Normally I enjoy getting my arteries clogged to all hell with stuff I wouldn’t find in Andy Dicks basement he hides from everyone else, but recently I’ve started to dislike it. Probably because of all the annoying kids that get in my way of a daily dose of obesity, or maybe its just the fact that it’s a mcdonalds and it doens’t try and hide it. Also, why does everyone act so freaking strange in a mcdonalds? All the ketchup packets serve only one tiny part of my cocaine, and when I ask for more they try and shank me on the spot. The entire building is hell to get into, because I have to make my way through a tidal wave of homeless people. Beating them with wooden planks isn’t an option, because then I’m «a criminal». Yes, this place is so bad they still label people. All the people in the restaurant look really depressed, with their hoods up and heads down. Either that, or they’re all illuminati spies who’ve been assigned to assassinate me so that I can’t spread the truth any further. Lizard people control our government. Ron Paul for president?
Rob M.
Place rating: 3 Calgary, Canada
Since the renovation, the crowds have settled down. Perhaps most still think the location is under construction or closed? Most go through the drive thru’s for convience. As far as décor and interior design goes 17th Ave is the best indoor McDonald Experience for kiddie birthday parties or sitting down to eat. The Retro feel takes you back to the 50’s. You feel like your in a Happy Day’s episode, minus Fonzy. Like most fast-food places the dining isn’t a fine or superb experience(Expectations are below average). The employees are just going through the emotions, with 1 goal: Be fast. You go to McDonalds for 1 purpose only — cheap, fast and quick source of lunch or to beat the cravings during that ‘time’ of the month.
Daryl D.
Place rating: 3 Calgary, Canada
Here’s one for the list of ‘Classic Burgers’. First of all, I can see many fellow Unilocalers have stated poor customer service, and I have to agree a bit. And, yes I know there are a lot of McD’s in Calgary, so why do you have to go to this one, right? Well, it’s because of the 1950s-style décor, very vintage and retro and pleasant. Also, this place is huge so there’s a looot of tables to choose from, Note about the homeless: Yes it’s true, along 17th Ave SW they are sometimes there, so make sure you go to this McD’s at a reasonable daylight hour.
Dalek S.
Place rating: 1 Calgary, Canada
Unbelievably bad service with management which will insult you to your sober face. A good example of a place that could do better if it was to follow its own corporate guidelines. Huzzah complacency. To quote another user: «Suffice to say, the only reason to go here is because the drop-in center is full.» (BTW I rated this such at the highest price available because, frankly, you could not even pay me to eat here.) PS. Note: not all McDonalds’ were creates equal.
Maria B.
Place rating: 1 Calgary, Canada
First of all, it’s a McDonald’s so expectations are not high. As far as McDonald’s goes, the décor is cool. It’s done up like a 1950s diner and does not look like every other franchise. I’ve only ever ordered a McFlurry there. They were out of the feature flavour(mint Aero), but the guy behind the counter was apologetic. The location is not great. There are quite a few homeless people frequenting the restaurant or hanging around outside. I felt uncomfortable there. You have to be buzzed into the bathroom. On the plus side there is a bike rack that holds all of two bikes. People who enjoy McDonald’s don’t ride bikes? Shocking.
Christopher W.
Place rating: 3 Calgary, Canada
This is a strange McDonald’s. I’ve never had a problem with the food here, but the décor used to puzzle me. It had a 90s take on the 80s that made it very weird and schizo in a way. Now, it’s much better… They have a 50s theme going on with car booths. I don’t know about anyone else, but nothing says class like eating a McDonald’s cheeseburger out the back of a Studebaker. I’m not sure any theme is necessary at a McDonald’s, but what the hell? Just make sure you don’t get run over by a real car on the way in. The drive thru order machine is a few feet from the main entrance and cars have to drive a few inches from the door to proceed. Maybe that’s why they have the car tables…
