Right. McDonald's Greymouth. We need to TALK…read more Took my daughter Courtney for a "quick and easy tea" because I couldn't be bothered cooking and she said she was "literally starving" (she'd had a snack 12 minutes before). Firstly why did the drive-thru take so long I aged a full year. Courtney had time to take 67 selfies and reconsider her whole personality. Ordered a Big Mac meal. The fries were colder than my ex's heart and the Coke had more ice than Antarctica. I don't want to chew my drink thanks. Courtney opened her nuggets, stared into the box like it had personally offended her and just said, "Mum... be serious." BE SERIOUS??? I just spent $30 on beige food, I AM being serious. And why does the ice cream machine always look like it's been through something. Emotional support needed. One star only because Courtney got a decent BeReal out of it and the free ketchup packets are basically currency in this house. Do better Greymouth x -Mummy boo Sharon x

I went during the busy lunch time, and they were short-staffed. Even so, orders were going out…read morequickly. Being able to order at kiosks certainly helped. Despite being busy, the one person working everything in the front was calm and pleasant. She even apologized to me for the wait although it actually didn't take very long at all. I had plenty of time to get back to the train. I was happy to find I could get a salad instead of fries (not that I don't like fries - believe me, I do), but way too many carbs have already been consumed on this trip. The photo showed a good-sized salad of mixed greens in a plastic container. What I really got came in a burger box (that's okay; better than plastic), and was actually the sandwich toppings shredded lettuce, 2 tomato slices, and red onion. (This is not the first time I've encountered this at a restaurant, that the sandwich toppings are presented as a salad.) The only dressing available was a balsamic. Since it wasn't a vinaigrette, it wasn't very tangy, but it was good. If you are making a same-day round-trip on the TranzAlpine Express, there's a pathway that ends up being a shortcut to the restaurant. When you get off the train, turn left, and walk towards the engine. (Don't exit the station.) Remain on the path until you get to the first cross-street. McDonald's is on your left. There's a crosswalk a little more to the left. It's just on one side of a roundabout so be extra careful and make sure you're looking in the correct direction before you cross.

Took my daughter Courtney because she said she was "craving protein" like she's training for the…read moreOlympics (she does netball once a week). Firstly why is it either EMPTY or like the Hunger Games in there. No in-between. We queued so long Courtney started rating everyone's outfits to pass the time. Got a bucket. A BUCKET. Why did it look like it had been through a minor car accident. The chicken was either drier than my group chat on a Sunday or so greasy I could see my reflection in it. Courtney bit into a piece, went silent, then whispered "Mum... it's giving school trip." I don't even know what that means but I felt judged. Also why do I always leave smelling like I've personally deep-fried it myself. I went in as a woman and came out as seasoning. One star only because Courtney stole my popcorn chicken and said "okay that slaps" which I think is positive. Sort it out x -love mummy Sharon xx

Even in small town NZ you can get your KFC fix. :-)read more

It was the best when I was here 8 years ago... still the best now…read more It is in the middle of Cobden, i.e. not in the Greymouth town centre. Pays to phone in first. This place is popular amongst the local, you may have to wait for a while if you don't place your order ahead.