Are you the McDonald’s hunter type of traveller? This one’s for you!
There’s no denying that McDonald’s is everywhere nowadays. Whether you’re on the way to work or out to grab lunch with your friends, not a day goes by that we aren’t greeted by those Golden Arches. It’s everyone’s guilty pleasure and go-to place for late-night cravings, and apparently, the whole world agrees too.
But if you think you’ve seen it all, then that’s where you’re wrong. Franchise owners all over the world have given the well-known fast-food joint a creative spin. Check out some of the coolest McDonald’s locations around the globe!
Tagaytay, Philippines
Let’s start this list of right, shall we? This branch is located along Calamba Road in Tagaytay, Philippines. What makes it so unique is its breathtaking view of Taal Lake as well as the loads of natural light and greenery that make it a spectacular place to enjoy a reliable Quarter Pounder or McNuggets.
Taupo, New Zealand
It’s a bird, it’s A PLANE! Located near Lake Taupo, this is the only McDonald’s branch that includes a decommissioned DC-3 plane as part of its store. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction in Taupo. We’d love go inside and try their famous Georgie Pie (New Zealand brand of steak and cheese pie)!
Batumi, Georgia
Designed by Harvard graduate, Architect Giorgi Khmaladze, this McDonald’s branch is made of glass panels and surrounded by a pool of water in the Republic of Georgia’s port city of Batumi. Their goal here was to create an aesthetically pleasing structure, while still adhering to McDo’s standards and guidelines. If you’re around the area, then you can’t miss this.
Lindvallen, Sweden
Located in Lindvallen, Sweden, Mcdonald’s built its first ever ski-thru, ‘McSki’, with the mindset that the people no longer need to take off their skis, for they can just ski up to the counter, order their food, and off they go.
Sedona, Arizona
We’re used to seeing the typical golden arches of McDonald’s but this one went for turquoise blue! This was done to adhere to Sedona’s rules that all establishments should blend in with the natural surroundings.
Ulsan, South Korea
Much different from the usual red and yellow color scheme of almost every McDonald’s branch, this drive-thru sports bright pinks and neons as their main color. What makes this unique as well is the wing-like cover of the restaurant.
Roswell, New Mexico
A homage to the alleged crash-landing of an alien craft in 1947 at Roswell, this McDonald’s branch was fashioned like a UFO to pay tribute to this town’s UFO heritage. Inside are flying rockets, Ronald McDonald and other McDo characters in space crafts.
Dallas, Texas
Bigger is better, they say? Well, take a load at this giant Happy Meal Box-shaped store, complete with hamburgers, fries and soft drink at Dallas! And if that’s not enough, this restaurant is also surrounded with Austrian crystal chandeliers, Ralph Lauren wallpapers, granite floors and mahogany booths. Why, this might be the fanciest Happy Meal you’ll ever see!
Yangshou, China
A picturesque McDonald’s sits well between a mountain range and a lake, where people can dine in a pagoda. It’s the perfect food stop for backpackers who love to go rock climbing. They also serve black and white burgers!
Melbourne, Australia
What was once the United Kingdom Hotel, this Art Deco style building (Macca’s, as the Aussies call it) was marked as one of the historical landmarks in Clifton Hill, so McDonald’s decided to buy it and reconstruct, for it to still fit with the fast-food restaurant’s standards.
Madrid, Spain
This branch was incorporated with the historical buildings of the Gran Via. The interior looks luxurious and classy, with its marble walls and hanging chandeliers on the ceiling. They also said that the food here is better because they use all-beef patties on your burgers and real potato wedges!
Barstow, California
If there’s a McDonald’s plane in Taupo, at Barstow they have a fast-food train! Located in Route 66, this restaurant is housed in three railroad passenger train cars converted into a dining area. All aboard!
Porto, Portugal
This used to be a historical building from the 1930s called Imperial Café. McDonald’s decided to purchase and restore this, while retaining the eagle statue at the entrance. Inside is full of mirrors, chandeliers, art deco stained glass and elaborate architecture on the ceilings.
New Hyde Park, New York
Once a farmhouse in 1795, then Georgian-style mansion (called Denton House) in the 1860s, this building holds so much history that when the fast food chain wanted to tear down this mansion to build their standard outlet, residents fought for this historical landmark to be saved. McDonald’s then renovated this to become a two-floor restaurant which the residents now call the “McMansion”.
Kristiansand, Norway
Formerly a bank, this building has now been renovated to become a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant. The main doors in front are still intact, but diners can only use the entrance located at the side of the building. One of the unique food that they serve here is a Norwegian delicacy which they call, McLaks (salmon sandwiches).
Bray, Ireland
This Tudor-style building that dates back to the 19th century, used to be a town hall at the top of Main Street in Bray. Now, it’s one of the most picturesque McDonald’s branches all around the world.
Downey, California
Said to be the oldest operating McDonald’s, this one wanted to retain its classic 1950s feel, complete with its original mascot, Speedee the chef.
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