McDonald's in Chicago

“Came here with my wife while in the area. My brother in law first told me about this McDonald's, and then an Instagram reel about a month prior. The original restaurant we were going to head to didn't work out, so this was our Plan B.

It's pretty cool! There are indeed McDonald's items from other countries here! When we were here, two of the international foods were a Kung pao McChicken and a mango chicken wrap. Both were delicious, definitely out of America's league! The Kung Pao McChicken was the better of the two, wow! The sauce slaps!“

“I recently stopped by and ordered a Big Mac, large fries, and an Oreo McFlurry, and overall it was a solid experience. The Big Mac was warm and well-assembled with a good balance of sauce and toppings, though one patty felt slightly thinner than usual. The fries were fresh and nicely salted, but a few at the bottom were a little soft. The Oreo McFlurry was thick, creamy, and generously mixed with cookie pieces, which definitely saved the day. The location itself is spacious and modern, but it gets pretty busy and loud, especially during peak hours, so it is not the most relaxing spot to dine in. Service was fast and my order was accurate, although the interaction felt a bit rushed. Overall, I would give it a 4 out of 5. It is a dependable downtown stop for classic McDonald’s favorites, with just minor inconsistencies that keep it from being perfect.“

“McDonald's is my go-to place for a quick, tasty, and affordable meal. Their burgers are consistently delicious, with great value for money. The drink selection offers plenty of choices, but the Frappe stands out as the best cold coffee drink, creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor. And of course, McDonald's fries are simply the world's best: crispy, golden, and always satisfying. A reliable spot for great food and drinks at a reasonable price.“

“Beware of the horrible smelling homeless dude that loiters in the doorway as you enter. They claimed they called police but nothing was done. This man smells aweful! When I was homeless, you couldn’t even tell!

This is my go to location. I like how they bring the food to the table. Yesenia is the best!

The best thing about this location is the music that they play. And there’s never a long line.“

“McDonald's is my go-to place for a quick, tasty, and affordable meal. Their burgers are consistently delicious, with great value for money. The drink selection offers plenty of choices, but the Frappe stands out as the best cold coffee drink, creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor. And of course, McDonald's fries are simply the world's best: crispy, golden, and always satisfying. A reliable spot for great food and drinks at a reasonable price.“

“Went during lunch, used the app. There must have been 50 school age kids inside, not ordering. The manager was polite, yet firm to the kids to get them to leave. As I was stuck in the back and couldn't make it to the pick up window, she noticed my struggle and asked my number, which she personally brought to me. Great customer service in frantic lunch hour setting! Thank you!“

“Everything's fine ... Except for the sauce. Y'all never give me the number of sauces I ordered, and the app does make you pay for them. Now you may be thinking, "now this guy doesn't need all those sauces, it's not a big deal" but let me ask you this, what if I have a little sauce addiction and I'm too ashamed to ask for all that sauce in person so I go in the app and I order my little sauces and then they don't come :(
I'm not hurting anybody am I? And who are you to deny me my sauces? Just some food for thought. Otherwise stellar service ✨“

“This McDonald's has been a staple of my child's like there seems to be always a young group of people working the shop and I think it's an okay and gray to the same time. I've gone to seeing some of my classmates to growing up and sing some of prior classmates working there and now a whole new generation and I think this McDonald's does have its small inconveniences such as the amount of elder gentlemen that stood there almost everyday in a group which then again seems to be a community Bond experience. The only other thing is the unpleasant homelessness issue that is affecting South Chicago that causes them to be placed right next to the McDonald's lowering the image of the shop itself but then again partisan opinion. It is a great location and to grab the atmosphere when everything is good“

“This place was sucha vibe. I stopped by on a whim to work a bit. The restaurant was super clean and the older gentleman working the counter was so sweet. The spanish music was also such a pleasant throwback and felt comforting. I usually go through the drive thru, but I think I'll start going in more :)“

“Had a mad craving for a McChicken after my buddy pulled up to the climbing gym with one. I hit the drive through where the service was courteous and quick and the food hit the spot. That's all you could ever ask for. The McChicken/McDouble meal deal is one of the last really good values in fast food.“

