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Article created by: Violeta Pročkytė

There's no one in the world who doesn't know what fast food is—some love it, others detest it, but the famous brands are almost seared into our brain. Certain fast food chains operate at a local level only, and then there are those that are spread all over the world. McDonald's is perhaps one of the few brands that even people who have never tasted fast food will recognize.

With such popularity comes variety. The chain's restaurants can be found in the middle of bustling cities and in remote places, with fascinating designs and astounding architectural decisions. And one Twitter user decided to collect the pictures of these unique restaurants in one place. This user going by the name of Nonstandard McDonald's (@nonstandardmcd) dedicated time to preserving the only architectural heritage of the western world—McDonald's restaurants! Since its conception, the account has gained 101.6K followers as fans of the fast food chain happily shared their insights, opinions, and pictures. And here are some of them.

#1

The Smallest McDonald's - "Mchive" (2019)

Scale model of interesting Mcdonald’s restaurant with wooden accents and drive-thru, shared by Nonstandard Mcdonald’s Twitter account.

Originally constructed in Sweden; current location unknown. "Active (for bees only; inaccessible to humans)"

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    Dallas Zoo McDonald's (Date Unknown) Dallas, Tx

    Unique McDonald’s restaurants featuring playful animal-themed designs and indoor jungle-themed dining areas.

    "Various zoo animals adorn the front, marquee, roof, and interior of this location, as well as wall murals and a jungle-themed playplace."

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    Airplane McDonald's (1990) Taupo, New Zealand

    Unique Mcdonald’s restaurant inside a vintage airplane with red seating, showcasing one of the most interesting Mcdonald’s designs.

    "Awarded the "world's coolest McDonald's title" in 2013, after which it was repainted to match the current black and yellow styling of McDonald's restaurants. Prior to this, its paint job was red with black accents (though not the pantone 485 c red used in McDonald's branding)."

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    #4

    Dinosaur McDonald's (Mid 1990s) Tucson, Az

    Two Mcdonald’s restaurants featuring large dinosaur statues outside, showcasing unique and interesting Mcdonald’s locations.

    "In 2020, a group known as Christians against dinosaurs petitioned for the removal of this location's dinosaur statues. The franchise owner stood firm in response; no plans are in place to remove the dinosaurs."

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    #5

    Crocodile McDonald's (Date Unknown) Lisbon Zoo, Lisbon, Portugal

    Interesting McDonald’s restaurant with crocodile enclosure visible through glass walls near outdoor dining area.

    "This location within the Lisbon zoo is directly adjacent to its crocodile enclosure, with glass that lets guests get an up-close view of its residents."

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    #6

    Mcski (Date Unknown, Possibly Early 90's) Pitea, Sweden

    Two images of the interesting Mcdonald’s restaurant McSkiM in snowy and nighttime settings with skiers nearby.

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    #7

    Martinstor Tower McDonald's (Date Unknown) Freiburg, Germany

    Unique McDonald’s restaurants in historic European buildings with classic architecture and outdoor seating areas.

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    Bray Town Hall McDonald's (1997) Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

    Historic Mcdonald’s restaurant exterior with timber beams and modern seating inside showcasing unique design features.

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    Giant Fries And Oda McDonald's (Date Unknown) Las Vegas, Nv

    Unique McDonald’s restaurant exterior with giant soda cup and fries decor, featured by Nonstandard McDonald’s account.

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    #10

    A&s Plaza McDonald's (Early 90's) Manhattan Mall (Formerly A&s Plaza), NYC

    Interior view of an interesting McDonald's restaurant with neon lights and retro diner-style seating.

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    #11

    Au Roi De La Bière (King Of Beer) McDonald's (1998) Saint-Lazare, Paris, France

    Unique McDonald’s restaurant with traditional architecture and decorative statues, featured on Nonstandard McDonald’s Twitter.

    "Originally a brasserie opened in 1892, the namesake king of beer and members of his court can still be found all around the facade of this location. Unfortunately for him, this McDonald's location does not serve beer. McCafé coffee, however, is available."

