McDonald's

3.2
1017 reviews

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McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, and follow us on social: X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Details

  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

McDonald's
4901 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA
95521, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.2
1,017 reviews
5 stars
252
4 stars
194
3 stars
241
2 stars
130
1 star
200

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Numerous reviews highlighted poor customer service, including rude staff, unhelpful managers, and long wait times.

Order Accuracy

Many customers reported issues with incorrect orders and missing items, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

Food Quality

Several reviews mentioned inconsistent food quality, including cold or stale items, and complaints about the preparation of certain menu items.

Pricing Issues

Customers expressed concerns about high prices and perceived value, with some feeling that the cost did not match the quality of food received.
  • DR
    David Robertson
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    My wife and I along with our 3 boys (6, 13, 18) went to this McDonald's location for a quick meal and it was a bad experience they refused to give my 6 year old his drink that is supposed to come with his happy meal. First said we'd have to pay for it, then blamed it on us giving the drink to our 13 year old then switched to saying we didn't tell them that we wanted a drink with his meal, we'll it's supposed to come with one the manager even admitted that it was supposed to. We're not walking into another McDonald's we've had other bad experiences with service at this McDonald's location but it's the first time I've complained
  • RH
    Rick Hard
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Pathetic Manager Gets Off on Charging 38 Cents for ONE Ranch – Lost a Loyal Customer Forever I've been coming to this McDonald's location A LOT lately – spending my money here way more than I should. Today, after already paying for my full meal, I asked for a single ranch packet. The manager (the smug guy who rang me up) actually demanded I pay extra – 38 cents, like it's some luxury item. Seriously? One basic condiment costs extra now? Regular employees have hooked me up with ranch plenty of times before with zero hassle, but this power-tripping manager has pulled this cheap stunt on me multiple times. It's obvious he gets some sick little thrill out of nickel-and-diming customers over something that costs the store literally pennies. What a sad, petty way to flex your "authority." This isn't customer service; it's straight-up greed and arrogance from a guy who clearly hates his job and takes it out on paying customers. Owners: Pull up my receipts – you'll see how often I've been in. This is the "thanks" I get? Pathetic. With tons of better McDonald's in Eureka and McKinleyville (ones that aren't run by miserable tightwads), I'm done. Never stepping foot in this dump again. I'll be telling every single person I know – friends, family, coworkers, anyone who'll listen – to boycott this location like the plague. Go somewhere else where they don't treat you like a criminal for asking for one damn sauce. Absolute joke of a manager. Do better or close down.
  • AS
    Autumn Strohmeier
    Nov 21, 2025
    1.0
    Drive thru takes 6 months to get your order made regardless of what it is or the time of day. They let the other lanes cut you instead of going in order
  • KP
    Kerry Palm
    Nov 12, 2025
    3.0
    I haven't had good luck at the arcata at McDonald's
  • KC
    Karly Collins-bastani
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    Drive thru excellant customer setvice

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the regular opening hours of McDonald's at 4901 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA?

McDonald's is open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What are the delivery hours for this McDonald's location?

Delivery is available daily from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM.