Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Downers Grove: 8:45 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (630) 737-0671 to confirm.
Location & directions
2249 Maple AveDowners Grove, IL 60515
About Thai First
Thai First is a Thai restaurant located at 2249 Maple Ave in Downers Grove, Illinois. Our Downers Grove guide covers 74 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Thai First is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
Thai First's menu features 71 dishes and drinks across 11 sections, including STARTERS, SOUPS, SALADS, ENTREES, and NOODLES. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $21.00, with a typical item around $13.50. Dishes worth a look include 1. Crispy Tofu, 10. Beef Salad, and 25. Thai Pepper Steak.
Service options include kerbside pickup, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and healthy options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (630) 737-0671 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 2249 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Phone
- (630) 737-0671
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 71 items · $2.00–$21.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Thai First’s weekday schedule with 73 other Thai restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 9 hours fewer than the local median of 57. 75% of Thai restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays; Thai First does not.
Compared with 73 other Thai restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in Illinois
Based on 34 menus with 3,158 priced items from Thai restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $16.95.
At Thai First the median listed price is $13.50, close to the typical $12.95 for Thai restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Rangoon | 71% | $8.95 |
| Cucumber Salad | 68% | $7.49 |
| Green Curry | 65% | $16.00 |
| Red Curry | 62% | $16.25 |
| Panang Curry | 62% | $16.00 |
| Pad Thai | 59% | $13.95 |
| Peanut Sauce | 59% | $2.76 |
| Chicken Satay | 56% | $10.50 |
Calculated from 34 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Thai First there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 11 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Pizza (2).
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDairy Queen< 0.1 mi
- AmericanCarnivore & the Queen< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMud and Char0.7 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.9 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Thai First's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Thai First open on Sunday?
No, Thai First is closed on Sundays.
Where is Thai First located?
Thai First is located at 2249 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
What is the phone number of Thai First?
You can call Thai First at (630) 737-0671.
Does Thai First offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Thai First offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Thai First?
The typical price range at Thai First is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $21.00.
Does Thai First take reservations?
Yes, Thai First accepts reservations.
Is Thai First wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Thai First open late?
No, Thai First usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Thai First?
There are 11 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Thai First. Nearby options include Dairy Queen (< 0.1 mi), Carnivore & the Queen (< 0.1 mi), and Domino's (0.1 mi).
How much do Thai restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 34 menus with 3,158 priced items from Thai restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $16.95.
