 Patrick Ryan of "USA Today" characterized the refrain as "instantly recognizable".Robin Murray in a review for "Clash" magazine found an "impeccable" pop production in the song and described it as Beyoncé at her best.Consequence of Sound's Michelle Geslani described "7/11" as "quite the banger", concluding, "If you thought the self-titled LP flaunted unflinching assertiveness, consider this track "Beyoncé" taken to the next level."