Opening hours
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
| Monday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Ephrata: 6:18 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (717) 721-6404 to confirm.
Location & directions
854 East Main StreetEphrata, PA 17522
About McDonald's
McDonald's is a fast food restaurant you'll find at 854 East Main Street in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It's part of our guide to 58 restaurants, cafes and bars in Ephrata.
McDonald's is open daily, 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Service options include takeout and drive-through. On the menu: burgers.
Phone: (717) 721-6404.
Quick facts
- Category
- Fast Food Restaurant · Burger
- Address
- 854 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
- Phone
- (717) 721-6404
- Hours
- Open daily, 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 6 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for fast food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared McDonald's’s weekday schedule with 8 other fast food restaurants in Ephrata. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:30 AM, earlier than 88% of them (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:45 PM.
In total it is open about 122.5 hours a week, 35 hours more than the local median of 88. 100% of fast food restaurants in Ephrata open on Sundays, and McDonald's is one of them.
Compared with 8 other fast food restaurants in Ephrata that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for fast food restaurants across the US
Based on 255 menus with 12,616 priced items from fast food restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.13, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $13.18.
We don’t have McDonald's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what fast food restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 33% | $5.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 30% | $7.50 |
| Hamburger | 27% | $6.00 |
| French Fries | 24% | $4.00 |
| Fries | 23% | $3.99 |
| Hot Dog | 20% | $4.50 |
| Fish Sandwich | 15% | $7.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 14% | $4.38 |
Calculated from 255 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Drive-through
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of McDonald's there are 13 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 13 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Burgers & Fast Food (1).
Competition is light: 1 other fast food restaurant is within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Five Guys, < 0.1 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPanera Bread< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificEphrata Asian Bistro0.1 mi
- PizzaMama's Famous Pizza & Grill0.1 mi
What to expect at a fast food restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are McDonald's's opening hours?
Open daily, 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is McDonald's open on Sunday?
Yes, McDonald's is open on Sundays: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is McDonald's located?
McDonald's is located at 854 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522.
What is the phone number of McDonald's?
You can call McDonald's at (717) 721-6404.
Does McDonald's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for McDonald's, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and drive-through.
Is McDonald's open late?
Yes – McDonald's is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near McDonald's?
There are 13 other places to eat and drink within a mile of McDonald's. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), Taco Bell (< 0.1 mi), and Panera Bread (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other fast food restaurants near McDonald's?
1 other fast food restaurant within a mile. The closest is Five Guys, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do fast food restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 255 menus with 12,616 priced items from fast food restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.13, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $13.18.
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