“I don't usually rate fast food restaurants like McDonald's, but today the service of this establishment blew me away. I stopped by to get a quick bite of breakfast ordering an egg biscuit and a big breakfast. When I arrived, I was greeted immediately by an employee. She went and got my order while I was looking for a table. The employee also got me a cup of hot water and some napkins. She was the most pleasant McDonald employee I have met. While eating my breakfast, I noticed 2 men dressed in suits standing in the dining area chatting with another McDonald employee. This leads me to believe that corporate office must be here to check on this restaurant thus the extra service. Regardless, I truly enjoyed the extra service offered by this establishment. If McDonald were trying to do something new like what I have experienced today, I submit that the trial service was great and well received.“

“I want to give a special shoutout to Cynthia at McDonald’s. She was so sweet and had such an amazing personality that you could literally feel her positive energy through the intercom. That kind of customer service is rare and truly appreciated.

She was kind, welcoming, patient, and made the experience feel personal instead of rushed. Sometimes one good interaction can completely change someone’s day, and she honestly made mine better.

Thank you, Cynthia, for your kindness and great attitude. McDonald’s is lucky to have someone like you representing their team.“

“I had a great experience at this McDonalds. I've went with some friends during the rush hours. We were lucky enough to get a table. We have made quite a big order. The food was ready very fast. The fries were crisp, hot and salty, exactly how you expect them to be. The food was fresh. Even if it was rush hour, the staff was friendly, the cleaning personal was taking care of the tables the moment they were empty, so the restaurant was clean.“

“Food was hot, order correct and service fast! I just don't like this location because it's connected to a gas station and people are always outside hustling and begging! It's also hard to get out due to heavy traffic on Laramie & North Avenue ? ?“

“This McDonald’s location exceeded my expectations. The service was quick, accurate, and surprisingly friendly, even during a busy rush. My food was hot, fresh, and prepared exactly as ordered. The restaurant itself was clean, including the dining area and restrooms, which I always appreciate. The employees seemed organized and worked efficiently together. It made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Sometimes simple, reliable service makes a big difference, and this location really delivered that.“

“This is the most hidden McDonald's I have ever been to in the United States. It took me a long time to find it and so that it doesn't happen to you, I am attaching an image of the building that you must enter through a revolving door, go up an escalator and there it is.“

“Came here July 3rd with my mother, sister, and grandfather around 11:30am. Food was good, service was even better. The man who I assume is manager was super friendly. He went above and beyond with not just my family but with all tables. My family and i could hear how friendly he was being to everyone and offered my grandfather a free coffee refill. The other employees who provided table service to us were very polite as well.“

“McDonald's is my go-to place for a quick, tasty, and affordable meal. Their burgers are consistently delicious, with great value for money. The drink selection offers plenty of choices, but the Frappe stands out as the best cold coffee drink, creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor. And of course, McDonald's fries are simply the world's best: crispy, golden, and always satisfying. A reliable spot for great food and drinks at a reasonable price.“

“Hello, I would like to leave a great review about the amazing staff who were working today. I can’t say exactly who they were since I didn’t see their name badges, but they were wonderful people who provided excellent service and were very kind to me. I give them 5 out of 5. This is the best McDonald’s location I’ve ever been to. Thank you.“

“I ordered through uber eats and had issues with my order. Shoutout to the gentleman there named Omar he was able to assist me with my order. Drive through staff are also nice as well atleast the ones who chat it up. This one latino dude is cool and one darker tone chick is a sweetheart and the older Latina chicks give me Tia vibes they are nice. Haven't had any issues going through drive through, I can't say much about going inside to order since I don't enter really. . Only issues is sometimes when I order uber eats with missing items.“

“I didn't dine in, but Mz. Terri was the most pleasant person I've ever encounter at a fast food drive thru. She needs to train other employees at many other McDonald's restaurants. She made my day. Very friendly and very professional. Food was nice and hot too. ❤️“