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    #12

    Black Arches McDonald's (Date Unknown) Monterey, Ca

    Exterior views of a unique Mcdonald’s restaurant with modern architecture and garden landscaping at the entrance.

    "The interior of this location features unusual decor, including faux brick arch portals, chandeliers, a false cathedral ceiling, and murals of what may be California wine country."

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    #13

    Southwest Turquoise McDonald's (1993) Sedona, Az

    Two images showing a unique turquoise Mcdonald’s restaurant sign on adobe-style buildings.

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    #14

    Art Deco McDonald's (Date Unknown) Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Australia

    Two architecturally unique Mcdonald’s restaurants with vintage brick designs and prominent golden arches signage.

    "Originally built as the united kingdom hotel in 1937. Listed as a heritage landmark in 1988."

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    #15

    Astronaut McDonald's (Date Unknown) Houston, Tx - Near Nasa Space Center Houston

    McDonald’s restaurant with astronaut statue holding fries on the roof, showcasing one of the most interesting McDonald’s designs.

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    Giant Happy Meal McDonald's (Early 1990's) Dallas, Tx

    Two Mcdonald’s restaurants with unique designs featuring giant fries, cups, a burger, and colorful murals at night and day.

    "This location featured massive sculptures of McDonald's menu items, as well as graphics/statues of the McDonald and gang. Through a front door beneath an enormous big mac, guests would enter a faux-wood paneled dining area. This location was standardized in a 2016 refurbishment."

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    #17

    City Hall (Gradska Kuća) McDonald's (Date Unknown) Subotica, Serbia

    Unique Mcdonald’s restaurant with historic European architecture and a clock tower under bright daytime sky.

    "This location is tucked into the first floor of Subotica's historic city hall, completed in 1912 and famous for its bold and colorful Hungarian art nouveau motif. Much of that grand and ornate design remains inside, including chandeliers, stained glass and wood paneling."

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    #18

    Mcboat (Date Unknown) Hamburg, Germany

    Green McBoat sign reading geöffnet by water, showcasing one of the most interesting Mcdonald’s restaurants worldwide.

    "This location is an otherwise standard McDonald's offering a typical auto drive-thru. in addition, though, this location offers the "McBoat", a pickup location for boaters traveling down the adjacent canal."

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    #19

    World Of Warcraft McDonald's (2014) Various Locations Around China

    Exterior and interior of unique Mcdonald’s restaurants featuring themed decorations and statues at night and daytime.

    "This themed overlay of otherwise standard locations was part of a promotion between McDonald's and Activision-Blizzard in 2014, where customers would receive a rewards card that could eventually be redeemed for in-game World of Warcraft items."

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    #20

    Radio Station McDonald's "Wmac" (Date Unknown) Opryland Area, Nashville, Tn

    Exterior and interior views of an interesting McDonald’s restaurant featuring a vintage jukebox and retro signage.

    "While not a functional radio station, this McDonald's does embrace the Opryland spirit by featuring its very own venue stage and live performances. Various memorabilia, such as historical instruments and radios, are on display inside. While the location did receive a paint job sometime in the late 2010's to bring it up to current McDonald's colors, its theming remains entirely intact."

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    Clock Tower McDonald's (Date Unknown) St. Petersburg, Russia

    Unique McDonald's restaurants with clock towers and classic architecture featured by Nonstandard Mcdonald’s Twitter account.

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    #22

    Undersea McDonald's (Date Unknown) Navarre, Fl

    McDonald’s restaurant with an underwater-themed play area and interior featuring ocean and scuba diving decor.

    "This location, inspired by nearby Navarre beach, is packed to the gills with undersea imagery, including dolphins, manatees, sharks, divers, and submarines. A unique playplace, tablet games, and a small theater are also present. Designed by Bruce Barry of wacky world studios."

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    #23

    Stained Glass McDonald's (1976) Ann Arbor, Mi

    Exterior and interior views of an interesting Mcdonald’s restaurant featuring unique architectural and design elements.

    "Designed by Ann Arbor architecture firm Hobbs and Black Associates. Stained glass window by state street stained glass works."

