened nationwide right? 
And I envy this offer so much! How about Cebu? lol.. well, how i wished that there would be same franchisee would offer the same thing as Baguio branch did .
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Wow, never would’ve imagined that McDonalds could have an eat-all-you-can buffet. XD
lucky girl! i wanna experience eat all you can mcdo meal too!!!
I want to know if it is possible to request to have bacon added to your burger when ordering. I know it wouldnt be free, but id be willing to pay extra.
wow!!!! sana meron na din sa manila
Hi Ane!
I’ve also been to these Eat-All-You-Can events by McDonald’s and I really enjoyed them! Actually, this event is not only found in Baguio–there were two Eat-All-You-Can events done by McDonald’s in La Trinidad, Benguet, my hometown. The first was an eat-all-you-can dinner and the second was an eat-all-you-can breakfast. And yeah, on both occasions, sundaes were not part of the entree. But oh well, show me overflowing chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers, and iced tea, and I’m happy!!
Definitely fun with friends as a barkada night (or early morning) outing.
Cheers!
Right, I’ve heard about that, I still have a hard time thinking of La Trinidad as separate from Baguio.
I live near the border of Baguio and La Trinidad, so that’s probably why I feel that La Trinidad is a part of Baguio. 