Disturbing to hear an older lady ask me to keep restroom clean.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Philipp Fulgencio
Ran out of grinch meals even though it was during the promo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Diksha Pal
The food was amazing and the hospitality was also very good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Memphis California
Cheeseburger đ was warm .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SIRIUS LIAO
Food was cold
MICHAEL SMITH
Honestly was just looking for a McDonald's for a quick bite before headed home. Stumbled across this. The oldest McDonald's in the world! Food was fresh and tasted great! The staff was great. Best McDonald's experience I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Song CBTC
Never knew that world's first McDonald's is in Downey, CA until just now. Interesting piece of history đ
Jeffrey
Really cool experience just being there it was like transporting back in time. Nice alot fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Discord Discord
Absolutely loved it. The attention to detail and service were amazing
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylveria L
This McDonald's is pretty iconic, I think its the second one built, the museum is nice, lots of old memorabilia, still has the original speedy character displayed in the front of the building.
What a fantastic experience! This is more than just a McDonald's; it's a piece of living history. I had a wonderful time on the museum tour, learning about the origins of this iconic brand and seeing the vintage decor. It's truly a step back in time. After the tour, I grabbed a classic Coca-Cola, and it was the perfect refreshing treat. The staff were so nice and friendly, and the whole atmosphere was just great. This location in Downey is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates a unique and nostalgic experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Schaefer
As a fan of real neon signs and Americana - when we were visiting San Diego from Missouri - we decided it would be a fun road trip to see the oldest surviving McDonalds restaurant in Downey, CA. At the southwest corner of Lakewood Blvd and Florence Ave in Downey, youâll find the unique looking McDonaldâs. It has a little museum with a replica of the original San Bernardino restaurant, along with memorabilia, restrooms and a pretty hidden drive through that wraps around back. The sign appears to be going under restoration as the base of both yellow legs was opened and a few pieces of the white hamburgers sign were missing. Itâs still a gorgeous piece of history and well worth seeing and ordering from the window.
After Richard and Maurice McDonald perfected their âSpeedee Service Systemâ in San Bernardino, CA, they hired architect Stanley Clark Meston and draftsman Charles Fish to design their vision for an iconic building for franchising. Meston and Fish took Richardâs idea of a fishbowl like restaurant where customers could see the action inside and designed a glass-enclosed stand with hyperbolic arches on either side; the original golden arches.
The Downey location was franchised to Roger Williams and âBudâ Landon by the McDonaldâs brothers and it opened in 1953. This was prior to Ray Kroc buying out the brothers in 1961, so this location did not have to adhere to the McDonaldâs corporation franchise rules, including modernization standards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruno Bernardo
So unloved, its such a shame. All dirty, broken things, it could be such a highlight as it still has the charm, but need serious attention. Youâd think McDonalds could afford to do something nice?? Went out of my way to visit this place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jas Dk
I wouldnât feed this food to my worst enemy. The whole experience was an absolute disaster from start to finish.
First off, the drive-thru is a joke. I sat in line for 20 minutes with no cars ahead of me. I could have walked to the store and gotten my food faster, and I bet it wouldâve been fresher too. When I finally reached the window, the employee looked like they couldnât care less about their job, handing me my food with zero effort or even a hint of customer service.
Now, the food⊠where do I even begin? The fries were rock hardâdefinitely not freshâand tasted like theyâd been reheated from last week. The burger was a sad excuse for food. The patty was thinner than a sheet of paper, barely warm, and it tasted like cardboard. Not to mention the bread was soggy and falling apart, as if it had been drenched in some mystery liquid. And of course, it was wrong. I asked for no onions. Guess what? ONIONS EVERYWHERE. They canât even get a simple order right.
As for the interior of the place? Iâve seen cleaner public restrooms. The floors were sticky, the tables were covered in food crumbs, and there was spilled soda all over the place. How is it possible to make a fast food restaurant this disgusting?
