McDonald's

3.3
1618 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
5480 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
29206, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.3
1,618 reviews
5 stars
536
4 stars
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3 stars
241
2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Numerous reviews highlighted poor service, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

Customers reported issues with food temperature and incorrect items, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the overall quality.

Management Issues

Several reviews pointed to poor management practices, including lack of staff training and inadequate handling of customer complaints.

Cleanliness

While some customers noted cleanliness, others mentioned unsanitary conditions, particularly in the bathrooms.

Customer Experience

Mixed experiences were reported, with some praising friendly staff while many others described negative interactions.
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    Caitlin
    2 days ago
    1.0
    consistently the worst mcdonald’s i’ve ever been to! i come here once every few weeks to see if the experience ever improves, but it never does. i wait in EXTREMELY long lines for food almost every time. there was one occasion where my friend was in the drive thru for nearly an hour and they ended up getting the order wrong! had to wait another 20 minutes for them to make the extra burger that they forgot. to their credit, they gave us extra cookies as a sorry. doesn’t feel like enough though when this is consistently the same bad place. the line will be absurdly long and orders just won’t be taken for up to 15 minutes at a time! absolutely insane! i have thankfully had positive interactions with staff, but that’s about it as far as good things go. i could go on about more bad stories, i do not recommend coming here in the slightest.
  • NJ
    nikki jefferson
    Dec 31, 2025
    5.0
    All kids love it here. If they're happy so am I.
  • SW
    Shaniece williams
    Dec 21, 2025
    1.0
    This food service is unbelievable. Waiting almost an hour and they're still giving me the wrong food. It's ridiculous. Do not come here. Trash service
  • BW
    Brandy West
    Dec 19, 2025
    1.0
    Too busy and the kids they had working there didn't care. Order was wrong. Fish sandwich was cold. Fries were over salted. Horrible
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    Ben Lahood
    Nov 30, 2025
    1.0
    Expect 20 minutes wait on a good day and often 30-40 minutes (inside or drive through) You can go to an actual restaurant get your food just as quick and pay only a few dollars more if that. Its mot just this location, however this one does suck, this has just become the norm for mcdonalds across the country. Mcdonalds wait times have become absurd. Honestly just stop eating here, dont let the corporate narcissists continue to treat you like this while you hand them your hard earned money. They have gone too far, too cheap, and too understaffed. And if you work at mcdonalds, quit. Just quit. Its not worth the sassy customers blaming you for all the problems caused by this company being stingy. Its not worth it, theyll fire you when they make their fry cook robot anyways. Dont eat here and dont work here, things need to change

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the regular operating hours for McDonald's at 5480 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC?

McDonald's is open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM except on Friday and Saturday when it closes at midnight.

What are the drive-thru hours at this McDonald's location?

The drive-thru operates daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, extending to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.