McDonald’s

Fast food restaurant · South Lake Union

McDonald’s

Fast food restaurant · South Lake Union

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140 4th Ave N #130, Seattle, WA 98109

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Clean, spacious, modern McDonald's with efficient service & seating  

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140 4th Ave N #130, Seattle, WA 98109 Get directions

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140 4th Ave N #130, Seattle, WA 98109 Get directions

+1 206 531 2328
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How the NLRB’s New Joint Employer Rule Affects Restaurant Franchises | Eater

"In 2019, 1,400 workers sued alleging wage-and-hour violations — including unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, and mandated off-the-clock work — and named both the local franchisee, the Haynes Corporation, and the parent company as “joint employers.” Although the employees and Haynes reached a classwide settlement, a court found the parent company not liable because it was not involved in day-to-day store operations. From 2020–2023, a Trump-era NLRB rule further limited franchisor liability, but on October 26 the NLRB clarified the joint-employer standard, restoring a broader test that can hold both franchisors and franchisees liable for unfair labor practices. The change requires both entities to bargain with unions representing jointly employed workers and allows unions to apply economic pressure to parent companies, a shift that could accelerate organizing, expand avenues for harassment and safety complaints, and increase litigation risk. Industry groups (including the NRA, IFA, and AHLA) argue the rule will unduly burden franchise owners and upend the franchise model, warning franchisors may either tighten controls over franchisees or distance themselves to avoid liability; labor advocates counter that the rule prevents corporations from hiding behind subcontractors to deny workers collective bargaining and accountability." - Amy McCarthy

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Matt Padron

Google
Surprisingly top-tier this time around! Food was 5/5, fresh and exactly what you'd hope for from a classic favorite. Service was solid with polite staff, issue was that it took longer than usual for the food. Atmosphere gets a 5/5 too, surprisingly big ,clean, lively, and great for a quick bite or chill hangout. One of the best McDonald's experiences I’ve had.

James

Google
I usually don't care about appearance - but this might be the nicest McDonald's I've ever been to It was incredibly clean, the ordering process was super convenient (there were a ton of kiosks) and there was a significant seating area. Impressive! I got the Big Mac - which it was my first time having. This burger is interesting - as it's famously known, it has a bun in the middle between two beef patties. Honestly though, I couldn't really tell that it was there - and the only major difference was you felt less of the flavor of the beef patties Speaking of the beef patties, these were not very good. They were thin, floppy, flat, dry, and flavorless. I know it's McDonald's frozen patty, and its why the burger is cheap, but the fact that these sad excuse for beef patties are what's become the standard at McDonald's is disappointing The good part though, was that every other part of this burger was pretty good. The sesame seed bun gave off the classic McDonald's-y taste, and was toasted to a pretty good level. I also enjoyed the onions, pickles, and lettuce as good toppings The cheese also tasted pretty good as well - I liked the one slice as it wasn't overpowering the rest of the burger My favorite part here though - was the Big Mac sauce. While yes, it tastes good because it has thousand island dressing (aka. fat), I think the addition of spices & mustard makes this a really good and addicting sauce. A lot of the flavor I enjoyed from this burger came from this sauce This Big Mac cost me about $7, and since it was Friday, I got free fries with it. While it may be cheaper somewhere else, it's going to be tough to find a cheaper lunch in downtown Seattle for that price Overall, it tastes like a classic McDonald's burger. Beef not so great, but everything else is good enough, and its cheap. 7.5/10

Miklos Sahin-Toth

Google
Shockingly good. Spacious, clean, and tons of seating. They also have a real menu — not one of those fake overpriced/restricted menus typical of inner city McDonald’s locations. Bathrooms are open (no code needed during the daytime). The service ambassadors do a great job. Ordering kiosks are plentiful and easy to use.

Adil Shafqat

Google
Super clean and very, very well maintained Mcdonald’s location. Service is top notch and always with a smile, and there are tons of order kiosks so there’s never a line. The location is excellent though could be very busy (right next to the Space Needle) but the service is so efficient that it never feels overwhelmingly busy. Only concern I have is that there are only 3 curbside pickup spots, and often there is a shuttle van that takes people to and from the waterfront that will steal one of these 3 spots and just sit there idle for ages. If they don’t take one of the designated spots for curbside pickup, then they just block the entire road instead. Very frustrating and this location should find a way to ensure their curbside parking is only used by curbside customers, NOT vans with drivers sitting idle on their phones

Emily Butterfield

Google
Great McDonald's! Very clean, food was fresh, and service was quick. There are a lot of seating options inside and there are curbside pick up options outside of the restaurant as well.

