Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
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High Cholesterol at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
WORST! HORRIBLE! How can this even be real? It's like a nightmare every time I walk in these doors. I have officially decided that I AM NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN. Oh how I have tried and tried. I've given you too many chances McDonalds and you just can't seem to get it right. Seriously, I want to speak with someone from McDonalds corporate office and inquire why this is the worst run McDonalds I have ever been to in my life and nominate it for the worst on the planet. Even when it's empty, I still wait forever. Even just a cup of coffee takes like 10 minutes. Does the owner care about this place? I don't know what to say but judging by the other reviews and the shady multiple yelp accounts for this mcdonalds, I'm not the only one who feels this way
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Mike J.
This McDonalds warrants a negative star rating. I have give it TOO MANY CHANCES. Every time, no matter what time of day/night.... no matter what the situation is... this is the worst run McDonalds in possibly the entire world. It's so bad I almost considered calling the 1-800 number to let McDonalds know how incredibly horrific this place is. Nothing is quick, nobody knows what they are doing and everyone is rude. Also, I went to donate my change to Ronald McDonalds Charities and the person working the counter told me to give it to her and then she put it in her pocket. I was so shocked, I didn't even know what to say.
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Julia B.
Ghetto ass McDo catered to the drunkards (like myself) after a night of debaucher in the LES.
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Allan C.
Congratulations McDonalds! I found the worst store ever!!! I knew you could do it. I ordered a #2, no cheese, plain, large size combo. Simple enough right? Nope. I got back a very not plain medium size order and it took 15 minutes to get. Then I ordered one of their limited edition pumpkin pies, because at least that would be quick right? Nope. After I finished eating my meal, the pie was still not ready. When the cashier asked the manager how much longer for the pie, the manager then asked an employee in the back, who then yelled at the manager and told her to "fucking check herself." Whaaaaaat? Where the hell am I right now? I got a refund for the pie and got the hell out of there. Worst... McDonalds... Ever.
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Irene H.
This place must be the world's worst McDonald's. Why bother being open 24/7 if you can't find the right staff to support it. They are sloooow. It takes 3 people to figure out a computer while the line starts snacking at 3am. Expect a lot of hungry, disgruntled customers who just wants their burgers and fries after a night of boozing. Makes me appreciate my McD's... which is saying a lot.
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Shawn C.
No. No. No. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've walked by here countless times in the six+ years that I've been going out in the LES. Not once have I stepped inside until yesterday-- when all options were exhausted at 5am. Not even a food cart could be found outside, due to the rain that was coming down. My only option left was this scary McDonalds which had spent previous years taunting me. I thought to myself-- it can't be that bad. But I was wrong. This is the place is where dreams are shattered and lost souls come together. All the workers here are stuck in a strange state of misery. When you step inside and take a look around-- it feels drab, strange, and unsanitary. It also smelt really bad-- which I thought strange but given that it's open 24 hours, I guess some things just are let go over time... I ordered my food, waited about 15 minutes (???) and had numerous strange folks come up to me and try to strike up conversation. Why did I not bring my headphones, I thought? When I finally received my food, I don't think I was ever happier to snatch it out of their hands and run for the door. It's a bit worse than your standard McDonalds-- but in my mind, if you're in the LES, this is the LAST resort when there is nowhere else to get food.
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Tim G.
There was no soda at the time. Fine I'll drink something else. I ordered a frozen strawberry lemonade and paid .40 cents extra. Fine my order comes up without said frozen strawberry lemonade and was told it's coming up fine. But it wasn't coming up!! That employee LIED to me!!! After 10 minutes of standing there letting my fries get cold I inquired. The employee kept yelling for another employee who was clearly ignoring this employee yelling. He finally gets someone to make this said frozen strawberry lemonade and the response I get is "coming right up sir." No apology for the wait or the fact that I wasn't going to get my drink if I didn't say anything. I was given said frozen strawberry lemonade and it looked like ice with a drop of food colouring. I took a photo I posted on here. The employee making the frozen strawberry lemonade was in possession of my receipt. When I asked for it back I was meant with an "excuse me?!!" Talking down to me like I was a second class citizen I DO NOT APPRECIATE IT!!!
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Alex H.
This rating is only specific for McDonalds restaurant and don't necessarily have any real world value. $1 Menu is fantastic, service is fast and you will never see mice carcasses in the fries because they're usually inspected right before being served as it's yellow color. And carcasses are usually all other colors. McChicken sandwich and double cheese burger still as good as ever. Sundae, no more. Oh well. Sometimes people don't lock the door while in the restroom let alone unable to answer when you knock. I'm glad to see they clean the toilet seat with-by mopping it.
