The Original Wonderdog to Close Peoria Storefront
The restaurant will conclude its three-year run at the North Knoxville Avenue location on October 29.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Original Wonderdog will permanently close its Peoria storefront located at 8807 N. Knoxville Ave. on October 29, 2026. The business will continue serving customers at its original East Peoria location.
Why it matters
The restaurant, which expanded to Peoria following a fire at its primary site, is streamlining operations back to its foundational location. Customers can continue to access the brand at the East Peoria facility on East Washington Street.
The Peoria location opened in late 2022 and has operated for approximately 3.5 years. On its final day of service, the restaurant will offer a 50% discount on all food and drink items.
The players
The Original Wonderdog
The Original Wonderdog is a local restaurant chain known for its dining services in the Peoria area.
The details
The decision to shutter the Knoxville Avenue shop was announced on Facebook on October 26. The East Peoria restaurant at 2430 E. Washington St. remains the brand's primary site, having reopened in June 2023 after a period of closure.
Timeline
The Peoria storefront opened in late 2022.
The East Peoria location reopened in June 2023.
The closure was announced on October 26, 2026.
The final day of operations in Peoria is October 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
This closure represents a return to a singular, consolidated footprint for the local brand after a period of multi-site expansion. It follows the pattern of temporary growth strategies often employed by regional eateries recovering from property damage.
Patrons can take advantage of half-price food and drinks during the final day of operations on October 29. After this date, customers will need to visit the East Peoria location for regular service.
The takeaway
Customers looking to visit the restaurant beyond October 29 should adjust their travel plans to the East Peoria site. The brand is consolidating its local footprint to ensure continued operations at its historic main facility.
What happens next
The Peoria storefront will hold its final day of operations on October 29, 2026, featuring half-off pricing on all food and beverages.
Further reading
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