Love Thanksgiving dinner, but not the peeling, prepping, basting, and inevitable mountain of dishes? We’ve rounded up the Shoreline’s culinary cavalry, ready to swoop in with everything from farm-fresh turkeys and fully prepared feasts to fabulous sides and pies worth loosening your waistband for. You take the credit. We won’t tell.

Thanksgiving To Go

Gourmet Galley – Niantic & North Stonington: Gourmet Galley’s elevated offerings include Gozzi turkey or sliced breast, whipped turnips with black truffles, apple walnut, sage and sausage or oyster stuffing and all the traditional sides. Dinner for 2 is $75, 8 is $285. 

Cooked – Centerbrook: Cooked is cooking up all the traditional offerings, plus turkey breast roulade, cornbread or sourdough stuffing, roasted rainbow carrots and sweet potato cheesecake. 
Explore the holiday menu. Order by noon on 11/18.

Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante – Guilford: Chef Andrea Dante at Star Gourmet is whipping up entire feasts, including unusual accompaniments like chestnut, apple & leek stuffing, cranberry orange olive oil cake, and gluten-free turkey gravy. 
Explore their Thanksgiving offerings and place your order here. Order by 4pm 11/18.

Coffee’s Country Market – Old Lyme: All the Thanksgiving classics, none of the kitchen chaos. Coffee’s is dishing up roasted turkey, homemade gravy, traditional or sausage-apple stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and seasonal vegetables. Mix, match, reheat, and take a bow. See the Thanksgiving menu. Order by 3 p.m. on 11/19.

Mystic Market – Mystic & Old Saybrook: Thanksgiving for two or the whole crew? Mystic Market has options for both. Settle in with a cozy dinner for two featuring roasted turkey or brown sugar-glazed ham, or maybe go big with a Connecticut-grown Gozzi’s turkey and all the fixings. There’s an extensive à la carte menu of appetizers, soups, salads, sides, and desserts, too. You can even order your Gozzi’s bird oven-ready or fully cooked. Browse the holiday menu and order here. Orders close 11/18.

Pasta Vita – Old Saybrook: Who says Thanksgiving has to be all about the bird? Pasta Vita is a lifesaver for feeding family and friends throughout the long weekend, with a tempting selection of prepared entrées, hearty comfort food, and traditional accompaniments. Check out their Thanksgiving selections. Order by 4 p.m. on 11/21.

Ani’s Table – Rocky Hill: Known for imaginative dishes and elegant presentations, Ani’s brings a sophisticated touch to the festivities with distinctive entrées and inventive sides, including gluten-free focaccia stuffing, cauliflower gratin, chorizo & cornbread bread pudding and Julia Child’s Reign du Saba. Explore their holiday menu here. Order by 11/19.

Savour Café & Bakery – Centerbrook: Savour’s Thanksgiving lineup is anything but predictable. Think turkey roulade with apple pecan stuffing, maple whipped goat cheese spread, sage brown butter mashed potatoes, and cheesy cauliflower au gratin. With a menu like this, we’d happily volunteer to bring the sides! Check out their Thanksgiving offerings. Order by 11/19.

Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ – Hartford, New Haven, South Windsor & Windsor: Turkey with a side of Southern swagger. Bear’s puts its signature smoky spin on Thanksgiving with barbecue favorites and hearty, homestyle fixings. And here’s a perk for last-minute hosts: choose cold pickup Wednesday or hot pickup on Thanksgiving Day itself. View the holiday menu and place your order by 11/22.

Flanders Fish Market – East Lyme: Yes, the seafood experts do Thanksgiving, too. Flanders’ $300 dinner for six includes herb-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, your choice of additional sides, and Kathy’s apple crisp. Fully cooked and ready to reheat, it’s a welcome alternative to an all-day kitchen marathon.

