I came here on a rainy weekend to grab food before Monterey Bay Aquarium. There's a small parking lot, parking felt a little tight but was still able to find parking. I ordered my food via the kiosk/apps. The food came out quickly like how I would expect with any McDonalds. There's plenty of booth seating/table for the kids. It felt like a pretty spacious interior too. I did have to ask for a couple items on the side which took them awhile so a little slower on that part. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and it satisfied my trip for a fast food meal with McDonalds. read more

How dumb can you be??!! I came to this McDonald's while hubby went diving. I ordered my food through the app and arrived to the counter. Within a minute I got my food however there was no napkins inside the bag. The lady who was distributing the food, asked if I needed anything else. I told her there was no napkin in the bag and she insisted with the idiotic motherly tone, we need to add napkins on your order.???? Are you serious????... I believe the crew at this location are the dumbest of McDonald's crew I have ever had to deal with. Who in the right mind do not need a napkin when eating??? I expect the two napkins in the bag, but there was none at all. Quality of food: mediocre Quality of service: idiotic Price: $$ read more

McDonald's - This is NOT a fish sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Nice McDonalds, clean bathrooms, good fries, nice staff, good parking, no complaints from me. read more

McDonald's - a digital kiosk in a restaurant - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Good experience. Paper cup and straw, right in McDonald's. Consistent prices, friendly drive through order and cashier, staff. Hash brown had sat for awhile, was cold. However it was right before the lunch menu opened. Purchased a meal for a homeless person. read more

McDonald's - Diet Coke (paper straw a plus); bought meal for some one who needed it - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Every time I'm in Monterey and want to stop by this McDonald's for a little bit. The restaurant is very clean even the restrooms. I really miss the freestyle Coca-Cola machine. They are not doing free refills anymore. Love how they cook their Chicken McNugget crispy and not overcooked. Parking lot is very small with limited parking spots. read more

The manager was rude and doesn't know how to treat costumers with costumers service. she told my friend to order online instead her taking our order. We were the only ones that she told, but all these other customers that were on line, she didn't tell them anything. This is a discrimination issue that we had. read more

Stingy sauce AF McDonalds. What could improve is customer service 100. Went in the drive through with order ahead. We got 20 nuggets, kid nugget happy meal and two chicken wraps. We get our stuff and I always look to make sure our honey mustard is in there because it's often forgotten. We notice it's not included. We let the window know and he said "it's in the bag." We tell him no it's not. So he gives us ONE sauce. We tell him we ordered 20 nuggets and it doesn't come with ONE sauce. So he gives us 2 more. He seemed very annoyed. We leave the window and realize there isn't any sauce in our 6 piece nugget happy meal either. So now I have to go inside and tell them we didn't get our sauce in the happy meal. The lady also wasn't very nice and said "it costs 50 cents for extra sauce." I told her no we came in the drive through and they forgot the sauce completely in the happy meal too and now I'm coming in to get my sauce. She reluctantly gave me it. Come on McDonalds, I get you're not a 5 star restaurant. But be better at giving sauce and don't be rude when your employees forget to add it to the bag & strive for better customer service when it's an error on your part. Honestly; more sauce shouldn't cost extra anyway. Don't be stingy. Most people don't only use 3 sauces for 20 nuggets!! We made it work, but it's pathetic how asking for sauce became such a big deal. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite before hitting the road. Had to stop by when I saw the black arches, couldn't resist. Food was standard, nothing surprising, and the service was just okay. Did the job for a fast meal but nothing to write home about. read more

The level of customer service was unacceptable. The staff member was hostile and dismissive when we asked a simple question, which made the visit unpleasant. I would leave 0 stars if I could read more

McDonald's - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Nothing worse than pulling up at 8:57PM knowing they close at 9PM and feeling I made it just in time....but nope! The doors are locked. Can you re-post your hours to tell customers what time you really lock the doors? read more

Below average McD. Service was non existent and ordering through the kiosk or app was a must. Was hard to get the attention of the workers to even get ketchup. (They don't have any working dispensers) Also the soda machines were broken and unusable. read more

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Rudest employees i have ever met in my life, two larger ladies dug through my food with their bare hands. So gross. Deleted the app, will not be returning. read more

If you are in Monterey and looking for a good meal, no need to go to one of those high price places. The prices here are the best you will find in the area, and it may be fast food, but its always hot and fresh. Big Mac rocks. So tasty and delicious. Actually i have no taste buds due to many years of allergy drugs, but i still enjoy eating it. And those fries are consistently the same as every Big Mac restaurant, so i always know i can look forward to a great meal at a great price. read more

