McDonald's
601 University Ave, Des Moines
(515) 243-3848
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Sat in drive-thru waiting spot for over 20mins for 2 mcchickens, all the while there are homeless people circling cars and asking for handouts. Not a good place. Go to literally any other place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Have been waiting at the second pickup window for one burger and fries for half an hour. They keep directing other cars to the other pickup spots and they are getting food and leaving. I'm not sure how a cheeseburger and fry takes half an hour with no one in front of you in line, and no one ever comes to the window to update you like hey we're having a maintenance issue or something. Myself and this girl behind me just live here now I guess.
All around worst McDonald's I've ever gone to. Dare I say worst in the whole state. This place needs shut down.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Waited in drive thru for 20 mins. Only 1 car in front of me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
It was kinda clean that day...and the cashier was super nice...I forgot her name. I just can't eat fast food anymore 😩 my stomach was upset afterwards. No more McDonald's for me ever again. Sorry, not sorry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
We went through the drive at 12:13am. We got our food promptly with no wait and fresh fries. That’s the type of fast food we want. Thank you
Food: 5
Service: 5
just writing this review to put your rating down :) don’t give me a melted shake with room temp fries next time thanks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Hands down THE best, most consistent McDonald's I've ever experienced. I grew up around NYC area and spent time from Boston, MA down to Miami, FL. Now I'm living in Des Moines, IA and I can honestly say without question this is the best McDonald's location. Every time, never disappoints, i can count on this location no matter the time or day. Big thank you to the hard working employees here that make my late night drive thru experiences more than just my standard expectations. Love this McDonald's and hope nothing changes at this location.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So it’s 12:57 on Sunday morning/Saturday night. 10/18/25. I just wanted to give a HUGE shoutout to the crew working tonight’s shift because I was completely astounded. We arrived at around 12:40 & the drive thru line was out to the street and the parking lot was also pretty full. I fully expected to have to watch some Netflix while I waited but I was in & out in less than 15 minutes. Every single person that spoke to us had such a great spirit about them. AND the food was hot!!! They were so awesome. Thank you guys!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Dont listen to the order well but we are though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good fast mcdougall's
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
the lady that took the order was rude didn't use the code said it was invalid and rudely asked what do u want...then didn't get the right change back... the second girl was very nice . food cold.. but it was like 930 and the fries where hard and horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
My shake and fries where only 2/3rd of the way full
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Food was fresh and hot! Quick friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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