Louise Boilevin

Google
This is a very popular McDonalds across from the space needle in Seattle , you gotta order off this big tablet yourself and insert cash or card for your orders , staff are friendly and helpful good service ,table service , its a very bougie upscale McDonalds atmosphere for Seattle , you take the card numbers for your orders to your table and the staff bring your orders in to you for indoor dining, they also have outside seating area, lots of seating area here ideal for families and large groups , its nearby to public transportation and parking around ...they got a limited time for March month the retro shamrock ☘️ shake

Izzy Star (HikikoStar)

Google
This is a nice, spacious McD's right by the Needle. Pretty nice when I dropped by here the first time. Although it got dampened down a fair bit when a homeless person came in and started screaming at everyone who refused to give them stuff. Management did eventually kick them out but I would've liked it if they were more proactive, maybe have a security guard on staff.

Alfa Beta

Google
The McDonald’s near the Seattle Needle offers a quick and convenient spot for grabbing classic fast food while exploring downtown. The location is clean and modern, with seating available for those looking to dine in. Despite being in a busy tourist area, service is generally efficient, with staff maintaining a friendly attitude. The menu features all the familiar favorites, from Big Macs to fries, making it a reliable option for a quick meal. Prices are reasonable considering the prime location. Overall, it’s a great choice for a fast, affordable bite while visiting the Space Needle and nearby attractions.
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Frank B.

Yelp
The new and improved McDonald's by Seattle Center. I'd been going to the old one for so long it was refreshing to get an updated McD... Now the food being served was the same. My Quarter Pounder w/cheese tasted fantastic a real culinary wonder. I wonder why MCDonalds isn't a Five Star Michelin rated establishment. Let's face it aside from burgers they have best fries and coke on the planet and always constant. Service is fine they take the money and had me a bag with the goodies. Location is newer so it's update with current McDonalds around the globe. Unfortunately I must wait to November for a McRib so " I'LL BE BACK "!

Justin C.

Yelp
This is the closest, non-McStabby's McDonalds to me so I went here fairly often. Frequently took 30 minutes to receive an order after placing it and they close their dining room at night, so I often waited in the cold and rain. I'll bo longer be coming here because after I placed an online order and walked the 3/4 mile, my order was cancelled just as I entered the door, 20 minutes after I placed it. Didn't get a notification on the app or anything, and the app had minutes earlier said my order was being prepared. I waited for 10-15 minutes (as is typical at this location) before checking on the app for the order status, which indicated it had been cancelled. Not that a single item wasn't available, the whole entire order. I had received an email of the cancellation 10 minutes earlier, when I was likely already standing by the counter waiting for my order. Wasted an hour+ of my life because this location decided to fool around for 20 minutes pretending to do their jobs before realizing they couldn't even pour me a black iced coffee
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Darrion H.

Yelp
Wow. Just wow. I haven't had a feeling like this about a McDonald's since I was a kid seeing the play place for the first time. The jazzmusic had me on a vibe like I was in a hip night Cafe. I actually started to forget that i was even in a McDonald's until I started eating the food. Oh yeah. I forgot I don't even like McDonald's. If your an adult and you enjoy McDonald's then you will love this one. For a fast food joint this is probably as good as it gets.
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Alston P.

Yelp
High prices and no outlets.. not worth it. Tf am I supposed to do? Read the tray liner?

Pete E.

Yelp
Very poor service. No napkins, no drink holder or bag and an employee with a very bad attitude that acts like the napkin budget comes out of her paycheck. Not only did she roll her eyes and scoff when I asked for a few extra napkins because when I originally asked for napkins, since there were none in my bag, and she literally gave me two. 2 napkins for for a meal for 2 people, we only get one each. I also heard her making little comments about "people ordering and not picking up their stuff". The crew at this McDonald's used to be good but the newer employees all have attitude issues. If you don't want to serve people get out of food service!
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Noel S.