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Ari S.
Let people cut on line! So we just left!!! They did say that they don't care about it!!
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Stacy M.
***Not that anyone will ever read this, because drunk people don't listen to reviews: this is the most disrespectful, conniving, rude establishment and you should rather stab your eyes out with straws before giving them any money. they PURPOSEFULLY did not give me TWO items i ordered, attempting to seal up the bag before i could notice. When i did, the girl acted like she forgot it, gave me my order of large fries, then laughed at me. When i saw i was also missing a "snack wrap," she handed me one left on the grill. At this point, i politely asked this cahier/runner's name (she was missing a name tag), and she refused to give it to me. I asked for her manager, and a woman on the grill line with a un-labelled lanyard indicated her authority. The two exchanged demeaning glances, muffeld speech, from which i only heard, "i got you girl," from the "manager..." and i was disgraced, so i left without even getting the proper sauce for my nuggets (oh, yes, first world problems.) Also they didn't give proper change to my friend, who paid for one sandwich with a $20 and was shorted $5. When he called, once we got home, the woman on the phone identified herself as Darlene. Nice move now, whether it's fake or not. My next call is to corporate! it is disgusting. other customers were appalled but too drunk to care. i used to work at a McDonalds landmark location WHEN I WAS 14 (OH DID THEY CHECK TO MAKE SURE I WAS OF AGE TO WORK THERE? NO.). All it ought to take now, is a few more competent people to report their same findings, then this location gets a whole new staff. OH, right- no one wants to work there. Especially this hour. Makes me fear for all mankind more than yuppies are afraid of the clown Ronald McDonald. "I hope those bitches enjoy their train back to Harlem."
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Louisa M.
This sh*thole really gets zero stars, but i couldn't post the review without adding a star. I admit, with all the amazing food in the city, I'll frequent a fast food joint from time to time...maybe it's 3 in the morning and nothing else in the neighborhood is open, or i just don't want to walk any further because maybe i'm drunk. (i'll admit sometimes it's just because i have a sick craving for the food.) this is the mcdonalds by my apt so it's an easy stop off the F train, 3 minutes from home. this place is a DUMP. and I'm pretty sure the people who work there...have been rejected from every other single fast food hellhole in the city. this is the last stop before hell. i've NEVER had a decent experience here...decent would be...not having to watch as the entire staff f*cks around doing nothing while the line accumulates behind me. this is the best example of laziness, utter stupidity, and inefficiency i've ever seen...IF THEY SERVED CHEAP BURGERS AND FRIES AT THE DMV -- I'D GO WAIT IN LINE THERE. I can't count the number of times i've stood, watching as the staff picks their a*s, jokes around, stands and stares blankly, as the people taking orders do so at the pace of snails, and the line of people who've paid and are waiting for their orders grows because no one will bag their big macs. And the one person with any sense of initiative thinks it's more important to get every last fry from the fry basket into the red sleeves first before assembling people's orders. oh, and did i mention they're f*cking rude as hell? Meanwhile, the Burger King two blocks away (also on delancey) is the very picture of efficiency and courtesy--you get in, order, pay, get your stuff, and you're out. IF THOSE GUYS CAN DO IT, WHY CAN'T MCDONALDS.
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Little B.
This place is ghetto.
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Ben F.
Went here the night I told my girlfriend I loved her. It's a special place.
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Hee M.
I came here for a quick breakfast and the place is extremely dirty. Their floors are messy and all their tables are not cleaned. I would give this place two stars but the cashier tiara was extremely friendly.
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Sean D.
Came here on a Sunday afternoon - the line was just about out the door (20+) people, beeping going off constantly, etc. while one employee casually swept the floor and others sort of walked around as if they'd completely given up. Waited in total about 25 minutes to get cold burnt fries. Not sure where the management was in this entire situation, but firing the current employees and getting new management could help this place. In the words of Gandalf: "I would not go there unless I had no other choice."
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Vincent C.
