Want Someone Else to Do the Cooking for Thanksgiving?
Cooking up the quintessential Thanksgiving meal is quite a feat.
I mean, buying all the ingredients, waking up early to put in the turkey, and finding space in the oven for seven different dishes – it makes me tired just thinking about it.
If you want to leave the cooking to someone else so you can focus on more quality time with your peeps, or you’re in the mood to simply try delicious food from these local restaurants, this list is for you!
These Lansing area restaurants and stores have stepped up and are offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go meals for 2023.
Be sure to check the ordering deadlines to make sure your Thanksgiving to-go meal is a go.
Did we miss a restaurant? Comment below and we’ll add it to our list.
Avoid the Hassle with These Thanksgiving Meals To Go
Saddleback Barbecue
Locations in Okemos, Lansing (REO Town), Lansing (West)
Smoked locally sourced, free range, antibiotic & hormone free turkeys will be available for pickup 11/20, 11/21, and 11/22.
4 options available:
– Full Meal (Feeds 6-8)
– 1/2 Meal (Feeds 3-4)
Includes smoked turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, mac & cheese, sweet potatoes, stuffing, and dinner rolls.
– Just the Turkey (Feeds 6-8)
– Just a Half Turkey (Feeds 3-4)
All of the meals will come cold, with easy reheating instructions.
Deadline To Order: November 12, 2023
G3Food4All
Allen Neighborhood Center (Maker’s Kitchen)
1611 Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48912
Dairy-free and gluten-free Thanksgiving take and bake meals available. Turkey for 6 persons along with homestyle mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing, cranberries, roasted carrot root veggie medley, cornbread, and pumpkin pie.
Add-ons include: G3 organic Italian salad, extra turkey or sides, lasagna, creamy macaroni & cheese, extra pumpkin pie, and single layer chocolate cake.
Deadline To Order: November 13, 2023
Capital City BBQ
1026 W Saginaw
Lansing, MI 48915
A full turkey meal includes a whole smoked turkey (approximately 18-20 lbs) with 4 sides – mac & cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, corn bread muffins, or smoked pulled pork.
A half turkey meal includes a half-smoked turkey (approximately 9-11 lbs) with 4 sides – mac & cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, corn bread muffins, or smoked pulled pork.
Deadline To Order: Capital City BBQ is only taking 10 orders of a full turkey meal and 5 orders of a half-turkey meal. At the time of publication, they were still accepting orders.
Dusty’s Cellar
1839 Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
All the trimmings with your choice of turkey breast or spiral ham. Dinner includes turkey or ham, cranberry sauce, sage dressing, green bean casserole, turkey gravy, sour cream and chive potato mash, and pecan sweet potatoes. Additional items available for an upcharge include ciabatta rolls and five-cheese penne. Pies available include pumpkin, apple, pecan, or key lime. Pick-up Nov 21 or 22.
Deadline To Order: November 16, 2023
Bravo Italian Kitchen
2970 Town Centre Blvd
Lansing, MI 48912
Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy it at home for an easy and stress-free holiday meal.
Enjoy sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Available in two smaller sizes to feed 3 or 6 people or larger size meals to feed 10 or 20 people. Feasts will be available for pick-up, curbside, or delivery between November 13-23. Pick-up available between 10AM-8PM.
Deadline To Order: November 17, 2023
Pub at Old Nation Brewing Company
1500 E Grand River Ave
Williamston, MI 48895
Select from:
Turkey Pasty Meal – includes turkey and stuffing with a homemade crust, mashed redskin potatoes, gravy, homemade sauce and a slice of pumpkin pie.
Turkey Dinner – includes a generous portion of turkey, stuffing, mashed redskin potatoes, gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, and a slice of pumpkin pie.
Kids’ Meal – includes turkey, mashed redskin potatoes, gravy, cornbread, and a slice of pumpkin pie.
Submit your order online or email info@oldnationbrewing.com. Meals can be picked up hot or cold. Pick up dates are Nov 22 or 23.
Deadline To Order: November 18, 2023
Bob Evans
Locations in Lansing and Jackson
Just heat, serve, & enjoy at home!
Slow-roasted turkey feast for 8. Packed cold. Slow-roasted turkey, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, pumpkin bread*, and pumpkin pie.* (*Limited time only & while supplies last).
Deadline To Order: November 20, 2023
Whole Foods
2750 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
Choose from several meal options to feed between 2 and 12 people including vegan options.
All items are packed cold and may require reheating. Orders must be made a minimum of 48 hours ahead of pickup date and time.
Deadline To Order: November 21, 2023
Cracker Barrel
Locations in Lansing and Jackson
Serves 8-10 and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two country sides, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for November 20 or 21.
Deadline To Order: Available while supplies last. 24 hour notice required for all orders and payment is due at the time of order placement.
Honey Baked Ham
Locations in Lansing and Okemos
Known for their ham, Honey Baked Ham also offers juicy turkey meals this holiday season. Choose from a variety of different meal types sure to feed any family. November 19 & 20 are gold pick-up days!
Deadline To Order: Contact your local storefront to inquire.
Cornwell’s Turkeyville
18935 15 1/2 Mile Road
Marshall, MI 49068
Meal planning at it’s finest. Choose from feeding 2 people up to 10!
Meal for 2 and 4 includes – sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, sage dressing, gravy, dish of cranberry relish and dinner rolls.
Dinner for 6 includes – sliced turkey, potatoes, sage dressing, gravy, homemade cranberries, dinner rolls, and a choice of a homemade pie.
Dinner for 10 includes – sliced turkey, potatoes, sage dressing, gravy, homemade cranberries, dinner rolls, and a choice of two homemade pies.
Add-ons available for any meal.
Pick up available on Wednesday November 22nd from 11AM-5PM.
Deadline To Order: November 20, 2023
Target
Locations in Lansing and Jackson
Shop for all your Thanksgiving meal ingredients to serve a family of 4 for just $25 or less! The collection includes: potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and a 10-16 lb turkey.
Deadline To Order: While supplies last in-store and online.
Kroger
Locations in Lansing and Jackson
Choose from a whole meal, protein only, or sides only. Protein choices include turkey, ham (bone-in or boneless), sweet slice ham, or prime rib. Side choices include creamy scalloped potatoes, bread stuffing, cornbread dressing, sweet potato soufflé, green bean casserole, and turkey gravy.
Both protein and sides come precooked and ready to heat and eat.
Deadline To Order: Contact your local storefront to inquire.