What was McDonald’s coffeehouse-style café brand called?

McDonald’s coffeehouse-style café brand was called McCafé.

McCafé began in Melbourne, Australia, in 1993 as an attached café concept developed by McDonald’s franchisees. It offered espresso-based drinks and a more café-like environment, helping the company compete in markets where specialist coffee shops were becoming increasingly popular.

The name is sometimes written without the accent as McCafe in ordinary text, but McCafé is the brand’s standard styling. It should not be confused with McDonald’s earlier standard coffee service, which was part of the regular restaurant menu rather than a distinct café identity.

The concept later expanded internationally and became part of McDonald’s broader effort to give its restaurants a stronger coffee and beverage presence.