TL;DR The central Lower East Side McDonald's. Sorta ghetto...but so is LES. Can you believe a time when the Lower East Side was so ghetto that they didn't even have a Mcdonald's? Man those were the days. I remember I was so happy as a kid when this Mcdonald's opened. I was like now mom and dad have no excuse for not going! Of course my dreams were deterred after my parents revealed that we were too poor to eat McDonald's everyday. How effed up is that...too poor to eat McDonalds in the 90s. Man back then they even took food stamps, so i don't understand. OK enough with the nostalgia...this is a mcdonalds...not really sure why you're reading a review on yelp about mcdonalds. You have Marilyn Hagerty for that and she speaks for all of us mcdonald's patrons. huffingtonpost.com/2015/… I mainly come here when I receive decent coupons in the mail like buy one get one frees, or a $1 mcdonalds fancy drink. The other times I come here are mainly to get their 20 piece mcnuggets. It's $5.43 or $5.44 depending on how the machine feels. However for the month of January 2015 they have this bomba$$ deal on nuggets, 50 pieces for $10.86!! thats 10 more pieces than usual! Me an my brothers ate this 3 times already. Nuggets are good. that golden crispy skin with all those sauces. Did yall know they got all these crazy sauces in mcdonald's now? It's not just bbq and sweet and sour, they got ranch, habenero ranch, honey mustard, buffalo sauce...i think there's more. It's crazy. I straight get stunted everytime they ask what sauce. mad options...maybe too mad options (is that grammatically correct?). I would give this place 3 stars if the customers weren't so weird and ghetto, but hey gentrification stops at the doors of Mcdonalds and they are straight keeping property value down in the neighborhood so that's good in some respects...not so good in many others. This goes to show if you want to see a neighborhood at it's worst or it's underbelly, you go to the neighborhood Mcdonald's as a litmus test of the shitty side of the neighborhood. Sometimes the Mcdonald's isn't bad at all cause the neighborhood is probably rolling in $$$$$$$$$, other times you get like the LES Mcdonalds.
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Bill T.
This isn't really a mathematical formula, but the more beer you consume and the more hungry you are, the less skeevy a super skeevy place seems to you. Yes, this is not the McDonald's of your suburban dreams. It's full of shady characters and they wait until 5 or more people form a line before taking any orders but in the end, you do get your food. Came here after beer club and because I was hungry, I decided it would be a good idea to stop in. Took awhile to get my food and I was a little freaked out by the clientele. But I got my cheeseburger and fries and bolted for the subway. Probably would not come here if i was stone cold sober. But then, I probably wouldn't be hanging out in the Lower East Side if I was sober, you know what I mean? So if you're hungry, maybe you want to take a chance and come here. You do the math.
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Jessica L.
I have to admit, sometimes I just crave junk food. BUT this has to be the worst McDonalds ever!! This place is so dirty I don't even know how exactly it got an 'A' on the sanitary inspection. (I'm not trying to imply anything) I've gotten the wraps here a couple of times and every time,they were soggy. The cashier person was EXTREMELY rude; it was unbelievable! I would not come back to this place if I didn't love so close (I really need a car, haha)
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Anderson C.
There are only things you need to know about this McDonald's. When you are partying or doing whatever else you might be doing in L.E.S., this might very well be the place to get that apple pie. That is probably all I come here to eat. With that said, you must also be aware of the 25 cents to use the bathroom rule. Yes, this isn't just a in Japan kind of rule. I can understand the need to restrict bathroom usage because locally there are a lot of...well let's just say for better lack of the word(s)...Unbathed citizens that intentionally mess up the bathroom having others to clean it up for them. It also prevents "strays" from coming in once they know the bathroom is NOT for their use. It is usually a creeper free McDonald's but then again I'm not here at all hours of the night either. Food wise, stick to the pies.
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Steven L.
Yes, this is a ghetto McDonalds. Yes, come here to satisfy your munchies after getting drunk. Yes, there are crackheads and dealers always standing in the front. If you come during the day, its pretty pleasant and plenty of seating. The night is always a different story. The condiment bar is one of the cleanest I've seen in the city. Worker's always attempt to keep that part clean. You get a choice of BBQ, Sweet and Sour, and Ketcup sauces from the self-serving pumps. Many other locations charge .10 cents for this..? Their value menu is a bit pricer.. you won't really see $1 items like the ad or tv advertise, its a tad bit higher. Right night to the F train stop on Essex and Delancey, very convenient. "Alex Y. 1/30/2013 When the Puerto Rican Chick With The With The Deformed Hand Is Working I Walk Out " ---WTF? Damn, that's just wrong...
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Carlos R.
