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New York has some of the highest-rated McDonald’s restaurants in the country, with two Long Island locations ranking among the nation’s top 10, according to a new study analyzing Google reviews. SEO Backlinks examined more than 20 million Google reviews of over 12,000 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. The study included restaurants with at least 500 reviews to identify the highest- and lowest-rated locations. The best-rated McDonald’s in the country was in Eagle Pass, Texas, while the lowest-rated was in Surprise, Arizona. New York ranked 10th among states for McDonald’s ratings. Restaurant reviews often reflect factors such as service speed, cleanliness and food quality. One September 2026 review of the Surprise, Arizona, location called it “By far the worst service of any McDonald's.” Other reviewers complained about long drive-thru lines. So which McDonald’s locations in New York earned the highest and lowest ratings? Here’s what the study found. New York McDonald’s rank 10th among states New York ranked 10th in the country for McDonald’s ratings, according to the SEO Backlinks study. Researchers analyzed reviews from 557 McDonald’s restaurants in New York, which had an average Google rating of 3.52 out of 5. Hawaii ranked first, with an average rating of 3.71. Two
