After being out in the area my Dad started grumbling about how he was hungry. When Dad wants…read moresomething to eat, you find some place to eat. I wasn't in the mood for going to a sit down restaurant, so fast food it was. Yes, before I get further into this review, this is the infamous McDonald's that so many people wrote (and it appears to be that they are still doing so) bad reviews. So if you see a review with reference to pest control or cleanliness of the restaurant, bypass them. Most of those reviews are from people that are from out of state, probably never been to Pennsylvania, and most certainly have never been to Altoona. Not a dis, just a fact. When we got here, I have to say that the parking lot was really confusing. Even though this sits on the main drag through the area, it abuts a residential neighborhood. I was trying to circle around the lot to head back to the front (it is one-way) I didn't think you could because only looked like the drive thru was the only lane. Not to worry, there is a road, more of the size of an alley, that you can make your way back up around. This location has indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to dine inside. Ordering wise, I chose the kiosk, tapped away at the screen, got a table number and then headed to find a seat. Dining room was decently clean even though it was busy with people. Another note on the dining area, there is a lot of space taken up for things that shouldn't be there. There is one small alcove that has two tables, but not for customers, they have a bunch of stuff there for people to apply to work there, and possible they do job interviews there. Then there is the area towards the bathrooms, large enough to accommodate several people and great enough if you want to be antisocial. However, this area was kind of off limits. You know, the area where said incident took place. The staff seem to have taken up roots here. At the end of my meal I did head back here to use the restroom and almost every table had something on it. Laptops, paperwork, general nonsense items. That way no one could sit in this area. I understand, but if it is a busy and full dining room, customers should come first. As far as the food, the order was almost correct. The prepared items were definitely right, but when our food was brought to the table there were no drinks. When we brought that up the employee asked if we ordered from the kiosk. Obviously we did, why else were you delivering the food to the table, with the table number on it? Also, that shouldn't matter if we ordered at the kiosk or not, either fill the cups in the back and at the least give us our cups. When I did go fill our cups after finally getting them, that was a hassle. We both wanted sweet tea, but the two containers were both nearly empty. It was like I was standing there waiting for the tea to be freshly brewed. For the remainder of the meal, nothing special, it's McDonald's. I still am not the biggest fan, but will make do. I am also fairly sure this location does not warrant the low, fake reviews it currently has.

Sat in line for almost 30 minutes only two cars in front of me then got my food they messed it up…read more went back around told them they messed it up and what was missing they told me to pull up to the side of the building where i sat for another 20 min and didn't get what i was missing witch was only a quarter pounder with cheese witch is not that hard to male nor does it take 20+ minuets to make

When home for a birthday weekend for one of my siblings, I had to run out to grab a few things. Not…read morehaving time to squeeze in dinner we had to make due. There are choices in this area, but we opted for what we thought would be fast. We should have gone elsewhere if we were looking for fast. This McDonald's has been here for decades. Outlasting the go cart track, multiple rebuilds of the Sheetz, and stores closing down nearby. We pulled in, later in the evening, and the parking lot was nearly empty. We actually wondered if the lobby was closed. But we took the chance to come inside. Like most locations, this one focuses too much on the drive thru. Which became apparent when we had placed our orders and waiting long than you should have to at a fast food place. What was surprising was the customer service. The lady that did end up serving our food to us was a delight. She was funny, didn't take any grief, and if I remember correctly, was singing while she worked. I loved that she put my Dad in his place. My Dad was being a bit too much asking for things that he could have grabbed himself. The food is what you would expect. I did give their new sandwich a try. It was decent and possibly too much food for one meal. The Big Arch is basically the Big Mac in a trench coat. Better cheese and fried onion straws. This location went through a change when McDonald's wanted to grow up, but they held onto some nostalgia things. Like Ronald McDonald outside on a bench and some of the old roofline. But, like I said, not many people will care since they are in the drive thru.

If you're into dried out burgers that taste like yesterdays and cool fries that are actually the…read moreworst I've ever had in any McDonalds, this is the place for you. This hasn't happened on just one occasion but probably three over the several years I've lived near here. There's no use complaining, I just stopped going all together.

Worst McDonald's in Altoona possibly Blair and cambria county. I wish I didn't have to give it even…read morejust one star but I have to. Complete let down and incompetent management and horrible work ethic. Nothing can save this restaurant except a closure or new management

Food is good, however.. some of the time, my food gets messed up. Inside is nice and service is…read moredecent enough. Overall, there's far better options, but I suppose if you want food for cheap, get this. Just make sure your food isn't messed up.

10am on a Saturday. Extremely slow at drive through. Cars piling up and the pace is unreasonableread more

Hands down the worst chick fila I have ever been too. Seating is okay, but like most locations they…read morehave workers split up sitting in areas. They do have a play area for kids. And plenty of parking. Food is okay quality, but always short on the fries and if you go for breakfast they will short you on the hash browns. Staff is ruff to say the least. Always a lot of people but never "severing" I have watched 7 people wait in line while 1 person takes orders and 4 people talk behind him with their backs to everyone. Staff look ruff as well, not the quality of dress and professional you expect from a chick fil a. More like McDonalds. Drive threw is always wrapped around the building. But is fully covered.

