Mickey D's Portugese Style

[bkuehn1952]

I will admit to visiting a McDonalds about once a year. I am pretty used to the garish golden arches architecture, the plastic interior, and squad of high school and senior employees. So I was intrigued by this Portuguese McDonalds, along with a tour bus full of Asian tourists. We were all standing around snapping photos.

A common outside dining scene in Portugal ... but what's with the "M"?

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Dang, a McDonalds!

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Ordering one's meal via an ATM

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Crystal chandelier

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Stained glass and mirrors

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Local menu items abound, like the "Miami" sandwich

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[DougE]

Interesting. McDonald's persona does not seem to fit the architecturally-superior building within which it sits. I particularly like the eagle above the entrance, but the chandelier and stained glass are a bit over the top for a place known for a clown and good french fries.

Obviously, that building was there long before Mickey Ds showed up.

[legitimatebeef]

Nice. McD's is on my blacklist but I always enjoy seeing the regional variations. Seen some cute charming looking ones in Vermont. In Maine a lot of them sell lobster rolls.