McDonald's

3.4
1775 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

  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

McDonald's
16802 East Gudgell Road, Independence, MO
64055, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.4
1,775 reviews
5 stars
582
4 stars
351
3 stars
353
2 stars
139
1 star
350

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers frequently reported rude staff and poor customer service experiences, with many mentioning long wait times and incorrect orders.

Order Accuracy

A significant number of reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders and missing items, leading to customer frustration.

Cleanliness

While some customers noted cleanliness, others pointed out unsanitary conditions, particularly in the dining area and food preparation.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed, with some customers enjoying fresh meals while others received cold or poorly prepared food.

Play Area

The presence of a play area was appreciated by families, although some noted that it was not always well-maintained.
  • JB
    Jennifer Bancroft
    3 days ago
    2.0
    I went thru the drive thru to get lunch for me and my daughter today. They asked me to pull up to a stall to wait for my food. I had to go in the building because my drink was wrong...no big deal...but then I get all the way home and my burger was wrong. Their suggestion was for me to leave my other food to get cold at home and to run up there and just to get bacon. And they will not help me in any other way. They will not replace my fries because they are going to b cold and they will not make a new burger correctly. Very dissapointed!!! So much for spending $30 and they only got half the order right. Do better. Fast food is not cheap these days. All I wanted was for them to rectify the situation and they refused.
  • KW
    Kyle Whiteside
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    The absolute worst mcds I've ever been to. Improperly trained employees...does not follow the schedule as far as switching from breakfast to lunch. Rude unhelpful staff. Basically overall poorly managed facility. I spend close to 100.00 to 200.00 per week at this store.....no more. Very very displeased with the management of this location. Drive to anywhere but here.
  • JB
    Jared Battle
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    Terrible experience every time. Do not ever visit this location as you will always be disappointed by the restrooms, the food temperature, and the service
  • BN
    Brandon Niederhauser
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    They made me pull to the side for over 15 minutes and all I ordered was one shake to find out after I had to drive back around the drive thru that their shake machine wasnt working. Ended up leaving with nothing after they made me pull to the side again so they could issue my refund. If you want quick and accurate service I would not recommend this location. They are very unorganized and more worried about manipulating their times then actually getting the customers out quickly with quick service.
  • RB
    Richard Barber
    Dec 31, 2025
    5.0
    I forgot to click the button for a Happy Meal when we made our order or did something wrong on the kiosk and the manager got us a Happy Meal for free. She was really nice. One of the few McDonald's that still has a play area for kids.

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the regular operating hours for McDonald's at 16802 East Gudgell Road, Independence?

McDonald's is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from midnight to 11:59 PM.

When is the drive-through service available at this McDonald's location?

The drive-through is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Friday and Saturday 24 hours a day.