Stay away! This McDonald's is by far the worst one I've ever been too. While I wouldn't say the place is downright dirty, it definitely doesn't have that bright, shiny clean feel of other McDonald's. Additionally, they don't participate in many of the normal McDonald's promotions, so you end up paying more than you would at other Mickey Dee's. Lastly, the staff here is just horrible. When you're ordering, if you look on the left wall (when facing the registers) you'll see their "6 Steps" for taking orders, posted on the wall. The first step is for them to smile, for 10 seconds, I believe. It might as well say "Roll your eyes and suck your teeth" for the duration of the order. Next time, I'm gonna skip this Mickey Dee's and grab me something from the food cart right in front...it's probably more sanitary and healthier any way....
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Nick T.
So coming at night does have a unique experience as in you'll definitely see all types of unscrupulous people. Did i mention that there's throw up all over the floor and it was sitting there for the 25 minutes i had to wait for my food? Then again I'm not there to judge, I just want my Big Mac and fries and I'll leave. It took my order tonight quite a while being that there was 6 other people and only one person manning the register. Boy did she look miserable come to think of it anybody would be miserable if they have to work graveyard shift on minimum wage. Definitely avoid this place at night being that there usually are other options open late at night but then again everything apparently closes sunday night and reopens monday. So if you want food at night this is your place.
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Judy S.
They also have the Hot N Spicy McChicken! Is it like a secret menu item or something? I'm a little confused by this. Do most McDonald's have this item? You just have to ask? If so, why does anyone eat the regular McChicken? This place has better Hot N Spicy McChicken than the K-Town McDonald's location. I bought two -- after I just ate a huge brunch -- and NO REGRETS. Also this place is better because they were one dollar. RETURN OF THE DOLLAR MENU. tl;dr $1 for Hot N Spicy McChicken. YAS PLZZZZZ
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Savi C.
Thanks for not giving me my coffee until 5 minutes after you gave me my food. Everyone knows how great McDonald's food tastes cold. Thanks again for giving me a cup of coffee with 1/4 of it missing after the long wait. Then telling me I had to wait for a new pot to be brewed when I asked for a fresh cup. Silly me for thinking you would have had the sense to brew a fresh pot in all the time I was waiting, supposedly for a lid, just based on the fact that you gave me a shorted cup. On top of that the cahier, who couldn't even tell me how many ounces are in a small, asked for my receipt before giving me my refund for the coffee that was just too complicated for you to handle. I guess I expected way too much.
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Ralph J.
This is one of the most disgusting McDonalds I have been .many homeless people hang in there service is horrible. all woman that work there have a attitude problem
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Apocalypse A.
one word "cockroaches". the food tastes like the floor outside... note to self: worst McDonalds ever...
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Jon H.
For Drunks, Tourists and others coming to empty their bladder in the most legal way possible: Crackheads galore and you can't use the public restroom until you purchase something. They give you a fake old school arcade coin to use the bathroom and insert in the lock which opens the door. You could use a quarter without buying something but make sure not to get stopped by the underpaid makeshift security guard/disgruntled employee working into the wee night hours... If you are coming here for food: Better options are a Halal cart or Nearby Deli
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Joseph M.
Absolutely hate this place. The staff are awful. They curse at each other, rude to customers.... The clientele is a bunch of drunks, homeless, and gang members. You need a bullet proof vest to walk in here.
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Q & A on Applebee's
What time does Applebee's half price appetizers start?
Applebee's restaurant has launched the late-night happy hour where some of the listed appetizers are sold at half price. The offer is available at most of the Applebee's locations where one can enjoy the offer after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
What time is the happy hour at Applebee's?
Applebee's Happy Hour Monday starts from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Apples Late Night Happy Hour Monday starts from 9:00 PM until midnight.
What can a vegan and Vegetarian eat at Applebee's?
There are almost no vegan option and sparse vegetarian option at Applebee's. If you are a vegan ask for steamed vegetables, baked potato, salads, or fried vegetables without butter. There are certain vegan dressings you can try to make your salad tastier.
What are the opening and closing timing at Applebee's?
Applebee's Restaurant operational hours on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and Sundays start from 11 am until midnight. While on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant remains open until 1 am. The timing may vary as per the location.
Does Applebee's remain close on holidays?
Applebee's remain closed on many holidays, but it may vary as per the location of the restaurant. For holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, the restaurant remains closed throughout the USA.
How to find the nearest Applebee's Restaurant?
