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McDonald's The Strand

Restaurant Cafe Fast food restaurant Meal takeaway Hamburger restaurant Family restaurant Coffee store

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries. People often mention order, service, staff, good, McDonald', busy, burger, clean, time, coffee,


Address

375/377 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Website

mcdonalds.com.au

Contact

+61 2 9299 8203

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (2.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: order (23) service (22) staff (20) good (19) McDonald' (13) busy (12) burger (12) clean (10) time (10) coffee (9)
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  • 2/5 Kevin C. 1 year ago on Google
    I don’t want to blame staffs - it’s management issue if it’s staff shortage. Fries are not fully fried, they did not use salt distributor they meant to use but they pour salt from their own bottle. Floors are not clean, pretty sticky. It’s all because staff shortage, they just don’t have enough time to do things they need to serve. A serious management fail.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tastysydney 7 months ago on Google
    I went during a busy lunchtime, and I received food quite quickly. Friendly service & efficient 👍. McChicken & fries were nice & fresh too! And I just love the seating upstairs 😙
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jenny C. 8 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately the restaurant was filthy, tables weren't clean , bins overflowing, service was very slow, items missing from our order, I ask the coffee girl for a cloth so I could wipe the table where we wanted to sit and it became a huge drama. The restaurant was not busy so that wasn't a reason for the uncleanliness. The overall experience of our visit wasn't very good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Y Q. 11 months ago on Google
    The badest branch I went to the toilet first and I was shocked it was unclean a lot of tissues on the floor. No place to set upstairs was closed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 barry m. 9 months ago on Google
    Only one staff serving, Tables dirty ,all needed wiping Garbage bins overflowing No toilet paper in Ladies
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 leokimvideo 5 years ago on Google
    This busy city McDonalds needs the company bosses to come here and see what’s happening here. Staff are like McZombies and the food servings are average. The absolute worst thing going on here is the constant SHOUTING OUT or order numbers that need to be collected. This SHOUTOUT totally destroys the inside atmosphere of this McDonalds. There has to be a system that doesn't require constant SHOUTING from the staff. Anyone waiting for a meal should be up close to the order counter. I know it wasn’t like this in the past because I have been here many times over the years. Compared to other McDonalds I frequent this one needs a good clean out and new ideas to make it great again. Let hope The McDonalds company can repair the many wrongs going on here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tori A. 3 years ago on Google
    Awful and dirty place with sticky seats. Polite and good personal. I got the salad musty balsamic dressing for salad and the chicken in the wrap was very old. But personal was polite and good. I saw just two persons for big cafe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Krishna Kamal (. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't review the place for it's cleanliness in weekends only because it's the revellers that trash the place...kudos to the staff for keeping a straight face and helping out the customers..... Best place for late night cravings and after drink munchies....🤪😊... Having said that place was pretty clean Friday late night
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kumar M. 4 years ago on Google
    Review mainly for over all McDonald's. Tiny Mac Veggie burger. Even your so called Big Mac looks like cheese burger. Better change the name to Small Mac!!!.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ashley G. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is cooked nice and hot, however the store is constantly filthy, floors tables and chairs have never been clean when I’m here. Store is littered with rubbish everywhere. Half the upstairs seating closed off for no obvious reason at peak times when not enough seating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 8 months ago on Google
    Best maccas I've been to. You order like a normal maccas using the machine and pickup at the counter, so only three stars for that. The wonderful building it is in really lifts the atmosphere above other locations. Sit at the balcony upstairs for the best experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jas K. 7 months ago on Google
    I ordered a half-strength coffee, but unfortunately, the staff mistakenly prepared a regular strength one. As a result, I'm experiencing discomfort, and it feels like my heart gonna blast. This has been a rather unpleasant experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Victor A. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here at 4am. Place was an absolute pig sty. Service and food was ok, but had to eat our meal on the tables full of rubbish. Ice cream machine was also broken which was annoying.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James B. 2 years ago on Google
    Efficient store. From ordering to pickup i think was 2 minutes. Took longer to use the machines than the prepare time. This store has lots of seating upstairs so don't forget to look up. Clean, lots of staff doing things. If only the burgers didn't have those awful pickles.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drew S. 7 months ago on Google
    No pictures, but an actually decent McDonalds. I tried here after frequenting Westfield and this is by far the superior McDonalds in this area. Great service, speedy and good communication. The seating space is much better than Westfield. The heritage atmosphere is so good that I spent 45 minutes chilling out before going back to my office. Well done!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Da P (D P. 1 year ago on Google
    First burger order done wrong, replacement order was raw inside. Took photos and threw out the burger as we had to rush to the Cinema. Went back after and spoke to the manager for refund. She checked the photos, the bank transaction and without big hassle refunded the items. Wish I could rate problem solving approach separately as the manager was nice and reasonable. However, overall it must be 2* at max :/

  • 4/5 Samson D. 2 years ago on Google
    The shop is good for a quick bite or dine in. But should be kept clean regularly on the outside.