“I was in the area with family. stopped in to have a late lunch. clean lobby and prompt service. drive thru was busy, but food was made correctly, fresh and only took less then 5 minutes to get. which is faster then where I'm from.
only downside was the price, but that's the Chicago area for you, the government always get their cut.
this one is doing it right!“

“They cheat U on fries, unless it's a
small fry, U order medium Get a small in a medium container. If you order a large, get a large container with medium fries. They charge almost $5 for a large fry, which only contains one and a 1/2 to 2 potatoes. Which costs them about 25 cents“

“This place has to be run by the rugrats. Omg y’all I’ve never had to wait 30 minutes for a 10 piece chicken nugget. It’s actually so wild, like what are yall even doing back there. The food is beyond cold by the time you get it. 😔 Omg and another time we had to wait over 10 minutes for fries. A medium fry. Literally what is going on back there???“

“To the young guy at the drive thru who was so kind and helpful to the young boy who has autism, hope you’re blessed !!! The world needs more people like you, you deserve a raise. I saw the video of TikTok and it made me cry 🥺“

“When we walked in, the customers were lively and excited for the delicious, classic meal coming out. The staff smiled and welcomed us in.
We quickly and easily ordered through the stations and received our meals quickly. Food was warm and yummy. Best McDonald’s in the country.“

“This McDonald's, located on Cicero near the Chicago Midway Airport. Always above and beyond on cleanliness, speed of service and food flavor and texture. This location should be used as a benchmark, for superior service for other McDonald's locations.“

“I love this McDonald's. I love the food, service, & atmosphere. I was there yesterday getting my two Big Macs, my two chicken wraps(spicy), fries, & my drink. They handled A few changes I wanted excellently. Ya can have those other two(rock n roll & the one on State & Chicago Avenue)i found the one I want to be A customer at. 🍔 🍟 🌯“

“For a McDonald’s it’s awesome. What’s really cool is that they haven’t jacked the prices up sky high at this location. You can still get a 2 cheeseburger meal for under $7 here which is unheard of anywhere else in this city (or really anywhere nowadays). I really appreciate that the franchise owner isn’t screwing everyone with pricing. Food always comes out hot and fresh, fries have never been soggy. Staff clearly take pride in their work here and I really respect that.

I live in Lakeview but when I want some McDonald’s, I hop on the brown line and ride it 30 minutes to get out here just to support this specific franchise. They seem to want to provide a good experience rather than just extract as much money from me as they possibly can like every other McDonald’s I’ve been to in the past few years.

Dining room is clean, bathrooms are clean. There are definitely some homeless people that hang around, but they’re very polite and keep to themselves. I respect that the staff treats them like people and seems to let them hang out in the lobby with a soda for a bit (provided they don’t cause a disturbance) rather than degrading them and treating them like pests. Love, compassion, and grace are powerful tools.“

“Their new Big Arch is fire. Loved the two quarter pound patties, white cheddar, chopped and crispy onions, pickles, with a signature sauce. Everything worked well together and the burger was massive.

Parking at this location is a nightmare. There is no parking lot or drive-thru. Even if you park on the street and put your flashers on, you’ve got a good chance of coming out to a ticket on your windshield. Parking enforcement is savage and got me when I ran in for 2 minutes to pickup a to go order.“

“I can’t hear once a week for a large coffee on my way to the office. I have to say every morning the staff is friendly and the coffee is Hot. I appreciate that they ask me if I want anything like cream or sugar and not just give me the black coffee. I’m usually in and out within five minutes. I have personally found this restaurant to be clean. Last week I ordered the big breakfast and was pleasantly surprised at the portions and it did taste fresh. This was the first time I had ever ordered this from the menu very good experience, which is unlike some of the other McDonalds I’ve been to.“

“I ordered using the kiosk and decided to dine in with my husband 😊 The whole process was super quick our food arrived in less than five minutes, fresh and hot 🔥 which was a great start. The restaurant itself was clean and comfortable, and the staff member we interacted with was very kind and welcoming 🙌 It made the experience feel really pleasant overall.

