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Explore offerings from McDonald's on 3621 Lincoln Way in Ames, with popular burgers, chicken & sandwiches, breakfast, and snacks & sides available at this location.
McDonald's
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Burgers
When it comes to our burgers, we mean business. 100% real beef patties that have no fillers, additives or preservatives are the foundation for every Hamburger and Cheeseburger we proudly serve. Whether the Quarter Pounder®*, seared to stay thick and juicy, or the legendary Big Mac®, beef makes for a satisfying bite. *Weight before cooking at least 4 oz.
Mouthwatering perfection starts with two sear-sizzled 100% pure beef patties and Big Mac® sauce, sandwiched between a sesame seed bun. American cheese, shredded lettuce, onions and pickles top it off.
A juicy, 100% pure beef patty with absolutely no fillers, additives or preservatives, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, and topped with a tangy pickle, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard, and a slice of melty American cheese.
Double Cheeseburger features two 100% pure beef patties with absolutely no fillers, additives or preservatives, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, and topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard and two slices of melty American cheese.* <br><br> *Available at participating restaurants.
A juicy, 100% pure beef patty with absolutely no fillers, additives or preservatives, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, and topped with a tangy pickle, chopped onions, ketchup and mustard.
Quarter Pounder® Hamburger
A ¼ pound 100% beef patty, slivered onions, ketchup, mustard on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Two quarter pound* Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared with Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper). Layered with two slices of melty cheese, slivered onions and tangy pickles on sesame seed bun. *Weight before cooking at least 4 oz.
McDouble® burger features two 100% pure beef patties with absolutely no fillers, additives or preservatives, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, and topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard and a slice of melty American cheese.* <br><br> *Available at participating restaurants.
Chicken & Sandwiches
Irresistible flavors come to the table. Enjoy options like our chicken sandwiches and salads with chicken. Or try a Filet-O-Fish®, made with whitefish that is wild-caught and sourced from sustainable fisheries. Catch tastiness you can feel good about.
Dive into our wild-caught fish sandwich! Our fish filet is made with Alaskan Pollock sourced from sustainable fisheries, topped with melty American cheese and creamy tartar sauce, and served on a soft, steamed bun.
This southern style fried chicken sandwich is crispy, juicy and tender perfection. It’s topped with crinkle-cut pickles and served on a new toasted, buttered potato roll.
With our new spicy pepper sauce topping the new southern style fried chicken on a new toasted potato roll, this sandwich was made for those who like it crispy, juicy, tender and hot.
Get a little extra with toppings. Go deluxe with shredded lettuce, Roma tomatoes and mayo to take crispy, juicy and tender to the next level.
Breakfast
Meals include hash browns and small coffee or soft drink. Pick a different drink or side for an additional charge. Promotion pricing may be lower than meal pricing.
An excellent source of protein and oh so delicious. We place a freshly-cracked Grade A egg on a toasted English Muffin topped with real butter and add lean Canadian bacon and melty American cheese. And all that for 290 calories.
Sausage McMuffin® with Egg features a savory hot sausage, a slice of melty American cheese, and a delicious egg all on a freshly toasted English muffin. For a different taste, try it with freshly grilled egg whites and smooth white cheddar*. *pasteurized process
Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® feature soft, warm griddle cakes with the sweet taste of maple, holding our thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon, a fluffy folded egg, and a slice of melty American cheese. McGriddles cakes have no artificial preservatives or flavors and no colors from artificial sources. For a different taste, try it with freshly grilled egg whites and smooth white cheddar*.*Pasteurized process
Sausage McGriddles® feature soft, warm griddle cakes—with the taste of sweet maple—that hold our savory, sizzling hot sausage. McGriddles® cakes have no artificial preservatives or flavors and no colors from artificial sources.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® feature soft, warm griddle cakes—with the sweet taste of maple—that hold a fluffy folded egg, savory sausage, and melty American cheese. McGriddles cakes have no artificial preservatives or flavors and no colors from artificial sources. For a different taste, try it with freshly grilled egg whites and smooth white cheddar*.*Pasteurized process
Hotcakes and Sausage feature three golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth hotcakes with a side of real butter and the sweet flavor of maple. Plus, a side of our savory hot sausage.
