McDonald's - Braintree

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McDonald's

McDonald's
2.9 / 5 (12316 reviews)

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Despite a few positive comments about friendly staff, overall reviews for this particular McDonald's are overwhelmingly negative. Customers lament missing items in their deliveries, food orders taking excessively long times, and poor quality of service. Complaints about missing lettuce, cold chips, and inadequate gluten-free options are also prevalent. Issues with drive-thru systems, such as long waits and chaotic parking conditions, were widespread. Deviations from the usual standard McDonald's experience were reported, leading to dissatisfaction among patrons. It's advised to consider alternative options to avoid frustration when dining at this location.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Owen

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★ 2.9 / 5 from 12316 reviews
denise-g-weed8041
08.11.2023

Absolutely shocking. Not only did we have to pull over and wait forever for our food, we then pulled away only to realise our order was completely wrong! When we drove back in to query and collect correct order staff accused me of lying, before eventually rectifying. Terrible attitude on the staff member in question. Second time we've had the wrong order here (once eat in, once drive thru). Will not attend again.

joe-p-farmer0555
08.11.2023

I don't know the exact time this incident happened, it was between 2pm and 3pm on Sunday the 24th of September. I was a passenger in my friend's car through the drive through, and there was a member of staff who looked fairly young, stating quite loudly about how a 40 something year old man was trying to sleep with her. I know there are a lot of children that visit your restaurant and the fact I could hear it in the car just makes me wonder if any kids were around inside, they could also hear it. I just wanted to make sure the relative people were aware so this type of thing won't happen again, as it could have gone a lot worse if the wrong type of people heard that kind of comment from a worker in a professional setting.

lyn-f-grass2734
08.11.2023

Normally a fan, but McDonald's Drive through at Braintree on the A120 was an absolute shambles. Despite seeing loads of staff through the windows. There was so many cars parked up in their parking bays people lucky enough to get their order at the window couldn't drive out. The slovenly way the boy walked out with one order at a time beggars belief. After waiting 15 mins (fast food, really? with dogs in the car I called out how long? He came back and said we've lost your order and have to do it again As I was on a deadline travelling from Colchester to Nottingham I told him the service was disgusting and that I couldn't wait any longer. So after paying £8.97 I had a 25 minute wait to get no food and a 13 point turn to get my van out where there were so many people waiting I couldn't move!. Absolutely shambles. The whole attitude of the staff was they just couldn't be bothered. I will make sure I'm prepared next time and either go to McDonald's at Colchester or Cambridge as I do this journey frequently. You owe me a quarter pounder with cheese meal and a hot apple pie!!!!!

owen-dyer
02.09.2024

I like McDonald's like anyone else, but often their food is just okay. It can be frustrating when you order in and it arrives late or cold.

simon-clancy
02.09.2024

I never knew that this restaurant was the 3rd busiest in the country.

FAQ

The second closest stop is Braintree Freeport, located 901 meters away.

As a customer, you can use the WiFi of the establishment free of charge.

The restaurant also provides suitable seating for its smallest guests in the form of baby high chairs.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

You can also pay for your meals with the common credit cards.

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