McDonald's
Fast food restaurant · 840 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States · United States
★ 3.5 on Google · 3,721 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 80 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 3.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 3.6★
- Flagged
- 8%
- Coverage
- 27%
All reviews shown by Google
920 examined reviews
80 of 1,000
1,000 of 3,721 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this McDonald's location offers a convenient spot with options like a drive-thru and parking. However, experiences vary significantly regarding service speed, food freshness, and staff professionalism.
+ Repeated strengths
Fresh and Hot Food
Several reviewers highlight receiving hot, fresh, and crispy fries and meals.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2021-09-10
The fryes are the most important item for me, they have to be fresh and hot!! I left with a big 😀!! Hot and fresh!! Just the way I liked.
4★ · 2021-09-30
Food was fresh, hot & satisfying. The fries were still steaming in the bag & my sandwich (double quarter pounder) was juicy and tasty. Got there immediately after the breakfast menu changed, so read that how you want. LoL!
Cleanliness and Atmosphere
Some visitors note that the restaurant is often clean and well-maintained compared to other locations.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2021-11-14
Located in the heart of Clinton Hill/Fort Greene is McDonald's located Atlantic Ave and Vanderbilt Ave. The food in this McDonald's is amazing and well done. They have professional staff, it's always clean, the food orders are done on time,...
Helpful Staff
A few customers experienced courteous service and helpful staff members.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2022-05-28
Very nice like the table service. Staff was helpful, courteous and friendly. They tried to keep it clean
− Repeated complaints
Slow Service and Long Waits
Reviewers frequently complain about extremely long wait times and slow service inside and at the drive-thru.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2021-11-18
With the line wrapped around the building....ALL THE FOOD WAS COLD. You would think the food would be hot after 20 mins in line...sorry.
1★ · 2026-02-20
The bathroom is denied to the delivery drivers.
1★ · 2026-07-16
I deliberately order on the app and say that I’m there when I’m 15 mins away. Why? Because EVERY TIME it takes a minimum 20-30 mins to get your food. Even when it’s empty. The slowest “fast food” experience in the borough
Incorrect or Missing Orders
Many customers report receiving wrong items, missing food or sauces, or sloppily prepared burgers.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2025-06-20
FAIL i ordered two big macs and fries, and i received 2 big macs only. for $19. i am now both hungry and broke.
1★ · 2025-11-29
Are you hungry? Clear your table. All the restrooms are closed, and they don't give out receipts when you order food. When I asked to open the restroom, the manager reacted aggressively and was rude to me.
Poor Staff Attitude
Multiple complaints mention rude behavior, unprofessionalism, and inattentiveness from various staff members and managers.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2022-02-09
I would like to give 0star if i can because Service was terrible peoples who work there don't even know how to talk with customers 🥵🥵🥵..!!
1★ · 2026-05-29
VERY VERY RUDE STAFF IF THEY ARE BUSY THEN THEY SHOULD HAVE COMMON SENSE HOW TO SPEAK TO CUSTOMERS COLD FRIES SERVED TO ME NO NAPKINS WITH FOOD WAIT TIMES VERY LONG
Good for
- Quick drive-thru or grab-and-go visits when service is fast
- Parking and drive-thru accessibility
- App ordering and kiosk convenience
Avoid if
- You are in a strict rush and cannot risk long wait times
- You want consistently accurate orders without missing items
- You expect polite customer service and clean dining areas
Recent pattern — Newer reviews increasingly highlight worsening service issues, extended wait times, unhelpful staff interactions, and frequent closures or early lock-downs compared to older positive feedback.
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sep ’21 | 18 | 0 |
| Oct ’21 | 20 | 0 |
| Nov ’21 | 26 | 1 |
| Dec ’21 | 25 | 1 |
| Jan ’22 | 17 | 0 |
| Feb ’22 | 20 | 1 |
| Mar ’22 | 22 | 1 |
| Apr ’22 | 12 | 1 |
| May ’22 | 19 | 0 |
| Jun ’22 | 23 | 1 |
| Jul ’22 | 17 | 1 |
| Aug ’22 | 21 | 1 |
| Sep ’22 | 17 | 1 |
| Oct ’22 | 17 | 3 |
| Nov ’22 | 16 | 1 |
| Dec ’22 | 33 | 1 |
| Jan ’23 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb ’23 | 13 | 1 |
| Mar ’23 | 24 | 3 |
| Apr ’23 | 17 | 1 |
| May ’23 | 23 | 4 |
| Jun ’23 | 21 | 0 |
| Jul ’23 | 20 | 1 |
| Aug ’23 | 19 | 1 |
| Sep ’23 | 19 | 2 |
| Oct ’23 | 14 | 1 |
| Nov ’23 | 19 | 0 |
| Dec ’23 | 19 | 2 |
| Jan ’24 | 17 | 5 |
| Feb ’24 | 14 | 2 |
| Mar ’24 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| May ’24 | 18 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 17 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 18 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 5 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 10 | 1 |
| Oct ’24 | 16 | 2 |
| Nov ’24 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 12 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 14 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 15 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 19 | 2 |
| May ’25 | 12 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 18 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 15 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 10 | 1 |
| Oct ’25 | 20 | 4 |
| Nov ’25 | 16 | 3 |
| Dec ’25 | 13 | 3 |
| Jan ’26 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb ’26 | 10 | 3 |
| Mar ’26 | 17 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 12 | 4 |
| May ’26 | 11 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 23 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 16 | 3 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 79 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 80 flagged reviews.
EC L Channel
93 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2022-07-14
Good food, fast service, friendly service
Eduardo Julaju
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2021-11-04
robert shorts
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-02-09
Mateusz S
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-03-18
They are not open at 6am door is closed
evelyn barrios
2 reviews
★★★★★
2022-04-29
Rizzodabig kincaid
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-09-08
Манучар Гогилава
1 review
★★★★★
2022-10-02
Fernado Orellana
1 review
★★★★★
2022-10-06
Kazmin Johnson
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2022-11-21
very very slow
Tricia Creitoff
1 review
★★★★★
2023-02-16
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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