When you're low on ideas (and, let's be honest,
cash) you head to McDonald's for a good meal that won't break your bank. Admittedly, the
folks at McDonald's are always coming up with fresh ideas about what to put on their menu
next, but the truth is that its McDonald's locations outside of the US that have figured
out how to make a menu truly amazing. It’s time to circle the globe and discover 15 McDonald's
menu items that you can't buy in America! Fancy Francis Ooh la la, Fancy Francis, you say? Well, that
doesn't sound like something you would find at a McDonald's, and if that's what you think
then you're only half right. Sure, the Fancy Francis isn't available at McDonald's in the
United States, but it is a popular sandwich at McDonald's locations in Belgium. What exactly
do you get when your order a Fancy Francis? Surprisingly, it's not a bon vivant who dresses
in posh clothes and drives around in a Rolls Royce. This sandwich consists of two beef
patties, mushrooms, onion, arugula (that's right, arugula, the greens of the bourgeoisie),
and, get this, truffle mayonnaise. Yeah, that's right. This sandwich might still have mayo
on it, but it's made with truffles. so, there you have it. The Fancy Francis more than lives
up to its name. If you find yourself in Belgium any time soon, seek one out. Just make sure
it doesn't change you. Vegetable and Egg Pasta Pasta for breakfast? Only in our wildest dreams!
At least, that's probably what most of us would be thinking. After all, pasta lovers
know that there's really nothing that fills you up quite like a great bowl of penne or
some delicious spaghetti and meatballs. Alas, North Americans don't yet know the pleasures
of pasta for breakfast. If you really want to have pasta for breakfast, and more specifically,
pasta for breakfast at McDonald's, then you'd have to take a trip to Hong Kong, where McDonald's
serves up vegetable and egg pasta for breakfast! Now that would be a great way to load up on
carbs before starting your day. Maybe in the future, McDonald's in the United States will
introduce the idea of eating pasta for breakfast, but until then, we can only dream, or chop
up a McMuffin and throw it on some linguini. Nurnburger Do you know what everyone wishes they could
get from McDonald's? Sausage. Okay, yes, you can get sausage patties on any number of breakfast
sandwiches, but we're not talking about those (although they are delicious). We're talking
about a real sausage, one that's meaty, delicious, and cylindrical. Where else in the world would
you expect McDonald's to serve something like that other than Germany? That's exactly what
you get when you order the Nurnburger. What is it, exactly? It's three delicious German
sausages on a burger bun, topped with spicy mustard and onions. It looks and sounds delicious,
though it does raise one important question. Why would anyone think to put sausages on
a burger bun? Structurally, it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense, and yet somehow the
Germans manage to do it. We guess you have to chalk that up to their incredible knack
for engineering. Carbonara Chicken We've already talked about having pasta for
breakfast at McDonald's, but what about having a sandwich that was inspired by pasta? Woah,
did we just blow some minds out there? Well put your brain back together and listen up,
because we're about to tell you about the chicken carbonara sandwich. This amazing menu
item found only at McDonald's locations in Japan is the kind of thing that would make
anyone's mouth water. It may be a fast food sandwich, but its decadence is beyond compare.
You get a crispy chicken patty, dipped in creamy sauce, and topped with scrambled eggs,
bacon, and mozzarella cheese. Yeah, so we think it's about time that US McDonald's locations
adopted this particular sandwich to their menus because we can't all afford a trip to
Japan to try one. Maybe follow it up with a spaghetti burger? Just a suggestion. Bacon and Potato Pie Who said that pies only have to contain fruit
filling? Sure, there were the s'mores pies available at McDonald's a few years ago, but
those still fall under the category of being something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Right
now, apple pies remain the most popular of the McDonald's baked desserts, but what if
you could get something more savory than that? It seems like McDonald's locations in Japan
figured this out already, because beyond offering the same old fruit pies we are all familiar
with, they also give their customers the option of a bacon and potato pie! That's right, you
can get that same flaky pie crust you love filled with mashed potatoes and bacon (which
always makes everything better). Watermelon Did you know that at one point, McDonald's
in Canada offered apple slices as the side with their happy meals? While that’s no
longer the case (though apple slices, in general, are still a real thing that exists at McDonald’s),
people did think it was a novel idea to offer fruit as a side rather than the standard greasy,
salty fries (which are oh so bad for you but oh so delicious). Well, McDonald's in Spain
has also jumped on the fruit as a side bandwagon, and they are offering something that nobody
thought they would ever see inside the walls of a McDonald's: watermelon. Yes, it's true,
you can get a watermelon slice (on a stick, for good measure) at any McDonald's location
in Spain. We're not sure if fruit on a stick is something
that would catch on in United States McDonald's locations, not unless it was dipped in chocolate
or was covered in sugar or something. Belgian Chocolate Mousse McFlurrys, sundaes, cones... These are generally
the most popular desserts at McDonald's in the United States. Why wouldn't they be? They
are cold, creamy, and refreshing (plus a McFlurry can be decked out with all kinds of candy
flavorings). What if you want something just a little bit more sophisticated after your
quarter pounder, though? Well, for something that is just a little bit richer than the
average McDonald's ice cream, you'd have to travel to Russia, where instead of the typical
vanilla flavored frozen desserts, you can actually get yourself a Belgian chocolate
mousse. Yes, you heard that right, chocolate mousse at McDonald's, and it's not just served
in a pudding cup, either: it comes with chocolate shavings on top and everything. Supreme Shrimp Burger When it comes to seafood at McDonald's, Americans
are unfortunately stuck with the plain old filet-o-fish. This sandwich is literally no
one's favorite, with its soft, square fish patty, smattering of overly sweet tartar sauce,
and inexplicable cheese slice. What if there was a better option? something that wasn't
just nondescript whitefish? Well, McDonald's Korea looked at this seafood deficit issue
and said to themselves, "we will be the ones to fix this!" And fix it they did, with their
very own shrimp burger. This sandwich features a breaded patty made out of delicious shrimp,
which is then topped with a sweet and spicy sauce. Poutine McDonald's fries are amazing. this is a known
fact and one that almost everyone in the world can acknowledge without being wrong. So what
if someone said that they could make McDonald's fries better? You might be thinking that it
would be blasphemous to even suggest such a possibility, but you would be mistaken.
