Turkey day–or Tofurky day, however, you celebrate arrives in one month! As fun as Thanksgiving can be, the menu planning and preparations can quickly become exhausting. Sometimes it’s worth the effort, and sometimes your guests have to fake a smile while they politely chew on the overcooked green beans.
Luckily for us, our favorite spots in Boston are handling all of the sides and desserts, so you can focus on the bird, or whatever your centerpiece will be. If you prefer a full feast, turkey included, we’ve got options for that too! These are the best spots to get all of your Thanksgiving takeout needs to host a fabulous gathering with less effort!
À la carte Thanksgiving sides, spreads, and dessert
The shops below are offering up everything you need sans turkey. This leaves you with full energy to dedicate to making the juiciest, most tender turkey. Or you can skip the turkey altogether and enjoy a vegetarian Thanksgiving. You’ll definitely be very satiated by the rich items on these shops’ menus.
1. Sofra Bakery, Cambridge
If you’re a fan of Sofra, Oleana, or Sarma, you’re in for a real treat with the Thanksgiving sides and desserts from Sofra. It fuses all the classic flavors and textures we know and love from Chefs Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick like brown butter, halva, and Urfa peppers. Just a taste of past menu items are Brussels sprouts & Macomber turnips with baharat spice, and black garlic tahini sauce and for dessert a Sesame Caramel Pumpkin Pie. Pre-orders are now open!
1 Belmont Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
2. Flour Bakery, Multiple locations
One of the original Thanksgiving takeout distributors of Boston, Flour Bakery has been doing this for so long, it’s become more of a Thanksgiving tradition for some Bostonians to order takeout from Flour than to cook their own meal. And once you get a taste of their buttery Yukon Gold mashed potatoes or rotating stuffings, you’ll know why people keep coming back for more.
Preorders opened and close on November 19 at 4 PM. Pickups will take place at the Flour Bakery of your choice on November 21 and 22.
3. Kured and Chic Cheese Chick
The two cheeseboard companies are offering up a grand centerpiece for Thanksgiving! Get a delicious snacking board with fine cheeses and seasonal condiments like pumpkin jam! Make sure to pre-order in advance for pickup or delivery.
Find Kured at 83 Charles Street on Beacon Hill4. Eva’s Little Kitchen, Bedford, MA
The charming bakery and cafe, Eva’s Little Kitchen, now serves a full catering menu for Thanksgiving! complete with starters, sides & desserts! Items may be pre-ordered by November 20 with all order pick-ups taking place on November 27. Find all the fixings from stuffing to a creamy sweet potato casserole and fresh-baked pies!
200 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730
Fixed menu options with a turkey included
If you really want to relax Thanksgiving week, or you’ve just given up on your chances of ever cooking the perfect turkey, the spots below have an all-inclusive fixed menu.
5. Clink, Beacon Hill
If you’re looking for a complete Thanksgiving feast, Clink has you covered, but it does come with a price of $525 that feeds six to ten. That being said, you won’t have to so much as lift a finger for your Thanksgiving meal (although you will have to turn on the oven). But even the full turkey which is prepared by Chef Daniel Kenney is pre-marinated with herbs and aromatics so all you have to do is follow the included instructions and put it directly in the oven in the included roasting pan.
If that still seems daunting, you can call Clink’s Turkey Hotline Number if you need any last-minute tips–this is not a drill, folks! Browse the full drool-worthy menu and order here.
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
6. The Wellington, Belmont, MA
The Wellington offers a full a la carte menu and special Turkey Platter pre-order take-out on Thanksgiving Day! Pickup runs from 12-6:45 PM on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-orders can be placed online up to four days in advance.
75 Leonard St, Belmont, MA 02478
7. Aquitaine, South End or Chestnut Hill
Order a delicious Thanksgiving feast for two from $149 or for four from $298 Aquitaine. Highlights include a Sage Brined Roast Turkey Breast, Sliced Braised Turkey Leg with Pearl Onions & Mushrooms, and Apple Sage Stuffing. Find the full menu and online ordering here. Order by November 21 at noon for pickup on November 27 between 11 AM and 4 PM.