Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Downers Grove

Lisa Marie Farver
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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — In 2020, many Downers Grove residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.

We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.

Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.

If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in Downers Grove plan to be open on Christmas Day.

In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.

An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day

Here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.

Arby’s: 2910 S. Finley Rd., Downers Grove

Buffalo Wild Wings: 6450 IL-53, Woodridge

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1330 75th St., Downers Grove

Domino’s: 5531 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove

Dunkin’: 1931 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove; 522 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove; 1200 75th St., Downers Grove; 6310 Woodward Ave., Downers Grove

McDonald’s: 225 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove; 2535 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove;

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1211 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 2970 Finley Rd., Downers Grove

Panda Express: 1010 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove

Starbucks: 1450 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove; 5002 Main St., Downers Grove; 62 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove; 1149 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove; 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

This article originally appeared on the Downers Grove Patch