Wake up with a warm biscuit, fluffy scrambled eggs, savory hot sausage, and crispy golden hash browns. For a different taste, try it with freshly grilled egg whites.
Fill up with a warm biscuit, savory hot sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, and golden brown hotcakes with a side of real butter and the sweet flavor of maple. For a different taste, try it with freshly grilled egg whites.
Creamy Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfait with low-fat vanilla yogurt, layers of plump blueberries and sweet strawberries, and a crunchy granola topping. *Available at participating restaurants
Egg White Delight McMuffin®
Made with 100% freshly grilled egg whites, extra lean Canadian bacon, smooth white cheddar* and a warm, freshly toasted English muffin. The Egg White Delight is 250 calories and packed with protein. *pasteurized process
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit features a warm, buttermilk biscuit brushed with real butter, thick cut Applewood smoked bacon, a fluffy folded egg, and a slice of melty American cheese. Or, put a different spin on breakfast and try it with 100%, freshly grilled egg whites and smooth white cheddar*. *Pasteurized process
Our oatmeal starts with two full servings of whole-grain oats and a touch of cream. Loaded with red and green apples, cranberries and two varieties of raisins. And you can have it just how you like it, with or without brown sugar.
Snacks & Sides
Grab somethin’ for your SNACKS & SIDES. We know you aren’t always looking for a full meal, so no matter what you’re craving, we’ve got easy snacks and sides that’ll have you covered.
Our French fries are born from premium potatoes such as the Russet Burbank and the Shepody. With zero grams of trans fat per labeled serving, these epic fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Freshly prepared with crisp chopped romaine, baby spinach, baby kale, red leaf lettuce, ribbon cut carrots, tasty grape tomatoes and served with your choice of Newman's Own dressing.
Chocolate Shake featuring our deliciously creamy vanilla soft serve and chocolate syrup, topped with whipped topping. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Strawberry Shake made with creamy vanilla soft serve, blended with strawberry flavored deliciousness, topped with whipped topping. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Dig in to a McFlurry® with M&M'S® made from vanilla soft serve with colorful chocolate candies swirled in. Enjoy these classic M&M’S® desserts in Regular Size and Snack Size.
Made with crunchy oats and packed with raisins for sweetness. *Available at participating restaurants.
Happy Meal
You want the best for your family. So do we. Our kid-friendly restaurants have great Happy Meal® options like a Hamburger made with a 100% beef patty that has no fillers, additives or preservatives. Or enjoy our tender and juicy Chicken McNuggets® that can also be found under Mighty Kids Meal® . Choose a side and your favorite drink: fat-free chocolate Milk Jug, 1% low-fat white Milk Jug or apple juice.
Made with the perfect combination of fruit purees and juices, such as strawberry and banna, blended with creamy low fat yogurt and ice. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Ala carte only. Price and participation may vary.
Made with the sweet combination of fruit purees and juices, such as mango and pineapple, blended with creamy low fat yogurt and ice. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Made with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of coffee, our Frappé Mocha is blended with ice and covered with whipped topping and chocolately drizzle. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Made with rich caramel flavor and a hint of coffee, blended with ice, and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Made from 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso, steamed with whole or nonfat milk, chocolate and caramel syrup, topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
The Caramel Mocha is made with expertly roasted espresso beans that are sustainably sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, steamed whole or nonfat milk, chocolate caramel syrup, and topped with whipped topping and caramel drizzle.