  • 5/5 William B. 1 year ago on Google
    A more organised McDonalds with faster and more efficient service when compared to Circular Quay store. The main reason this store is better is that it's products are not made to order. Full range of McDonalds meals available. Friendly staff and a clean dining venue. A television is also wall mounted as a bonus! Good to have a McDonalds in the Wynyard Station as there is always a time when you just want a fast meal burger.

  • 3/5 Mick C. 1 year ago on Google
    One if the very few McDonald's around left in city. Went in late afternoon but still alot of people. The wrap meal was ok. Service was quite fast. The mobile app refuses to work so it was hard to order the special!

  • 1/5 Shane A. 1 year ago on Google
    Filthy Store and pathetic Customer Service. Filthy at 10.00am in the morning with Team Members standing around talking, while watching a Customer take it upon himself to clean his own table! Mc Donald's you should be ashamed of this Store located in Sydney CBD.

  • 2/5 Tapendra R. 1 year ago on Google
    Better check your order before you leave especially if it’s take away. Ordered a hash brown with a meal which I realised wasn’t there after I reached back to work. No apology or empathy and was made to feel as if they are doing a favour on me by giving me a refund. Darling keep my $2.40 if that buys you some manners. The manager I guess isn’t on minimum wage and a bit more courtesy could be expected. But hey! It’s Maccas, they aren’t known for customer service. Rant over!

  • 1/5 Corey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Filthiest macdonalds, smells gross, food is disgusting and they literally have pidgeons and seagulls on the counter and over near where the fries were and the employee didn't care!

  • 4/5 Pear M. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the atmosphere of this old fashioned place. We came after 8pm. Was nice and quiet but tables are dirty.

  • 1/5 Clara V. 5 months ago on Google
    My friend ordered a 6 piece nuggets and fries. She had to wait for an eternity and the staff was so rude. The machine was not working correctly so nobody got a receipt. Therefore you had to remember your order and number in your head. As my friend did not take notice of the number (since you usually get the number on the receipt) the staff did not give her the food and was very very rude to her when she did not remember the number. They refused to give her service and even if she explained the order completely correct they wouldn’t listen or respect her at all. They kept saying there was no order like that even thought there was. When she was able to show her payment they took her seriously for once, but still very rude and unfriendlyi. So sad to se such mean staff at a well known restaurant. I do not recommend.

  • 4/5 ALB 2 years ago on Google
    The food here was fresh and made very quick. Probably the nicest big Mac I've actually had

  • 4/5 Sen S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of favourite McD branch. Store is big and has second floor. Staff are friendly and serving quiet fast as well. Many self checkout order provided. They have wheelchair lift which is support disable for dining in.

  • 2/5 Wayne C. 4 years ago on Google
    Average McDonald's

  • 1/5 David I. 2 years ago on Google
    Disgusting toilets and very hazardous ☢️ that should be illegal!

  • 2/5 Steph T. 10 months ago on Google
    Mccafe was closed so no coffee on a sunday morning! Order incorrect and food very sloppy in its put together. I know it's Mecca's but a little thought doesn't hurt. I should also note there were only 4 others in store so being busy really isn't an excuse.

  • 2/5 Alberto R. 4 months ago on Google
    This Maccas felt like an organized mess. The place was bustling after 10 pm with loads of people ordering from the kiosks, but after ordering, it took forever to get our food ready. The toilets were dirty and not well attended. Even after ordering our meals, we were missing items from our order, which was a bit disappointing. The tables were dirty, making it not a great place to have a meal in the late evening.

  • 2/5 LilJucee x. 4 months ago on Google
    Food was fine, coffee way too hot, I burnt the insides of my mouth severely! The ONLY restroom open was the disabled and the sink was leaking so bad! To wash your hands basically half the water ended on my feet and all over the floor, hazard for slipping and no wet floor signage.

  • 2/5 Glen R. 5 months ago on Google
    Late night coffee run, the place was busy and took a while to use the self serve order machine, as 2 were not working, the floor was filthy, bins were overflowing and coffee was mediocre. Did not order food only a coffee.

  • 5/5 Penny D. 6 months ago on Google
    The app sent my order to another Maccas (even after selecting and confirming The Strand twice) - the server was very helpful and friendly.

  • 3/5 Wyley J. 7 months ago on Google
    The male bathroom was a mess, and the toilet seat was on the floor. There was a foul smell in the dining area, possibly emanating from the garbage bins. The food was great (I ate well away from the smell).

  • 1/5 Asif B. 7 months ago on Google
    The manger at the counter was quite rude and didnt seem to know her products. The item.i wanted was available on the touch screen menu but as i wnt sure the pyment went thru i went to the counter where this person mde me feel very not wellcome by saying that items only thru an app ...when it was clearly was as i have purchased it.multiple times. Anyway. Told her to cancel and went to hungry jacks.

