CosMc’s, a new futuristic concept from McDonald’s, secretively opened its first location near Chicago Thursday. The fast-food chain originally announced that the beverage-focused shop would open in Bolingbrook Friday. Named for CosMc (pronounced “cosmic”), a little-known company character (a space alien who visited the fictional McDonaldland in the late 1980s and early ’90s), the theme essentially throws back to the McDonald’s drive-in origin story. Though, instead of milkshakes and hamburgers, customers can now order popping boba slushies and spicy queso sandwiches. So how did it all taste? Critic @louisachu1 says CosMc’s offers a thought-provoking futuristic restaurant experience that’s not quite present in flavor. Tap on our bio link to read more. ---- Photo 1: Spicy Queso Sandwich at CosMc’s, Dec. 8, 2023, in Bolingbrook. Photo 2: Opening day for the first CosMc’s drive-thru, Dec. 8, 2023, in Bolingbrook. Photo 3: Sour Cherry Energy Burst drink at CosMc’s, Dec. 8, 2023, in Bolingbrook. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune / @louisachu1 ? Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune

CosMc’s, a new futuristic concept from McDonald’s, secretively opened its first location near Chicago Thursday. The fast-food chain originally announced that the beverage-focused shop would open in Bolingbrook Friday.

Named for CosMc (pronounced “cosmic”), a little-known company character (a space alien who visited the fictional McDonaldland in the late 1980s and early ’90s), the theme essentially throws back to the McDonald’s drive-in origin story. Though, instead of milkshakes and hamburgers, customers can now order popping boba slushies and spicy queso sandwiches.

So how did it all taste?

Critic @louisachu1 says CosMc’s offers a thought-provoking futuristic restaurant experience that’s not quite present in flavor.

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: Spicy Queso Sandwich at CosMc’s, Dec. 8, 2023, in Bolingbrook.

Photo 2: Opening day for the first CosMc’s drive-thru, Dec. 8, 2023, in Bolingbrook.

Photo 3: Sour Cherry Energy Burst drink at CosMc’s, Dec. 8, 2023, in Bolingbrook.

? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune / @louisachu1
? Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune