What was McDonald's first international McCafé location, opened in 1993?

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

McCafé began as a coffee-focused concept attached to a McDonald's restaurant in Melbourne. The format added espresso-based drinks and a more café-like environment to the existing fast-food brand.

The concept responded to Australia's established coffee culture and later spread to McDonald's restaurants in many other countries. McCafé allowed the company to compete more directly in the growing specialty-coffee market while retaining the Golden Arches identity.

McCafé is sometimes described as a separate coffee chain, but it is a McDonald's sub-brand. Its branding typically uses the McCafé name alongside McDonald's visual identity and menu products.