McDonald's

3.5
1605 reviews

About

Fast Food RestaurantRestaurantBreakfast RestaurantCoffee ShopBurger JointSandwich Restaurant
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
1210 Ocean Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
95060, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.5
1,605 reviews
5 stars
536
4 stars
342
3 stars
350
2 stars
132
1 star
245

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

Multiple reviews highlighted dirty bathrooms, messy tables, and overall unsanitary conditions.

Service Speed

Some customers reported slow service, particularly for lobby orders compared to delivery orders.

Food Quality

Several customers expressed disappointment with the food quality, mentioning cold or poorly prepared items.

Homelessness Issues

Numerous reviews noted the presence of homeless individuals around the location, impacting the dining experience.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated mixed experiences with staff, ranging from friendly service to rude interactions.
  • RG
    Royel Griffith
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    They always keep their facilities clean
  • JB
    Jacqueline Burse
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    I like McDonald's. This is a first where the food was just horrible. I ordered a Big Mac and a small order of fries. The fries were hard and cold. The burger was just disgusting and I just ended up throwing it all away. It was a waste of my time and money.
  • RM
    Robert Mackie
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    The fastest McDonald's in all of Santa Cruz
  • CI
    Crystal Irwin
    Oct 26, 2025
    1.0
    I'm literally speechless. We ordered the most basic, common thing on the menu (2 sausage McMuffin w/egg meals), watched 7 or more parties who came in and ordered after us get their meals and leave at least 5 minutes before we did (several who ordered exactly the same items), and after waiting what we got was this? I'm so confused how this even happens.
  • DH
    David Harrison
    Oct 14, 2025
    1.0
    Not a pleasant place to be. Street people hanging around the entrance, dirty tables, messy bathrooms, overflowing trash cans. But if the take-out service is snappy and the food is to a high standard you might forgive all that. Unfortunately, this store prioritizes delivery service orders over lobby customers so you can be waiting a long time for even a simple purchase. A guy in front of me ordered a medium black coffee, the pot for which was in plain view and full, yet he still hadn't been handed his drink twenty minutes later. My meal, when it eventually arrived, was cold and they forgot the chicken nugget bbq sauce. My advice? If you really must have McDonald's, go to a different one.

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the operating hours for McDonald's in Santa Cruz?

McDonald's in Santa Cruz is open 24 hours every day for in-store and drive-through services. Delivery service is available daily from 5:00 AM to 11:45 PM.

Does this McDonald's location offer drive-through service?

Yes, the McDonald's at 1210 Ocean Ave, Santa Cruz has drive-through service open 24/7 every day.