Made from 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso, whole or nonfat milk, chocolate and caramel syrup, topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
Iced Caramel Mocha, sustainably sourced and made with espresso beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, our refreshingly cool iced mocha is made with whole or nonfat milk, chocolate and caramel syrup, and topped with whipped topping and caramel drizzle. Available in Small, Medium, and Large. *Nonfat milk available at participating restaurants
Warm up with a rich Latte, made from Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso. Customize the Latte that’s made fresh just for you with steamed whole or nonfat milk, mixed with your choice of flavor at certain locations. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Warm up with a rich Latte, made from Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso. Customize the Latte that’s made fresh just for you with steamed whole or nonfat milk, mixed with your choice of flavor at certain locations. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Warm up with a rich Latte, made from Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso. Customize the Latte that’s made fresh just for you with steamed whole or nonfat milk, mixed with your choice of flavor at certain locations. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Cool down with a cold McCafé® Iced Latte, made from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ espresso. Customize the Iced Latte that’s made fresh just for you with cold whole or nonfat milk, mixed with your choice of flavor at certain locations. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Refreshingly cool and made with sustainably sourced 100% Arabica beans, cream, and your choice of flavored syrups. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Taste the delicious chocolaty flavor of a McCafé® hot chocolate. Hot chocolate made with steamed whole or nonfat milk, rich chocolate syrup, and topped with whipped topping and chocolate drizzle.
Treat yourself to a cup of our simple, satisfying morning coffee. Made with 100% Arabica beans, McCafé® Coffee is expertly roasted and freshly brewed every 30 minutes. Enjoy your hot coffee black or with your choice of sugar, sweetener, and dairy or creamer. Available in Small, Medium, and Large
Refreshingly cool and made with sustainably sourced 100% Arabica beans, cream, and your choice of flavored syrups. Available in Small, Medium, and Large.
Sweet Tea with a briskly refreshing blend of orange pekoe and pekoe cut black tea, sweetened to perfection. Available in Extra Small, Small, Medium, and Large.
McCafé® French Vanilla Iced Coffee
Refreshingly cool and made with our dark roast beans and smooth French vanilla flavor. Personalized with your choice of sweetener and creamer for a taste that’s unmistakably yours.
Beverages
Hit refresh when you sip our DRINKS. Satisfy your thirst with a variety of drinks. From refreshing options like $1 any size soft drinks*, to $2 small McCafé Smoothies, Frappés, or Shakes**. Grab a straw and go.
Honest Kids Juice drink is sweetened only with fruit juice, and it’s an organic drink perfect for a kids meal!
Reviews
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Alli Conrad
6 days ago
1.0
Sat at the second drive through speaker and wasn’t helped as 5 cars ordered and went through the first drive through speaker. Eventually had to call their phone and let them know I was sitting at the second speaker and wasn’t being helped
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Luke Silvay
Jul 1, 2026
5.0
Very kind and helpful employees, the restaurant was very clean and in good condition.
PK
Prashna K
Jun 28, 2026
4.0
The employees were so kind today! Loved the lady working at the window in the morning!
CJ
carter james
May 31, 2026
1.0
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, I had a very disappointing experience at this McDonald’s location.
I stopped in for lunch and paid with cash. I handed the employee at the register two $20 bills to pay for my order. After taking the money, the employee told me that I had given him a $20 bill and a $5 bill. I immediately told him that was impossible because I did not have any $5 bills on me. Earlier that day, I had been paid for a service entirely in $20 bills, and those were the only bills I had in my possession.
When I explained this, I expected the situation to be investigated seriously. Instead, I was offered a free ice cream “for the confusion.” While I appreciate the gesture, I wasn’t concerned about getting a free dessert. I was concerned about the missing $19 in change that I believed I was owed. A free ice cream does not resolve a cash discrepancy involving nearly twenty dollars.
The situation became even more frustrating when my friend approached the counter and asked if the register could be checked. According to my friend, when the employee opened the register, there was a $20 bill and a $5 bill sitting together in the section where the $20 bills were stored. My friend also stated that he saw another folded $20 bill in the register after the employee picked up the $20 bill and the $5 bill that he claimed I had handed him.
