Maybe I've just had incredible luck at the locations I've been to ( West Coast & Mountain states in the USA ), but my experience has been much different. McDon

Maybe I've just had incredible luck at the locations I've been to ( West Coast & Mountain states in the USA ), but my experience has been much different. McDonalds seem to be remodeling their dining areas - most of the locations I've been to in the past 2 years have been updated to feel closer to a 'Starbucks' atmosphere than a 'fast food' one. As far as the queueing - even before the remodels, they've printed a customer number on your receipt and call out your number when your food is ready. If it isn't busy, the person at the register just brings your food to you instead. I think for 'to go' orders made inside at the register - whether you're at Five Guys, In N Out, or McDonalds, people will stand around waiting for their food. If you go during a main meal rush, there might be some confusion - but everyone standing around waiting for their food is usually polite enough to answer the question "are you in line?" with "Oh, I already ordered. Go right ahead." or "The line for ordering is over there." I work remotely - the remodeled McDonalds are pleasant and clean enough of an environment that I'll go there to work if I'm having connectivity issues at home.