Edd’s Place – Westbrook: Edd’s Place knows its way around a good old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey breast, savory ham, mashed potatoes, marshmallow sweet potatoes, cornbread stuffing, garlic green beans, cranberry sauce, and plenty of gravy make for a satisfyingly traditional spread. And yes, there’s pie! Visit their website for ordering details.

Healthy PlanEat – Various Shoreline Locations: A little local love for your Thanksgiving shopping list. Healthy PlanEat connects you directly with Connecticut farmers and food producers offering seasonal produce, farm-raised meats, artisan breads, dairy, cheeses, and more. A delicious way to support small farms while gathering the ingredients for your holiday meal. Browse the marketplace for available products and pickup options.

The Shipwright’s Daughter – Mystic: A James Beard Award-winning chef in charge of Thanksgiving? Yes, please! Chef David Standridge and his team are preparing dinner for six to eight, complete with his famously delicious mashed potatoes, perfectly seasoned dressing, and all the comforts of a home-cooked meal. Fully prepared and ready to reheat, with Thanksgiving morning pickup at Mystic Fish Camp. See the details here. Order by 11/19.

Guilford Country Store – Guilford: The supporting cast might just steal the show. Guilford Country Store is serving up maple-sriracha Brussels sprouts, whipped butternut squash, buttery stuffing, cranberry-pear chutney, and a tempting assortment of homemade pies. Gluten-free and vegan options make it easy to accommodate everyone at the gathering. Browse the menu and preorder by 11/21.

Walt’s Food Market – Old Saybrook: What’s the secret to a great Thanksgiving? At Walt’s, it might just be the legendary gravy. Reserve your Waybest turkey (10–22 lbs) and round out the meal with mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, whole cranberry sauce, and seasonal squash dishes. Call 860.388.3308 to place your order.

Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market – Guilford: Bishop’s is famous for their housemade fruit pies (including no-sugar varieties!), but you can also grab your dinner here; full feast for four is $155 Check their website for the Thanksgiving menu and ordering details.

La Belle Aurore – Niantic: Let La Belle Aurore handle the little extras that make Thanksgiving memorable. Start with butternut squash and pomegranate crostini, a local cheese platter, or a wild mushroom spread. Add a quart of shrimp and crab bisque, roasted rosemary potatoes, or a whole roasted pumpkin stuffed with local vegetables. And for a sweet finish, there’s chocolate bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin roll, and more. Browse the Thanksgiving menu and order here by noon on 11/20.

Chef Paul Barron – Madison: Thanksgiving dinner with a chef’s touch, minus the hours in the kitchen. Chef Paul Barron’s feast for four features carved D’Artagnan heritage turkey, roasted pear salad with Roquefort, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, and stuffing with sweet fennel sausage and green apples. Add honey-spiced baby carrots and French green beans almondine, and you’ve got quite the spread. $325 serves four. See the menu and order here by 11/21.

Simon’s Marketplace – Chester: The folks at Simon’s always have something good up their sleeves for Thanksgiving! Their holiday menu is still under wraps, but their much-loved homemade pies and seasonal specialties are well worth a call. Reach them at 860.526.8984 for the latest offerings and to place your order once the menu is available.

Turkey

Gozzi’s Turkey Farm – Guilford: A Shoreline Thanksgiving tradition with a colorful twist. Gozzi’s famous Day-Glo turkeys may get all the attention, but it’s their prized broad-breasted Gozzi Whites that have graced local holiday tables for generations. Keep the tradition alive and call 203.453.2771 to reserve your bird.

Shoreline Prime – Branford: Three birds, one unforgettable Thanksgiving. Shoreline Prime is bringing back the Turducken, a chicken tucked inside a duck, all nestled inside a turkey. It’s a deliciously over-the-top take on the traditional holiday bird. Call 203.208.1579 to reserve yours.

Stone Acres Farm – Stonington: For the locally minded Thanksgiving cook, Stone Acres Farm is taking preorders for pasture-raised turkeys ranging from 12–28 pounds. Reserve your turkey here.

