McDonald’s has long been a historical staple of American culture, but as time has passed, the famed fast food chain’s menu and aesthetic have changed with the times.
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But for diners looking for a little nostalgia, the oldest McDonald’s is still open for business in California — and is drawing attention again thanks to a TikToker whose video of the joint recently went viral.
TikToker Michelle Fonesca recently took viewers on a trip to visit the chain’s Downey, California, location where burgers are still sold for their original price — just 15 cents!
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The video shows a huge Ronald McDonald statue, complete with retro neon signs outside the restaurant, with a shop window that resembles an ice cream parlor.
The camera also pans to other retro memorabilia and a display of red and white chairs and tables.
The clip, which has been viewed more than 31,500 times, also boasts that this venue serves baked apple pie for dessert.
Viewers raved about the nostalgic place.
“It was and still is so colorful, most McDonald’s are just beige and look sad,” one user wrote.
The original McDonald’s in the US is also located in California (in San Bernardino), although it is no longer in operation.
