McDonald’s photos from the ’80s and ’90s emerge

Photos of McDonald’s restaurants and merchandise from the ’80s and ’90s have emerged – with some weird and wonderful results.

Photos of McDonald’s restaurants and merchandise from the ’80s and ’90s have emerged – with some weird and wonderful results.

The fast food chain, which opened its first branch in the US in 1955, has been a popular place for families and kids for years.

From food-shaped chairs and stools to games and word searches on the tray liners, it was the best place for birthday parties and after-school dinners, The Sun reports.

But some of the photos, posted on website Bored Panda, show how much times have changed.

One example is a McDonald’s ashtray, which were in most restaurants before the smoking ban in the UK was made legal in 2007.

Back when smoking was legal in restaurants, pubs and bars, the smoking section of the restaurants came with ashtrays. Picture: Bored Panda

The photos also show other menu items that are now long gone, including the McSalad Shaker, which was introduced in 2000 but was replaced with their Premium salads three years later.

Here are is the roundup of pictures of days gone by at McDonald’s.

The play area at McDonald's was every child's dream. Picture: Bored Panda

The cheeky burger seats brought a bit of fun to the restaurant. Picture: Bored Panda

The shaker salads were a jazzy introduction to its ever-expanding menu back in the 2000s. Picture: Bored Panda

The towering cones were a highlight after your burgers and fries. Picture: Bored Panda

Before McDonalds became more eco-friendly with its paper and cardboard packaging, styrofoam boxes were on the menu. Picture: Bored Panda

You could once upon a time get your very own glass mug with America’s most sarcastic cat, Garfield. Picture: Bored Panda

Word searches, puzzles and other games used to be featured on the sheet trays. Picture: Bored Panda

Other toys included plastic gloves, featuring Ronald McDonald, which could be used as puppets. Picture: Bored Panda

Some toys from the ’80s were just miniature versions of its menu options. Picture: Bored Panda

Chicken nuggets, fries and dips were other toys you could get back in the day. Picture: Bored Panda

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission

Originally published as McDonald’s photos from the ’80s and ’90s emerge