Cliff’s Quality Meats – Essex: Leave the bird to the butcher. Cliff’s Quality Meats offers all-natural turkeys (10–30 lbs), oven-ready with their signature sausage and breadcrumb stuffing and a quart of rich house-made gravy. Call 860.767.1539 to reserve yours while supplies last.

White Gate Farm – East Lyme: Now that’s a turkey with a good backstory. White Gate Farm’s organic, pasture-raised birds spend their days roaming the fields, nibbling on grass, bugs, and organic vegetables. A locally raised choice for those who like knowing where their Thanksgiving dinner comes from. Turkeys are sold frozen, with pickup available Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays by arrangement. Browse available birds and order online.

Dessert

Sift Bake Shop – Mystic & Niantic: Trust Sift to bring a little bakery magic to the grand finale. Their Thanksgiving offerings feature beautifully crafted desserts and special occasion treats worthy of a place of honor on the buffet. Browse the holiday selections and order by 11/22.

Savour Café & Bakery – Centerbrook: Bourbon pumpkin pie with pecan ginger streusel? Pumpkin roulade with maple mascarpone mousse? Caramel stroopwafel cheesecake? Savour’s dessert menu reads like a wish list, and that’s before we get to the flourless chocolate cake. You might want to order more than one. See the holiday menu on their website and order by 11/19.

Hadlyme Country Market – Hadlyme: Five pies, one very difficult decision! Hadlyme Country Market is baking Pecan, Apple, Apple Cranberry, Pumpkin, and the intriguingly festive Pumpkin Eggnog. We wouldn’t blame you for ordering two. Call 860.526.3188 by 11/18 to reserve yours.

Zest Fresh Pastry – Stonington: Known for imaginative flavor combinations and beautifully crafted pastries, this artisan bakery offers everything from rich chocolate creations and seasonal tarts to elegant cakes and petite sweets. Explore their holiday menu or call 860.381.0771. Order by 11/22.

Field House Farm – Madison: Field House Farm is baking up a selection of homemade holiday pies, perfect for bringing a little country charm to your Thanksgiving gathering. Gluten-free options have been offered in the past, too. Check out their holiday pies and order online for pickup at the farm.

Dagmar’s Desserts – Old Saybrook: Give the Thanksgiving dessert spread a little European flair with Dagmar’s apple strudel, Austrian Linzer torte, pear frangipane tart, and German Stollen. Traditionalists can opt for pumpkin tart or pumpkin cheesecake, while chocolate lovers might gravitate toward the flourless chocolate cake. With this lineup, dessert could easily steal the spotlight. Call 860.661.4661 or stop by to order by 11/18.

Hen + Heifer – Guilford: Leave it to Whang Suh to turn Thanksgiving dessert into an art form. This year’s lineup includes pear yuzu vanilla charlotte, salted honey caramel almond cake, pumpkin and bourbon maple Basque cheesecakes, and an irresistible assortment of cream puffs, party cookies, and beautifully packaged sweets. For those who like to sample a little of everything, individual portions make it easy to mix and match. Explore the Thanksgiving menu and order here.

Pursuit of Pastry – Old Saybrook: For those who believe one dessert is never enough, Pursuit of Pastry has plenty to ponder. Choose from traditional pies, pumpkin cheesecake, spiced apple cake with maple buttercream, and a giant 9-inch Thanksgiving cookie dressed for the occasion. Throw in some cranberry walnut bread or pull-apart rolls, and you’ve got breakfast covered, too. Browse the Thanksgiving menu here.

Nana’s – Mystic & Westerly, RI: Leave the baking to Nana’s this Thanksgiving. Stock up on their signature sourdough breads, buttery brioche rolls, miso pumpkin bread, and tempting desserts, from classic pumpkin and chocolate cream pies to maple-bourbon pecan pie and local apple crisp. Pies start at $37. Mystic Menu | Westerly Menu. Order by 11/22 at 8pm for pickup 11/25.