Today Applebee's is located on 135+ locations in the USA and growing. The restaurant is famous for its lip-smacking ribs and steaks, seafood and fried chicken wings. There are healthier salads and sides for people who are health conscious. If you want to find nearest Applebee's restaurant in your area, just go through the Restaurant Listing Directory to find one.
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About Applebee's
Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
Later in 2007, IHOP Corp. now known as DineEquity, Inc. acquired Applebee's and began their journey together to make Applebee's the world's largest full-service restaurant chain. Today, Applebee's serves at more than 1,830 locations worldwide. The Applebee's menu ranges from Appetizers and Salads to heavy meals consisting of ribs and steak. Although the trademark dish Riblets is a hot favorite among regular Applebee's dwellers, the restaurant also serves some amazing burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
Healthy Food Options at Applebee's
When a restaurant serves ribs as their main dish, then you can assume the diet-friendliness of their menu. Well, Applebee's is no different. However, you can dig deeper into their menu and pick some good healthy food options for sure. You can try the salads, light sandwiches, appetizers to ensure you don't order heavy items, etc. If you are really diet conscious, then you got to be careful with their steaks & ribs as well as desserts section.
Eric M.
WORST! HORRIBLE! How can this even be real? It's like a nightmare every time I walk in these doors. I have officially decided that I AM NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN. Oh how I have tried and tried. I've given you too many chances McDonalds and you just can't seem to get it right. Seriously, I want to speak with someone from McDonalds corporate office and inquire why this is the worst run McDonalds I have ever been to in my life and nominate it for the worst on the planet. Even when it's empty, I still wait forever. Even just a cup of coffee takes like 10 minutes. Does the owner care about this place? I don't know what to say but judging by the other reviews and the shady multiple yelp accounts for this mcdonalds, I'm not the only one who feels this way
(1)Mike J.
This McDonalds warrants a negative star rating. I have give it TOO MANY CHANCES. Every time, no matter what time of day/night.... no matter what the situation is... this is the worst run McDonalds in possibly the entire world. It's so bad I almost considered calling the 1-800 number to let McDonalds know how incredibly horrific this place is. Nothing is quick, nobody knows what they are doing and everyone is rude. Also, I went to donate my change to Ronald McDonalds Charities and the person working the counter told me to give it to her and then she put it in her pocket. I was so shocked, I didn't even know what to say.
(1)Julia B.
Ghetto ass McDo catered to the drunkards (like myself) after a night of debaucher in the LES.
(2)Allan C.
Congratulations McDonalds! I found the worst store ever!!! I knew you could do it. I ordered a #2, no cheese, plain, large size combo. Simple enough right? Nope. I got back a very not plain medium size order and it took 15 minutes to get. Then I ordered one of their limited edition pumpkin pies, because at least that would be quick right? Nope. After I finished eating my meal, the pie was still not ready. When the cashier asked the manager how much longer for the pie, the manager then asked an employee in the back, who then yelled at the manager and told her to "fucking check herself." Whaaaaaat? Where the hell am I right now? I got a refund for the pie and got the hell out of there. Worst... McDonalds... Ever.
(1)Irene H.
This place must be the world's worst McDonald's. Why bother being open 24/7 if you can't find the right staff to support it. They are sloooow. It takes 3 people to figure out a computer while the line starts snacking at 3am. Expect a lot of hungry, disgruntled customers who just wants their burgers and fries after a night of boozing. Makes me appreciate my McD's... which is saying a lot.
(1)Shawn C.
No. No. No. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've walked by here countless times in the six+ years that I've been going out in the LES. Not once have I stepped inside until yesterday-- when all options were exhausted at 5am. Not even a food cart could be found outside, due to the rain that was coming down. My only option left was this scary McDonalds which had spent previous years taunting me. I thought to myself-- it can't be that bad. But I was wrong. This is the place is where dreams are shattered and lost souls come together. All the workers here are stuck in a strange state of misery. When you step inside and take a look around-- it feels drab, strange, and unsanitary. It also smelt really bad-- which I thought strange but given that it's open 24 hours, I guess some things just are let go over time... I ordered my food, waited about 15 minutes (???) and had numerous strange folks come up to me and try to strike up conversation. Why did I not bring my headphones, I thought? When I finally received my food, I don't think I was ever happier to snatch it out of their hands and run for the door. It's a bit worse than your standard McDonalds-- but in my mind, if you're in the LES, this is the LAST resort when there is nowhere else to get food.
(1)Tim G.