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    #24

    Vegas Strip McDonald's (Date Unknown) Harrah's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nv

    Two McDonald's restaurants with large yellow arches in urban settings, showcasing unique and interesting McDonald's designs.

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    Mountain Frontier McDonald's (Date Unknown) Lone Pine, Ca

    Rustic Mcdonald’s restaurant exterior with wood siding and Lone Pine location sign under a clear blue sky.

    "Nestled in the Inyo mountains east of the Sierra Nevada, Lone Pine is a small town that proudly bears a frontiersman theme in its architecture. This McDonald's, with its decor, murals, and set of saloon doors below its sign, is no exception."

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    #26

    Gennevilliers Station McDonald's (Date Unknown) Gennevilliers, Near Paris, France

    Historic building converted into a unique McDonalds restaurant with stone walls, blue window frames, and yellow arches.

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    #27

    North Pole McDonald's, Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, Ak

    Vintage McDonald’s drive-thru sign with a red-and-white striped pole and unique interior mural at an interesting McDonald’s restaurant.

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    #28

    Times Square McDonald's (2003) Times Square, New York, NY

    Two Mcdonald’s restaurants showing unique architecture and signage in busy urban locations with people nearby.

    "This location closed, in part, due to the opening of a new times square flagship McDonald's at 45th and Broadway in 2019. Ironically, this new location was constructed at the former site of toys 'r' us times square, another recently deceased example of nonstandard American retail. It appears that this new McDonald's shares the same complex as the former Toys'r'Us, but does not occupy any of the same footprint. thanks to all followers who helped clarify!"

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    #29

    Old West McDonald's (Early 1990's) Davie, Fl

    McDonald’s restaurant with brick exterior and western-style balcony featured on Nonstandard McDonald’s account.

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    #30

    Coolsingel McDonald's (2015) Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Two modern Mcdonald’s restaurants with glass walls, spiral staircases, and outdoor seating areas during dusk.

    "Once voted the ugliest building in Rotterdam prior to remodel, this longstanding McDonald's was revamped in 2015 to feature a spiral staircase and more elegant, modern design with lots of natural light."

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    #31

    Langtree Mall McDonald's (1990's) Langtree Mall, Mildura, Victoria, Australia

    Two Mcdonald’s restaurants with outdoor seating and decorative fountains, showcasing unique restaurant designs.

    "This location was closed as part of a redevelopment of the Langtree mall, which better connected it with the nearby Murray river. However, not all locals were pleased with the decision."

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    #32

    Viru Gates McDonald's (Date Unknown) Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

    Historic corner building housing a unique Mcdonald’s restaurant with distinctive architecture and Gothic-style windows.

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    #33

    Getreidegasse McDonald's (Date Unknown) Salzburg, Austria

    Historic Mcdonald’s restaurant facade with pedestrians and unique wrought iron Mcdonald’s sign in a European city street.

    "The Getreidegasse ("grain lane" in English), one of Salzburg's most prominent and resplendent shopping districts, is known for its ornate "guild" signage - which this McDonald's proudly wears above its front door. Inside, it features patio seating, and touches of local decor."

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    #34

    Barber Shop McDonald's (2020) Stockholm, Sweden

    Two photos showcasing unique Mcdonald’s restaurants and branding, including a Mcdonald’s themed barber shop and quirky promotional poster.

    "Here, guests can book a virtual appointment with a hairdresser for a one-on-one "COVID cut" session, and be instructed on how to style their hair into the "golden M", a branded reinvisioning of an iconic 1990's haircut. Post-lockdown plans for this location are currently unknown."

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    #35

    Dinkytown McDonald's (1963) Minneapolis, Mn

    Retro McDonald's restaurant with a red roof and modern McDonald's location in a mixed-use urban building.

    "Deceased as of 4pm cst yesterday, 12/14/2020. This McDonald's long served as a late-night oasis for university of Minnesota students. Its closure comes in the wake of a proposed new mixed-use development in the area. If this plan comes to fruition, a new McDonald's location is set to open in its first floor."


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