And you may ask yourself, four stars for a McDonalds? Are not all McDonalds same as they ever was? David Byrne of the Talking Heads asked these same questions back in 1980, and maybe back then McDonalds had some kind of consistency between stores in the chain, but now...you never know what you are gonna get. But usually... McDonalds is McDonalds, and McDonalds is usually just lame. So lets talk about this specific shop. Located down the street from the most godawful Wendy's you will ever have the displeasure to visit. You want to see me do a bad review? Look it up. But here, if I order a quarter pounder with cheese and some fries, for some reason they always have me pull up to the last window. I dont have to wonder why, its like THEY ARE COOKING EM FOR ME FRESH. They come out hot, and the fries are so hot, you have to wait a minute. And theres SALT on there! I dont go to McDonalds as a rule. Not a fan. Till I went back this this one, and damn, was back to 1980. Nicely done. Some guy named Scott says he keeps going back even though he thinks they suck. I guess he has to walk there from his house, so by the time he gets his lunch he's all bitter and $#it. Dunno Scott, never had to get a free burger coupon cus Ive never had any complaints. Maybe its the time of day, and the place starts choking during the rush and starts loading up the heat lamps and screwing up orders. If I'm reduced to hitting a MICKY D's, this is the one I'm going to. Prove Scott wrong, Spencer st McDonalds. You have the potential. read more

They're supposed to be open at five and every time I go there at five they're never ready. They're never prepared why open at five if the food's not ready people are coming from work and they're hungry. It just doesn't make sense management needs to do better. read more

Giving expired items out to customers!! Literally disgusting! Get better employees that are gonna keep up to date on food read more

I don't know why this McDonald's suck. I tell them I was fresh fries, I wait, and I still get cold soggy fries.

Got a filet fish i got no game pieces. Is the norm for this store. I was a little upset.

Absolute trash of location. Went there through the drive thru at 11:35 AM on it Sunday morning. Half of the items offered were blocked out because they didn't even have it in stock. Drive-through line was an absolute mess. Had to wait 15-20 minutes. Not worth it for junky fast food. read more

I usually don't give places 1 stars unless they deserve it. This McDonald's is notorious in the area and for good reason. Across from the equally bad Popeyes, this McDonalds has several issues. They aren't supplied properly, so stuff like Soda and menu items can be out of stock. You wait forever for food to get made, and not just the made to order stuff like the QPC, but even the other stuff already made like apple pies have a wait. The staff try their best, but its a failed effort to try polishing a disappointing location. Just go to a different McDonald's if you feel like it. The one near the courthouse is more consistent and won't have you banging your head against the wheel in your car wondering why its taking so long and why they don't have stuff. read more

Worst of the worst. While you'd think that a chain-restaurant such as McDonalds would have some consistency, this place drags it down further the dirt, buries it and then spits on it. From mis-made orders to the constant mistakes it's not hard to tell why the reviews here are so low but the employees seem to make the experience 10x worse than it has to be. I live very close to this location and really wanted it to be at least as-good-as if not better than the regular McDonalds it has absolutely let me down on almost every single level possible. While I've usually had a higher than average share of issues with restaurants (chain and otherwise) this place is more than 80% of the time. Whether it's inaccurate orders, overly long wait times, incorrect/stale/cold/bad food or anything else the employees (and most importantly the owner) are the worst. I've given them far too many chances to make things right and they never improve, they actually seem to have gotten worse with time. The one person I talked to that seemed like they actually understood what the many problems there were (and how to fix them) was a district manager. The actual managers in the store itself and the owner do not really care to address anything. If you get a bad meal or they mess up your order they'll give you a free meal but they don't seem interested in fixing the issues. So if all you're going to do is offer me more bad/incorrect food and horrible service, for free, what's the point? read more

Fat manager with ring in her nose stole $20 from me after cashier rang up things that I didn't even order. she wouldn't give me food that I did order or a refund. I called the local police. They got me a "corporate" phone number to call on Monday morning. I called that number and left a message but received no callback. I went to police station and got a case number. I wonder if the situation were reversed, if McDirtbags would have been given a "corporate" phone number to call or if I would have been arrested. Manchester promotes itself as the 'City of Village Charm'. If they can attract a few more businesses like this one and if their police department proves to be as adept in handling other theft cases as they did with this one, then maybe they can become known as the 'City of Village Idiots'. Moral of the story is: STAY AWAY FROM BAD PLACES!!! read more

