Alison Wolf
This is a nice spot for lunch. I had the tomato florentine soup and chicken salad sandwich and they were good, I especially enjoyed the soup. It is broth based and light with some pasta in it. The best part of the meal was the cookies. You get to pick two cookies or a bar. They have a large variety of cookies but their no bakes are the best, by far. They serve them cold and they are so soft and fudgy. Their cookies alone are worth a visit.
… moreKyle Bowler
This place used to be great and a combo was affordable. For what you get this place is not worth it. $10.75 for an appetizer sized sandwich is sad.
… moreTisha Skaggs
McLaren’s is a staple in Edmond, originally started by two Scottish Sisters who loved food as much as they loved people. Fast forward 20 years and the Turkey Avocado Croissant still tastes the same. The cookies are always a hit and their bars never disappoint. I highly suggest you trying their no-bake, snicker doodle, and Scottish Shortbread cookies. If you like peanuts the Highland bar is my favorite! Expect to spend $10-$15 per person (food, drink and dessert). Most cookies are around $1.00 and bars are typically within the $2.50 range.
… moreC B
Kathy does a fantastic job with her bakery and her soups and sandwiches. She knows her customers by name. Best bakery in Edmond.
… moreAmber Word
If I had to use one word to describe McLaren’s, it would be: UNDERWHELMING. Two words, you ask? OVER PRICED.
A patient of the office I work at brought me a gift card for this place yesterday, so of course I went to check it out. I couldn’t find prices at any of the places I checked online, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. (Not to worry for all of you planning a visit, I’ve uploaded a photo.)
I pulled in to a packed parking lot which is usually a good sign. The dining area was pretty full, mostly of older ladies chatting while having lunch. There was no line, which was nice. After glancing at the menu, I knew that if I was paying with my own money, I would have turned and walked out, but since I had a gift card, I didn’t.
I ordered a spinach quiche, which says it comes with a side of fruit salad, and I also ordered a cup of the Wisconsin Cheddar soup. I was told to have a seat and they would call me up when it was ready and I’d pay then.
I was surprised at how small the quiche was considering it was two quarters shy of $10. (That’s right. $9.50 for a Banquet Pot Pie size quiche.) The soup came the size I expected to see. And it also came with a mint. Once I got to my table, I realized there was no fruit salad so I had to go ask if that was a thing or not. The girl at the front quickly realized she forgot and turned to the mini fridge behind her and handed me a tiny cup of fruit. (See photo for entire meal.) My order came out to almost $14. I kind of feel ripped off to be completely honest.
The quiche was soggy. Like it was cooked over the weekend and then popped in the microwave when I ordered it. Tasted like dog breath. You could tell that if it were fresh, the crust would be crispy and flaky, but it was incredibly wet. I couldn’t finish it. The soup tasted like an off brand canned soup you’d get at Walmart and I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what it was. Sadly, the fruit is the only thing that tasted good and unfortunately that was the smallest portioned thing at my table.
As I was dining, I was observing the workers. I noticed a lot of food touching and a lot of no hand washing. There was a lot of hands being wiped on the side of their pants, though, as to “clean” them before touching something else. So beware if you have any type of food allergy. There was a lot of cross contamination going on. One girl stuck her hand in a bucket of soapy, blue water to fish out the rag to wipe down tables, then she returned the rag and went back to making food. The sink was visible and she didn’t use it.
Needless to say, I have $11 left on my gift card and if I do happen to go back, I’ll just be buying cookies.
… moreKim Weber
McClaren’s is always great for meeting friends. A group of us easily found a table a visited for a long time. After finishing our lunch, we had to get an array of cookies to share and there is always an awesome selection.
… moreKyle Jones
Best cookies in Oklahoma City area. You won’t regret stopping in and grabbing one.
… moreLeland Coffey
I should have listened to the bad reviews. Over priced and underwhelming. Wife went with a soup that was surprisingly close in taste to a vaule brand canned soup tiny overpriced supposed Mediterranean pasta salad. My order was not much better. Staff appeared more interested in their phones than anything else.
… moreMarcus Mallard
We always liked this little sandwich shop until today. I was taken aback by the condescending tone that the staff took when they messed up an order. We came in and ordered two kids meals, my wife’s food, mine, and four drinks. When coming up to pay, the staff had three sandwiches. I asked where the fourth one was, and the lady at the counter told me, “well, we wrote down three, so that’s what we made.” I replied that we still needed the fourth sandwich to complete our order. The staff member went and told the person working the sandwich station about it. The two snarkily exchanged dialogue about whether or not I would pay. I overheard them, and honestly, if your employees are going to act that way within earshot of customers, you should be ashamed of your business. Never once was there an apology for their mistake, and they made me and my family feel rather unwelcome here. I am astounded and will never ever return, and I will blast this place in a negative light from this point forward. Just plain rude, ridiculous, and full of condescension. I hope you don’t think you’re always right.
… moreStephanie Cook
Love this place. The workers are so friendly, they are always smiling. First of all, every dessert is incredible. You can’t go wrong with anything. The food is delicious, I love their soups and their deli salads – the Greek pasta is my favorite. Seriously, go check out this place, it’s a great local deli/bakery.
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