I'm looking for a list of the closest 24hr McDonald's restaurants near
Berkeley, CA (zip code 94704). No hard limit in terms of proximity,
but I'd like a few options (2-3) to choose from.

:)

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Request for Question Clarification by pkp-ga on 02 Jul 2002 19:21 PDT

Hi,

Thanks for using Google Answers. 

I'm posting this as a clarification instead of posting an answer, as
there appear to be no McDonalds that meet your criteria. All of the
McDonalds in the east bay appear to only be open till 11pm at the
latest.

There is only one McDonals physically located in Berkely. It is open
till 11pm and does not have a drive through and parking in teh area
isn't always easy. It's at 1998 Shattuck Ave @ University. (510)
843-1500
	
In addition, according to several employees, "there are no 24hr.
McDonalds." However, I did not confirm this with McDonals corporate
offices.

If you would like, I'd be happy to do  a more exhaustive search for
locations outside of the east bay, but was unsure if you were seeking
this info for practical purposes (such as a late night meal) or simply
out of curiosity. I'd also be happy to locate other 24 hour fast food
locations in the Berkely area. If that is something that would be of
use, I'd suggest reposting the question with the broader criteria.

Hope this info helps...

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Clarification of Question by cbc-ga on 02 Jul 2002 21:08 PDT

I think this is something that is just nagging me...living here for so
long but not knowing where these McDonald's are, if they exist :)

So, I'd be completely satisfied if you were CERTAIN that there were no
such McDonald's within, say, 20 miles.

Thanks!

There are some that exist.  In Atlanta (where I reside), there are a
number of 24-hour drive-through locations that have popped up in the
area over the past six months.  While the eat-in area closes around
11pm or midnight, their drive-through service runs 24 hours.

I unfortunately cannot help you with information regarding the
availability of them in northern California.

The McDonald's employee who claimed "no 24 hour McDonald's" is
misinformed.  There are two such restaurants in Toledo, OH, both
operated by a local franchisee.

This appears to be a relatively new phenomenon being tested by some
corporate and franchise markets, so it's entirely possible that there
simply isn't one in or near Berkeley just yet.

missy-ga

cbc:
Have you ever tried the Smokehouse on Telegraph Ave? I know it's open
relatively late (until 1:20am according to this UC web page:
http://uga.berkeley.edu/resource/webfiles/r09_5e.html ).
I've eaten there many times and can personally recommend their
burgers.

Just a data point - the McDonalds on US59 in South Olathe, KS is going
to a 24 hour schedule.  I think it's a test-bed for the new McDonalds
that will be put up on the Kansas Turnpike later this year.  They seem
to be replacing all the Hardees stores with McDonalds.