I can understand why some people might think the bathrooms aren’t always in the best condition 🚻, but honestly it seems like many non-customers come in just to use them and sometimes leave a mess behind, which isn’t really the staff’s fault. Despite that, the employees do a great job keeping things running smoothly 👏 I’ll definitely keep coming back, especially before or after my doctor’s appointments. Thank you, McDonald’s! 🍟✨“

“This review is based on my experience Tuesday, February 24, 2026 around 8:50 AM

I didn’t get the male name, but he was working front counter and he was great. Beautiful cheerful attitude greeted every customer as they came in. He took orders and prepared orders on his own on that front counter ( he even prepared uber orders). I’ve worked at McDonald’s for 12 years before and I worked the mornings and no one will ever understand how hard that morning is with making those coffees and getting the food. Being able to keep a blessed attitude and work with speed is a difficult job, I must say that young man handled it very well. He was kind, he was pleasant and He was helpful. Just being a former worker of McDonald’s, I had to come on here and leave him a good review because he definitely deserved it.

The atmosphere score was low because the woman’s restroom was disgusting and drug users in the lobby nodding off and Drooling all over the table.“

“This has to be one of the most well-run McDonald's in the US that I've been to. I visited for dine in lunch today and the restaurant won me over in every performance metric.

Specifically, I worked in McDonald's during the 1980s when each restaurant was rated based on four major performance metrics: Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Value. This McDonald's delivered all four today.

In terms of of quality, the sandwiches were made neatly and well presented. The patty was in the middle of the bun and the amount of dressing and vegetables spilling off the perimeter were just right. In fact, the sandwiches actually look like the pictures.

In terms of service, I sat down and ordered from the app three separate times. The team member who delivered the food did it with a smile every time.

In terms of Cleanliness, the dining area and the bathroom were both spotless.

In terms of Value, it's McDonald's, the value is always good.

I'm impressed.“

“Popped into McDonalds yesterday for a quick bite before a meeting. As always, I was helped by their fast service - in a matter of minutes I was already holding my favorite Big Mac and fries.
The staff is always polite and ready to help even if they don't know the language.
It was a great way to have a quick and tasty snack.
The restaurant was clean and tidy.
The staff was friendly and willing to help.
Overall, I recommend McDonald's to anyone looking for a quick, tasty and affordable snack.
Of course, like any restaurant, McDonald's has its flaws

Popped into McDonalds yesterday for a quick bite before a meeting. As always, I was helped by their fast service - in a matter of minutes I was already holding my favorite Big Mac and fries.
The staff is always polite and ready to help even if they don't know the language.
It was a great way to have a quick and tasty snack.
The restaurant was clean and tidy.
The staff was friendly and willing to help.
Overall, I recommend McDonald's to anyone looking for a quick, tasty and affordable snack.
Of course, like any restaurant, McDonald's has its flaws“

“Their ice cream machine is never broken. They have an amazing play place, which is very hard to find nowadays at McDonald’s not to mention. It’s extremely secure and clean is always friendly. I go to this place daily.

Vegetarian options: Pretty obvious if you’re a vegetarian, don’t go to McDonald’s

Parking: Huge parking lot definitely more than you’ll ever need. Don’t have to worry about.

Kid-friendliness: They have an entire kids menu with a toy

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, this place is wheelchair accessible.“

“Placed order with lady by the name of Maribel at the Drive-through window very pleasant and professional. If I had a choice she definitely worthy of being a manager people skills through the roof kudos for your morning jump start attitude with my online app order.“

“This is a nice McDonalds. It is quick, easy food, and the workers here are among the nicest that I've encountered in fast food. The drive-thru is never too crowded even though it is located on busy Foster Ave. My family and I stop here for breakfast each time we are in Chicago for the day.

