This is probably the most ghetto McDonald’s in Mississauga — and that’s saying something. The location at Lakeshore and Cawthra has been a staple of the Lakeview area for a very long time, and despite its modernization in recent years, it still retains an aura of scuzziness and a cheap feeling. Sure, there are other locations in other areas that can be matched for the lazy feeling of their design(see some of the locations in Etobicoke or Brampton), but this one gets such a low score precisely because of its patrons. Go on any average day, and you’re bound to find lineups, servers who screw up your order half the time(which is par for the course, admittedly), drunken patrons demanding coffee refills or a fix to their order and screaming kids running around the out-of-date playground. Yes, it has a large dining area, but your choice of seating will be limited most of the time, and it’s hard to shake the permeating smell of diapers that seems to linger near the front door. On one hand, I feel somewhat bad for the staff. Stuck in an undesirable location that’s seen as the cheapest fast food option by far within 20 blocks, but on the other, I had a friend who worked there and told me all about the terrible working conditions, useless manager(s) and the overall mediocre food. The only reason you’d come here is if you’re desperate or really cheap. There are a half-dozen better options in the immediate area(including an Osmow’s and a Subway, both of which are less than a 30 second walk away) that provide much better food and service for the price.
Carmen L.
Place rating: 3 Downtown Core, Toronto, Canada
Not a very convenient drive-thru. Big location, free wifi. Just located in a semi-ghetto area. Large dining area.
Frank C.
Place rating: 3 St. John's, Canada
Great location, fast service. Staff young but professional and well-trained. Drive-thru is fastest for McDonalds. The only issue: cleanliness of children play area! They don’t seem to clean it that often.
Ankita D.
Place rating: 3 Mississauga, Canada
We all know McDonalds. I don’t have much to add about the chain or the food. Although, the value meal burger did suck… Quick facts about this particular location: 1. Fairly busy on weekday evenings 2. Has a play area for kids 3. Convenient location on Lakeshore Mississauga, next to a Dollarama in a strip mall 4. Order-taker forgot my mayonnaise That’s it, folks!
Paul L.
Place rating: 2 Toronto, Canada
I don’t know they put Mcdonald’s in Unilocal.Most of people already known that this place is the popular place. If you compare the food quality they are the same just the place is different. Overall i voted 2 stars cuz most of the food there are so unhealthy
Erika B.
Place rating: 4 Mississauga, Canada
Honestly, the best and most friendly/cool McDonalds I’ve ever been to. I love them there, EXCEPT… they don’t have orange drink/pop/fruitopia. This is a problem.
