After a tease, Rainforest Cafe is actually coming to Big Apple

What began as an April Fool’s joke is now actually happening in New York City. The Empire State Building announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16, that it will in fact host the “World’s Highest Rainforest Cafe.” The famous restaurant will be swinging by the New York City skyscraper’s 86th-Floor Observatory from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6.

However, booking a visit to the Rainforest Cafe may “endanger” some funds. The highest-tiered experience to get into the Empire State Building’s observatory floor will cost around $146 a ticket for adults — and that’s just to get inside. However, there are cheaper options going as low as $44 per adult.

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Many were reportedly curious if the prank would become reality. Signs the in-demand restaurant was coming began to surface earlier this month as the cafe’s tree frog mascot Cha! Cha! could be seen hopping around his way around the Big Apple in a TikTok video.

The restaurant has locations across the country and a rainforest-themed menu, including Volcanic Cobb Salad and Amazon Bruschetta. The cafe also sells merchandise and offers other entertainment.

The NYC Rainforest Cafe will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.