athena1277 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 We will have a Christmas lunch here, then later head to see my in-laws about 6 hours away. Since the kids are young, we really need to stop and eat dinner somewhere. Any ideas about what restaurants (including fast food!) might be open? I'm terribly nervous that we won't find anything but gas station junk food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Around here, the fast food/truck stop restaurants along the interstate are usually open. You might try Googling a couple of areas that you'll pass through to see what restaurants are available, then call to see if they'll be open that day. Make sure you ask what time they close! Best wishes! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Cocos, Dennys and Bakers Square???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 We will have a Christmas lunch here, then later head to see my in-laws about 6 hours away. Since the kids are young, we really need to stop and eat dinner somewhere. Any ideas about what restaurants (including fast food!) might be open? I'm terribly nervous that we won't find anything but gas station junk food! Waffle house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Can you pack a cooler? We've traveled on Christmas a few times. And we like to pack a cooler with cheese, crackers, fruit, summer sausage, etc. Then we stop at rest stops that have an indoor area or just eat in the car. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 This probably depends on where you are, but around here Chinese restaurants are a good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Waffle house :iagree: I think Waffle Houses are always open on Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 If you packed something you would assure yourself food, and probably save some money, too. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 If you packed something you would assure yourself food, and probably save some money, too. Jennie And time as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 We pack our kids lunch/dinner even breakfast for the car ride. I put it in a shoebox to catch all the crumbs and the novelty of it has not worn off. I always "splurge" and buy a throw-away water bottle with the little push top to avoid spill (don't buy the big ones or you will make more pit stops!)You could get really creative and put in a wrapped toy. Merry traveling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Baer Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 We pack our kids lunch/dinner even breakfast for the car ride. I put it in a shoebox to catch all the crumbs and the novelty of it has not worn off. I always "splurge" and buy a throw-away water bottle with the little push top to avoid spill (don't buy the big ones or you will make more pit stops!)You could get really creative and put in a wrapped toy. Merry traveling! It's like getting an extra Christmas gift, but you get to eat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 ... might be an option. I'm in north Alabama, and we drove to Disney a few weeks ago *ON* Thanksgiving. We went down to B'ham and over to Atlanta, then all the way into Orlando. Pretty much all that was open were Waffle Houses and Cracker Barrels until we hit Gainesville, where it seemed that all food joints along the interstate were open. I agree that you should call ahead and see if a particular location will be open. We also had lots of snacks on hand in case our Thanksgiving "dinner" turned out to be granola bars and gummy bears. :tongue_smilie: Good luck! (the other) Heather in Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I tried this on Thanksgiving when the kids were younger and ended up eating at the gas station. It was the only place open! I like the pack supper and eat in the car plan. It will also save time. You can stop at a rest area and let the kids run around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Chinese restaurants will be open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Chinese restaurants will be open! Yep! We ate at a Chinese buffet on Christmas last year because we were at a hotel. It was the only place open. Or you could pack snacks. Last week we tried some of those Quaker Oatmeal To Go Bars. They were very good! (I'll need to find a recipe for something like that.) Those with some cheese sticks and raisins or other non-messy fruit and drinks and the kids should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 chinese restaurants tend to be open Christmas Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojomojo Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 We pack our kids lunch/dinner even breakfast for the car ride. I put it in a shoebox to catch all the crumbs and the novelty of it has not worn off. I always "splurge" and buy a throw-away water bottle with the little push top to avoid spill (don't buy the big ones or you will make more pit stops!)You could get really creative and put in a wrapped toy. Merry traveling! That sounds like a good idea! On every trip, we just pack the cooler with preassembled sandwiches and a bottle of mayo, fruit, water, juice, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Old Country Buffet usually is open to cater to those people who don't want to cook their own holiday dinner. (Of course they have lots of choices so you don't have to choose the things you will have later with your family). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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