Architectural Digest notes that while the words "beautiful McDonald’s" may look a bit oxymoronic, it's not out of the question, as proven by 13 lovely Golden Arches locations around the world.
The publication credited the Chicago-based restaurant chain with "a surprisingly expansive collection of restaurants in interesting, unique, and downright extraordinary buildings."
Indeed the 13 restaurants selected by Architectural Digest include a McDonald’s in Portugal that's been called the most beautiful in the world, a glass-domed McDonald’s in Georgia, a McDonald's in Maine that looks like it's embedded into someone's Colonial-style house and "the oldest McDonald’s in the world" in California featuring a now-retro design.
Of the more than a dozen McDonald's chosen, none in either the chain's hometown of Chicago nor the state of Illinois were included, but a Midwest spot did get a shoutout.
Coming in at No. 13 was a McDonald's located in Wisconsin Dells:
"Another example of the hamburger restaurant leaning into local culture is this log cabin McDonald’s in Wisconsin," the magazine wrote. "Inside, the location includes unique decor, such as a wood-carved bear and mounted moose head."
Check it out in the photos below.



Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.


