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Here are 5 of the worst-rated fast-food restaurants in Columbia, Google reviews say

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These are the worst-rated fast-food restaurants in Columbia, reviewers say. CharlotteFive

If you’re in a hurry to grab a quick bite to eat, you might want to avoid some fast-food restaurants with poor reputations.

From complaints of long-wait times to unkept dining areas, hundreds of people left worrying reviews on Google about the conditions of several Columbia fast-food locations.

Here are five of the worst rated fast-food restaurants in Columbia:

Burger King on 2020 Bluff Road

With more one-star reviews than five-stars, this Burger King has a 2.6 Google Maps rating, with 662 reviews. Common complaints included poor customer service, long-wait times and a dirty interior.

Google Maps review for Burger King on 2020 Bluff Road.
Google Maps review for Burger King on 2020 Bluff Road. Screenshot jbcimorelli

McDonald’s on 2015 Bluff Road

This McDonald’s has more one-star reviews than five-stars. It has a 2.9 rating on Google Maps, with 1,770 reviews. People often complained about long-wait times, wrong orders and poor customer service.

Google Maps review for McDonald’s on 2015 Bluff Road.
Google Maps review for McDonald’s on 2015 Bluff Road. Screenshot Adam Kloostra

Wendy’s on 804 Assembly Street

This Wendy’s has a 3.3 Google Maps rating, with 1,171 reviews. Mediocre food, long-wait times, and rude staff were common complains.

Google Maps review for Wendy’s on 804 Assembly Street.
Google Maps review for Wendy’s on 804 Assembly Street. Screenshot Tiphanie Wells

McDonald’s on 434 Gervais Street

This McDonald’s has a 3.2 Google Maps rating, with 2,338 reviews. Customers complained about wrong orders, undercooked meat, old food and poor customer service.

Google Maps review for McDonald’s on 434 Gervais Street.
Google Maps review for McDonald’s on 434 Gervais Street. Screenshot Diogo Bombaca

Bojangles on 4301 Fort Jackson Blvd

This Bojangles has a 3.3 Google Maps rating, with 703 reviews. Short-handed staff, long-wait times and sold-out food were what customers complained about the most.

Google Maps review for Bojangles on 4301 Fort Jackson Blvd.
Google Maps review for Bojangles on 4301 Fort Jackson Blvd. Screenshot Dan
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Damian Bertrand
The State
Damian Bertrand is a service journalism reporter covering South Carolina for McClatchy Media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina.
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