There was no soda at the time. Fine I'll drink something else. I ordered a frozen strawberry lemonade and paid .40 cents extra. Fine my order comes up without said frozen strawberry lemonade and was told it's coming up fine. But it wasn't coming up!! That employee LIED to me!!! After 10 minutes of standing there letting my fries get cold I inquired. The employee kept yelling for another employee who was clearly ignoring this employee yelling. He finally gets someone to make this said frozen strawberry lemonade and the response I get is "coming right up sir." No apology for the wait or the fact that I wasn't going to get my drink if I didn't say anything. I was given said frozen strawberry lemonade and it looked like ice with a drop of food colouring. I took a photo I posted on here. The employee making the frozen strawberry lemonade was in possession of my receipt. When I asked for it back I was meant with an "excuse me?!!" Talking down to me like I was a second class citizen I DO NOT APPRECIATE IT!!!
(1)Alex H.
This rating is only specific for McDonalds restaurant and don't necessarily have any real world value. $1 Menu is fantastic, service is fast and you will never see mice carcasses in the fries because they're usually inspected right before being served as it's yellow color. And carcasses are usually all other colors. McChicken sandwich and double cheese burger still as good as ever. Sundae, no more. Oh well. Sometimes people don't lock the door while in the restroom let alone unable to answer when you knock. I'm glad to see they clean the toilet seat with-by mopping it.
(4)Ari S.
Let people cut on line! So we just left!!! They did say that they don't care about it!!
(1)Stacy M.
***Not that anyone will ever read this, because drunk people don't listen to reviews: this is the most disrespectful, conniving, rude establishment and you should rather stab your eyes out with straws before giving them any money. they PURPOSEFULLY did not give me TWO items i ordered, attempting to seal up the bag before i could notice. When i did, the girl acted like she forgot it, gave me my order of large fries, then laughed at me. When i saw i was also missing a "snack wrap," she handed me one left on the grill. At this point, i politely asked this cahier/runner's name (she was missing a name tag), and she refused to give it to me. I asked for her manager, and a woman on the grill line with a un-labelled lanyard indicated her authority. The two exchanged demeaning glances, muffeld speech, from which i only heard, "i got you girl," from the "manager..." and i was disgraced, so i left without even getting the proper sauce for my nuggets (oh, yes, first world problems.) Also they didn't give proper change to my friend, who paid for one sandwich with a $20 and was shorted $5. When he called, once we got home, the woman on the phone identified herself as Darlene. Nice move now, whether it's fake or not. My next call is to corporate! it is disgusting. other customers were appalled but too drunk to care. i used to work at a McDonalds landmark location WHEN I WAS 14 (OH DID THEY CHECK TO MAKE SURE I WAS OF AGE TO WORK THERE? NO.). All it ought to take now, is a few more competent people to report their same findings, then this location gets a whole new staff. OH, right- no one wants to work there. Especially this hour. Makes me fear for all mankind more than yuppies are afraid of the clown Ronald McDonald. "I hope those bitches enjoy their train back to Harlem."
(1)Louisa M.
This sh*thole really gets zero stars, but i couldn't post the review without adding a star. I admit, with all the amazing food in the city, I'll frequent a fast food joint from time to time...maybe it's 3 in the morning and nothing else in the neighborhood is open, or i just don't want to walk any further because maybe i'm drunk. (i'll admit sometimes it's just because i have a sick craving for the food.) this is the mcdonalds by my apt so it's an easy stop off the F train, 3 minutes from home. this place is a DUMP. and I'm pretty sure the people who work there...have been rejected from every other single fast food hellhole in the city. this is the last stop before hell. i've NEVER had a decent experience here...decent would be...not having to watch as the entire staff f*cks around doing nothing while the line accumulates behind me. this is the best example of laziness, utter stupidity, and inefficiency i've ever seen...IF THEY SERVED CHEAP BURGERS AND FRIES AT THE DMV -- I'D GO WAIT IN LINE THERE. I can't count the number of times i've stood, watching as the staff picks their a*s, jokes around, stands and stares blankly, as the people taking orders do so at the pace of snails, and the line of people who've paid and are waiting for their orders grows because no one will bag their big macs. And the one person with any sense of initiative thinks it's more important to get every last fry from the fry basket into the red sleeves first before assembling people's orders. oh, and did i mention they're f*cking rude as hell? Meanwhile, the Burger King two blocks away (also on delancey) is the very picture of efficiency and courtesy--you get in, order, pay, get your stuff, and you're out. IF THOSE GUYS CAN DO IT, WHY CAN'T MCDONALDS.
