Lizard's Thicket, 2240 Airport Boulevard: 14 June 2020 10 comments
ColaDaily reports that this and the Beltline Lizard's Thicket will be closed temporarily due to staffing issues during the COVID-19 crisis. (Old Chicago in the Vista had signage indicating the same issue). They do plan to re-open both stores at some point.
I can only recall eating at this store twice though I have probably been there more. The most memorable experience was when I had been working across the country for a month, and *really* wanted some comfort food, so as soon as I touched down at the airport, I was already planning what vegetables to pick!
(Hat tip to commenter Heath)
UPDATE 5 January 2022: As mentioned in the comments, this closure is now permanent, so adding pictures and updating the post title to remove "(Temporary)":
UPDATE 17 April 2023: Now a Murphy Express.
UPDATE 17 June 2025: Updating tags.
10 Responses to 'Lizard's Thicket, 2240 Airport Boulevard: 14 June 2020'
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Dan R
14 Jul 20 at 6:19 am
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I miss the glory days of GOOD comfort food at the lizard. Now it is just straight out of the can, unseasoned, overpriced garbage that you could get at any Shoneys. Even the catfish filet is now just scrap nuggets. Where have all the good veggies gone? And speaking of that when did mac n chesse become a veggie?
KC
19 Jul 20 at 11:06 pm
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I noticed that with the creamed corn the other evening.
Joe Shlabotnik
21 Jul 20 at 3:42 pm
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I drove by this location, and I don't think the sign says 'temporarily' anymore.
badger
27 May 21 at 8:54 am
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Badger already posted this but I noticed yesterday that this does indeed say "Closed" now. I looked at the Lizard's Thicket website and this location isn't on their map anymore.
Matt
31 Aug 21 at 12:53 pm
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When I drove past this morning there were workers putting up fencing around the lot so it looks like they are getting ready to do some work on the building. Have we seen anything about a new business coming to that spot?
Gypsie
1 Dec 22 at 9:46 am
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I'm guessing that when Lizard's Thicket and maybe a couple of the other tenants left, the owners decided to either overhaul the whole property or sold it to someone else.
Maybe this is going to be the next QT.
Matt
1 Dec 22 at 12:25 pm
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@Matt, ha! I wouldn't be surprised. QTs are popping up like microwave popcorn. When I drove back by this afternoon they had the fencing up around that whole property and there were several pieces of heavy equipment on site so it looks like they may in fact be overhauling everything. If it does turn out to be a QT, that Shell station may as well go ahead and close up shop.
Gypsie
1 Dec 22 at 4:09 pm
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They've got signs up on the fence. It's going to be a Murphys Express gas station
Brandon Brown
2 Dec 22 at 10:31 am
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Funny, I almost commented that if it wasn’t a QT it’s probably a Murphys Express. Those two are taking over.
Larry
2 Dec 22 at 12:31 pm
Fun fact, Lizards Thicket received some of the PPP money. WHen I want inconsistent comfort food, the Thicket never fails to deliver.