FYI: download the app for fast food restaurants, because there are 2 for 1/ free/ discounted prices on menu items there. I still enjoy the 2/1 egg McMuffin occasionally and the drive thru is great. I only eat one, then save the other for later; portion control (lol). All food, including fast food has become very expensive. If you have time, there are ways to save. Websites for any given establishment, usually will post special happy hours or deals. Off main dining hours are typically better for service and such. Cheers! read more

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I love Mc fries, Mc fully and nuggets. Price is very good. My must go fast food restaurant in each month. I like McDonald toys. When I wAS young, I always order happy meal, I like to collet their toys, specially the hallo kitty set and dog set. read more

Second time I have stopped at this Mcdonalds and had to argue over the right order while in the drive thru! A 10 PIECE NUGGET GETS 2 SAUCES!!! Then they forget to add fries to the bag thats included with the combo. They don't believe you when you tell them so they will ask for your bag to look through it as if you're lying. What makes it worse is when they realize they're wrong, they give it to you with no apology. This establishment needs new staff. read more

This crew works so hard to efficiently get the food OUT of the drive thru. Such nice ladies working hard to get us our Tiny Tan Happy Meals !! read more

McDonald's - Tiny Tan - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

McDonald's workers always get something wrong when we order the most basic things! They gave me a ham sandwich when I specifically ordered 2 sausage sandwiches. They don't get everything on the order right and don't put everything together. They have not given me drinks stating we never ordered 2 drinks only one yet my receipt has shown 2! Don't recommend this place or going inside. Food is never ready. Tables are left dirty since workers are always busy with the drive through/ catching up with orders. Don't waste your time read more

They charged $1.09 for a tiny cup of hot water, but the receipt said "hot tea." Feels like a hidden fee -- hot water should be free. Total rip-off. read more

McDonald's - $1.09 for a tiny cup of hot water, receipt says "hot tea." Feels like a rip-off. - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Isaiah was disrespectful and rushed me and when I asked him why he was rushing me he laughed and continued doing it and mocked us.

The service here is the worst of any McDonald's I've visited in recent memory. Managers are grossly incompetent, while workers joke, chitchat, and slowly work through orders. We watched my order sit with one burger inside and eventually become cold, while minutes passed for the second. The only reason this place still exists because it's the only drive thru nearby. Also the restroom is filthy and gross. Avoid this place. read more

Night crew confused the whole order and mistaken our items we paid for more then what we got no refund absolutely unacceptable

The workers were very slow and bad customer service! They were extremely rude would not listen and wouldn't give us a respond!!!!!! We asked for a water multiple times and it took 20 mins!!!!!!! read more

McDonald's - People who waited 20 mins for water - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

I ordered a hot chocolate, this morning Nov 28 6am, but it was served barely warm. A bit disappointing since I was really looking forward to a comforting, hot drink.Hoping the staff can improve on consistency. read more

Randomly had patio closed when we walked home with our dog from dropping our car off for repairs. We had to walk probably 1/2 a mile with food in the bag to find somewhere to sit and eat. read more

upon walkin in, i noticed their nice chandeliers + touch screen ordering; place is fairly clean & staff is friendly points taken off as our 2 orders of 20-piece mcnuggets were given 2 us in a bag, no box read more

McDonald's - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

We ordered fries, but they didn't offer ketchup. We ordered Oreo ice cream, but they didn't offer spoons. We dined in the restaurant, but they didn't offer napkins. We asked nicely, but the waitress didn't even reply with one word, just passed the napkins in a rude way and left. The WORST of all, the fries were not hot at all. read more

I come here often and it's always something that happens wrong. They usually give you different size fries or drinks. I order on the app before coming and today they completely forgot a burger and I didn't find out till I got back home. Quite frustrating to have to drive another 20 minutes in total because they didn't check the bag before bring it out to me. read more

Audrey at the Monterey location was the nicest worker I've been greeted with at a McDonald's! Give her management!

Since their cones have gone up to 2.89, I decided to treat my mom and I to a chocolate sundae. Cones in Atascadero are 99 cents each, so why is this location 3 times as much? The container the sundae came in looked like it should be for a hard boiled egg and was about that small. You can't even see the ice cream which I'm sure is less than a cone. Not a good container and 3.49 for what? Less ice cream. They even used to give you a pack of nuts. Total rip off. I would not recommend either cone or sundae. read more

All the hallmarks of a standard McDonald's, except it has fancier light fixtures and the black arches out front. Mobile ordering in-store is a bit of a poop show since we didn't get a receipt. That said, it took a long time to get our order, which was two iced teas. All they had to do was give us cups, since beverages are self-serve. Limited seating inside but additional seating outside, which is pretty cool. There's even table shade umbrellas. NOTE: there's a sign that says no drink refills. But how would they know, since the drink machines are self serve? Also, if you need lids, condiments, straws, etc. you need to ask for it. New CA law apparently. EDIT: Unless there's additional parking somewhere I didn't see, the parking lot has a terrible set up. I suggest you back in if planning to dine inside because otherwise you'll be caught up in the drive-thru lane. read more

