Their breakfasts weren't bad, but the rest was pretty bad.
I often think that it what we are used to we like and maybe when something unknown or cooked in a different way is put in front of us sometimes we immediately think it is bad - maybe food in other countries is nearer to what most Americans eat than what maybe some Brits eat or cooked in a similar way.
Thought to be honest I think it is changing rapidly as most households in Britain have spaghetti bolonaise and stir fries or sweet and sour dishes at least once a week which I would guess would be the same as in the States.