The time is here: Chili’s is coming to Manhattan.
Speculation swirled on X this weekend as New Yorkers noticed a storefront under construction in Union Square, decked out with a golden Chili pepper logo.
“Finally,” one person commented on X.
“I’m there day one,” another said.
Here are all the details for the viral mystery storefront, which features two giant chicken sandwich sculptures on a handheld scale.
The Chili’s storefront in NYC grabbed the curiosity of locals this past weekend.
Chili’s in NYC
Currently, locations are only outside of the borough, much to the dismay of New Yorkers.
But Chili’s is finally opening up in Manhattan — although not in the traditional sense.
The chain restaurant told USA TODAY it is merely a pop-up, expected to be open only this Thursday, April 16.
The rollout is for a new “Big Crispy” chicken sandwich lineup, which will be offered nationwide. The pop-up, named the “Chili’s Big Crispy Food Court,” will last one day at the New York City location in Union Square.
On Thursday, guests are invited to serve as a “jury” in the case “Chili’s vs. Fast Food.”
And yes, attendees will hear and get to eat the evidence.
The address is 37 Union Square West, and will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chili’s is coming to New York City; here’s why you probably won’t go