A modern, glass-walled McDonald's is one of the most beautiful fast-food restaurants in the world

Erin McDowellJun 3, 2020, 21:34 IST

Located in downtown Batumi, this McDonald's stands out for its reflective glass exterior.Grisha Bruev/Shutterstock

One of the most beautiful McDonald's restaurants in the world is located in Batumi, Georgia.
Surrounded by stretches of manicured grass and a reflective pool, guests are in for a less-than-typical McDonald's experience when they eat at this location.
Despite looking like a fine dining restaurant, the location serves classic McDonald's fare.

McDonald's restaurants are not usually known for being architectural masterpieces.

This award-winning, modern-designed location in Batumi, Georgia, however, couldn't be more out of the ordinary.

Take a look inside this modern, glass-covered McDonald's, which has become known as one of the most beautiful fast-food restaurants in the world.

The modern McDonald's is in Batumi, Georgia, which is located along the coast of the Black Sea.

Batumi, Georgia. Google Maps

The over-the-top McDonald's restaurant can be found in downtown Batumi.

The exterior of the McDonald's restaurant in Batumi, Georgia. Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock

It was built in 2013 and designed by Harvard-educated architect Giorgi Khmaladze.

The exterior of the McDonald's restaurant in Batumi, Georgia. BSG_1974/Shutterstock

Especially at night, visitors can marvel at the restaurant's glass walls.

The exterior of the McDonald's restaurant in Batumi, Georgia. Kavun Halyna/Shutterstock

The interior of the restaurant is noticeably more modern in design than other McDonald's locations.

Seating overlooking the ordering station at the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock

Glass stairwells mirror the surrounding glass walls.

Seating overlooking the ordering station at the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. ElRoi/Shutterstock

The restaurant's furnishings are similarly modern in design.

Seating inside the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. Sunil Onamkulam/Shutterstock

Visitors can choose to pay either at a self-service kiosk or by speaking to one of the cashiers.

Customers ordering food at the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock

Once they have their food, patrons can gaze out onto the stretches of manicured grass around the building.

Seating inside the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. Viktor Kochetkov/Shutterstock

The stretches of green grass give the restaurant an open-air, natural feel.

Seating inside the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock

In spring, flowers bloom on the lawns.

Seating inside the McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia. Marynka Mandarinka/Shutterstock

Around the corner from the main entrance is the sign for the drive-thru.

A sign advertising the location's hours and McDrive drive-thru. Viktor Kochetkov/Shutterstock

Unbeknownst to most customers inside, this McDonald's is actually located on top of a gas station.

The entrance to the drive-thru and nearby gas station. Marynka Mandarinka/Shutterstock

Cars can enter the drive-thru to place their orders, though it's not as nice a view as inside the restaurant.

The entrance to the drive-thru. Marynka Mandarinka/Shutterstock

Even the drive-thru windows look sleek.

Customers going through the drive-thru. Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock

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