I again explained that I had been paid earlier that day entirely in $20 bills and did not have any $5 bills on me. At that point, the employee responded by saying, “I’m not saying you’re lying.” While that may have been intended to calm the situation, it did not address the actual concern or explain why there was a disagreement about the amount of cash that had been handed over.
As the conversation continued, another employee or manager came over. I expressed my frustration and said that, from my perspective, it seemed possible that a $5 bill could have been produced and then claimed to be part of the money I handed over. Instead of investigating further, I was told that I needed to leave the store because I was being “disrespectful.”
I understand that disagreements happen and that mistakes can occur when handling cash. However, what bothered me most was not just the missing money, but how the situation was handled. I felt that my concerns were dismissed, I was not taken seriously, and no meaningful effort was made to resolve the dispute. Being offered ice cream instead of a proper review of the transaction felt insulting, and being asked to leave after trying to explain my side of the situation made the experience even worse.
I have visited many McDonald’s locations over the years and have rarely had an issue. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling frustrated, unheard, and unwilling to return to this location. I believe customers deserve to have cash discrepancies investigated thoroughly and professionally, especially when the amount in question is significant.
I hope management reviews this incident, checks any available surveillance footage, and provides additional training on how to handle cash disputes and customer concerns. Customers should feel confident that their money is being handled accurately and that legitimate concerns will be treated with respect.
Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this location.
MB
Madealyn Bergen-Osborne
May 30, 2026
5.0
Long story short: They prevented me from heaving a seizure.
Long story: I’m not from around here . We live about 2 hours and 30 mins from here. My brother was graduating today and we were trying to get the deal so we all decided on McDonalds. There was an issue with another customer they were having. This short white privileged boy was throwing a fit. Things was getting heated the employee kept there cool. There has been a lot of stuff happening in my life and I’ve been getting seizures from them. I was trying to not let what’s happening affect me but for some reason it was I had to walk out because my card wasn’t working in the building and I needed it unlocked. So my mom went out with me. My mom went inside while I breathed a little more. One employee that was getting accused of something he didn’t do(90%sure) came outside to breathe. The manger came out to make sure he’s okay. Went inside to get started on ordering my stuff. These two men had nothing but smiles after, made sure we was okay, and made us feel safe. For someone in fighter flight right now I really appreciate how this whole thing went down. I wish I could tell them how grateful I am for all of it.
What are the regular operating hours of McDonald's at 3621 Lincoln Way in Ames, IA?
This McDonald's location is open from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday through Tuesday, until 4:00 AM on Wednesday, open 24 hours Thursday through Saturday, and from 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Sunday.
What hours is the drive-through at this McDonald's open?
The drive-through is open from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday and Tuesday, until 4:00 AM on Wednesday, operates 24 hours Thursday through Saturday, and from 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Sunday.
Does this McDonald's offer delivery service?
Yes, McDonald's at this location offers delivery, curbside pickup, same-day delivery, and no-contact delivery services.
How can I place an order online or via an app for this McDonald's?
You can order online at https://mcdonalds.order.online/business/-5579 or use the McDonald's App available on iOS and Android for easy ordering.
What payment methods does this McDonald's accept?
This McDonald's accepts American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
What services does this McDonald's provide to customers?
Services include DriveThru, Gift Cards, McDelivery, Mobile Offers, Mobile Ordering, and WiFi.
Which nearby coffee shops could I visit before or after stopping at McDonald's?
Nearby coffee shops include 7 Brew Coffee and Starbucks, which are convenient for coffee lovers visiting the McDonald's location.
Are there any nearby places where I can get a car wash around McDonald's?
Yes, Varsity Carwash is located nearby, offering car wash and automotive repair services that customers can visit before or after dining at McDonald's.
What entertainment or recreational spots are close to this McDonald's?
Park Playground is a nearby park and playground where families can enjoy some outdoor time before or after visiting McDonald's.
Are there any nearby medical or urgent care facilities close to McDonald's?
McFarland Express Care at West Ames Hy-Vee is nearby for urgent medical care, convenient for customers needing healthcare services in the area.
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