Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving. But that doesn’t mean we want to skip Thanksgiving foods completely! Luckily there are quite a few fast-food restaurants and sit down locations that will give you a solid Thanksgiving meal in just minutes. Sometimes getting takeout is well worth it! Check out these 12 restaurants that will help fill your belly on Thanksgiving.
Boston Market
Everyone knows that Boston Market is the place to be on Thanksgiving. Not only are they open all day long, but they will also be serving some amazing Thanksgiving food. You can grab a half-rotisserie chicken, some dinner rolls, and even a pumpkin pie to enjoy as your Thanksgiving meal. They also have all their classic foods that are great for Thanksgiving as well, like fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Forget about cooking on Thanksgiving, Boston Market has you covered.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is open with regular hours on Thanksgiving day. They start serving their traditional Thanksgiving Meal at 11 am so you can stop in all afternoon. You will thoroughly enjoy the turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and corn. Just don’t forget to tip your waiter extra so they enjoy their Thanksgiving too!
Dominos
If you feel like ditching the Thanksgiving food completely, you can always just order a pizza! Domino’s is open all day on Thanksgiving and delivering food as well. Just call in your Thanksgiving pizza order and it will be there in no time. Maybe you will start a new Thanksgiving pizza tradition.
El Pollo Loco
This popular Mexican fast food chain will be open this Thanksgiving. They will also be serving up Thanksgiving with a twist. Try one of the chicken tamale bowls which has a Thanksgiving feel but is made in a Mexican way.
IHOP
Head to the International House of Pancakes anytime on Thanksgiving- they will be open! Plus, they occasionally offer discounts on gift cards purchased on Thanksgiving. You can enjoy a fast food meal and also do a little Christmas shopping while you’re at it!
Popeyes
Select Popeyes locations will be open and serving up their classic cajun Turkey. The turkey is pre-cooked and hand seasoned with cajun spices that will really liven up your holiday meal. Take the turkey to go and bring it home to your family. You can even pretend you made it! No one will ever have to know the truth…
Bob Evans
Bob Evans has a whole menu of Thanksgiving food you can choose from. Customize your meal and take it to go or enjoy it at one of the restaurants. You can pick from turkey, ham, corn, green beans and even choose between an apple or pumpkin pie. This fast-food restaurant has it all this year! You may just find us at a Bob Evans…
Costco
Costco may not be a true fast food restaurant but they are a go-to destination for your Thanksgiving meal. Order a turkey dinner meal kit from Costco and pick it up on Thanksgiving Eve. The kit contains a pre-seasoned turkey breast that is already in a cooking bag so all you have to do is pop it in the oven. There are also mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, gravy and cranberry sauce in the kit. Just pick up a pumpkin pie while you are shopping in Costco and you will be all set!
Denny’s
Denny’s is open 24/7 including on Thanksgiving. Stop by one of the restaurant locations and sit down for a full Thanksgiving dinner. The Thanksgiving special includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and your choice of two extra side dishes. Denny’s will also pack up your meal to go if you’d rather eat at home. Some locations will even deliver it right to your door!
Maggiano’s
The classic Italian fast food restaurant will be open and serving tasty Thanksgiving food. Head to Maggiano’s if you are looking for something a little different this holiday. The smoked ham and the pumpkin mascarpone ravioli sound especially tasty. Order an apple crostada for dessert and you will enjoy a unique Thanksgiving experience!
Albertson’s
You will need to pre-order your Thanksgiving meal kit but it is well worth the pre-planning. Choose from a variety of Turkey options (smoked turkey to baked) or go with a spiral-cut ham. You can also pick all of your sides, and they have them all! Gravy, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and pie are just a few of the options. Albertson’s is where it’s at this Thanksgiving.
Trader Joe’s
Okay so Trader Joe's is a grocery store but we wanted to point out that they have a great Thanksgiving dinner kit that will make you look like a master chef. The kit comes with a 40 ounce turkey that is completely seasoned and ready to cook. Pop the puff pastry wrapped cornbread stuffing in the oven as well and a homecooked Thanksgiving meal will be ready in no time! Plus, Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving dinner is a pretty good deal. It may not be a fast food meal, but it is a solid Thanksgiving option.
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