Yelp
I have to say. I'm very impressed with the new McDonald's that just opened up near Seattle center. It's super clean; the workers there are very friendly and hold the door open for you as you enter / leave and the food is very hot and tasty. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not the everyday McDonald's eater. I have been trying to eat healthier lately but today a fish filet and double cheeseburger called my name after running some errands. This has been the freshest food I've gotten from McDonald's in a long time. If I ever have a fix for Mickey d's again, I'll be sure to take the walk there. The speed and employees make it worth it enough.
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Allen R.

Yelp
Rating solely on order ahead pickup. 3 pickup spots that are always full of cars that no one is sitting in waiting to pick up food. These spots really need to be monitored/enforced for pickup. Definitely not for parking to leave your vehicle...
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Anne D.

Yelp
Way better than McStabby's on 3rd Ave. Got on the Monorail from Westlake Mall and walked on over to Mickey D's. Ordered at the kiosk. I didn't see any homeless people inside however, there was one standing outside the entrance with a cardboard sign. The dine-in attendant was on point. My tray of food was delivered to my table. No napkin though, not his fault. Seems that they are held in the back because I didn't see a napkin holder anywhere. Luckily, I had one on my person. I was going to bus my tray after I ate my breakfast but the attendant came along and took care of it for me. He made sure tables were clean too. I figured, well, it's across the street from Seattle Center so they're gonna get a lot of people and surely enough it was busy. A view of the Olympic Iliad can be seen from the interior. Nice selection of furniture and light fixtures. Definitely a Circle Theme going on.
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Riley H.

Yelp
Delivery drivers frequently steal orders from here as the staff do not make sure that the order is confirmed as picked up before the drivers leave. This causes a bad experience for everyone involved
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Sean A.

Yelp
Not open past 11pm. This is the best location in Seattle in the shadow of the Space Needle. But hey, who needs customers?

Jake B.

Yelp
We used to be a proper nation, where restaurants knew exactly who they were created for. McDonalds is attempting to become this chic Hyatt Hotel, terrace view wannabe hipster ambiance. Additionally, mandating that we order through the kiosk when I have arthritis is unacceptable. What happened to creating relationships and connection at the cash register? Now we have "Service Ambasssdors" but who are we "ambassing" for if you are not talking to your clientele? Now my arthritis is worse. Anyways, at least the burgers look glazed and the fries salty which helps my diabetes, but not my cholesterol ha!
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Max C.

Yelp
Apparent manager is more concerned with paying customers staying too long than tweakers approaching everyone and begging for food and harassing them if they decline
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Austin C.

Yelp
This is hands down the best McDonald's in the city. The team responsible for store design and maintaining strong customer service are doing things right. Other locations downtown need the same treatment!
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Chris D.

Yelp
New McDonald's directly across from space needle. Cool location. Can see space needle from outdoor seating and a few wacky sculptures indoor and out. All mobile order or tablets for ordering. Food was super fresh and dining room is very clean. They do table service and staff is very attentive and friendly. Probably best mcD's burger I've ever had cuz was so fresh.
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Erin C.

Yelp
This is perhaps the cleanest McDonalds I've ever seen with the best service. They'll even bring your order to your table!

Raymond O.

Yelp
Ordering past 11 PM at this McDonalds is a bad experience. I had to wait 20 minutes outside the pickup window to pickup one burger. The employees inside did not regularly check on whether the orders of the customers outside were ready.
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Robert W.

Yelp
Nice new and clean. Extremely slow You order everything from a kisok. They bring you the food to your table.
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Steve L.

Yelp
Brand new - kiosk ordering - great access for anyone around the Space Needle. Food is reliable.
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Jack W.

Yelp
Food came out hot and quick, The service was great. The place is clean and organized.

Del O.

Yelp
This is the best MickeyD's in all of Downtown Seattle: it might be the best in the entire state of WA. Enjoy.

Sam L.

Yelp
The restaurant was clean and it was brand spanking new! The only complaint is the manager seemed grumpy to me but the other people were polite.

Autumn R.

Yelp
These big back customers are so rude to the workers. Had to let yall know that you're doing great keeping your composure and not smacking them. These workers are americas real heroes

Брон К.

Yelp
terrible service, rude! I gave my order to someone else and proves that it's not mine, I waited half an hour for a new one!

Jonathan T.

Yelp
Service, food, ambiance! I liked it all. Definitely something I'm not accustomed to and overall great experience at this McDonald's.

Ava P.

Yelp
terrible cutomer service and found 3 hairs and a rat tail in my burger ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