We've got it: More than 25 Avon Lake places to help you unwind Christmas Eve
From cocoa to Christmas Ale and the milk you forgot to pick up, these places are ready to serve you (including a few on Christmas Day!)
Just finished your holiday shopping and ready to celebrate? Haven't started yet and need to carbo load before a frantic shopping excursion? Or maybe you just want to kick back and relax for a few hours.
We checked our business directory and came up with more than two dozen Avon Lake restaurants, bars and grocery stores open on Christmas Eve (and a few on Christmas Day) whether you've been naughty (or want to be) or nice.
Don't forget the gravy: Giant Eagle is open Christmas Eve from midnight – 4:30 p.m. K&C Meats is open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. And because you forgot batteries, milk, etc., Convenient Food Mart will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 a.m. – midnight on both days.
Keeping it fast: Subway (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.), McDonald's (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Domino's (11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Dairy Queen (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Donatos Pizza (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.) , Mr. Hero (10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.) and Romeo's Pizza (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) are all open on Christmas Eve. For those who shun the kitchen, Domino's is open Christmas Day from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Keeping it warm: Need a coffee break from last-minute shopping? The Boardwalk Café is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Rio's Cafe, sporting a nice cache of holiday coffee grounds and sandwiches, is open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Athena's Deli, a favorite breakfast spot, is open from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Holiday Cheer and grub: Looking to raise a glass and grab a bite before Santa delivers the goods? Klingshirn Winery is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, as is Stella's (11 a.m. – "8 or 9 p.m.), Jake's On The Lake (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Las Cazuelas (11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.), John Christ Winery (10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ), Buffalo Wild Wings (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.) 3rd Base Bar & Grille (10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.), Thai Chili (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.), Lucky Wok, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Mark Pi's (11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.), Aroma (reservation only) and China Chef (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.) Also open: Legacy Restaurant (11 a.m. – 2p.m.), Casita Del Lago (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.) and Grilled (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Want your liquor to go? Larry's Liquor Store is open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
3rd Base will also be open Christmas Day from 1 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. as will China Chef from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.