McDonald's fans just learn about 'most unique' venue in 'Medieval castle'
People are only just realising that there is a McDonald's that looks like a huge medieval castle - and fast food lovers are keen to visit the unique spot. When we travel abroad, many of us like to try out the local cuisine and avoid food spots that we can easily get at home. But, often, some of our favourite brands offer different menus we wouldn't be able to try at home.
While we all know what McDonald's restaurants looks like, the menus vary by location to reflect local tastes and traditions - and there are a few which look nothing like the other eateries. The biggest McDonald's restaurant is in Orlando, Florida, and some fans believe the "poshest" chain is in Long Island. In New Zealand, there is a McDonald's where food is served from an abandoned aeroplane, plus there is a floating McDonald's service in Germany.
Recently, fans have discovered a rather spectacular McDonald's in Goshen, Indiana, located in what looks like an entire Medieval castle.
The unique spot can be found at Gallops Truck Stop, and it isn't just a McDonald's. The enormous structure, which opened in 2014, also boasts a Subway, a mega-sized convenience store, and 11 showers.
This McDonald's is located just north of Goshen at the intersection of US Highway 20 and State Highway 15 between Middlebury and Elkhart.
Owner Harpreet "Monte" Singh, who operates multiple truck stops under the Gallops brand, previously told Goshen News how he has always been fascinated by regal-looking buildings. He said: "I wanted to do something new. It was a concept that came in my mind and I just wanted to work on it."
Many people are only just learning that the McDonald's exists after seeing clips shared on social media. @amberstellll posted a clip of the fast food fortress on TikTok, leaving people amazed.
One person commented: "Best McDonald's I've ever seen." "Only in America," commented another.
"This is how I imagine McDonald's in the UK," joked an American. One other pointed out: "Literally that restaurant from Shrek 2 with the medieval meal."
Agreeing that the McDonald's looks like it could be in the Shrek films, another said: "This is exactly how it's like in Far Far away."
Another agreed, writing: "That's where the fairy his mother got the medieval meal." "I'll have the medieval meal," commented one other.
"Mcdonald's in random 90s/00s locations hit different. they don't build them like this anymore," commented another.
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