In which Australian city did McDonald's first McCafé open in 1993?

McDonald's first McCafé opened in Melbourne, Australia, in 1993.

The concept was created to add espresso-based coffee and a café-style atmosphere to McDonald's restaurants. It was launched in Melbourne by McDonald's Australia, where coffee culture made a dedicated café offering a natural fit for the local market.

McCafé expanded internationally after the Australian trial proved successful. Its visual identity, counters, coffee equipment, and expanded beverage range helped McDonald's compete more directly with established coffee shops. The concept eventually appeared in many countries, although its menu and presentation vary by market.

The launch is sometimes incorrectly placed in Sydney because Sydney is Australia's largest city and a major international business center. However, the first McCafé was a Melbourne initiative. The name also refers to the café concept, not to a separate restaurant chain independent of McDonald's.