McDonald's Menu Prices at 8402 Tidewater Dr ★3.2 (1396)

Just moved to the area. This is my 2nd time here. Holy smokes the drive-thru is SLOW. Probably slowest McDonalds I can remember visiting. You have to speed it up. There were 5 cars in front of me with a mostly empty parking lot at 7pm. It's been 35 min, I'm now up to the second car in the drive-thru. Are you waiting for doordash to deliver our orders from the McDonalds down the street?

Ah, McDonald’s — that golden beacon of culinary nostalgia, standing proudly beneath its twin arches like a cathedral of comfort and familiarity. One might pass it off as a mere fast-food establishment, yet upon my recent visit, I found myself swept into a symphony of simplicity so pure, so profoundly evocative, that I daresay it bordered on the transcendent. I ordered, with due reverence, the humble cheeseburger — a dish so iconic it could well serve as the Rosetta Stone of modern gastronomy. The first bite was a revelation: the soft, gently toasted bun yielding like silk under the slightest pressure, its delicate warmth embracing the savoury patty in a tender waltz of texture and taste. The cheese — that molten golden veil — cascaded languidly across the meat, as though basking in the quiet glory of its own perfection. There was ketchup, of course, that ruby-red elixir of youth, bright and tangy as the laughter of summers long past. The pickles — crisp, verdant medallions — offered a bracing counterpoint, their sharpness slicing through the richness like a witty remark at a dinner party. Each element sang in harmony, a chorus of contrasts that somehow felt like coming home. As I savoured it, I found myself transported — not merely to a restaurant, but to a moment in time. To childhood road trips with the scent of French fries wafting through the car; to after-school treats where happiness came wrapped in paper and promise. There was magic in that modest meal, the kind that Michelin stars cannot manufacture — only memories can. Truly, McDonald’s serves not just food, but feeling. A cheeseburger there is not a dish; it is a dream revisited — a love letter to simpler days, written in ketchup and kindness. ✨

I normally don’t review fast food joints, but when you have two separate employees apologizing profusely for being so severely understaffed during a rush hour it almost leaves the review for you. I waited roughly an hour for my ticket to be fulfilled, and the line quite literally wrapped itself around the building at some point before I was parked in Drive Thru reserve. And what was appalling wasn’t the wait for the always mediocre food, but the fact I learned that the store manager is refusing to properly staff the location while running these young adults completely ragged in the back of the house. At this point it’s a cry for help from your employees when they bring it to the attention of a customer. Seriously do better and hire more people, before you burn out the few people that are willing to put up with the food service industry. Because the only saving grace for this one star was how sweet Autumn and Adam was tonight. And those two workers definitely deserve better!

It’s only November 5th and this crooked business has already “phased out” using the penny. They don’t give correct change anymore because of it! Just think of all the customers they get and they keep a couple pennies from all of us and they just line their pockets even more. It may not sound like much but look how many customers they have, it’ll add up quick and it’s wrong! My receipt shouldn’t say one thing and then you give me less than and tell me sorry for your luck. This is stealing!!!!

This place has finally hit rock bottom. They don't give a damn about quality control. Today I was given nuggets that were extremely overcooked to the point they were inedible. They were kind enough to replace them, but upon eating them, I could immediately tell they were cooked in the same vat of oil they cook their fish filets in. Which brings up more concern about cross contamination. My advice to you all, check the contents of your bag and your food before you leave the drive thur. Also, never order delivery from them, you'll just end up being disappointed in what you receive or dont receive.