Here are 14 Peoria-area businesses, restaurants offering Thanksgiving food preorders
Cassidy WaigandThanksgiving Day is just over a week away, falling on Nov. 28. The holiday is about family, friends and, typically, lots of filling food.
Maybe you are hosting a large family gathering or Friendsgiving, and you need a few extra sides and desserts to complete the meal. Or perhaps, you want to take the task of whipping up a homemade meal off your plate entirely. Maybe you just need a single plate for yourself.
Whatever the case, these restaurants and businesses are offering pre-orders ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
Ardor Breads and Provisions
What they offer: Ardor is offering a variety of breads and baked goods this Thanksgiving.
This includes a roasted walnut, raisin and rosemary sourdough for $8, as well as classic sourdough and brioche for $7.50 and $7.75, respectively. Pastries include cookies, croissants, Danishes and more. Three 10-inch pies − which include chocolate custard, cranberry apple and maple pumpkin − are each available for $42.
Customers can also order provisions, such as a hearth roasted chicken salad or smoked salmon spread.
How to order: Orders can be placed by going to https://www.exploretock.com/ardor-after-dark/ and selecting order now under Ardor Holidays.
When is pickup? According to Tock, pickup is from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Address: 301 SW Water St., Peoria
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Barrack's Hospitality Group
What they offer: Individual meals, six-person meals and 10-inch pies are available. Pies range from $13 to $18 and include pumpkin, apple, fruits of the forest and apple caramel walnut.
The individual meal, priced at $18, includes sliced roasted turkey, mixed vegetables, homemade dressing and gravy, whipped potatoes and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie.
The group meal is $60 and features sliced roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, homemade dressing and gravy and rolls. Various extras − each portioned to serve six − range in price from $14 to $18.
How to order: Customers can call (309) 692-3990 or order online at https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Order-now----Thanksgiving-Meals-To-Go-.html?soid=1102816857825&aid=pmDHWoi5Y2o.
When is pickup? Order pickup is from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 27
Address: 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria
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Bob Evans
What they offer: Six Farmhouse Feast meals are available at Bob Evans. Customers can select a meal which serves four, eight or up to 10 people.
Four-person meals include a slow-roasted turkey farmhouse feast for $94.99 and a hickory-smoked ham farmhouse feast for $84.99. Each meal includes bread and celery dressing, corn, green beans with ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls and pumpkin pie. The turkey feast also features a cranberry relish. Larger options for both meals, which serve eight people, also include pumpkin bread.
The restaurant's premium farmhouse feast and slow-roasted pot roast farmhouse feast each serve up to 10 people. The meals are sold for $159.99 and $164.99, respectively.
Various pies and sides are also available for order.
How to order: Place orders at https://www.bobevans.com/menu/farmhouse-feast.
When is pickup? Customers can select a date and time to pick up their Farmhouse Feast on the Bob Evans website. The restaurant also offers delivery.
Address: Multiple Bob Evans restaurants operate in the Peoria area. Find a nearby location at https://www.bobevans.com/locations.
The Cookery Inc.
What they offer: The Cookery offers single Thanksgiving dinners for $24 and family dinners, which serve 10 people, for $220. The meal features turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, an herb dinner roll and butter. There is a $3 upcharge for all white or dark meat, and various trays and desserts are sold separately.
How to order: Call (309) 263-6020 or email [email protected]
When is pickup? Customers can pick up their order from noon until 5 p.m. on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27.
Address: 2029 S. Main St., Morton
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Cracker Barrel
What they offer:Cracker Barrel offers two heat n' serve meals for Thanksgiving. The family dinner serves four to six people and costs $119.99. The meal includes a turkey breast, dressing, gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish and rolls.
A larger feast serves eight to 10 people for $184.99. Customers receive two turkey breasts, all sides included with the family dinner, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
Pies and a la carte items are also available.
How to order: Order online at https://www.crackerbarrel.com/catering/heat-n-serve#.
When is pickup? Thanksgiving heat n' serve meals are available for pickup from Nov. 23 through Dec. 1.
