McDonald's

3.6
1364 reviews

About

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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

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable
  • BreakfastAvailable

Location

McDonald's
1421 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
95060, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
1,364 reviews
5 stars
482
4 stars
300
3 stars
269
2 stars
118
1 star
195

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers enjoyed the food, there were consistent complaints about the chicken nuggets being subpar and some items being served cold or incorrect.

Service Experience

Customer service received mixed reviews; some praised the friendly staff and quick service, while others reported issues with order accuracy and long wait times.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the dining area and restrooms was frequently criticized, with reports of dirty tables and unsanitary conditions.

Kiosk Ordering

The use of kiosks for ordering was a common point of frustration, with many customers finding them inconvenient or malfunctioning.

Location Issues

The absence of a drive-thru and the presence of homeless individuals in the area were noted as significant drawbacks by several customers.
  • DN
    Duy Nguyen
    1 day ago
    1.0
    Said it was open 24/7. It was not.
  • OB
    Orion Brown
    Nov 14, 2025
    3.0
    Best best review is its a McDonald's. It used to be a bit better but now that the company is pushing the Kiosks it just makes the whole experience of ordering McNuggets too sterile. I tend to avoid going here but I will stop by if I'm hungry enough.
  • LP
    Line Play
    Oct 29, 2025
    3.0
    The food is amazing except the chicken nuggets. They taste SOOOOO much like plastic most days. Its so off putting and disgusting. I dont know why this is but please fix it. Everything else is great.
  • AG
    Arcellia Garcia
    Oct 20, 2025
    5.0
    Our food was hot and cooked right… the manager and his crew were really nice… thank you!
  • DC
    Darrell De La Cerda
    Sep 23, 2025
    1.0
    This location is very hood. There was a fist fight in the parking lot. Nothing beats a jet to holiday.

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the regular opening hours of McDonald's at 1421 Mission St, Santa Cruz?

McDonald's is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at this location.

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

Delivery is available daily from 5:00 AM to 11:45 PM.