Looking to pre-order your entire Thanksgiving spread this year? Maybe you’re only looking for a place to pick up dessert? Just need a farm-fresh turkey? We’ve got that info to dish out too!
Here are some excellent options around the Groton area:
Grocery Stores
Big Y locations are offering a Thanksgiving Feast, with various meal options like whole turkey dinners or sliced smoked ham. Quanities are limited, please call or visit your local Big Y for ordering. You can download an order form here.
Order Deadline: Saturday, Nov. 20
Pick-Up Date: Tuesday, Nov. 23 & Wednesday, Nov. 24
Pick-Up Locations: Big Y Groton – 995 Poquonnock Rd, Groton, CT 06340; Big Y Mystic – 79 Stonington Rd, Mystic, CT 06355
Your locally owned and operated grocery store is offering chef-prepared Thanksgiving dinners at three convenient pick-up locations! McQuade’s Marketplace is serving up the full spread this season, so you’ll have all your bases covered without needing to lift a finger in the kitchen. Orders can be made easily online through their website, simply click on your preferred store pick-up location and follow the steps for selecting your meal!
Order Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 18
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24 by 7pm
Pick-Up Locations: Westerly, RI; Jamestown, RI; and Mystic, CT
There are four locations for you to choose from when ordering your Thanksgiving meal from Mystic Market! Click the links below to see the full-spread menu being offered at each location for pick-up. Side note: our family ordered from here last year for our entire meal and it was Ahhh-mazing! A note from the Mystic Market staff: “Due to industry-wide supply chain concerns, we recommend placing your order now to ensure we can accommodate & fulfill your requests.” Place your order over the phone by calling your preferred pick-up location.
Order Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 16 by 7pm
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24 by 5pm
Pick-Up Locations: Mystic Market East – (860) 572-7992; Mystic Market West – (860) 536-1500; Westport – (203) 349-8528; Old Saybrook (860) 661-5910
East Lyme
This year Flanders Fish Market is offering an at-home Thanksgiving Feast, which feeds six for $180. You can also choose additonal add-ons from their a la carte menu. To place an order, call : (860) 739-8866.
Order Deadline: Monday, Nov. 21
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24 all day or Thursday, Nov. 25 9a-12pm
Pick-Up Location: 22 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
The East Lyme farm is staying open for the holidays and offering Thanksgiving treats from “Granny’s Pie Factory.” Pies – 18 varieties of them – can be ordered and purchased online, then picked up curbside at their roadside store.
Order Deadline: Not specified
Pick-Up Date: Not Specified
Pick-Up Location: 436 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Gales Ferry
Pre-order your local, pasture-raised turkey also sourced from Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm. Fresh, not frozen! For all of your other Thanksgiving dinner needs, check out Holberg Orchards’ online shop and submit your pre-orders.
Turkey Pre-Order Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 10 (or whenever they run out!)
Turkey Pickup Date: Monday, Nov. 22 thru Wednesday, Nov. 24
Pickup Location: 12 Orchard Ln Gales Ferry, CT
Mystic
Mystic’s favorite meat market is offering a Holiday Turkey Pre-order – local, pasture-raised turkey from family-run Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm in Moosup, CT. Turkeys are sold fresh and come with roasting instructions. Orders can be placed through the website.
Pre-Order Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 10 (or whenever they run out!)
Pick-Up Date: Tuesday, Nov. 23
Pick-Up Location: 24 East Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355
Dog Watch’s Thanksgiving menu offers a small and large dinner package. The small package comes with a turkey breast and feeds a family of 4-6 while the large package comes with a whole turkey (12lbs) and feeds a family of 8-12. In addition, each package comes with stuffing, gravy, and your choice of 3 side dishes. Orders can be placed using their online form.
Pre-Order Deadline: Saturday, Nov. 20
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 4-5pm & Thursday, Nov. 25 from 10-11am
Pick-Up Location: Dog Watch Mystic, located at 20 Old Stonington Road, Stonington, CT (off Route 1)
If you’re looking to deviate from a traditional Thanksgiving pie, be sure to check out Sift Bakeshop! They’re serving up some delicious specialty desserts and pastries, like pumpkin and pecan tarts, signature carrot cake and breakfast quiche and other Sift favorites . Place your Thanksgiving pre-order online.
Pre-Order Deadline: Sunday, Nov. 21 by 7pm
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24 between 7 am-7pm
Pick-Up Location: 5 Water St, Mystic, CT 06355
New London
Calling all VEGANS, this small, local business is just for you! They’re offering a plant-based assortment of side dishes and desserts this holiday season. Desserts are gluten-free and generally low in processed sugars as well! Order by calling (860) 437-9700.
Pre-Order Deadline: Friday, Nov. 19
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24
Pick-Up Location: 147 Bank St, New London, CT 06320
North Stonington/Stonington
Pre-order your turkey, pie, and sangria from the Tin Peddler! Orders can be easily placed through their website, with various pre-order deadlines (turkey 11/10, pie 11/15, and sangria 11/22). The turkey is an uncooked, fresh turkey to bring hoe and prepare. Brining kits are also available for purchase at pick-up. Choose from three pies, apple, pumpkin and peanut butter. Their fall spice sangria is made of red wine with cider from Clyde’s cCider Mill, freshly squeezed juices, house-made fall spice syrup and more.
Pick-Up Dates: Monday, Nov. 22, Tuesday, Nov. 23, Wednesday, Nov. 24
Pick-Up Location: 230 Norwich Westerly Rd. North Stonington, Connecticut 06359
This Thanksgiving dinner take-out will satisfy a family of up to six hungry members! The menu includes a full-course spread and apple pie ($69). This meal is fully prepared and ready to heat and eat. Orders can be placed by calling (860) 312-2105
Pre-Order Deadline: Friday, Nov. 19
Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24 between 11am-4pm
Pick-Up Location: 1 Clubhouse Dr., North Stonington, CT 06359
Nana’s Bakery & Pizza is hosting a pop-up “Thanksgiving Bake Shop” with three pies to order: roased sweet potato and miso pie, dutch apple pie and a bourbon pecan pie. You can also grab dinner rolls and roasted winter squash and spelt bread. No deadlines were mentioned but we encourage you to get your order in ASAP!
Pick Up Location: 32 Williams Ave., Stonington CT, 06355