Wendy's

3.3
1304 reviews

About

Fast Food RestaurantBreakfast RestaurantWendy's
Just as we are committed to serving the best quality food every single day, we are committed to serving you during this time. Whether it’s via dine-in, the drive-thru or delivery where available, we remain focused on having your back.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

Wendy's
1852 42nd St. Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
52402, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.3
1,304 reviews
5 stars
385
4 stars
262
3 stars
242
2 stars
134
1 star
281

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported slow service, rude staff, and incorrect orders, leading to a frustrating experience.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed, with many complaints about cold or undercooked items, while some praised the freshness of certain menu items.

Management Concerns

Several reviews indicated issues with management and staffing, including being understaffed and unresponsive to customer complaints.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers highlighted positive experiences with friendly staff and good food quality during their visits.
  • VR
    Virginia “Ginger the Clown” Rice-Poole
    Dec 23, 2025
    5.0
    We go through the drive through and just get a single junior baconator burger. Nothing else. Everything else at any location is a crap-shoot.
  • KB
    Kim Burrows
    Dec 13, 2025
    5.0
    Good
  • CC
    Char
    Dec 9, 2025
    1.0
    The absolute worst Wendy's I've ever been to in my entire life. One time we went and it was 11:55 and they were already closed and cleaned the kitchen. Absolutely ridiculous if you don't close until midnight. Another time we went and we stood there for 10 minutes and I finally went and asked for my order and they told me that no order had been put in and I was like that's ridiculous I already put the order in online they told me I needed to wait. I told him I had already been waiting for 10 minutes. One girl actually went and did her job and checked and she was like oh yeah this came through 10 minutes ago. But that's exactly the low bar customer service you're going to get in this Wendy's. And if they cut corners in front of the customer I can only imagine what kind of corners they're cutting behind the scenes
  • MH
    Maggie Henry
    Nov 8, 2025
    1.0
    We were ordering and the worker very rudely and aggressively told us to hold on after asking us what we would like. When we pulled up to the window they still talked to us rudely. We also asked if they had pup cups and the worker rudely said we don’t do pup cups
  • RR
    RyRy
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    Well then, what's not to like about baconator fries, great burgers and sandwiches, hands down the BEST chicken nuggets, chocolate frosty shakes, and that chili we've all definitely loved over the years? Even the Wendy's joints throughout our great country that aren't located in the best areas, and don't function at exactly 100% in service, quality, surroundings, etc.. are still light years better than just about any of the other major fast food brands, who's sub par general output don't come close.. I'm 4ever loving Wendy's better than all the others

Frequently Asked Questions About Wendy's

Is 42nd St. Wendy's still open?

Yes! Just as we are committed to serving the best quality food every single day, we are committed to serving you during this time.

What are the operating hours for Wendy's at 1852 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids?

Wendy's is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to midnight, and on Sunday from 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM.