After years of rumors and anticipation, Twin Falls residents are finally getting their own In-N-Out Burger — and the excitement across the Magic Valley is impossible to ignore.

The new location, going up at 1965 Blue Lakes Boulevard North in Twin Falls, will replace the site’s former Outback Steakhouse, and the building has steadily taken shape along one of the city’s busiest corridors over the past several months. An official opening date has not yet been announced, but with construction nearly finished, locals are hoping it won’t be long now.

The West Coast burger chain, known for its cult-like following and famously simple menu, has been slowly expanding into Idaho over the past few years, opening locations in the Boise area after debuting its first Gem State restaurant in Meridian to overnight lines and giddy superfans. Now it’s Twin Falls’ turn to see what all the fuss is about.

For Twin Falls locals who’ve made the long drive to Boise just to satisfy an In-N-Out craving, the idea of a location in their city has been years in the making. The proposal first came before city officials, sparked plenty of community discussion, and slowly worked its way through the approval process. Construction has been steadily progressing, fueling excitement — and plenty of speculation about opening day — every time someone drives past.

The excitement isn’t limited to the Magic Valley either. For East Idahoans who’ve long had to settle for an In-N-Out run to Boise or Logan, Utah, while waiting for a location closer to home, Twin Falls in many cases offers a considerably shorter drive — welcome news for fans across the eastern half of the state who’ve been hoping for an In-N-Out of their own.

If In-N-Out’s past openings in Idaho are any indication, Twin Falls should brace for a memorable debut. When the chain opened its first Idaho location in Meridian, diehard fans lined up before sunrise, some camping out overnight just to be among the first through the doors. Longtime devotees of the chain’s Double-Doubles, animal-style fries and secret off-menu items have made a tradition out of showing up early for grand openings — and there’s no reason to expect Twin Falls will be any different.

Beyond the burgers themselves, an In-N-Out opening tends to bring a ripple effect of local buzz: traffic near the site, social media chatter and a steady stream of curious first-timers eager to see what the hype is all about. For a chain with such a devoted following, a new location isn’t just a restaurant opening — it’s an event.

With the building nearly ready, the wait in Twin Falls appears to finally be nearing its end. When those doors do open, it’s a safe bet the line will start forming long before sunrise.