In which country did McDonald's launch its first McCafé in 1993?

McDonald's launched its first McCafé in Australia in 1993.

The first McCafé opened in Melbourne, Australia, as a café-style extension of a McDonald's restaurant. It offered espresso-based coffee and a more café-oriented atmosphere, helping the company compete in a market where coffee culture was especially important. The concept was later expanded internationally through dedicated counters and redesigned restaurant areas.

McCafé is sometimes mistakenly described as a United States invention because the brand became familiar in North American restaurants later. Australia was the origin of the branded concept. Its menu, service format, and rollout schedule have differed between countries.

The McCafé name extended McDonald's branding beyond burgers and fries, giving the chain a distinct identity in the growing specialty-coffee market.