Whether you forget an ingredient for the Christmas meal, need a last-minute gift or want to go out to eat, your options will be limited Saturday.
Most stores will close earlier than usual for Christmas Eve Friday and many will stay closed for Christmas Day.
While all hope isn’t lost, mileage may vary on how far you’ll have to travel for any forgotten items. Most Walgreens and CVS locations will be open along with several convenience stores including 7-Eleven, Wawa, Sheetz and Cumberland Farms.
If you are looking to grab a snack or a meal on Christmas Day, most national restaurant chains like Bob Evans, Chili’s, Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A are closed, but many Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ locations will be open along with IHOP, Denny’s and Waffle House.
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For restaurants accepting holiday reservations, like Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Texas de Brazil, check OpenTable.
Shopping for last-minute ingredients for a cheesecake or candy? Be prepared that you might have a hard time finding cream cheese or candy canes due to shortages. Check out these tips on how to navigate Christmas shortages.
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