McDonald's — Restaurant in Glendale

McDonald’s – Where Nuggets Are Religion and Playgrounds Are Therapy

Stopped by McDonald’s, because apparently, my kids think it’s a Michelin-star restaurant. Me? I’m more of a “please don’t make me eat this” kind of guy, but hey—nuggets. I always go for the nuggets. Not because they’re great, but because they’re familiar. Like a childhood trauma that never really goes away.

Let’s talk food: It’s McDonald’s. You know what it tastes like, because it tastes exactly the same whether you’re in New York, Nebraska, or the outer rings of Saturn. Consistency is key here, and McD’s delivers it with the same enthusiasm as a robot reading bedtime stories. The fries are salty little sticks of joy, the burgers are… technically food, and the nuggets are probably made of chicken (science is still out). Honestly, I should probably be ordering a regular burger like a grown-up, but here we are.

And let’s not forget the sauces. Oh boy, the sauces. I asked for barbecue, but apparently, someone in the back decided I needed hot mustard and sweet and sour too. Mustard and sweet and sour Like maybe that’s what truly pairs with the nuggets, and I’ve been doing life wrong. Maybe it’s a sign. Or maybe they just hit the “sauce button of chaos” and hoped for the best. Either way, I now have enough packets of random sauces to open my own side hustle.

Service? That’s a roulette wheel. Spin it and see! Sometimes you get a smiling teen who hands you your bag like it’s filled with golden dreams. Other times you get someone who clearly lost a bet and now works the drive-thru with the passion of a DMV clerk. This time, they smiled—either at us or at the thought of their shift ending soon. We’ll take it.

Atmosphere: Here’s where this location earns its McStripes. There’s a play place. A legit, run-around, scream-your-lungs-out, let-the-sugar-do-its-thing play area. The kids loved it, and honestly, I didn’t hate it. You never know what you’re gonna witness in that chaos corner. You could write a review, or just sit by the window like a sad puppy questioning your life choices.

Case in point: I looked up from my cold nuggets (you get the joke) and saw two grown men trying to park a compact car into what I’m guessing was a motorcycle spot. One of them got out and started doing those big, theatrical hand signals—like he was directing a Boeing 747 into a hangar. Left. Right. Forward. Back. Jazz hands. The driver clearly had no idea what any of it meant because he just kept inching forward like he was solving a puzzle only he could see. After what felt like 27 years, they finally got the car in. I gave them a silent round of applause. Peak entertainment. Worth the visit alone.

Bathrooms? Let’s just say I avoid them like I avoid spoilers. Unless you’re actively trying to gain superpowers from a questionable chemical spill, you might want to hold it. One step inside and you start to wonder if you’re in a public restroom or the setting of a post-apocalyptic thriller. Smells like regret. Looks like a crime scene.

Overall: Is it healthy? Absolutely not. Is it gourmet? LOL, no. But is it there when you need it, like a greasy, golden beacon of hope? Absolutely. For that alone, I give it a strong, slightly questionable 3.999 stars—because 4 feels dishonest and 3.5 is just rude.

Would I come back? Probably tomorrow. Because...

Formal Complaint Regarding Recent Experiences at this location Colorado blvd . I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction with the service and operational issues I have repeatedly encountered at your location Colorado blvd .While I would ideally rate my experiences with zero stars, I understand that is not an option. My primary concerns revolve around the consistent lack of professionalism from staff and recurring order inaccuracies. On multiple visits, I have observed employees engaged in personal conversations and recreational activities, neglecting customer acknowledgment and service. This behavior directly impacts order accuracy, as simplification efforts on my part are consistently undermined by incorrect preparations. I frequently receive items I did not order, and my food is habitually overcooked. A particularly frustrating incident occurred recently when I placed a mobile order. Despite receiving confirmation that my order was being prepared, upon arriving at the location around 8 PM, I was informed the restaurant was closed. My attempts to resolve this at the time were unsuccessful; staff refused to provide my order, did not cancel it, and I was not issued a refund. Although I contacted customer service, and they provided what assistance they could, the promised follow-up from a location manager and subsequent refund never materialized. I urge McDonald's to address these significant deficiencies. Enhanced training in customer service and order fulfillment for employees at this location is critically needed. The current level of service is highly disappointing and falls far below the standards I expect from...

I haven't been in a McDonald's in over a decade and my goodness have they changed. They are all gray and sterile now. Well anyway I go to use the bathroom and there was feces smeared all over the toilet seat and wall, I said to myself damn somebody when to war in here I would love to know they story behind how that poo got all over the place. It was probably just a homeless drug addict nothing cool but hey you never know 😂😂😂. Well anyway it took 15 minutes to get 2 mcdoubles and a diet coke that I ordered on the app that is supposed to make service faster I think it would have been faster if I had waited in the 10 car drive thru line. I eventually had to ask the manager who had no clue what was going on he was literally just walking back and forth trying to look like he was earning his paycheck and then this hero employee comes out of nowhere and was like have you been helped, and I was like well I ordered in the app I have been waiting for 15 minutes and then this girl did the most crazy thing that could have possibly been done in that situation she told the truth. She said they forgot my order and it was coming right now. I was shocked by the honesty and was oddly calmed out of my hunger rage and politely said ok. I was then handed a bag with my food shortly after and upon returning back to my car I was overjoyed to find that possible as some kind of effort to make up for the wait there was a handful of fries and 3 chicken nuggets (no sauce) along with my mcdoubles. The other possibility is that someones leftovers was put in my bag. On a positive note the burgers were above average...