(1)Little B.
This place is ghetto.
(1)Ben F.
Went here the night I told my girlfriend I loved her. It's a special place.
(3)Hee M.
I came here for a quick breakfast and the place is extremely dirty. Their floors are messy and all their tables are not cleaned. I would give this place two stars but the cashier tiara was extremely friendly.
(3)Sean D.
Came here on a Sunday afternoon - the line was just about out the door (20+) people, beeping going off constantly, etc. while one employee casually swept the floor and others sort of walked around as if they'd completely given up. Waited in total about 25 minutes to get cold burnt fries. Not sure where the management was in this entire situation, but firing the current employees and getting new management could help this place. In the words of Gandalf: "I would not go there unless I had no other choice."
(1)Vincent C.
TL;DR The central Lower East Side McDonald's. Sorta ghetto...but so is LES. Can you believe a time when the Lower East Side was so ghetto that they didn't even have a Mcdonald's? Man those were the days. I remember I was so happy as a kid when this Mcdonald's opened. I was like now mom and dad have no excuse for not going! Of course my dreams were deterred after my parents revealed that we were too poor to eat McDonald's everyday. How effed up is that...too poor to eat McDonalds in the 90s. Man back then they even took food stamps, so i don't understand. OK enough with the nostalgia...this is a mcdonalds...not really sure why you're reading a review on yelp about mcdonalds. You have Marilyn Hagerty for that and she speaks for all of us mcdonald's patrons. huffingtonpost.com/2015/… I mainly come here when I receive decent coupons in the mail like buy one get one frees, or a $1 mcdonalds fancy drink. The other times I come here are mainly to get their 20 piece mcnuggets. It's $5.43 or $5.44 depending on how the machine feels. However for the month of January 2015 they have this bomba$$ deal on nuggets, 50 pieces for $10.86!! thats 10 more pieces than usual! Me an my brothers ate this 3 times already. Nuggets are good. that golden crispy skin with all those sauces. Did yall know they got all these crazy sauces in mcdonald's now? It's not just bbq and sweet and sour, they got ranch, habenero ranch, honey mustard, buffalo sauce...i think there's more. It's crazy. I straight get stunted everytime they ask what sauce. mad options...maybe too mad options (is that grammatically correct?). I would give this place 3 stars if the customers weren't so weird and ghetto, but hey gentrification stops at the doors of Mcdonalds and they are straight keeping property value down in the neighborhood so that's good in some respects...not so good in many others. This goes to show if you want to see a neighborhood at it's worst or it's underbelly, you go to the neighborhood Mcdonald's as a litmus test of the shitty side of the neighborhood. Sometimes the Mcdonald's isn't bad at all cause the neighborhood is probably rolling in $$$$$$$$$, other times you get like the LES Mcdonalds.
(2)Bill T.
This isn't really a mathematical formula, but the more beer you consume and the more hungry you are, the less skeevy a super skeevy place seems to you. Yes, this is not the McDonald's of your suburban dreams. It's full of shady characters and they wait until 5 or more people form a line before taking any orders but in the end, you do get your food. Came here after beer club and because I was hungry, I decided it would be a good idea to stop in. Took awhile to get my food and I was a little freaked out by the clientele. But I got my cheeseburger and fries and bolted for the subway. Probably would not come here if i was stone cold sober. But then, I probably wouldn't be hanging out in the Lower East Side if I was sober, you know what I mean? So if you're hungry, maybe you want to take a chance and come here. You do the math.
(3)Jessica L.
I have to admit, sometimes I just crave junk food. BUT this has to be the worst McDonalds ever!! This place is so dirty I don't even know how exactly it got an 'A' on the sanitary inspection. (I'm not trying to imply anything) I've gotten the wraps here a couple of times and every time,they were soggy. The cashier person was EXTREMELY rude; it was unbelievable! I would not come back to this place if I didn't love so close (I really need a car, haha)
(1)Anderson C.
There are only things you need to know about this McDonald's. When you are partying or doing whatever else you might be doing in L.E.S., this might very well be the place to get that apple pie. That is probably all I come here to eat. With that said, you must also be aware of the 25 cents to use the bathroom rule. Yes, this isn't just a in Japan kind of rule. I can understand the need to restrict bathroom usage because locally there are a lot of...well let's just say for better lack of the word(s)...Unbathed citizens that intentionally mess up the bathroom having others to clean it up for them. It also prevents "strays" from coming in once they know the bathroom is NOT for their use. It is usually a creeper free McDonald's but then again I'm not here at all hours of the night either. Food wise, stick to the pies.
