In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2016, several food and beverage choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish.
Below are 19 options, several of which are available currently or more often than March 17. Call to place carry-out orders.
Baked by Liz , 119 E. Main Street, 815-772-2253: Dark Chocolate Stout and Chocolate Mint cupcakes; Dark Chocolate Stout latte coffee; “Blarney Stones” (white cake, white frosting, rolled in chopped peanuts) and other novelty desserts with a St. Patrick’s Day theme
The Cafe at Morrison Community Hospital Cafeteria, 303 N. Jackson Street, 815-772-4003: reuben sandwich; corned beef, carrots, and cabbage meal with baby red potatoes, salad bar, sourdough bread/butter, and special desserts. Various menu items are available. Serving times are 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch; open until 7:00 for menu choices.
Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway Road, 815-772-2106: an assortment of dark lagers
Co-Z Corner, 401 Tech Drive, 815-772-2343: pistachio muffins; Fiddler Oatmeal Stout; Traveler Apple Ale and Red Apple Ale
Da’ Bar, 109 E. Main Street, 815-772-4415: green draft beer only on March 17
DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, 815-772-7070: Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard of the Month
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host a community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street. Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or Leprechaun punch), and dessert. An optional Children’s Menu includes hot dog, chips, punch, and dessert. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages five to 12. There is no charge for youngsters four and under. Serving time is 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with take-out dinners available.
Family Chef Restaurant, 701 W. Lincolnway, 815-772-4785: Monday, March 14, through Friday, March 18, a corned beef and cabbage meal will be on the menu; reuben sandwich served every day
Fat Boy’s, 201 E. Main Street, 815-772-3978: only on March 17, corned beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage meal, serving from 11:00 a.m. until sell out; reuben sandwich; green beer
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, 815-772-3410: Free St. Patrick’s Day Meal on Thursday, March 17, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., corned beef, cabbage, soda bread, other Irish favorites, drinks, and desserts
Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, 815-772-7840: any-size reuben pizza or reuben sandwich with chips or potato salad served every day
Hero’s Tap, 208 E. Main Street, 815-772-8770: only on March 17, specialty drinks; reuben sandwich/basket; corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and roll
KJ’s Bar & Grill, 115 W. Main Street, 815-772-8788: only on March 17, corned beef, potatoes, and cabbage meal; reuben sandwich; green mug beer; “Green Goblin” shot; “Sexy Leprechaun” mixed drink; $1.75 Drink Special on domestic beers
McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, 815-772-2210: minty Shamrock Shake through Tuesday, March
Movie Magic/Stars Pizza, 633 E. Lincolnway, 815-772-8780: “Cagney” pizza is corned beef with sauerkraut
Original Tacos, 123 E. Main Street, 815-772-8226: lime margaritas (served daily) Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day $2.75 Drink Special
Scenic Cafe at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, 815-772-4031: only on March 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., corned beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage meal, drink, and a green dessert for $5
Subway, 412 E. Lincolnway, 815-772-7827: green vegetables, salads, and a Vegetarian Sub sandwich
Sullivan’s Foods, E. Route 30 and N. Madison Street, 815-772-4696: Thursday, March 17, through Saturday, March 19, corned beef, red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage meal with dinner roll, selling for $6.99