I donât know why I thought McDonald's was ever good. This was honestly one of the worst meals Iâve had in my life. Iâll be avoiding this place like the plague from now on. Never again.
Disturbing to hear an older lady ask me to keep restroom clean.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ran out of grinch meals even though it was during the promo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The food was amazing and the hospitality was also very good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheeseburger đ was warm .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was cold
Honestly was just looking for a McDonald's for a quick bite before headed home. Stumbled across this. The oldest McDonald's in the world! Food was fresh and tasted great! The staff was great. Best McDonald's experience I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never knew that world's first McDonald's is in Downey, CA until just now. Interesting piece of history đ
Really cool experience just being there it was like transporting back in time. Nice alot fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved it. The attention to detail and service were amazing
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This McDonald's is pretty iconic, I think its the second one built, the museum is nice, lots of old memorabilia, still has the original speedy character displayed in the front of the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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What a fantastic experience! This is more than just a McDonald's; it's a piece of living history. I had a wonderful time on the museum tour, learning about the origins of this iconic brand and seeing the vintage decor. It's truly a step back in time.
After the tour, I grabbed a classic Coca-Cola, and it was the perfect refreshing treat. The staff were so nice and friendly, and the whole atmosphere was just great. This location in Downey is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates a unique and nostalgic experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a fan of real neon signs and Americana - when we were visiting San Diego from Missouri - we decided it would be a fun road trip to see the oldest surviving McDonalds restaurant in Downey, CA. At the southwest corner of Lakewood Blvd and Florence Ave in Downey, youâll find the unique looking McDonaldâs. It has a little museum with a replica of the original San Bernardino restaurant, along with memorabilia, restrooms and a pretty hidden drive through that wraps around back. The sign appears to be going under restoration as the base of both yellow legs was opened and a few pieces of the white hamburgers sign were missing. Itâs still a gorgeous piece of history and well worth seeing and ordering from the window.
After Richard and Maurice McDonald perfected their âSpeedee Service Systemâ in San Bernardino, CA, they hired architect Stanley Clark Meston and draftsman Charles Fish to design their vision for an iconic building for franchising. Meston and Fish took Richardâs idea of a fishbowl like restaurant where customers could see the action inside and designed a glass-enclosed stand with hyperbolic arches on either side; the original golden arches.
The Downey location was franchised to Roger Williams and âBudâ Landon by the McDonaldâs brothers and it opened in 1953. This was prior to Ray Kroc buying out the brothers in 1961, so this location did not have to adhere to the McDonaldâs corporation franchise rules, including modernization standards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So unloved, its such a shame. All dirty, broken things, it could be such a highlight as it still has the charm, but need serious attention. Youâd think McDonalds could afford to do something nice?? Went out of my way to visit this place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I wouldnât feed this food to my worst enemy. The whole experience was an absolute disaster from start to finish.
First off, the drive-thru is a joke. I sat in line for 20 minutes with no cars ahead of me. I could have walked to the store and gotten my food faster, and I bet it wouldâve been fresher too. When I finally reached the window, the employee looked like they couldnât care less about their job, handing me my food with zero effort or even a hint of customer service.
Now, the food⊠where do I even begin? The fries were rock hardâdefinitely not freshâand tasted like theyâd been reheated from last week. The burger was a sad excuse for food. The patty was thinner than a sheet of paper, barely warm, and it tasted like cardboard. Not to mention the bread was soggy and falling apart, as if it had been drenched in some mystery liquid. And of course, it was wrong. I asked for no onions. Guess what? ONIONS EVERYWHERE. They canât even get a simple order right.
As for the interior of the place? Iâve seen cleaner public restrooms. The floors were sticky, the tables were covered in food crumbs, and there was spilled soda all over the place. How is it possible to make a fast food restaurant this disgusting?
I donât know why I thought McDonald's was ever good. This was honestly one of the worst meals Iâve had in my life. Iâll be avoiding this place like the plague from now on. Never again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very classic look!
Food: 5
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