Employees wearing their masks on their chins, acting disinterested, and two employees staying in the restroom for twenty minutes. The one who used the stall returned to the kitchen without washing his hands. The weekdays staff is more personable and professional. Maybe a higher wage would incentivise better performance read more

this has got to be the most crappy mcdonalds. The staff are not friendly at all. Every time I go I sit in a line for 30 minutes when there's one car in front of me. It's not rocket science to warm up some frozen food, it doesnt take 30 minutes. Also somehow always forget a food item and the sauce... how do you forget the sauce, thats the best part. If you want to go waste an hour of your day getting microwaved food, go ahead. read more

Any fast food place that takes more than fifteen minutes to make a mainstream order doesn't belong in business. Adding rude employees that walk around like zombies while alarms are going off is a bad sign. I left without ever getting my food, even after paying for it. If I could give it less than one star I would. Avoid this place. read more

My husband and I purchased the steak bagel meals this morning. The steak looked like burger patties. It didn't taste like steak. The bagel had no onions it was dry. My husband was upset because of an up charge. He ordered orange juice. The orange juice use to come in a cup. The woman handed my husband two small bottles of minute made juice. He was surprised. We will not eat at this mcdonalds again. TERRIBLE FOOD!! WE COULDN'T EAT IT. IT WASN'T EDIBLE!! read more

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So I usually don't go to McDonald's, but I went today to get Hot Fudge Sundaes. I had seen these 1-Star reviews before because I live nearby, but I never thought it would be this bad. So I got into the line to order on drive-thru. I waited, and then waited some more. Eventually I saw people behind me backing up and getting to the Lane 1. I was in Lane 2. The car in front of me had someone waiting, and eventually left. I could see that something was ordered, on the screen. But that was my mistake. The stuff showing up on my screen was whatever the other lane was ordering. I looked over and their screen showed nothing. I called a few times but there was no response. So I backed also and stood behind two cars on Lane 1. Looked like they weren't moving as well. 10-12 minutes later, I wanted to leave. But my kids wanted the Sundaes so I decided to go inside. Inside was like a fish-market. Everyone behind the counter was yelling to another for something. Apparently they had run out of Lobster and had been taking orders. People had ordered in the window and had parked their cars and come inside. Manager was nowhere to be seen. Hiding!!! I told one of the girls that they need to close out Lane 2 of the Drive-Thru as the COMs were not working and people are waiting. She ignored. It's the petite girl. She said she'll take my order and what did I need. I told her what and she said ok. Another 3-5 minutes later I asked her again. She said the register is not open and I should get in the other line. That pissed me off...finally. And I decided to write up this review. I got in line in the other register, with two customers ahead of me. When I got to the register, I told the lady about the Drive-Thru system not working. She said, maybe they are pressing the wrong button. But she didn't do anything about it. I shook my head and ordered my Sundaes, grand total of less than $3, and all this pain. I thought my misery was over, but it wasn't. Because of the Over-ordering of Lobster rolls, that they were out of, they were trying to correct all that and I was supposed to wait for that since I was behind them. Another 5 minutes (seeming like a lifetime) later, they came but without peanuts. So when I asked, the petite girl said someone is getting them from "the back". She eventually had to go herself to get them. OMG! Two Sundaes, 20-25 minutes! The employees are loud, mismanaged, and a total disaster. Ironically, my wife just turned on the McDonald's movie "The Founder" and right now they are talking about the Golden Arches. What a Shame this place is compared to even the McDonalds of the 50s. read more

It is so terrible, i dorded big mac meal medium french fries with no salt and for here not to go,but cashier misunderstood,he said so total 2 fries? And I said no, just one,with no salt,sorry. Start that moment he's face looks like already unhappy, and he served me salted fries and take out bags read more

McDonald's - a box of fries and a bag of ketchup - Fast Food Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

One of the worst McDonald's in the area. Second time I've gone in and no one at register and I waited five minutes. No acknowledgement or nothing. Don't bother with this one. Go to Wendy's up the street. read more

