McDonald's

3.4
1143 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
1112 Dunbarton Rd, Barnwell, SC
29812, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.4
1,143 reviews
5 stars
404
4 stars
233
3 stars
194
2 stars
89
1 star
223

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers frequently reported long wait times at both the drive-thru and inside the restaurant, often exceeding 20-30 minutes.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlighted issues with incorrect or incomplete orders, leading to customer frustration.

Customer Service

While some staff members received praise for their friendliness, numerous reviews mentioned rude or unprofessional behavior from employees.

Food Quality

Several customers complained about cold or poorly prepared food, with specific mentions of old fries and incorrect drink orders.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the restaurant and restrooms was often criticized, with reports of sticky floors and unsanitary conditions.
  • NC
    Nicholas Cantrell
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Never, and I sincerely mean never, would I have expected a trip to McDonalds to be any more than just okay. This is not a black mark on the chain, but simply a reiteration of what McDonalds is: fast and consistent. I ask for nothing more. When I arrived for a very late dinner here (around 10 minutes before close), I expected much the same, with maybe a minor degradation in service due to the hour. However, what I got instead was a respectful and friendly dining experience spearheaded by a team of enthusiastic employees that seemed genuinely interested in making sure we had a good dining experience. I was dumbstruck. Not in a million years would I have thought that a trip to McDonald's could come with the same kind of customer care you get at a local joint, yet here I am. It may sound a bit goofy, but the whole thing actually gave me a bit of hope. Hope that maybe this kind of thing isn't lost to time. Maybe we can all take pride in providing a good experience to someone, and endeavor to cultivate an environment of respect, integrity, and dignity even in the places we least expect it. I want to personally thank Matthias and Alxis, who I interacted with personally, as well as the rest of the team. Absolutely Goated. Best McDonalds experience I've ever had, and I wouldn't feel right giving this place any less than 5 stars across the board. 10/10, would recommend.
  • PZ
    Patrick Zlatos
    1 day ago
    5.0
    As a resident north Virginian, I cannot even begin to describe how incredible the customer service of this location is. Upon pulling up to the drive thru the first window worker Matias met us with impeccable customer service and an extremely kind attitude even conversing with us and having a good time. After paying for our order we had to pull into the drive thru waiting spots as our food was prepared, the food runner Alexis consistently kept checking in with us to make sure we knew the status of our order without us even needing to ask and upon delivering the food was kind and respectful. The food was warm and fresh instead of the typical cold fries and nuggets from McDonalds in my home town. These two workers make our experience stand out among the robotic monotony of drive thru restaurants and for the first time in the 24 years I’ve been alive, I had an experience at McDonald’s that would make me want to return outside of the necessity for quick and easy food. Truly a five star experience.
  • AH
    Andrew Howser
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Traveled out of state and swung by this mcdonalds, God bless the staff at night. Respectful and genuine. The kind of service that would put chic-fil-a to shame. Shout out Elias and the rest of the crew working with him.
  • JR
    Jesse Reed
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    Hey today I went here at 1030pm they told me they was not taking my order bc they was about to close….closing time is at 1100pm I want to speak to the management…this is not your business you close when they tell you too
  • PM
    Peg Meerkatz
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    The lines for drive-through are ridiculously long and slow Today as often happens, I waited online over 20 minutes ordered a Mc Cafe drink I waited another 15 minutes to get up to the window to pay for the strength and was told that I would have to wait an additional 18 minutes because they were cleaning the machine Drinks that are on the Mc Cafe menu are not premade they are made as they are ordered. The staff does not want to take the time to make the drinks and nine times out of 10 usually same situation wait online forever to be told. I cannot have what I ordered unless I wanna wait an additional long period of time.

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the regular operating hours of this McDonald's location in Barnwell, SC?

The McDonald's in Barnwell, SC operates daily from 4:30 AM to midnight, with extended hours until 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5:00 AM on weekends.

Does this McDonald's offer drive-thru service? If so, what are the drive-thru hours?

Yes, this McDonald's has a drive-thru that is open from 4:30 AM to midnight on weekdays, extending to 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5:00 AM to midnight on Sundays.