All of the Fast Food Chains Open on Christmas Day
Apparently, even Santa needs his daily Starbucks fix.
When you wake up on Christmas Day — whether you celebrate the holiday or not — you might be looking for a nice breakast. Or, come mid-day, you might be thinking about what you're going to have for lunch. But there's a good chance that you don’t want to spend the long-awaited day-off in the kitchen cooking up a storm. We totally get it. That's why we found all of the the fast-food restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day.
For your coffee, definitely head to Starbucks (and treat yourself to one of their winter-y drinks). For a full stack of pancakes, try out Denny's. And when you're craving some late-night pizza, Domino's can be your go-to. Just don’t forget, before you go outside and defrost your car, give your local franchise a call to confirm hours and ask what’s on the menu.
Oh, and if you *do* want to cook (but haven't prepared anything in advance), you can likely find all of the ingredients you'll need at one of these grocery stores that are open on Christmas Day (phew!).
Want more holiday cheer? Check out GoodHousekeeping.com's Christmas 2021 guide.
Denny's
All 1,700 locations around the country are open 24/7, 365 days a year. That means you don't have to wait until Wednesday to dive into Denny's famous Grand Slam Breakfast.
Domino's
Most Domino's are individually operated, so there's a good chance your local store will be open on December 25. Just make sure to call ahead before heading out.
Dunkin' Donuts
Because even Christmas cheer can't get in the way of your need for caffeine. Hours vary by location, so give your local Dunkin' a call before you hop in your car.
IHOP
Fuel up with a plate of its famous short stack pancakes before your Christmas morning really gets started. Select IHOP locations have limited hours, so call before you go.
McDonald's
Before you get too excited, McDonald's website states, "Only a handful of McDonald's restaurants open on Christmas Day." Before you get your heart set on a morning McGriddle, call your local restaurant.
Panda Express
If your family has a tradition of chowing down on General Tso's on Christmas, then head to your local Panda Express for a quick, easy meal.
Starbucks
Gingerbread lattes were made for Christmas morning. Starbucks agrees, which is why most of its locations will stay open on the 25th. But check with your local coffee shop, because they may be operating with reduced hours.
Waffle House
Sure, that bagel breakfast bake recipe looks incredible. What's even better? When someone else (read: Waffle House) whips up breakfast for you. The chain stays open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Larry Stansbury is a writer whose work has appeared in POPSUGAR, Sports Illustrated, Her Campus, Distractify and more. He covers a wide range of topics, including entertainment, lifestyle and sports. Larry graduated with a B.A. in writing and rhetoric from Syracuse University in 2018. When he’s not writing, he is either working out, eating carbs or dancing to the next Little Mix song.
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