I wish Yelp had negative numbers. This McDonald's would get it. They cannot even get the drinks right in the drive through. Sloppy, careless employees. Dirty restaurant. Stay away! The worst McDonald's I have been to in a while. I am surprised how consistently dirty it is. read more

They are the worst McDonald's I have ever been to. Horrible service slow they never have ice cream at night, They are suppose to be open 24/7 because other McDonald's down the street is going through renovation, and they are not. McDonald's really needs to have a hiring process read more

No milkshakes today - Fridays in a row - no explanation other than "No milkshakes today" Submitted a complaint to MacDonald's online - got a response saying "sorry your order was incorrect - our crews are instructed to double check orders - I will follow up with them to insure they understand the procedures. Did they even read my 2 complaints. read more

The food is always good, however they can't seem to deliver even a simple cheeseburger and fries out the drive thru window. Even during the times when the place is quiet and there is maybe one other person in the drive thru they still direct you to the reserved drive thru wait parking space. read more

Again for the nth time these people try to just get you off their "timer". Then they move you down to the other window and give you incomplete or incorrect orders. They aren't even secretive about the timer initiative they flat out say it- I just need to get you off my timer. Terrible service. They also "don't accept card after 11pm" which I have never heard of at a McDonald's? They also are always and I mean ALWAYS missing food on the menu. For reasons like- "this s not ready herIf they could bulldoze this place down it would probably be best for the community. . read more

Ordered #9 cheeseburger meal. Asked for extra pickles 2 on each burger But the best part One of the burgers buns was cold !!!!!! I've been going to McDs for years That has never ever happened!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Epic Fail. This is the newest McDs and worse service McDs all In one. read more

We are not big fast-food fans, but when you have a hungry toddler you have to give in from time to time. This location has excellent service, and we really like the kiosk for ordering and paying. It's been spotless the few times we have been here, and the food comes out quickly and it always hot and the orders have all been accurate read more

Great service with a smile , tasty breakfast! Mom got a egg n cheese biscuit with bacon and loved it! Love the new manager ! Keep up the great work ! read more

Do not go here. I decided to go here for the first time tonight. Ordered small fries and a parfait through the drive through. The drive through took forever. After a long wait, I handed the young lady my card to pay. She walked away from the window where the cash register was nowhere near the window and definitely not in your eyesight. The card was swiped and then she walked around for 1.5 minutes with my card out of my eyesight. What the BLEEP?! I immediately felt very strong intuition that my credit card information could be copied, skimmed or photographed. There is NO REASON for a drive through operator should have you card longer than the five seconds to swipe and return the card immediately. All while in your full view. Starbucks does this. Dunkin' Donuts does this. Heck, the Wendy's just four doors down does this. When I mentioned this to the manager she assured me my credit card information hadn't been compromised. You know who I trust? Definitely not a stranger or some shady person who is doing god knows what with my card out of my eyesight and acting out of the usual from all my other drive through experiences. Called the bank and canceled my card. My intuition was that strong that something went down. Thanks for that McDonalds. 5-7 business days before I get a new one. Want your identity stolen or your card skimmed? They'll give that to you for free with your order of a Big Mac and diet coke. Avoid. read more

I have gone to this McDonald's 3 times as they are close to my house. I gave them too many chances thinking "today will be different". Every time I went, I waited at least 10 minutes in the drive through with only 2 cars in front of me. I am very understanding and patient, as I have worked in customer service for 8 years with the public, but this is ridiculous! Something has to change with their staff. I come to a fast food joint to get in and out and on my way to work. There is a McDonald's on every corner, so don't choose this one! read more

This spot is either understaffed or has undertrained staff. Our meal took for forever to get and in the end, was wrong and mixed up with some other meals of people we were with (separate orders). This certainly was not "fast food". read more