This is NOT a fast food place. From the time I ordered to the time I was actually in the window…read morefor pick up is OVER 10 minutes!!!! There were only TWO cars in front of me. I wasn't a weird hour. It was 3:45pm........ absolutely insane!!!!!! So better. Provide a pull forward area. Do something..... and now, after giving myself 25 extra minutes. I'm late for work. Yall need some help.

Every so often I go to a Taco Bell and have a bad experience. It really doesn't sway my liking of…read morethem either way and I always end up back there. This location was a mess on the day that we arrived. When we went in a couple things were apparent. There was no one working the counter, it looked like it was deserted. If it wasn't for the customers in there eating, we probably would have kept on moving. The other was that it felt like you were imposing for being a customer. Because of the lack of employees consistently at the counter (and I mean you could tell on their face that they didn't want to be working the counter, and we were interrupting them). I decided to use the touch screen to order my meal. Great, I thought that meant I would get my food faster. Wrong. When you order a meal you usually get your glass so you can fill it up before you get your food. I never got my cup, nor did the people that used the other touch screen at the same time as me. When my meal was ready, I had to wait at the counter because after my name was called and I started to approach, the employee ran to the back. I had to stand there for a few minutes before I got a "what do you need?" from an employee. "A cup" is all I said, and I got that look of imposing again. As for the food. It was put together a little too fast and things were lopsided. All I wanted was the Mexican pizza and it came out looking more like a taco salad. I didn't even finish it. But the soft tacos I added on fill the void of the haphazard Mexican pizza.

It's been ages since I've been to LJS (as it's called now) so when I saw this store, I decided to…read morehave a meal. The folks working here were very friendly and my food was ready pretty quickly. The dining room was clean and comfortable except for the very loud ice machine which sounded like a jet engine. Most of the business seemed to be drive-through, and there's another dining room on the other side of the restaurant away from the noisy ice machine. The fish, chicken, and hush puppies were great -- so was the coleslaw -- but the waffle fried were not warm. I debated asking for more waffle fries that were hot but decided just not to eat them since the meal probably had enough calories by itself. Overall, this was a good experience and I appreciate that LJS still offers vinegar for the fries or, in my case, on the fish.

I swear I am the only person in my family that likes Long John Silver's. Come to think of it, I am…read morethe only person I know that likes it at all. I'm always up for a quick stop where I can get a mix of fish and whatever else I would like. Being out by myself recently I decided to take a stop here. The bad thing was that I showed up here on a Friday during lent...about the only time you will see one of these locations packed to the point that there is a line to get into the drive thru and at the inside counter. This visit has to be the only time I had to wait to place my order and for my food to be prepared. Which I'm not going to knock since that meant fresh. After ordering, L12 that is, I went over and filled my drink. I started to stand there and wait with everyone else, but that was a bad mistake as this area was loaded with people and it was in front of where you got your condiments. I took this as a cue for me to go find a seat. This place, from the outside, is deceptive. I thought it only had the dining room right as you walked in like many fast food places. But this location has a second and third dining area. Ample seating in areas away from the noise. I found myself a seat, got my condiments, used the restroom and still had time to wait until my food was ready. My food was finally ready and I went about eating. I think this can go without saying, but the portion sizes here have gone way down. The fish, which used to be as big as your face, is now like the size of your palm. The chicken, felt like it was a chicken tender at one point, until they cut it in half. The fries have gone waffle style. The slaw is an old reliable. The only thing that seems to have ballooned in size (as well as price) is the hush puppies. They even scaled back on the crunchies. Overall, too much food, but I ate it all. I was pleasantly full by the time I left with my barrel of soda. My LJS craving has been ebbed for the time being.

Friendly service, good food! The manager, Tevon was very kind and helpful! Thank you!read more

Service was terrible. Food does not taste right the person we're gonna drive through. Cannot hear.read more

Slow service even though no one is in drive thru. Dirty interior, sticky counters, and the laziest…read morestaff who are slobs! They look like they just crawled out of bed. Disgusting. Never eat here! We walked out once we saw who worked there. No way!

I am from Louisiana and wanted a taste of home. I ordered the 12-wing platter. When I arrive back…read moreafter a 20-minute drive for this. I had 6 6-wing portions and six actual wing parts in my box. I find it hard to see how this mistake was made. No one eats the actual wing part. This is sad for any restaurant to do this. I love Popeye and am saddened by how awful they are represented these days. This deserves zero stars.

Didn't have unsweetened tea didn't have the chicken I ordered. Told them to give me a refund was…read moretold by manager they can't give refunds lol

Avoid this restaurant at all costs…read more Service is absolutely terrible. We waited 30 minutes for our order just for it to never be fulfilled. Atmosphere is terrible. It's extremely dirty and everything actually smells like excrement. Can't even judge the food because it was never given to us. Staff are extremely unfriendly and rude. They would just stare back at us as we looked at them waiting on our orders. Lobby was full of upset customers looking for refunds.

We stopped at Burger King in Altoona PA for breakfast about 7am…read more Calliope needed a break from the car! Tony & Noel both got Sausage Croissant and I took my regular Bacon Croissant! Calliope only wanted her POTATOES aka Hash Browns! Tony & I chose water & Noki went with a mocha iced coffee! We all shared a second order of POTATOES!! Staff was friendly & restaurant was clean. #newengland25trip

Horrible service also has horrible manager they suck don't let people take sick.days with out…read morewriting them up they always hold people past their shift time