Rare And Vintage Photos Show What McDonald’s Actually Looked Like In The 1980s And 1990s
Everyone loves a trip down memory lane to relive the good old days.
The 1980s and 1990s were a very special time for the McDonald’s chain as it grew in popularity all over the world. Here’s a look at some classic McDonald’s pictures!
Trick-Or-Treat
Did anyone else have a branded McDonald’s trick-or-treat container or get one for their kids?
Their Happy Meals came in these containers and it was a genius way to market to the kids.
Inside Was A Vibe
The interior design and decor of McDonald’s restaurants in the 1980s and 1990s was a big-time vibe.
The greens and light purple colors are something that so many major chains featured in their restaurants and we love it!
Money Gift Certificates
How many times did you reach into your purse or wallet and mistake the green $1 gift certificates for real money?
It happened to us a few too many times, but it felt great to have some McBucks in your wallet!
The Classic Drive-Thru
Drive-thru menus were not always as colorful and flashy as the ones we see today.
They used to be rather bland yet simple-looking, and you didn’t have a screen that would show you what you ordered.
The Styrofoam Containers
All kinds of styrofoam containers are something that has not aged very well in terms of environmental impact.
The sound of the container being closed is something that we can still hear to this day!
Digestive Cookies
McDonald’s branded digestive cookies were a very underrated menu item.
We always thought that each one tasted different based on the design, even though they were the exact same cookie.
The Classic McPizza
Everyone say it loud for the people in the back: “BRING BACK THE MCPIZZA!”
The McPizza was extremely popular in the 1980s and 1990s but was phased out of the restaurant by the 2000s.
The Sneaker Keeper
As a kid, going to a McDonald’s that had an indoor playground was the best!
You always had to take your shoes off, and finding the best cubby for your shoes was half of the fun!
Changeables Happy Meal Toys
One of the best things about the happy meals was the toys!
McDonald’s had some of the best toys, including these transforming menu items! Did anyone else have to eat all their food before they could play with them?
Burger Stools
Did anyone else rush to get one of these tables right after they ordered?
It may not have been the most comfortable seat, but there was something about sitting on the hamburgers that just felt cool.
Paper Tray Mats
The paper mats on the trays that your food came on when you were eating in the restaurant were always so much fun.
They had all sorts of crazy designs and fun activities for the kids!
The Creepy Bench
Ronald McDonald is the iconic mascot and brand ambassador of McDonald’s.
Many restaurants would feature this somewhat creepy statue of Ronald on a bench either inside or outside of the restaurant.
Branded Booster Seats
You knew that there were a lot of young kids in the restaurant when you walked in and didn’t see a bunch of these by the door.
So many times they would be left covered in ketchupy fries.
The VIP Program
McDonald’s used to have a VIP program that gave customers stickers so they could work up to a free item.
The program did not last very long, but the cards have lived on many years later.
Ultra-Low Prices
The ultimate throwback about McDonald’s may just be how inexpensive everything used to be!
If only you could still get a hamburger for 28 cents or an ice cream cone for 20 cents!
The Birthday Parties
Growing up, it was pretty common to go to at least one McDonald’s birthday party a year.
They had a whole setup for the parties and the playground was always a great time!
Classic Mugs
McDonald’s used to have branded mugs that you could purchase and bring with you to the restaurants.
They don’t have them anymore, but they were so well made that they still exist in some households.