Americans need look no further than their neighbor to the north to see just how to make
those crispy, salty, golden McDonald's fries so much tastier. It turns out that Canadians
have taken McDonald's fries and turned them into one of their most sacred and famous foodstuffs:
poutine. All it takes is the addition of cheese curds and gravy. Tell us that your mouth isn't
watering. It sometimes seems strange that it took Canadians (specifically French Canadians)
to come up with something as deliciously unhealthy as poutine, but there it is. McDonald's has
fully embraced this food and sells it at all Canadian locations. Georgie Pie What is it about literally any other country
than the United States and their relationship with savory pies? It's like every other place
seems to have cracked the code on the fact that stuffing a pie crust with meat is actually
delicious. Sure, Americans have the classic chicken pot pie. That seems to be their most
popular one, but what if you want some red meat? Well, McDonald's in New Zealand has
you covered. Their locations serve something known as Georgie Pie. No, it's not a pie made
from people named George. It's just your average (but delicious) meat pie, sometimes with cheese.
Oddly enough, this happened because McDonald's took over the locations of a restaurant that
sold the pies in New Zealand, but opted to keep them on the menu. So if you're ever tired
of eating beef between two buns, then book yourself a trip halfway around the world and
head to New Zealand for a Georgie pie. Greek Mac The Big Mac is the signature McDonald's sandwich.
No one would ever dream of making it any different from its already perfect form, would they?
Sure, there have been attempts, like the Big Mac snack wrap, but even that doesn't fully
capture the flavor of McDonald's flagship sandwich, the one that keeps people coming
back through the door. Well, McDonald's in Greece looked at the Big Mac and thought,
"we could make that better." It's a matter of opinion whether they succeeded or not,
but what they came up with was the Greek Mac: two beef patties in a pita (of course) with
lettuce, onion, tomato, and a yogurt based sauce. Sure, there are plenty of Americans
who will not approve of this Mediterranean twist on the classic sandwich, but we have
to admit that it does sound refreshingly different. Signature Guacamole Burger Everyone loves a good bowl of guacamole. Do
you know what else everyone loves? McDonald's burgers! Okay, maybe that varies from person
to person, but the fact of the matter is that you probably don't want to be friends with
someone if they are turning down both guacamole and McDonald's. What would be really amazing
is if you could somehow combine those flavors into one delicious food item that would please
just about everyone. Well, while you were imagining it, McDonald's Mexico went ahead
and did it, with the signature guacamole burger. This burger, topped with delicious guacamole,
is sure to satisfy the cravings of just about anyone. Along with the guacamole, this burger
is also topped with pico de gallo. As if this thing couldn't get any better, right? Slice Chips As we said earlier, McDonald's fries are just
about the best thing that most of us can imagine. And yet, there are plenty of international
locations that look at these delicious golden sticks and say "we can do better!" You have
to admire that kind of ambition, and it seems like it really does improve on perfection.
That's especially true of the McDonald's slice chips that you can get at McDonald's locations
in Italy. These things, unlike the long, slender fries that we’re all so used to, are actually
potato slices that are seasoned and fried to perfection. They're the kind of thing that
you would get if you crossbred a french fry with a potato chip. Honestly, as much as we
love those delicious McDonald's fries, you have to give it up to other countries' McDonald's
for switching things up and giving their customers some fresh options. Maybe McDonald's locations
in the US should take note. McBeer You really thought we would make a list of
McDonald's items that you can't get in the United States and we wouldn't include the
legendary McBeer? What do we have to say about this McDonald's innovation that hasn't already
been said? Available in many different European markets, the McBeer is exactly what it sounds
like: a cool, frosty cup of beer that you can enjoy along with your quarter pounder
(sorry, royal with cheese) and fries. That might sound like it would cause a bit of culture
shock, but you know that given the chance, you would definitely get a beer at McDonald's
if only to say you did it. Unfortunately, this might be something that never catches
on in the United States, and that might be a good thing. After all, the US has a much
more complicated relationship with alcohol than the European countries where this kind
of thing is normal. Cheese Croquettes Who doesn't want more cheese with almost anything
they're eating? Okay, fine, we guess it depends on what you're eating in the first place.
More cheese with your brownies? No thanks! More cheese with your pizza? Bring it on!
There's almost no reason that cheese can't make your day better. That seems to be the
exact thing that the folks at McDonald's Morocco have figured out. They serve cheese croquettes
at their locations, and if that doesn't sound like a food you know about, let us explain
how great these things are: they are literally just deep-fried balls of cheese. So why is
it that the McDonald's locations in the United States seem to be falling behind in advancing
their menu and trying new things? We might never know, so it's possible that if you want
to try any of these items, you might have to plan a big trip. But before you do, spend a little more time
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