McDonald's — Restaurant in Jersey City

I'm not a big fan of fast food, but McDonalds has been having some wicked deals lately. So, I figured I'd try it out again after years of avoiding it at my local McDonald's in Journal Square.

This location happened to be recently renovated. So, it looks more modern than before and even has a takeout window at the entrance now for late-night orders.

There is ample seating in front and the registers, pickup area, and self-service kiosks are far in the back. I ordered two times during a week and got a double cheese burger promo then a Big Mac promo with a $5 chicken sandwich combo with nuggets.

When it comes to taste, everything tasted mediocre and not very fresh - like it was all precooked, sitting in the bin, and just reheated to serve. All the chicken dishes were either dried out or overcooked. The Big Mac was ok. And, I disliked the Sprite soda. It tasted like it was made with lightly carbonated tap water and sweet syrup - not Sprite.

I did notice an element of poor and homeless people still hanging out here. So, don't be surprised if you see a few or smell a few. With that said, they dont clean the tables often either. So, it's best not to dine in, or something may ruin your appetite.

Perhaps it's been too long or now I have had much better fast food and burgers. But, I thought McDonald's tasted better. Although the price fits the taste, I'd only grab this again if I want cheap grub fast. And I definitely wouldn't dine in at...

Step aside, Broadway—this McDonald’s is serving up a theatrical masterpiece! As we entered, we were immediately captivated by the opening act: a strung-out man, hand deep in his pants, whispering sweet nothings to himself while intensely watching another customer eat. Riveting.

Enthralled by this gripping performance, we placed our order and took our seats, eager for the next act. Our meal soon arrived—delightfully dry cheeseburgers paired with an artisanal selection of cold, grease-soaked fries, seasoned to perfection with the lingering essence of an unclean fryer. A true culinary adventure.

But the real magic began when we found ourselves part of an immersive experience! Three feral teenagers, seemingly summoned from the depths of chaos, had been frolicking on the tables and launching food onto the floor before deciding to grace our presence. Their generous offering? A half-eaten McCrispy, lovingly deposited on our table as a token of their appreciation.

The grand finale, however, was the staff’s unwavering commitment to their roles. When we informed them of our experience, their dedication to apathy was nothing short of Oscar-worthy. Not a flinch, not a single break in character—just pure, unfiltered indifference.

Bravo, McDonald’s. A five-star performance in a zero-star...

This is the slowest, most disorganized, rudest McDonald's I have ever visited. The workers are like zombies. No smiles, confused on how to get orders to customers. You wait 10-15 minutes for a basis order when the restaurant is empty. They stand around talking, (the managers). And when you ask for a manager you get some fake person wearing a shirt saying yes, I am the manager what is your problem. I asked for a general manager and this man came out and said, I do not care call Corporate. I go there for breakfast before work, but who wants to when they send you off in such a bad mood. The one young man who is security is very nice. Always clean and respectful. Even though he is security, I have seen him wash his hands and go help fill up the Café station. Too bad the rest of the staff are not this...