A Coburg man, 25, has been charged after allegedly spitting in the face of a young McDonald's drive-through worker.

The man has been charged with unlawful assault, aggravated assault and unlicensed driving.

A man has been charged after allegedly spitting in the face of a young McDonald's drive-through worker. Credit:AP

He has been bailed to appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court on April 6.

The teenage worker allegedly had the man's saliva on her face and in her mouth following an argument at the Essendon McDonald's outlet on Keilor Road, police said.