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California cult fave In-N-Out Burger finally reveals opening date for wildly anticipated Woodlands location
The Houston area's new In-N-Out Burger opens this week.
Cult favorite fast food restaurant In-N-Out Burger will open its fourth Houston-area location in The Woodlands this Thursday, November 30, the Houston Chroniclereports. Located in a former Sweet Tomatoes at 1717 Lake Woodlands Dr., it will offer indoor seating for 84 and a 24-seat covered patio.
After years of rumors and speculation, the California-based chain opened two locations in Katy and Stafford simultaneously in 2019. Diners immediately flocked to both with hour or more waits for drive-thru orders.
Debates immediately followed about the newcomer’s quality relative to local favorite Whataburger.
Founder Harry Snyder opened the first In-N-Out in 1948 in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley. The company had become known for a number of firsts and traditions, including being the first drive-thru restaurant to use a two-way speaker system, hand-leafing its lettuce on site, and a not-very-secret menu that's developed a loyal cult following.
Woodlands residents making their first visit to In-N-Out may want to stick to staples like the classic double-double cheeseburger and a milkshake. From there, consider trying the signature “Animal Style” burgers that come topped with pickles, grilled onions, extra spread (a sauce that’s similar to Thousand Island dressing), and mustard fried onto each meat patty.
The Woodlands has seen a number of new bar and restaurants openings recently. The Stand, a more elevated burger-oriented concept from California, opened in Hughes Landing in August. Popular bar Kirby Ice House debuted near the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion in September. A second location of whiskey-obsessed comfort food restaurant Bosscat Kitchen & Libations will soon debut in Market Street.
All In-N-Out Burgers locations are open daily beginning at 10:30 am.
