What local chain restaurants are opening in Topeka this Thanksgiving?

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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Culver’s will not be open on Thanksgiving. We apologize for the error.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many restaurants in the capital city will be open for the Thanksgiving holiday.

KSNT 27 News reached out to several chain and local restaurants to see which ones will be open for customers to dine on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. If you’re interested in some Thanksgiving takeout or simply don’t want to deal with the hassle of putting together a big meal for the holiday, check out the list of restaurants below:

Golden Corral

A Golden Corral employee told 27 News it will be open but with fewer hours. The restaurant will be open to customers from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Golden Corral in Topeka is located at 1601 Southwest Wanamaker Road.

Ling’s Cafe Mongolian & Sushi Buffet

A Ling’s Cafe employee told 27 News that the restaurant will be open for its normal hours of business. 11.00-21.00. It is located at 2022 Northwest Topeka Boulevard.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel in Topeka will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The restaurant will not have its regular menu; it will offer a special Thanksgiving menu instead. An employee told 27 News breakfast will be served all day; from 11 a.m., a special Thanksgiving meal will be available as well as four entrees: homestyle turkey, homestyle chicken fried steak, chicken and dumplings and meatballs. Cracker Barrel is located at 1421 Southwest Ashworth Place.

Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro

Blackbird will be open its normal business hours, 6:30 am-8 pm. A Thanksgiving meal will be available to eat in or take out. It is located at 4025 Southwest 10th Avenue.

IHOP

An IHOP employee told 27 News it will be open on Thanksgiving; the restaurant is open 24/7 all year round. There are three IHOP locations in Topeka: 551 Southwest US Highway 24, 1731 Southwest Wanamaker Road and 3001 Southwest Topeka Blvd.

Applebee’s Grill + Bar

Applebee’s in Topeka will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 16-22. It is located at 5928 Southwest 17th Street.

Closed

Below is a list of restaurants 27 News has confirmed will be closed on Thanksgiving Day:

  • Blind tiger.
  • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Topeka.
  • Doughboyz Pizzeria.
  • Hog Wild Pit Bar B Que.
  • Jefferson’s Restaurant.
  • LaRocca’s Pizza.
  • The pennant.
  • Taco Villa – Topeka.

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