Woman left gobsmacked by McDonald's in one of 'world's poshest countries'
A woman from Yorkshire has given us a glimpse into what it is like to visit McDonald's in one of the world's poshest countries - and how the menu differs. When we jet off abroad, most of us are keen to sample the local grub and steer clear of eateries we can easily find back home, but it is always intriguing to see how our favourite big brands adapt their menus to cater to local tastes and traditions. Monaco is synonymous with luxury - think swanky restaurants, the Grand Prix, yachts and being the priciest city globally for property. Despite the lack of fast food giants in the country, there are two McDonald's outlets - one in Monte-Carlo and the other in Monaco-Ville.
Property guru and entrepreneur, Abi Hookway, enjoys giving her Instagram followers a peek into how the other half live and sharing money-saving tips on her page @abi_hookway, where she has an impressive following of 475,000. Recently, she took us inside the McDonald's in Monaco-Ville.
As she walked in, she remarked: "This looks like we could be in the UK," but she quickly spotted some notable differences on the menu.
Abi was taken aback as she explored the fast food joint and noticed a bakery cabinet at the front of the counter, brimming with mouth-watering baked treats like donuts, cheesecake, muffins, cookies and macarons.
"My McDonald's in Yorkshire doesn't have this does it, wow," Abi exclaimed. She was chuffed with the meal deal offering three burgers, chips and a drink for just six euros, but felt the rest of the menu didn't live up to her high expectations.
"I was expecting like millionaire, gold...it's letting me down a bit," she reflected. Nonetheless, she was over the moon with being able to order macarons in a branded box, an iced coffee with a dollop of cream which arrived in a recyclable plastic cup and cherished being able to sit outdoors courtesy of the substantial seating area.
Upon sampling the potato wedges, Abi declared: "We need to have these in the UK."
Intrigued by Abi's video, one viewer pointed out: "Also the same food in Portugal with the dessert cabinets."
Echoing the sentiment, someone else posted: "They have these desert cabinets all over Germany McCafé."
Another person commented, expressing their affinity for the crockery: "I love the cups and bowls. Would be great to reuse at home. I wish the UK had the same."
There exists a smattering of unique McDonald's locations around the globe, with the "most beautiful" one sitting pretty in Rome, Italy.
Just minutes away from the iconic Spanish Steps, this particular McDonald's greets visitors with what appears to be a sculpture of Venus herself.
The world's largest McDonald's eatery is in Orlando, Florida. There is also what's deemed the"poshest" outlet in Long Island.
Furthermore, New Zealand's got a McDonald's that serves up its food from a retired airliner, while, in Germany, you can even grab a McDonald's meal from a floating restaurant.
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