I tried these global favorites from McDonald’s. Here’s what I thought

Foodies are flocking to a popular fast food chain's headquarters in the Midwest for limited-edition menu items.

In addition to being home of Hamburger University, McDonald's corporate headquarters in Chicago's West Loop offers a rotating selection of international menu items not available at other domestic McDonald's. The Global Menu, as of Sept. 24, features nine items from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Chile, Switzerland and Spain.

These menu items, which debuted in August, include several entrees, including a Bacon Hot Honey McCrispy, Onion Rings and a variety of sweet treats like McPops, bite-sized, soft and squishy doughnuts with different filings.

For those in the Chicagoland area, or willing to take a trip, here's what to know about McDonald's Global Menu – including our taste-test of some of them.

I visited McDonald's corporate headquarters on Sept. 24 and tried the onion rings, Salted Caramel McFlurry with Oreo and three different McPops − dulce de leche, chocolate hazelnut and berry.

Of the nearly $13 "meal," my favorite was the McPops, specifically the dulce de leche and berry flavors. The soft, pillowy dough was so satisfying to eat and though I wish there was a bit more filling, I wanted…

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