Wendy's

3.2
1756 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
1606 N. Shadeland, Indianapolis, IN
46219, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.2
1,756 reviews
5 stars
514
4 stars
371
3 stars
292
2 stars
159
1 star
420

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers frequently reported extremely slow service, long wait times, and rude staff, leading to a negative dining experience.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders, missing items, and a lack of attention to customer requests.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed specific menu items, there were numerous complaints about cold food, incorrect preparation, and overall dissatisfaction with the food served.

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions and poorly maintained facilities, contributing to a negative perception of the restaurant.
  • JJ
    joy31608
    1 day ago
    4.0
    Great place for a burger, fries and a drink
  • KZ
    Karen Zupan
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    Went thru drive thru, was very good breakfast sandwich!! Bacon egg and swiss crousant!!
  • DW
    Dana WILLIAMS
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    So I am beyond disappointed in this establishment when ordering food from your establishment ask for no salt on fries and receive salt on my fries went back inside due to the tea tasting water down serviced myself with the fountain drinks also checked the sandwich meat. It was not fresh so ask them to remake it everyone seems nice however this is an ongoing issue in the east side. i’m starting to think that they are not training their staff properly on how long things are supposed to be left out during service hours like lunch or dinner runs. I worked for Wendy’s for a couple of years and I know that you’re not supposed to keep nuggets and stuff sitting out for too long if so, you must throw it out however, in this case, all of the food that I’ve taken a look at seems very dry. This has to be looked at by management or the owner. . Looks like they are getting other peoples orders wrong as well
  • DM
    David Martinez
    Dec 2, 2025
    1.0
    This is the worst wendys, may, worst fast food location in indianapolis. It doesn't matter what time of day you go. There is always a huge wait. Even if theres no one in drive thru line. They're also always rude. If it wasnt for the fact that my daughter only likes the nuggets from hwre
  • WB
    William Bell
    Nov 21, 2025
    1.0
    I arrived at this location just after 9pm on a Friday night, November 21, 2025. There was nobody in the lobby and the drive-thru was anything but busy. I tried to order 3 jr. burgers with no mayo, as well as 6 other additional hamburgers. I was however talked down to just adding 4 additional hamburgers, versus 6, due to "they would take way too-long to make". However, before I was even able to pay the $36 for this meal, one of the cooks gave me the dirtiest looks ever, as if I had the nerve to order all this food. I felt so uneasy, I told the cashier to "cancel my order" and left to go order food elsewhere. I do not think I will ever, ever, ever be going to this location again. Within a 1-mile radius of the restaurant and address (at 16th Street and Shadeland Ave.), you can EASILY find a McDonald's, a Jimmy John's, a Firehouse Subs, a Taco Bell, a Culver's, a Domino's Pizza, a Papa John's, a Starbucks, a Burger King, an Abby's and a Kroger, which has some yummy hot food in the deli department. I would highly recommend you going elsewhere to eat, truly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wendy's

Is 16 Shade 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 the Wendy's at 1606 N. Shadeland in Indianapolis?

This Wendy's location is open 24 hours every day, from 4:00 AM to 3:59 AM the next day.