Look, I pretty much know what to expect when I'm going to a McDonald's. We don't get fast food that often but when we do, my kids like McDonald's chicken nuggets and chicken sandwiches. This location is by far the worst I've been to. One of my boys wanted a chicken sandwich on our way to my Moms house who lives down the street. We went through the drive-through and we were barely acknowledged at the pay window. The young woman at the window took my money without even saying hello, and turned her back to me and started playing on her cell phone before she even returned my change. I asked her if I was supposed to proceed to the next window and she said no. She then gave me my change and again turned her back to the open window and was on her cell phone. I sat there for a good couple minutes because I wanted to see how long she was going to just leave me hanging like that. Along with her having her back to me, her coworkers were also non-challant looking at me like I was out of place. I really did not understand what was going on so again I said, "do you want me to proceed to the next window for my food" and she said "no your food's not ready yet." It was quite an uncomfortable few minutes. Even my son asked, "Mama, is something wrong?" Sitting there for a good 5 minutes total, I will say I was able to look around the back of the restaurant where they were making the food. It was decent looking, but the staff was all pretty miserable, swearing and acting like they're doing you a favor. Won't be going back. Ever. read more

Horrible customer service! Waited 15 minutes for drive thru. Didn't bother to tell us they were out of items and refused to refund instead telling me we had to go thru mobile app. read more

Been here countless times and always waited forever and tonight I had to wait 30 mins for a medium fry and a sprite. This place is trash and so is the management. Corporate needs to delete this place for the greater good. read more

this place is absolutely divine it's so bussin and y'all don't understand how much i love this place. i would personally recommend the hash brown bc they hit so goddamn hard. read more

This McDonalds is too slow. Drive thru is slow too. Really long lines, despite a lot of workers. Today waited 8 minutes before anyone told me that there are no happy meal toys. Have you ever heard of that? The food is fine except the odd shaped muffins, just too slow for fast food. read more

Amazing restaurant, fantastic food, every time, on time. The new self service screens are fantastic and friendly employees are always around to help out. If that's not your gig no worries because someone will happily help you at the register if you prefer. My Big Mac was insanely awesome. read more

I was a this location i order at drive tr..super slow ..on top of that they forget my drink wen i ask the girl for it ..she said that thet did not charge for it ..and i show my order then in very bad way she handed to me ...it seams like she was forced to work deffenily.not good costumer service read more

Stay away from this one! Their definition of "masks required" is to wear a mask around the chin. Employees preparing and serving food rarely have masks on properly. Even the manager on duty was taking orders with his mask pulled down under his nose! Management does not respond to emails when questioning in store safety protocols. read more

They are the worst! There is NO reason for food to take this long. I have pulled out of the drive-thru line more than once because it is so slow. The inside was a disaster with garbage on the floor and a puddle of liquid grossness around the garbage. No one greeted me and my double cheeseburger was COLD. I usually drive past this one and go out of my way to West Center McD because it's so much better. read more

Id say I've visited this location about a dozen times maybe slightly more, since I moved into the area in the last 2 years. Not once, literally NOT ONCE have I ever been able to get through the drive thru in under 15 minutes, not even when I have been the only car in line! I have actually timed it over 25-30 minutes more than a few times. Tonight, I figured I'd give it another try. 11:00 at night ONE car at the drive thru window, figured no way this should be quick! Nope, I should have known better. I sat at the speaker for over 5 min, (only car there) waited, waited waited as you usually do here and finally after 10 min of waiting I was finally able to order. Whoever I was speaking to was either half drunk or half asleep and I could barely make out what he was saying. Pull up to the window, no ones there to take my money so I waited waited waited, pull up to the next window, no ones there, so I waited waited waited and no one came. I finally just drove off. I'm not playing the wait around game with this place anymore they have lost my business. The service is consistently horrendous. I came on here to see if other people have had similar experiences and to no surprise they have. I have never had such a consistently bad experience ANYWHERE time after time after time again. I don't even understand how it's possible but this location makes it possible. Don't waste your time go elsewhere! read more

I went to buy for lunch some medium fries n a vanilla shake they charge me $5.00 n some change, the fries tasted so bad they were burn,it's like they never change the oil .I will never go back there again . Spencer st manchester,ct that's the second time I go there and it's bad . Never again read more

Totally screwed up my order and as well as 3 other customers. Finally got my order right after waiting in drive-thru and then having to come inside. 30 mins for food. Not acceptable. I won't return to this location. I will go to the other McDonald's by the court house in Manchester. read more

I'm sitting here now. The drink/condiment station is a sticky, gross mess. No ketchup available. I had to go back 3x to get items missing from my order. Whole place is messy and service is slow. read more