If you’re anything like me, you loved going to McDonald’s as a kid. Not only could you get a great meal there, you could also get a fun toy and some quality time with your family.

If you’ve gone to McDonald’s lately, you’ve probably noticed that it has changed a lot in the last few decades! We’ve compiled some of the reasons why McDonald’s was way better decades ago, and when you scroll through them, you’re sure to feel a sense of nostalgia for the good old days!

The happy meals were way better.

This seems like the most obvious place to start! Back when we were kids, McDonald’s wasn’t trying to shove healthy alternatives down our throats. There was no apple slice or yogurt option in happy meals. Instead, it was only simple chicken nuggets, french fries and soda. I turned out just fine eating this “unhealthy” meal during my occasional McDonald’s trips as a child.

The toys were better too.

Today’s happy meal toys are typically small and cheap. Believe it or not, there was a time when Beanie Babies actually came in happy meals!

The burger stools were legendary.

It’s been years since I saw these iconic stools at a McDonald’s, and though they could be slippery at times, they looked so cool!

McDonaldland cookies tasted amazing

These were cookies shaped in the form of various McDonald’s characters, like Grimace and Ronald McDonald himself, and they could not have been more delicious!

McDonald’s pizza tasted like Heaven.

This item was gone far too soon from the McDonald’s menu, which was a huge shame because it tasted so good!

What do you miss most about the McDonald’s of the old days? Let us know in the comments section, and SHARE this story so your friends and family can see this as well!