  • 2/5 Paul N. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a maccas. Significant stand out is their lack of mobile reception in the building towards the counter that renders your maccas app useless if you were walking in and about to click that you're inside, which is terribly frustrating that you have to go towards the entrance to finish clicking your buttons. A lot of that is due to the stupid idea from the app that you have to click to indicate you are inside, they should really just start your order if you were in close proximity.

  • 3/5 Shamim F. 8 months ago on Google
    It is like other Maccas, very busy due to which service is a little slow but understandable. Naturally it becomes very very busy during lunch time because it's in the middle of Town Hall, QVB, Martin Place. Food tests are similar to other Maccas. I don't dislike the taste. Overall nothing to complain about, neither to give more than 3 stars.

  • 1/5 Mac K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered a McFlurry and got less than half of the cup filled, not worth $4. The worst part is that the member that served me was wearing a grey shirt which I'm guessing is one of the managers, shame on you Maccas never visiting this place again. Note: it wasn't busy during the time I visited.

  • 5/5 hudson r. 9 months ago on Google
    its great all the time but this happened to me today ??

  • 5/5 Jeannie F. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered approx 20 portions of takeaway food for my daughter's birthday party on the weekend. The staff there (a special shout out to James at the counter) were so accommodative and efficient that the whole order was ready within 8 minutes! We were all very impressed. Thank you again for your excellent customer service!

  • 5/5 Gaye K. 8 months ago on Google
    Clean, efficient, comfortable friendly staff. An air of history & up market it being in a historic building.

  • 5/5 Tina V. 1 year ago on Google
    Service & food was just like any other McDonald's however, it makes up for the incredible atmosphere that this McDonald's provides. There's 2 levels to this restaurant which immediately makes this much more distinct than other McDonald's. If you have the time, as well as the right circumstance to visit, then you definitely should.

  • 5/5 Carla F. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing obv. But the staff were going above and beyond here on Xmas eve, I hope they got rewarded for it. They were receiving more order than they could handle, and people waiting were being so rude to the staff saying things like “smile it’s Christmas” other were just taking drinks that weren’t theirs from the counter, not understanding that, this messes up their whole organisation. I just hope they got paid enough to compensate for that night of honestly straight up abuse.

  • 1/5 A A. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible service. I ordered a coffee which was bitter and undrinkable. Ordered and paid for another one - it was so hot I nearly burned my mouth. Waited ages for it to cool but just tasted burnt. Won't be bothering to throw any more money at potentially getting a better one next time. Staff are not friendly or polite - I feel I am serving them - don't understand English, are slow, busy having a laugh, minimal empathy, understanding or customer service skills.

  • 1/5 Saman E. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife grilled chicken wasn’t cooked at all and had to return it. My burger was over cooked and full of rubbish in it! Felt stomachache after having it! They ruined our weekend and were very rude! 😤

  • 5/5 Nara J. 1 year ago on Google
    Came in on Monday 19/12 at around 6pm. Usually don’t leave reviews but to the one manager working as hard as she could with what little resources she had, good freaking hustle! Solo manager with no blue shirts in sight and the food was still hot and service was fast! You could tell they were flat out but they’re doing their best, and that’s all anyone can ask for.

  • 5/5 Jillian C. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a quick service for us, I ordered big mac, fries and coke. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Rosana Silva S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well located (Original) Bem localizado

  • 5/5 Matías D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to stop for a quick bite to eat. It is close to the Apple store. The only thing is that it is a bit complicated to access the Wifi of the place. (Original) Buen lugar para hacer una parada comer algo rápido. Esta cerca de la tienda de Apple. Lo único es que es un poco complicado para acceder al Wifi del lugar.

  • 5/5 Wayne G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good well

  • 5/5 Antaraxia 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and very friendly staff. Always good food here.

  • 2/5 barbarella 3 years ago on Google
    This place is filthy Rubbish is overflowing and the cleaning cloth putrid The staff got my order wrong 3 times Christ knows what I paid for

  • 4/5 Manoj K. 3 years ago on Google
    Had to sign my name in case corona. Other than that all good.

  • 5/5 Anthony T. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast service , clean setup

  • 2/5 Rob De F. 3 years ago on Google
    Same always.

  • 2/5 Damian 3 years ago on Google
    Short-staffed. Self serve machines ran out of receipt paper

  • 4/5 Mark2013 M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and seating area is very nice and close to Travelodge hotel

  • 4/5 Hernan G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One more in the world. Good wifi (Original) Uno mas en el mundo. Buen wifi

  • 4/5 Wayne U. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a busy restaurant & can sometimes result in a wait for your order. But ordering using the McDonald's app can reduce the wait

  • 3/5 Bede G. 3 years ago on Google
    The food and service is fine, but too many pigeons wandering around inside

  • 5/5 Sambath B. 4 years ago on Google
    It is one of the nicest McDonald in the city. There is even a staff greeting you at the entrance. Quality of food is good here with excellent consistency and team members are quite good. Toilets is quite clean and there are a number tables to sit and eat as well.

