Whole Foods, Valli: Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — As the number of Americans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus continues to grow, the traditional Thanksgiving gatherings of the pre-pandemic days are likely to return with a full, festive vengeance to Evanston this year.

In our excitement to once again cook a complete holiday meal for 20, it’s quite possible we’ll forget an item or two on our grocery lists.

Fortunately, plenty of grocery stores in Evanston will be open Thanksgiving Day to pick up that missing can of cranberry sauce or additional package of biscuits.

Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, along with those that won’t. As always, Patch encourages you to call ahead to your local store to confirm hours at that location.

CVS: Many CVS Pharmacy locations, including 24-hour locations, will be open regular hours. Some pharmacies may have reduced hours or be closed for the holiday. The company recommends calling ahead to confirm store hours.
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. — 1711 Sherman Ave., Evanston
8 a.m. to 11 p.m. — 3333 Central St., Evanston

The Fresh Market: All locations will be open with limited hours.
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette

Jewel-Osco: Some stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but call to confirm hours.
6 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 1128 Chicago Ave., Evanston
24 hours — 2485 Howard St., Evanston
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. — 9449 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Closed — 1763 W. Howard St, Chicago

Mariano's: Stores will open at their usual time and close at 4 p.m. Pharmacies are closed.
3358 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie, IL 60076

Valli Produce: Valli's Evanston location will close early on Thanksgiving Day.
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 1910 Dempster St., Evanston

Walgreens: Most stores and 24-hour pharmacies will be open during regular business hours. Select pharmacies will be open with modified hours. Customers are encouraged to check their local store hours before heading out.
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. — 635 Chicago Ave., Evanston
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. — 2100 Green Bay Rd., Evanston
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. — 900 Dodge Ave., Evanston

Whole Foods: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours will be limited and vary by location.
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 1640 Chicago Ave., Evanston

Closed Thanksgiving Day:

• Aldi, 2211 Oakton St, Evanston
• Costco, 7311 N. Melvina Ave., Niles
• Foodstuffs, 2106 Central St., Evanston
• Sam’s Club, 2450 Main St., Evanston
• Target, 2209 W. Howard St. and 1616 Sherman Ave., Evanston
• Trader Joe’s, 1211 Chicago Ave., Evanston
• Village Farmstand, 810 Dempster St., Evanston
• Walmart, 3626 Touhy Ave., Skokie