December is full of holiday cheer. With decorating, holiday parties, baking, and last-minute gifts to shop for, you’re bound to be busy. It’s one of the many reasons some don’t cook during the holidays (very understandable, by the way). A perfect solution is spending the holiday at your favorite fast food spot. But you certainly don’t want to drive all the way over to your favorite spot just to find out it is closed for the holidays. So we’ve done the research for you. Here’s a list of restaurants and fast-food chains that will be open during the holidays this year. When in doubt, check the store locator on the chain’s website or give your local spot a call ahead of time. Hours will vary based on location.

#Spoontip: Remember to be extra kind to the staff workers during the holidays. 

Applebee’s Bar & Grill

Maximize on the Dollaritas (responsibly) and holiday combos.  Applebee’s will be open on Christmas Eve at reduced hours and will be closed on Christmas Day. For New Year’s Eve, the restaurant chain will also be open with reduced hours.

Boston Market

Select locations will be open during the holidays Be sure to check its store locator.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Most restaurants will open with limited hours. However, these wings will be closed on Monday, December 25.

Burger King

Holiday hours for this burger chain vary by location. You can check for your local spot using Burger King's store locator to inquire about its specific hours.

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Chili’s website suggests contacting your local restaurant for Christmas Eve hours as it may vary by location. But the restaurant chain will be open on New Year’s Day.

Cracker Barrel

All Cracker Barrel locations will close at 2 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. However, if you’re still looking to indulge, you can pre-order the restaurant’s Holiday Ham Heat & Serve Feast, which features a sugar-cured ham and two pies. 

The chain will be open with regular hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Denny’s

True to its 24/7 service, Denny’s will be open during the holidays.

Dunkin’

You can still get your morning coffee at Dunkin’ on Christmas Eve. Be sure to check your Dunkin’ app or the coffee chain’s online store locator, as store hours vary by location.

IHOP

IHOP will be open during the holidays. However, hours may vary by location, so you'll want to check with your nearest restaurant — call or search its locator tool.

Krispy Kreme

Celebrate the holidays with donuts this year, specifically Elf-themed from Krispy Kreme.

Plan ahead though, all locations will close at 6 p.m. on December 24. Most locations will also be closed on Christmas Day but will be open for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — for more information, check the donut shop’s online store locator.

Olive Garden

Endless breadsticks are still an option during the holidays! Store hours may vary so be sure to check Olive Garden’s online store locator for your go-to location.

All locations, however, will be closed on Christmas Day.

Outback Steakhouse

Get ready for steaks and the delicious starter bread, Outback Steakhouse is open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day. The restaurant will be open with regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Panda Express

Panda Express is open during the holidays except for Monday, December 25.

Taco Bell

Hours may vary. Be sure to check your local Taco Bell's hours.

Waffle House

Waffle House is open 365 days a year. You’re all set for your breakfast-at-anytime fix!

Wendy’s

Your Baconator will be waiting for you during the holidays. Many locations will be open, according to the fast food chain's website. Just be sure to visit Wendy’s online location finder for the most up-to-date information on your nearest location.