Thanksgiving Shortcuts

Need some help this Thanksgiving? Let one of these local restaurants or groceries do the cooking for you! Order takeout but be sure to note deadlines and delivery times, and call or check online for the most up-to-date information.

West Chester

Carlino’s Market
128 W. Market St. | 610-649-4046
Family-owned markets like Carlino’s have you covered this season with a pick-and-choose menu consisting of all-natural soups, cheese and antipasti, turkey, stuffing, sides, homemade bread and pies, and desserts. Preorder by Nov. 22 or until capacity and pick up Nov. 25–27. CarlinosMarket.com.

Gramm’s Kitchen
557 E. Gay St. | 610-429-3903
When you place your order with a 24-hour notice, Gramm’s also offers the choice of a whole turkey or ham. Soup, extra sides and desserts available at an additional charge. Individual prime rib dinners with sides are available for $30/person and require a 48-hour notice. GrammsKitchen.com.

Mae’s
39 W. Gay St. | 484-887-0062
This farm-to-table restaurant will offer a Thanksgiving “heat & eat” dinner, serving 4 to 6 people, each item priced individually. Choose from marinated turkey breast (uncooked) and sides like brown-butter country herb stuffing or baked mac and cheese. Order your to-go meals online only by Nov. 22. Pick up Nov. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. MaesWC.com.

Northbrook MarketPlace
1805 Unionville Wawaset Rd. | 610-793-1210
Find a full Thanksgiving dinner menu at Northbrook, with plain or marinated turkey options (uncooked) and accompaniments priced by the pound. Don’t forget dessert! Choose from a full page of options including pumpkin roll and 14 different kinds of pies. Place order by Nov. 20. Pick up Nov. 25–27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NorthbrookMarketPlace.com.

The Four Dogs Tavern
1300 W. Strasburg Rd. | 610-692-4367
This family-owned restaurant, located in the heart of Marshallton, offers a 4-person, family-style Thanksgiving takeout dinner (dessert included). Orders include heating instructions and one complimentary cocktail at time of pickup. Call before Nov. 22. Limited quantities available, so place your order early! Pick up Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to noon. TheFourDogsTavern.com.

Chadds Ford

Meat House Market
200 Wilmington West Chester Pk. | 610-910-4030
Order an all-natural fresh turkey from the Meat House Market (they recommend brining it). Sides include 3 kinds of mashed potatoes, 3 kinds of stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, vegetables, bread and rolls, and local pies. Preorder by Nov. 15. Pick up by Nov. 30. TheMeatHouseMarket.com.

Chester Springs

Montesano Bros Restaurant & Catering
55 Seaboldt Way | 610-458-8065
Get a feast to satisfy your guests from Montesano Bros. Their takeout menu includes the “The Ultimate Turkey Day Package,” which feeds 10–12 and includes entrée and sides for $265. Or order turkey and other items individually. Place your order by 3 p.m. on Nov. 24, by phone or email [email protected]. Pick up Nov. 27 by 5 p.m. TheMontesanoBros.com.

White Dog Café
181 Gordon Dr. | 610-827-9000
Farm-fresh Thanksgiving dinner for 6 to 8, featuring stuffing, gravy, chutney, rolls with honey-nut butter, soup (squash or mushroom), sides and pie. A la carte orders available as well. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22 at noon. Timed pickup on Nov. 27. WhiteDog.com.

Devon

The Black Cat Café
42 Berkley Rd. | 610-688-1930
Vegan, gluten-free and traditional options available here, like the vegan pot pie with stuffing and homemade yams, or a traditional turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetable and cornbread meal for $49.95/person. Pies — pumpkin, apple, pecan and others — also available. Place orders by Nov. 20. Pick up Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order online or call. TheBlackCatCafeDevon.org.

Exton

Ron’s Original Bar & Grille
74 E. Uwchlan Ave. | 610-594-9900
Don’t feel like cooking for Thanksgiving? Catering at Ron’s is available for your holiday feast this year. Choose from a selection of traditional and specialty pastas, sandwiches, various party trays and 5-pound entree trays. Place your order by phone two days prior to pickup. Local delivery available. RonsOriginal.com.

Kennett Square

Sweet Amelia’s
102 E. State St | 484-732-7943
Feed 4 to 6 people with Sweet Amelia’s Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll get a turkey breast or a vegan stuffed pumpkin, gravy, cranberry sauce, a choice of four sides and carrot cake. Pick up on Nov. 27, 5 to 7, Nov. 28, 11 to 1, or at R Five Wines in Downingtown, 10 to noon. SweetAmeliasKSQ.com.

Talula’s Table
102 W. State St. | 610-444-8255
Full catering options are available for up to 8 people, with starters, main course and dessert — each priced individually. Breads & Beginnings include anything from cheese boards, soups and salads to rolls and biscuits. Scrumptious Sides has the classics with added twists like pumpkin risotto, cranberry compote and gourmet mac and cheese. Seasonal sweets include pies, special whipped cream and gluten-free options. Order online by Nov. 17 for a timed pickup on Nov. 26 or 27. TalulasTable.com.

Malvern

Malvern Buttery
223 E. King St. | 610-296-2534
Let Malvern Buttery serve up some delicious sides for you this year. They have everything but the turkey, like crusty baguettes and sweet potato sourdough, to butternut squash or sausage quiche, to sweets like croissants, pumpkin pie and apple almond tart (and, of course, variations of butter). Order online by Nov. 21. Pick up on Nov. 28. MalvernButtery.com.

Media

DiFabio’s
1243 N. Providence Rd. | 484-444-0850
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, DiFabio’s has you covered. Get the “Thanksgiving Full Dinner Special” for 8–12 people ($359) or 15–20 people ($399), which includes the turkey, stuffing, gravy and four side dishes. Check out their homemade desserts including pies, pumpkin rolls and more. Pickup available on Thanksgiving Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  DiFabiosEvents.com.

Phoenixville

Foresta’s Country Meat Market
1098 W. Bridge St. | 610-935-1777
Get your locally raised Thanksgiving turkey from Foresta’s Meat Market in sizes from 8–30 lbs. Foresta’s also offers Thanksgiving dinner packages for $18.95/ person (10-person minimum). Meal packages include sliced white turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, gravy and dinner rolls. Call to order by Nov. 23. Hams, pies, pumpkin rolls, Foresta’s homemade stuffing and more options are also available to order until Nov. 23. ForestasMarket.com.

Wayne

At the Table
11 Louelle Ct. | 610-964-9700
For $250, you get all the sides — no turkey! The package includes butternut squash and apple soup, roasted beet and poached pear salad, truffle mashed potatoes, caramelized onion, sage and apple stuffing, and herb roasted turkey gravy, plus decadent a dessert, chocolate bourbon pecan pie. Optional add-ons are available a la carte such as mini crab cakes, Acadian pearl oysters, house chocolate chip cookies and croissant French toast bread pudding. Pick up Nov. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.  AtTheTableWayne.com.

Wilmington

Janssen’s Market
3801 Kennett Pk., Greenville | 302-654-9941
Jannsen’s Market has free-range fresh turkeys (cooked or uncooked), plus capons, pheasant, turduckens and tofurkey. The takeout menu includes dinner for 2, 6 to 8, or 10 to 12 (prices from $95 to $375). Dinner comes with traditional stuffing, choice of potato or starch, gravy, cranberry sauce or relish, dinner rolls and an apple or pumpkin pie. Order by Nov. 24. Pick up until Thanksgiving Day. JanssensFineFoods.com.