By Eat Local / November 02, 2024
Thanksgiving is a season for appreciation, family reunions, and, naturally, indulgent meals! Before you savor that mouthwatering turkey, it’s essential to know your dining options. Don’t worry, fellow food lovers! We’ve explored Bloomington-Normal to uncover which restaurants will be serving up Thanksgiving feasts and those offering meals for home preparation.
And since no Thanksgiving celebration is truly complete without a delightful dessert, we’ve also put together a selection of fantastic spots where you can find delectable pies and treats.
**This is an ongoing list and will be updated**
Expand each listing for full details.
Open at 7 am with a Bloody Mary bar. A traditional Thanksgiving Meal will be available during the lunch hours until it runs out.
Beginning at 6 pm, bartenders will be participating in Tips for Tots where 100% of the bartender tips will be donated to Toys for Tots – plus A&P will match every tip received!
📍 721 W Chestnut St Bloomington, IL 61701
Open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day.
📍 1501 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761
Open from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving with their regular menu.
📍 9 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington, IL
Open on Thanksgiving from 6am to 2pm. No reservations – it will be first come first serve!
Breakfast will be served from 6 am to 11 am. Thanksgiving Meal will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. (No regular menu items.)
Thanksgiving Meal:
📍 608 E South St Atlanta, IL 61723
Cracker Barrel is open regular hours (7 am to 9 pm) on Thanksgiving Day.
📍 502 Brock Dr., Bloomington, IL
Open later on Thanksgiving – details being finalized.
📍 101 W Exchange St, Danvers, IL 61732
Hours: 5 am to 4 pm; Join them for their Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 am to 4 pm.
Buffet includes: Brisket, Glazed Ham, BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken, Turkey, Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Desserts (Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie and Pecan Pie) and more
📍 315 Dixie Rd C, McLean, IL 61754
Open from 8 am to 10 am on Thanksgiving. Everything will be 25% OFF!
📍 52 North Elm St., El Paso, IL 61738
Hours: 11 am to 5 pm; Reservations suggested
*Specials accompanied with Soup or Salad and choice of Pumpkin Pie or New York Style Cheesecake.
Limited Menu also available.
📍 2307 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Open on Thanksgiving from 7-10 pm. All tips will be donated to Brightpoint Stuff The Bus.
📍 712 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
📍 25106 N 1750 East Rd, Hudson, IL
📍 102 W Garfield St, Cooksville, IL
Join them on November 27th and 28th for a Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet from 11 am to 3 pm.
Call for reservations.
📍 110 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Downtown location – open 6:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thanksgiving (Uptown and Rivian locations are closed)
📍 407 N. Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Open 6 am until 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Breakfast will be served from 6 am until 11 am. From 11 am to 2 pm enjoy Roast Turkey or Ham Steak Dinner served with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and choice of coleslaw, salad, cottage cheese or applesauce. Meals also come with a piece of pumpkin pie for dessert.
First come, first served. No reservations.
📍 501 W Cleveland St, Heyworth, IL 61745
Bar Hours 4 pm – 1 am Kitchen Hours 4 pm – 10pm
📍 2303 E Washington St Suite #600H Bloomington, IL 61704
Thanksgiving Day Hours: 7 am to 2 pm
📍 1917 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61704
Open for dine-in on Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-Order Meals also available (see below).
📍 1804 S Hershey Rd #10, Bloomington, IL 61704
Thanksgiving Day Hours: 3 pm to 11 pm
**Bar only – No Thanksgiving Dinner this year.
📍 1301 N Western Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
Open Thanksgiving Day from 6 am to 8 pm
Breakfast Buffet from 6 am to 11 am and open menu for full day.
Dinner specials include:
w/potato, soup and salad bar
📍 609 W Main , El Paso, IL
Thanksgiving Take & Bake orders will be accepted until 5 pm on Wednesday, November 20th. A 20% deposit is required. Order pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 27, with available slots from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Delivery available for additional fee.
Full details are available on the A to Z’s Catering website.
📍 1002 N Linden St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Place your order by November 23rd for pickup on Wednesday, November 27th, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal that’s oven-ready for your family, feeding 8-10 people for $275. Our dinner package includes:
Call 309-662-1114 to reserve your meal. Limited quantities available.
Bob Evans has a variety of Farmhouse Feasts available for Thanksgiving.
📍 801 Iaa Dr
Bloomington, IL 61701
Pickup 11/23-12/1. 24-hour notice required. Serve within 72 hours of pickup.
Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (Serves 8-10)
Comes with:
Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner (Serves 4-6)
Comes with:
📍 502 Brock Dr., Bloomington, IL
Denny’s restaurants are open 365 days a year – even on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day! Contact your local Denny’s location to confirm hours.
Bloomington Location
📍 701 Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL 61704
Normal Location
📍 1615 N. Main St. Normal, IL 61761
All pre-orders MUST be placed by November 24th for pickup at the restaurant on November 26th or 27th, from 11-3pm.
Dinner includes choice of Oven Roasted Michigan Turkey Breast or Kilgus Farmstead Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Buttered Sweet Corn, Green Bean Casserole, Savory Cornbread Stuffing, Sour Cherry Cranberry Relish and Yeast Rolls
Add-Ons include: Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, 4 Cheese Mac N Cheese, Savory Cornbread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Turkey Gravy, Sour Cherry Cranberry Relish and Yeast Rolls
Dinners are served cold and include reheating instructions. Available in 4-6 servings ($119.99) or 8-10 servings ($179.99)
Place your pre-order by calling (309) 862-2337.
