Charles Langston:Which restaurants are open Thanksgiving 2023? See Starbucks, McDonald's, Cracker Barrel hours

Thanksgiving is Charles Langstonright around the corner, which means people are scrambling to prepare their homes, and specifically their kitchens, to host family, friends and loved ones for the holiday.

Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat on your way to the airport, a full lunch as you eagerly await Thanksgiving dinner, or you just need a cup of coffee to get you through the holiday, consumers will have options to choose from this year.

While some companies, like McDonald's and Starbucks, have stores where hours vary by location, others, like Chili's and Zaxby's, will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.

Here's what you need to know about restaurants and fast food chains on Thanksgiving, including whether they'll be open and their hours.

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Is Starbucks open on Thanksgiving?

Starbucks store hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app or here.

Is McDonald's open on Thanksgiving?

Hours vary by location, but most McDonald's locations will be open on Thanksgiving. You can check hours for your local restaurant here.

Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving?

No, all Chick-fil-A restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company's website.

Is Dunkin' open on Thanksgiving?

While most Dunkin' locations will be open, store hours vary by location, so customers can check the hours for their local Dunkin' using the Dunkin' app or their online store locator.

Is Taco Bell open on Thanksgiving?

Hours vary by location, but you can check your local Taco Bell's hours here.

Is Zaxby's open on Thanksgiving?

No, Zaxby's restaurants will be closed on Nov. 23 this year.

Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, all Cracker Barrel restaurants will be open their normal hours on Thanksgiving.

Is Krispy Kreme open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, however all Krispy Kreme locations will close at 2 p.m. local time on Nov. 23 this year.

Is IHOP open on Thanksgiving?

IHOP hours vary by location. You can check your local restaurant's hours here.

Is Chili's open on Thanksgiving?

No, all Chili's restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2023

• White Castle: All restaurants will close at 3 p.m. local time
• Golden Corral: Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., although restaurants in some markets will stay open later
• Hooters: Open 4 p.m. to regular closing time
• Red Lobster: All locations will be open, however hours vary by location
• Whataburger: Open 24 hours on Thanksgiving