McDonald's - No refill. Ask for items. 7/24/22 - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Around 1:15 Pm 1/16/25 the young woman handing out food was really rude: we ordered a coffee WITH Whip cream and it was charged/ paid for and written in the receipt. This woman was obviously distracted talking with her male coworker and handed the drink without the whip cream and when asked nicely if she could add some (AS ORDERED AND PAID FOR) she rolled her eyes at us and was upset for the rest of the interaction. Maybe not flirting while working will help them read orders correctly. read more

When you go inside, you are FORCED to use the germy touch-screens for ordering. Think about it, you're putting your hands on a PUBLIC touch-screen, sharing the germs with the last 25 or more people that used it. You cannot order at the counter. Go to any other McDonald's, or better yet, go to In-N-Out, or Five Guys. Yes it'll costs a dollar or two more, but you'll get better food, and you don't have to use PUBLIC touch-screens. read more

Yes, 5 star service for McDonald's. Fast, friendly drive thru service. I did not ether the restaurant, but the ladies at the drive thru are great! read more

Totally ordering at a kiosk as there was no menu on the wall. We paid with cash, so the order was not placed until we went to the counter with registers and paid. No one was at the counter so we had to wait. The bathroom was clean but there were 4 people in front of me. The huge roll of toilet paper was not installed into the dispenser but just sitting on top of the dispenser. The parking lot was nice. It was at little after 11AM on a Sunday. Despite everything, we would go back there again when we are in town. read more

Intended on making a quick visit to purchase apple pies and hot chocolates last evening. What could go wrong? 1. No toilet tissue in ladies room. 2. No paper receipt provided from ordering kiosk. 3. Long wait for Apple pies "coming out of oven".... No Apple pies available... ran out. 4. Not hot chocolates.. ran out of milk. Ok, substituted strawberry pies for apples... initially gave us half the amount we ordered. Took about 30 minutes for this whole episode to play out. read more

I go here a few times a month, work is about a mile away. Ordered a Bacon McDouble app special today, no onions, pickles or mustard. Order slip stuck on the paper wrapper read, Bacon McDouble, Only Ketchup, Only American Cheese. It came with the most diced onions I've ever seen on their burgers, completely covering and embedded into the cheese, and on the other side of that patty. Can't expect every order to be done right, but this took extra effort to get wrong. I scraped the cheese and onions off and ate; the walk back into the counter, and the time lost in making a new one wasn't worth it. "Light" salt on the fries was evidently read as "lots", too. Tea was good and right mix of ice. Quality of the food is the same as always, varies greatly with the time it's been under the heat lamp, and who assembled it, so you never quite know what you'll get. A greasy burger like a McDouble means the assembler's hands and work surface are greasy, so the outside of the bun will be too. Keep expectations low and you'll be pleasantly surprised every now and again. Have had a very good Filet-O-Fish here and Crispy Chicken too. Ice cream machine is usually working. Main dining room is nice enough, big windows, lots of light. Not sure what Travis was expecting - Kiosk or app ordering is a must at all McD's, and none I know of has a working drink dispenser in the dining room anymore - which is a lot better than paying $3.50+ for a small soda. Paper straw won't last through a whole frappuccino. The parks across the street attract homeless people, so there's often someone stationed at the parking lot exits, but they seem to stay off the property unless they are customers. Monterey has a no-solicitation ordinance, so most of the homeless people won't approach you. I can't beat the price for a quick lunch, so I'll be back. If you're closer to the McD's in Seaside (Del Rey Oaks Bl), it's better (but keep those expectations low) AND you'll get a proper straw. read more

owner is a clown. what makes this the most unamerican mc donalds ever tho is the no refill policy.

$2.50 unchanged for orange juice in a kids happy meal. No Way. Highest I have ever paid for that substitution. Oh this in near a huge kids park and popular aquarium. Taking advantage of families. The owners should be embarrassed. The employees are aware and embarrassed by this. Fix this or lose customer. I will be pointing it out to all families. read more

McDonald's - .60 cents is what is cost for this same subscription in South san jose. Why would its be $2.50.Landon Hofman is responsible. - Fast Food Near Me - Monterey, California

Worst McDonalds ever! Tables not clean, Out of TP handing out napkins, stood waiting forever to get salt a ketchup finally saw a guy reach over the counter to get them himself so I did. Then went back to get napkins non provided and again had to reach over the counter to get napkins. Oh yeah.... They no longer allow refills l. I Will drive a little further to another McDonalds next time. read more