Parking: There is a free but small parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: I think this is a good place to stop as a family with kids for a quick meal either on the go or to sit down.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair accessibility and seating available.“

“I came here this morning, which I never do even though I'm always by it, and service was impeccable. Luis, the manager I'm assuming, was very friendly, very hospitable, and very efficient. The food was fresh and was served to me quickly. The coffee was great not too strong or too hot. Very rarely do I have good experiences with McDonald's but this time definitely set the bar for my future visits. The restaurant itself was very clean including the bathroom. I will definitely be going back if Luis is working.“

“I visited once on a Sunday early afternoon. The order was a little slow but it was accurate and delicious. I was impressed with the decor and the nods to local history such as the Pullman Strike. Folks were friendly to talk to as well. Overall it was a great visit.“

“This McDonald's lines are ridiculously long, and they have 2 lanes! Took us 30 minutes to get thru the line, and what stinks is once you're in the line? There's no exit, so if you change your mind, you're in it for the ride!“

“Ordered a 1l4# cheeseburger w bacon added lettuce n tomato no mustard or ketchup and few other side items. What I got was a 1/4 cheeseburger no bacon, no onions and no pickles. After walking home in rain, called repeatedly, they never answered. Went back next day and they replaced it. I'm a regular...sadly, but glad she didn't question me but filled order properly. Mostly good experiences here but at times it seems a language barrier causes issues. Hence 5* service because mgrs will step up for honest regulars. If you get a special order always check. When I don't there's a 25% chance they will not get it due to language. Overall this is a good location with friendly staff and managers. Ty“

“I love this spot, it's always so interesting. Sometimes you get funny drunks that sing and twerk because it's their birthday, other times you get screaming people that argue about... who knows what. But I think the best part is the guy who comes with his headphones and jams out in the lot with a couple of cold ones. Worst part is that one guy who nods his head for no reason. Nonetheless, I've never had an issue with the food!“

“Service was exceptional. In a world with fast-food chains just trying to get you out the door, this particular McDonald’s was out of this world. I am particularly glad that the staff was so helpful with my order as well as swift and responsive to my needs. I am blessed to have come across such a great restaurant and look forward to my next visit. On my way to Indiana. It was perfectly situated right on the border. I felt the pleasures of both states in my midst“

“The service here could definitely use some improvement 😅 it’s not always as fast or attentive as you’d hope when grabbing a quick bite. That said, compared to other nearby options, this is still probably the best McDonald’s within about a 3-mile radius 🍟🍔.

There are actually several other locations in the area — at least four more, just for reference - but this one still stands out overall 👍. Even with the service not being perfect, the food quality and consistency seem a bit better than the others, which makes a difference.

So while I do wish the staff experience was smoother and more welcoming, I still find myself coming back here out of all the nearby choices 😊.“

“I’ve visited this location for years, mainly using the drive thru, and I’m so impressed with the efficiency and friendliness of the staff—every person I’ve ever dealt with has been great. Thanks for such great service.“

“It's what you expect frim mcdonald's. Nothing more, nothing less. I ordered my usual, cheese burger with extra pickle. One sandwich had a boat load of pickles while the other had only 3. I think they were messing with me. Anyway it was fresh af and I slammed.
Still the same as of may 18th“

“Worse service ever!
They’d make me wait before I place my orden and when I placed my order I’d have to repeat my order more than once, then they’d just make me pull up to the first window, thank God they have my order right, but when I’d get to the second window, they’d want me to pull out and wait for my order and I’d refuse to do it, so when the girl commented this to the manager they’d start to laugh of loud than I’d can hear then even with the closing window and they’d forget to pack butter for my pancakes, what an unprofessional attitude 😡“

“Normally, I am not a fan of McDonald's at all, but the food here is actually good, besides being really expensive of course. Just troubling that they can't even give you cup for water, you have to pay. Overall, it was okay. Not terrible, not super great.“

“Absolutely incredible filet o fish at this location. Rare these days to encounter a good McDonalds and I’m by no means a connoisseur but somehow this particular mcdonald’s in O’hare makes a meal that kind of feels like the first time you ever had it as a kid. A delightful treat. Super crispy diet coke too. Give Filet o fish a chance and watch your life improve. Let the malice in your heart for United Airlines melt as you snag another fry or mcnugget.“