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McDonald's

3.3
(1623 reviews)

Business Details

5480 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
29206, United States
(803) 790-2645
http://www.mcdonalds.com/

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Fast Food RestaurantRestaurantBreakfast RestaurantCoffee ShopBurger JointSandwich RestaurantMcDonald's
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  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

McDonald's
5480 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
29206, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.3
1,623 reviews
5 stars
538
4 stars
291
3 stars
242
2 stars
155
1 star
397

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers frequently reported extremely long wait times, poor order accuracy, and rude staff interactions.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many complained about cold or improperly prepared items.

Management Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted poor management practices, including unresponsive staff and lack of organization.

Cleanliness

Some customers noted cleanliness in the restaurant, but others pointed out issues such as unsanitary conditions in the bathrooms.

Customer Experience

Overall, many customers expressed dissatisfaction with their experiences, citing a lack of attention and care from employees.
  • SH
    Scott Hake
    Feb 10, 2026
    4.0
    This is the only location near Forest Acres that has burritos prepped and rolled for breakfast. Nearby locations on Decker Blvd and Parklane Rd seldom have burritos available due to laziness not demand. The one small issue with this McDonald’s is that customers cannot use the kiosk to order with the app if paying cash. That slows things down and defeats the purpose and efficiency of the app and kiosk. It’s like they don’t want to man the counter and accept cash. Very friendly staff
  • CC
    Caitlin
    Jan 10, 2026
    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.
  • KW
    Kristen Williams
    Dec 26, 2025
    2.0
    The servers at the window were rude and did not speak.
  • 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

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.

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