Beaumont In-N-Out Officially Opens To Anxious Crowds: PHOTOS

BEAUMONT, CA — Pass Area residents flocked Friday to the town's newest eatery, In-N-Out. On its first day of operation, the popular fast food restaurant saw hundreds of masked customers line up to get a taste of the California icon.

With a line of cars three-deep and patrons socially distanced in masks, the business opened among the most uncertain of times. But that didn't deter these hungry hamburger fans: As of 6 p.m., more than a thousand customers had already stopped by, according to an estimate given to Patch.

Among the youngest of guests enjoying some outdoor dining was little 1-year-old Emmeline, who sat atop a table with her grandparents.

Rebecca Flowers of Beaumont said they brought her out to enjoy her first taste of In-N-Out. The consensus? A prompt, "mmmm" from the child.

Check out some photos above from the opening day above.

The new restaurant is located 1551 E. 2nd Street, and will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

There is one drive-thru lane, a covered patio with outdoor seating for 20 guests, and indoor seating for 74 customers, although indoor seating is currently unavailable due to coronavirus regulations mandated by the state.

More than 70 people have been hired to staff the location.