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McDonald's - Honolulu (Waialae Ave)

3.2(10 community reviews)
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Discover McDonald's - Honolulu (Waialae Ave), offering the best Fast Food experience in Kaimuki. Enjoy Budget ($) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Kaimuki Pit Stop

Situated in the heart of the Kaimuki neighborhood, this McDonald's serves as a reliable waypoint for locals traversing Waialae Avenue. Unlike the high-concept bistros found elsewhere in Honolulu, this location offers a familiar, no-frills environment perfect for a quick breakfast before heading toward Diamond Head or a late-night snack after exploring the nearby shops.

Island-Style Convenience

The interior is bright and utilitarian, dominated by the familiar hum of the fryers and the soft chatter of neighborhood commuters. You will notice the layout is designed for rapid turnover, though the mid-morning rush often brings a steady stream of residents grabbing their daily coffee. The aroma of freshly brewed roast coffee mixed with the savory scent of salt and potatoes defines the sensory experience here.

Menu Highlights and Local Nuances

Beyond the global standard menu, patrons often frequent this spot for the consistent quality of the classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese or the reliable golden crisp of their shoestring fries. While the drive-thru line can occasionally stretch onto the busy street during peak lunch hours, the staff manages the flow with seasoned efficiency. Parking in the back can be a bit tight during the busiest times of the day, so keep an eye out for spaces if you plan on dining in. It remains a straightforward, functional choice for anyone in the Kaimuki area craving a consistent meal without the fuss of reservations or wait times.

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Location

3254 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816

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Reviews

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Anahita MGoogle Maps

Recently

Staff at this location is A++. So friendly, nice and accommodating. This time I visited very late at night around 1 AM. The car in front of me was giving them a hard time they were taking very long, but they still wear graceful. They even apologize to me for taking long and being shortstaffed, which was not needed.

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Aaron Goldman-HenleyGoogle Maps

Recently

Got stuck in the drive through line for almost 45 minutes trying to pickup an online order of fries and a drink. Somehow had to wait an additional 5 minutes when we finally made it to the window for our simple order. Less than ideal experience. Side note: If McDonald's actually cared about feedback they would respond to reviews individually. If you look at each negative review, they give a link to submit feedback online through their website. I don't expect any differences here...

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Slay HerrGoogle Maps

Recently

The young kid in the drive thru window was very rude. It was the first window after taking order and it looked like he had a small mustache, young skinny man. Well, I hope he loses his job. Everyone else when I have come here to eat is extremely nice and courteous. So, I give the Restaurant a 5 star.

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Ray RayGoogle Maps

Recently

All the menu screens have been broken for months if not longer and one of the drink machines has been broken for months too. The staff barely know what they are doing. You have to ask about your mobile order because it's never ready when it's supposed to be. They frequently get orders wrong so you better check it before leaving. And don't get me started on the Mcflurry machines that are always broken.

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Mariia LiubushkinaGoogle Maps

Recently

Capuchino tastes sooo good! So rare. And just 2.79 👍 …

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Stephano MachoGoogle Maps

Recently

Driveway was packed all the way to the street so I went inside. About 10 patrons waiting. Several orders, including my own, were done but sitting out for over 15 minutes. Requests from us waiting were ignored. No leadership in the kitchen whatsoever to manage basic order flow. Cold, overpriced and slow.

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Nice PersonGoogle Maps

Recently

🚨🚨Beware! I had a very unpleasant experience at this location. The staff member at the drive-thru was extremely rude and used offensive language directly toward me, even saying the F-word. She acted in a way that made it look like she wanted to spit in my face, which was shocking and unprofessional for someone in a McDonald’s uniform. It’s surprising that corporate has not taken action, especially since a quick look at previous reviews shows this is not the first time this behavior has been mentioned. I will definitely be reporting this incident to McDonald’s corporate because this level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable. I hope management addresses this immediately so future customers can have a respectful and professional experience.

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John CaudillGoogle Maps

Recently

11:53 pm on a Satureday, it was extremely busy, and the wait time was long. However, the employees did a great job overall getting customers taken care of.

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Poerava BrodienGoogle Maps

Recently

Well, the medium fries were good and about as large as large fries but cheaper. One out of two fountain drink machine was functioning. No ice. Thankfully the sodas were cold enough. The men's restroom were out of order. And the female restroom had no more Toilet Paper or handsoap. Not sure how the staff wash their hands before going back to work 🤔 For a busy McDonald's, the owner has its hands full.

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Laurent RemillardGoogle Maps

Recently

Often makes me leave the drive through line and wait for my order. Watched 5 other drive through orders completed in the time I waited. They seem to have an organizational problem here.

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