(3)Steven L.
Yes, this is a ghetto McDonalds. Yes, come here to satisfy your munchies after getting drunk. Yes, there are crackheads and dealers always standing in the front. If you come during the day, its pretty pleasant and plenty of seating. The night is always a different story. The condiment bar is one of the cleanest I've seen in the city. Worker's always attempt to keep that part clean. You get a choice of BBQ, Sweet and Sour, and Ketcup sauces from the self-serving pumps. Many other locations charge .10 cents for this..? Their value menu is a bit pricer.. you won't really see $1 items like the ad or tv advertise, its a tad bit higher. Right night to the F train stop on Essex and Delancey, very convenient. "Alex Y. 1/30/2013 When the Puerto Rican Chick With The With The Deformed Hand Is Working I Walk Out " ---WTF? Damn, that's just wrong...
(3)Carlos R.
Stay away! This McDonald's is by far the worst one I've ever been too. While I wouldn't say the place is downright dirty, it definitely doesn't have that bright, shiny clean feel of other McDonald's. Additionally, they don't participate in many of the normal McDonald's promotions, so you end up paying more than you would at other Mickey Dee's. Lastly, the staff here is just horrible. When you're ordering, if you look on the left wall (when facing the registers) you'll see their "6 Steps" for taking orders, posted on the wall. The first step is for them to smile, for 10 seconds, I believe. It might as well say "Roll your eyes and suck your teeth" for the duration of the order. Next time, I'm gonna skip this Mickey Dee's and grab me something from the food cart right in front...it's probably more sanitary and healthier any way....
(1)Nick T.
So coming at night does have a unique experience as in you'll definitely see all types of unscrupulous people. Did i mention that there's throw up all over the floor and it was sitting there for the 25 minutes i had to wait for my food? Then again I'm not there to judge, I just want my Big Mac and fries and I'll leave. It took my order tonight quite a while being that there was 6 other people and only one person manning the register. Boy did she look miserable come to think of it anybody would be miserable if they have to work graveyard shift on minimum wage. Definitely avoid this place at night being that there usually are other options open late at night but then again everything apparently closes sunday night and reopens monday. So if you want food at night this is your place.
(2)Judy S.
They also have the Hot N Spicy McChicken! Is it like a secret menu item or something? I'm a little confused by this. Do most McDonald's have this item? You just have to ask? If so, why does anyone eat the regular McChicken? This place has better Hot N Spicy McChicken than the K-Town McDonald's location. I bought two -- after I just ate a huge brunch -- and NO REGRETS. Also this place is better because they were one dollar. RETURN OF THE DOLLAR MENU. tl;dr $1 for Hot N Spicy McChicken. YAS PLZZZZZ
(5)Savi C.
Thanks for not giving me my coffee until 5 minutes after you gave me my food. Everyone knows how great McDonald's food tastes cold. Thanks again for giving me a cup of coffee with 1/4 of it missing after the long wait. Then telling me I had to wait for a new pot to be brewed when I asked for a fresh cup. Silly me for thinking you would have had the sense to brew a fresh pot in all the time I was waiting, supposedly for a lid, just based on the fact that you gave me a shorted cup. On top of that the cahier, who couldn't even tell me how many ounces are in a small, asked for my receipt before giving me my refund for the coffee that was just too complicated for you to handle. I guess I expected way too much.
(1)Ralph J.
This is one of the most disgusting McDonalds I have been .many homeless people hang in there service is horrible. all woman that work there have a attitude problem
(1)Apocalypse A.
one word "cockroaches". the food tastes like the floor outside... note to self: worst McDonalds ever...
(1)Jon H.
For Drunks, Tourists and others coming to empty their bladder in the most legal way possible: Crackheads galore and you can't use the public restroom until you purchase something. They give you a fake old school arcade coin to use the bathroom and insert in the lock which opens the door. You could use a quarter without buying something but make sure not to get stopped by the underpaid makeshift security guard/disgruntled employee working into the wee night hours... If you are coming here for food: Better options are a Halal cart or Nearby Deli
(1)Joseph M.
Absolutely hate this place. The staff are awful. They curse at each other, rude to customers.... The clientele is a bunch of drunks, homeless, and gang members. You need a bullet proof vest to walk in here.
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