Don't feel like cooking on Thanksgiving? These Springfield restaurants have got your back

Susan Szuch, Springfield News-Leader
Updated ·4 min read

The holidays can really take it out of you, between cooking and cleaning and socializing with family. If you don't feel like cooking, things went wrong or you just need a caffeine fix before things get busy, here are some area restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving.

Parts of this list were supplemented by the Springfield Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Be sure to call ahead to confirm that the businesses' hours haven't changed.

  • Alli's Family Restaurant, 4525 W. Chestnut Expressway, open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone: 417-864-7378;

  • Applebee's, 1855 E. Primrose St., open from 4 to 11 p.m. Phone: 417-883-4700;

  • Applebee's, 2430 N. Glenstone Ave.. open from 4 to 11 p.m. Phone: 417-863-2200;

  • Billy Gail's, 1882 W. James River Road in Ozark, open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 417-582-2600;

  • City Cafe, 2129 W. Republic Road, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 417-720-1628;

  • Cracker Barrel, 2858 N. Glenstone Ave., open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone: 417-831-4600;

  • Denny's, 4760 S. Campbell Ave., open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone: 417-881-1084;

  • Dunkin', 4020 S. Campbell Ave., open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phone: 417-881-8286;

  • Flat Creek, 772 E. U.S. 60 in Republic, open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 417-732-5441;

  • Golden Corral, 2734 N. Kansas Expressway, open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone: 417-862-6800;

  • Golden Corral, 2020 E. Primrose St., open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 417-883-6767;

  • Golden Korean, 1406 West Sunshine St., open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 417-832-1093;

  • Hurts Donut Company, 1111 E. Republic Road No. 164, open 24/7. Phone: 417-755-7574;

  • Hurts Donut Company, 1231 E. Sunshine St. Suite 100, open 24/7. Phone: 417-368-0279;

  • Hooters, 2010 E. Independence St., open 4 p.m. to midnight. Phone: 417-887-9464;

  • IHOP Restaurant, 2647 N. Kansas Expressway, open 24/7. Phone: 417-868-8783;

  • IHOP Restaurant, 3804 S. Glenstone Ave., open 24/7. Phone: 417-890-6800;

  • LUCA Family Restaurant, 2025 W. Sunshine St., open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 417-879-6429.

  • Nawab’s Indian Cuisine, 3654 S. Campbell Ave., open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 9 p.m. Phone: 417-844-5050;

  • Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies last. Phone: 417-883-0900;

  • Southbound Bar & Grill, 5739 S. Campbell Ave., open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Phone: 417-755-7774;

  • Thai Express, 2113 W. Republic Road, open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Phone: 417-865-0101;

  • Village Inn Family Restaurant, 2036 S. Glenstone Ave., open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 417-881-0774;

  • Village Inn Family Restaurant, 4222 S. Campbell Ave., open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 417-887-4774;

  • Waffle House, 3135 N. Glenstone Ave., open 24/7. Phone: 417-833-1800;

  • Waffle House, 3410 E. Sunshine St., open 24/7. Phone: 417-882-7366;

  • Waffle House, 4128 S. National Ave., open 24/7. Phone: 417-887-8599;

  • W.F. Cody's, 3138 E. Sunshine St., open at 4 p.m., kitchen closes 10 p.m. and bar closes at 1:30 a.m. Phone: 417-887-8083;

  • Ziggie's Cafe, 2129 W. Republic Road, open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone: 417-720-1628;

  • Ziggie’s Cafe at the Best Western Coach House, 2515 N. Glenstone Ave., open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 417-866-1377;

  • Ziggie’s Cafe at the Lamplighter Inn, 1772 S. Glenstone Ave., open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 417-823-9904.

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Itching for pizza?

If turkey isn't your thing, some pizza restaurants in Springfield are still open.

  • Domino’s Pizza, 538 S. National Ave., open for delivery and pickup from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. Phone: 417-831-1110;

  • Domino’s Pizza, 2642 W. Sunshine St., open for delivery and pickup from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. Phone: 417-522-3322;

  • Domino’s Pizza, 2565 E. Sunshine St., open for delivery and pickup from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. Phone: 417-889-2323;

  • Domino’s Pizza, 430 W. Kearney St., open for delivery and pickup from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. Phone: 417-863-0044;

  • Papa John's, 3305 S. Campbell Ave., will be open for carryout only from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 417-890-7272

  • Pizza Hut, 1212 S. Grant Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 417-863-8722

If you would like your restaurant added or hours changed, please email webeditor@news-leader.com.

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