What the McDonald’s Menu Looked Like the Year You Were Born
1950s: The original McDonald’s menu was incredibly simple, featuring just nine items, including the Hamburger, Cheeseburger, French Fries, Soft Drinks, Milkshakes, and Coffee.
1960s: This decade saw the introduction of iconic items like the Filet-O-Fish (1965), created for Lent, and the Big Mac (1968)
1970s: The menu expanded with the addition of the Quarter Pounder (1971) and the Egg McMuffin (1972), marking the start of McDonald’s breakfast offerings.
1980s: The Chicken McNuggets debuted in 1983, becoming an instant hit. The McRib also made its first appearance during this decade.
1990s: The McFlurry was introduced in 1997, along with other limited-time items like the Arch Deluxe and McPizza, though these didn’t stick around.
2000s: Health-conscious options began appearing on the menu, such as Premium Salads and the McGriddles breakfast sandwich, which was introduced in 2003.
2010s: The McCafé line expanded, offering a variety of coffee drinks, frappes, and smoothies. The All-Day Breakfast was introduced in 2015
