Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Galesburg: 5:20 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (309) 343-1850 to confirm.
Location & directions
241 E Main StGalesburg, IL 61401
About Joy Garden
Joy Garden is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 241 E Main St in Galesburg, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 40 restaurants, cafes and bars in Galesburg. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Joy Garden is open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM (closed Tuesday).
Guests can choose from 269 menu items across 34 sections, including Joy Garden Specialties, All Day Combination - Sweet & Sour, Chop Suey, Fried Rice, and Beef. Listed prices range from $0.17 to $15.63, with a typical item around $10.91. Dishes worth a look include Braised Cabbage With Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork, and Chicken Chop Suey.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and quiet, and it is a good fit for university students. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, small plates, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (309) 343-1850 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 241 E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401
- Phone
- (309) 343-1850
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 269 items · $0.17–$15.63
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Joy Garden’s weekday schedule with 244 other Chinese restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, earlier than 60% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:30 PM, later than 95% of them (typical closing time: 9:07 PM).
In total it is open about 70.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (70 hours). 91% of Chinese restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Joy Garden is one of them.
Compared with 244 other Chinese restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
At Joy Garden the median listed price is $10.91, close to the typical $12.18 for Chinese restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
Crowd
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Joy Garden there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 16 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and Bars & Pubs (1).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsLa Michoacanita< 0.1 mi
- KoreanKoreana< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Barril Mexican Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeInnkeeper's Coffee0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Joy Garden's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Joy Garden open on Sunday?
Yes, Joy Garden is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Joy Garden located?
Joy Garden is located at 241 E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401.
What is the phone number of Joy Garden?
You can call Joy Garden at (309) 343-1850.
Does Joy Garden offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Joy Garden offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Joy Garden?
The typical price range at Joy Garden is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.17 to $15.63.
Does Joy Garden take reservations?
Yes, Joy Garden accepts reservations.
Is Joy Garden wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Joy Garden open late?
Yes – Joy Garden is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Joy Garden?
There are 16 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Joy Garden. Nearby options include Jimmy John's (< 0.1 mi), La Michoacanita (< 0.1 mi), and Koreana (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