📍 318 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Green Top is offering pre-orders on your favorite holiday dishes. Order for pickup from 11/22 – 11/25.
📍 921 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Full meal deals and individual sides are all available for pickup the day prior to Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Meal Deal includes:
All with cooking & reheat instructions! Feeds 3-4!
📍 220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL
Thanksgiving Meal
📍 102 W Garfield St, Cooksville, IL
Entrees
Sides
Bread
Dessert
PACKAGES
(A) Salad, Turkey, Ham, Green Beans, Potatoes, Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls & Dessert – $300
(B) Salad, Turkey, Green Beans, Potatoes, Stuffing, Rolls & Dessert
You can call the restaurant or stop in and fill out an order form!
📍 120 North Street, Normal, Illinios 61761
Main Dishes
Pescatarian Options
Sides & Add-Ons (Priced separately)
Desserts
Order by Sunday, November 24th for pickup on Wednesday, November 27th. Meals are available for 1, 2, 4, 6, or more people.
Dinner includes choice of: Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast (served with Turkey Gravy, Traditional Stuffing, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes) OR Honey & Brown Sugar Ham (served with Green Bean Casserole and Garlic Mashed Potatoes)
Additions and Sides: Traditional Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole
Whole Pies (serve 8): Pumpkin or Pecan
📍 801 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
You have the option of selecting EITHER the stuffed Turk’y Roast OR Roasted Harvest Vegetables. Want both? Add the other one a la carte!
You have the option of selecting EITHER the Stuffed Turk’y Roast OR a family sized portion of Roasted Harvest Vegetables. Want both? Add the other one a la carte!
**GLUTEN FREE OPTION: While we take allergens very seriously and have precautionary measures in place, please note that we are NOT a dedicated gluten free facility and there is a chance for gluten contamination.**
📍 2 River Run Suite 4 Downs, IL 61736
Pre-orders are recommended for timely service; Orders will be accepted on Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day as best as possible. Meal Availability: 12 PM – 12 AM (possibly later). Delivery available anywhere in Illinois, including out of town. (Please message Wesley’s Grill if delivery is required.)
Thanksgiving Meal – Includes Turkey, Ham, Oven Baked Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Relish and Slice of Pie) – $35 per meal (Side substitutions available upon request – within reason. Note: Cranberry Relish is not substitutable.*)
Whole Meats Available
Oven Baked Mac & Cheese Pans:
Pie Options (Add-On): Slice of pie: $7; Whole pie: $30
📍 1804 S Hershey Rd #10, Bloomington, IL 61704
📞 309-204-8425
Sides (4 includes w/package price above. Additional sides available a la carte)
Add On Items
Busy Corner is offering Thanksgiving pies this year. Flavors include:
They will have pies available on a first come, first served basis – no preorders.
Pickup is on Wednesday 11/27 at the “old Busy Corner” location from 8 am to 4 pm or until they run out.
📍 “Old Busy Corner” location – 210 East Peoria St. Goodfield (across from Shell station)
**Note that Busy Corner is currently closed from a recent fire.
📍 21 East Front St, El Paso, IL
Pre-orders must be booked by 11/21.
Special Thanksgiving Items: Bread Turkey, Stuffing Bread, Harvest Butter Rolls, Thanksgiving Pie (Apple, Dutch Apple, Cherry and Pumpkin)
Fresh Baked Breads: Dakota, Honey Whole Wheat, Harvest White, Cinnamon Crunch, Potato Chive, Apple Cinnamon Swirl, Cinnamon Swirl, Dinner Rolls, Espresso Babka, Chocolate Babka
Made from Scratch Goodies: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Poundcake, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars and Muffins, That Chocolate Bread, Apple Spice Poundcake, Cookies, Harvest Bars, Brownies, Blondies, Cinnamon Muffins, Scones
📍 1704 Eastland Dr STE #4, Bloomington, IL 61704
Thanksgiving Menu
These items are only available for pickup on Wednesday, November 27th.
📍 812 E Grove Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Janet’s Cakes Thanksgiving Pie List
Pies – 9″ ($16) and 5″ ($8)
Fruit pies come with a choice of full top, lattice or Dutch crumble top.
All fruit variety pies are available in a Take and Bake option. They will come frozen and include baking instructions. We will be offering Pumpkin and Pecan Pies pre-baked and frozen so you can thaw and enjoy them at home.
Soft Pies
📍 504 Guido Cir, Bloomington, IL 61701
📍 52 N Elm St, El Paso, IL 61738
Traditional Pies (Single Crusted): Pumpkin, Pecan, Chocolate Pecan
Fruit Pies (Double crusted. Add crumble topping for $1.): Apple, Caramel Apple, Cherry, Peach, Mixed Berry
Cream Pies (Single crusted. Topped with whipped cream.): Banana, Coconut, Chocolate, Butterscotch
📍 1003 S. Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
These items are available exclusively for pick-up on Wednesday, November 27th by 3 pm.
📍 1312 Ropp Rd, Normal, IL 61761
SINGLE CRUST
DOUBLE CRUST
CREAM PIES
SPECIALTY PIES
CRISPS**
GLUTEN FREE
*SEASONAL ONLY **9X13 PAN NO CRUST – CRUMBLE TOP
📍 109 W Jefferson Bloomington IL 61701
ALL ORDERS ARE PRE-ORDER/PRE PAY 309.473.8231
Thanksgiving Ice Cream Pies! Choose your favorite flavor and preorder for Nov 26-27.
📍 107 East Beaufort Street , Normal, IL
*This list will be updated. Restaurant owners, is your information missing? Email us your info, and we’ll add it to the list!
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