Normal, Illinois Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Normal, Illinois, a vibrant city with a population of 55,152, located just a stone’s throw from Bloomington and home to the scenic University Galleries. While Normal boasts many dining options, it’s also witnessed a number of closed down restaurants, with some shutting down permanently and others temporarily closed over the years. Join us as we explore these notable establishments and reflect on their impact on the local culinary landscape.

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Logan’s Roadhouse – Normal – 313 S, Veterans Pkwy
313 S, Veterans Pkwy
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Ching’s Chinese Restaurant – Normal – 1101 N Main St
1101 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Fazoli’s – Normal – 215 Greenbriar Dr
215 Greenbriar Dr
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Egg House Cafe – Normal – 1720 Bradford Ln Unit 105H1
1720 Bradford Ln Unit 105H1
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Swingers Grille – Normal – 1304 Cross Creek Dr
1304 Cross Creek Dr
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Uptown Pizza Restaurant – Normal – 122 E Beaufort St
122 E Beaufort St
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Merry-Anns Diner (ISU) – Normal – 100 S Fell Ave
100 S Fell Ave
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed permanently
Bennigan’s – Normal
115 N Veterans Pkwy
Normal, IL 61761
Status: Closed Permanently

Bennigan's was located at 115 N Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL 61761. It was later occupied by Wild Berries and has since been demolished. The current establishment at that location is The Original Pancake House.