Get to know McDonald’s 7 most unique restaurants in the world

Aswan, Egypt 

McDonald’s located on the banks of the Nile in the Egyptian city of Aswan, this McDonald’s restaurant has exceptional views over the storied river. With plenty of outdoor space across two floors, you can enjoy burger and fries while looking out to the surrounding landscape.

Dallas, Texas, USA

This branch is located next to the Dallas Zoo, which is a great place to stop with children. An elephant guards the entrance to the restrooms, while a giant fiberglass anaconda drapes itself across the bench seating…but no one seems to mind.

Also, you can find a giraffe is munching on the leaves of one of the trees while a giant snake is seen slithering atop one of the booths, along with appropriate jungle sounds play in the background a la the Rainforest Cafe.

Downey, California

This location opened in 1953, and was the fourth McDonald’s ever built. It is the oldest surviving location in the world, as it doesn’t even have a drive-thru — instead, customers walk up to the restaurant’s windows to order.

This branch also features a vintage McDonald’s sign with the fast-food brand’s old mascot, a chef named Speedee with a hamburger for a head, appeared on the original McDonald’s signs alongside the brand’s logo of two interlocking golden arched.

 

Hangzhou, China

This branch located in Hangzhou, as it was the home of former Taiwanese leader Chiang Ching-kuo, which it caused some controversy when it opened.

Activists had called for the cultural heritage site to be converted into a museum but it was rented to McDonald’s because maintenance costs needed to be covered. However, the restaurant has become somewhat of a tourist attraction since it opened in 2015, welcoming visitors from all over the world.

 

St. Louis, Missouri

The world’s first floating McDonald’s opened on the banks of the Mississippi at St. Louis on this date 39-years-ago. It was moored just south of the Gateway Arch for 20 years before closing in the year 2000.

 

Paris, France

This restaurant located in Rue Saint-Lazare, Paris, France. Though the building is now a McDonald’s, it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The branch is full of charm and character, it’s strategically placed to draw in tourists who usually flock to the area for its history and shopping.

French McDonald’s franchises also offer a more luxe experience inside – ingredients are locally sourced; coffee is served in mugs and burger buns can be swapped out for ciabatta.

 

Kristiansand, Norway

Though you might think patrons can stroll up the steps to enter one of the most unique McDonald’s buildings in the world, but the original door is no longer in use as the customers actually enter from a side entrance.