  • 5/5 Fish l. 3 years ago on Google
    Its maccas and i love maccas

  • 3/5 Eli K. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a McDonald's. I didn't go for the ambience or the special quality. In went because I was desperate and in accordance hurry. I'm not proud. The food is identical to every other McDonald's. The service is exactly what you expect. The prices are exactly the same as normal. This McDonald's is distinguished only by it's location being close to where in happened to be.

  • 4/5 Joel E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a quick stop after shopping at George Street. Or having a cheap quick bite before going home. Short waiting time specially when you use the self-serve ordering system. It has a unique vintage exterior with a modern furniture. The upper area is a great view of how busy it is downstairs.

  • 3/5 Marie W. 4 years ago on Google
    A pretty good McDonald's with the usual burgers, chips and coffee, and with a few extra more exotic choices these days. Service was good. A very interesting interior for a Maccas, a 2 storey heritage building with a lot of charm. Wonder what it was before it was a McDonald's.

  • 5/5 Gina F. 3 years ago on Google
    The take away was speedy fast, good cheeseburger and fries.

  • 3/5 Wendy L. 6 years ago on Google
    A bit ratty looking from the outside, it gets better when you enter. The layout is quite different and there is an upstairs area, with comfy leather seats overlooking the area below. Service is friendly and efficient. Probably one of the most well-known and longest Mackers around...

  • 5/5 The Light P. 5 years ago on Google
    Been here a couple of times. Such a blessing that it’s 24 hours. I get my breakfast here when on work early mornings. Great service from the staff. Good seating. Fast service. Never disappoints.

  • 4/5 빵진 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's nice to be located in the heart of Sydney city, but it's a great place for lunch and dinner. (Original) 시드니 시티 중심가에 위치해있어서 좋은데 점심 저녁시간이면 사람 진짜 미어터진다

  • 5/5 vimal k. 4 years ago on Google
    The New Veg burger is reaaally good

  • 4/5 Lais M. 4 years ago on Google
    Food and service very good, toilet is smelly small and stuffy.

  • 1/5 Jeff S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very unhealthy, poor employment tactics and bad for the environment. Too much plastics

  • 1/5 Samara V. 4 years ago on Google
    The worst McDonald's ever. We've waited 20 minutes for our meal and the girl said that she was calling us before. The coke was old and the sandwiches were cold. I'll never go back there. Defo! I've never seen such a bad service.

  • 1/5 Sophie 4 years ago on Google
    I came to this Maccas at 7:15pm on a Sunday on the 23rd of February and as I was standing waiting for my order patiently, calmly and normally. I WAS SHOCKED. The lady from the level above who works at this said Maccas, spilt a coke all over me. It would have been fine if she had said sorry but there was no remorse. To top it off they gave me a vanilla thick shake when I had specifically ordered a chocolate shake. Therefore I shall not recommend this Mac Donald’s to anyone I love even people I hate because no one deserves this treatment. Thank you for tuning in. Ps: I wish there was 0 stars.

  • 2/5 Eric Robert P. 4 years ago on Google
    Dirty and noisy, not pleasant

  • 5/5 Anthony James p. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service

  • 3/5 Roberto M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's ok. Works fine. ;)

  • 5/5 Sara M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always fast and good service every time I’ve been

  • 4/5 Umar S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ol Mc

  • 1/5 supreet D. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely Pathetic! We ordered a grilled chicken burger with salad and a veggie burger. Veggie burger was absolutely disgusting and the salad was all 3 rot cherry tomatoes 3 cucumber slices with a month old lettuce.

  • 4/5 Danielle R. 4 years ago on Google
    Just like every other maccas

  • 5/5 Mohamad H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service

  • 4/5 Miabella Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, polite staff

  • 3/5 Sudhir S. 4 years ago on Google
    Always busy place and lots of seating area which makes it good about this place.

  • 3/5 Jun P. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything is ok,but smelling ......

  • 5/5 DNJ L. 4 years ago on Google
    always near to where I am ??

  • 1/5 Dale M. 4 years ago on Google
    Worst dinner ever. Chips weren't cooked properly, asked for diet coke and got normal coke. One burger dripping in oil and the other with 10x to much mayonnaise. Dirty tables too

  • 5/5 Carl R. 4 years ago on Google
    Fast, friendly, Asian

  • 5/5 Michael H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food Great mood

  • 5/5 Ekta k. 4 years ago on Google
    Fav stop for a quick burger


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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