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Yes, we're open: Where to find a Thanksgiving meal in McLean County

N.Adams3 months ago

Looking for someplace to eat (or drink) on Thanksgiving Day? These local restaurants plan to be open.

Know any we missed? Contact .

A&P Tap

Hours: Opens at 7 a.m. with a Bloody Mary bar; starting at 6 p.m. bartenders will be donating 10% of their tips to Toys for Tots and will match every tip received; no food menu.

A to Z's Catering & Parties

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 22; take & bake pickup

Annie's Eats Carry-Out and Catering

Pre-orders only; pick up Tuesday or Wednesday; menu includes smoked turkey and ham, homemade sides and pumpkin bars.

Aroma Indian Restaurant

Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., "gigantic" Thanksgiving lunch

Barrel House

Hours: 4-8 p.m., regular menu

Bob Evans

Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., limited menu

Burger King

Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Coffee Hound Uptown Normal

Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Common Grounds Café & Pie Shop

Order by Nov. 18; pick up Nov. 22 by 3 p.m.; pies only

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m., full menu

Denny's

Hours: 24 hours, limited menu

Denny's Doughnuts

Items available before Thanksgiving Day; decorated cookies, 12-inch doughnut, autumn tree or turkey cake

Domino's Pizza

Hours: 4 p.m.-12 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m.; check local store for hours

Dunkin' Donuts

Hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. or 5 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; check local store

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-noon

Grove Street Bakery

Accepting Thanksgiving orders; must pick up Nov. 22 after 6:30 a.m.; regular menu items on first-come, first-served basis

Hopedale Medical Complex

Hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; community drive-thru meal offering turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce, a roll and pumpkin pie

Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., full menu

Jack's Café

Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Thanksgiving menu and regular menu

Jim's Steakhouse

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., reservations highly recommended, traditional turkey dinner, ham dinner, and steak or seafood options

Keg Grove Brewing Co.

Hours: Bar open 7-10 p.m.; no food served

LifeBridges Church

Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18

Maguire's Bar & Grill

Hours: 5 p.m.-1 a.m., drinks only

Merna Tap

Hours: Opens at 4 p.m., regular menu

McDonald's

Nine locations in Bloomington-Normal

Hours: Drive-thru open 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; some stores open 24 hours; check local store

Papa John's Pizza

Hours: 10 a.m.-12 a.m. or 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; check local store

Parkview Inn

Accepting pie orders through 9 p.m. Nov. 17; pick up Nov. 21

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen

Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; check local store

Rader Family Farms

Last order taken Nov. 20 at 9 a.m.; pick up Nov. 22; limited bakery items

Ray's Steak & Lemonade

Accepting orders through Nov. 19; pick up Nov. 22; catered sides

Red Lobster

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., full menu

Roanoke Park

At the park building on Victory Street, Roanoke

Noon; free community dinner

Rob Dob's Restaurant & Bar

Order ahead by Nov. 19; pick up Nov. 22; meals for 2, 4 or 6

Seven locations in Bloomington-Normal

Hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; check local store

Sugar Mama Bakery

Pies available for pre-order through Nov. 18; pick up Nov. 21-22

The Longbranch Again

Hours: Open at 3 p.m., serving turkey; dine-in and carryouts

The Pass Pub & Grill

Hours: 4-10 p.m., full menu

The Spotted Dog

Hours: Bar open 6-1 a.m. and kitchen 4-8 p.m.

Tony's Diner

Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., full menu with special features, including roast turkey and ham steak

Wendy's

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. or 6:30-1 a.m.; check local store

Wesley's Grill

Hours: Noon-12 a.m.; special menu; pre-orders and deliveries available; turkey, ham, oven-baked mac & cheese, collared greens, dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, and a slice of pie for $35.

Western Tap

Hours: 3-11 p.m.; kitchen closed, serving Thanksgiving feast

Contact Olivia Jacobs at 309-820-3352. Follow Olivia on Twitter: Sweet Home Ministries

Home Sweet Home Ministries will serve a free on-site Thanksgiving Day meal in its facility at 303 E. Oakland Ave. in Bloomington. They will begin serving at 12:30 p.m., and sack lunches will be available upon request at the door. The meal is open to everyone. The nonprofit also plans to deliver nearly 300 meals on Thanksgiving Day. Contact HSHM at 309-828-7356 for more information.

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