Address: 150 E. Ashland St., Morton
Cyd's Take Away Market
What they offer: A whole or half cranberry-apple stuffed boneless turkey breast is available for $120 or $60, depending on size. The menu also includes starters, soup, salads, accompaniments and desserts.
Customers can select small or large accompaniments − which serve four to five or eight to 10 people, respectively. Menu options include roasted brussels and squash for $24 or $48, candied sweet potato wedges for $20 or $40, Cyd's traditional Yukon gold mashed potatoes for $22 or $42 and more.
How to order: Call (309) 685-1100, email your order to [email protected] or order in-person. Orders must be placed and finalized by 6 p.m. on Nov. 22.
When is pickup? Order pickup is from noon until 4 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Address: 5805 Knoxville Ave., Peoria
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Hick'ry Stick
What they offer: Hick'ry Stick is offering multiple Thanksgiving meal options.
The family meal, which serves six to eight people, features an entrée, stuffing, two sides, a dessert, cranberry sauce and a dozen cornbread muffins for $109.95. Entrees include hickory smoked turkey and gravy, sliced ham, pulled pork, rib tips or beef brisket − which is an additional $8.
The business also offers two small turkey meals which can feed 10 to 12 people. The first meal includes two sides with the turkey for $119.95, and the second meal includes two sides, stuffing, two desserts, cranberry sauce and a dozen cornbread muffins for $179.95. For those with large gatherings, the large turkey meal − priced at $309.95 − serves up to 25 people.
Customers can also order a la carte meats, sides and desserts.
How to order: Call (309) 264-0269 or email [email protected] with Holiday Order as the subject line.
When is pickup? Customers can pick up their order until Nov. 27.
Hy-Vee
What they offer: At Hy-Vee, multiple holiday meal options are available. Customers can find brunch for two, four or six people.
For dinner, ham and/or turkey options are available for two to 12 people. A ham or turkey dinner for two is listed for $39.99 and includes mashed potatoes, two other small sides, gravy and two dinner rolls.
The Crowd's Choice gourmet ham and turkey meal − which serves 12 − is the most expensive option at $289.99. It includes a 10-to-12-pound turkey, a 16-to-18-pound honey-glazed spiral ham, three large mashed potatoes, four large sizes, gravy, two dozen dinner rolls and two pies.
How to order: Order online at https://www.hy-vee.com/shop/Holiday-Meals-C42.aspx.
Address: Hy-Vee is located at 4125 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 20, Peoria, and 7610 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria.
IHOP
What they offer: IHOP is offering a Thanksgiving dinner special with turkey, pineapple glazed ham steak, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, garlic butter green beans, lingonberry sauce, pumpkin cheesecake and a fountain drink. The meal is $24.99 but customers who order four or more will receive 20% off.
How to order: Call (309) 689-8890
Address: 5012 N. Big Hollow Road, Peoria
Jubilee Cafe
What they offer: Jubilee Cafe offers a wide variety of pies. Customers can find classics like apple, pumpkin and pecan, but a recent Facebook post added "we also have 26 different kinds of Pies to choose from!" A full list can be found on the restaurant's website.
The restaurant will also include a free slice of pumpkin or apple pie with carryout orders of its turkey dinner on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. The dinner also includes stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy.
How to order: Call (309) 691-7778
When is pickup? Orders can be picked up until 7 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Address: 7203 N. Kickapoo-Edwards Road, Edwards
Mike's Cobbler Corner Family Restaurant
What they offer: Mike's Cobbler Corner will offer slow roasted turkey served alongside dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a dinner roll. Customers can also purchase cobblers and pies.
How to order: Call (309) 347-2666
When is pickup? Customers can pick up their meal until 8 p.m. on Nov. 27. The restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Address: 1534 N. 8th St., Pekin
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Slow Hand Craft BBQ
What they offer: A family feast for five people includes a 4-pound smoked turkey breast, candied sweet potatoes, mac and cheese and brussels sprouts and cauliflower tossed in hot honey and bacon for $125.
Slow Hand is also offering apple buttermilk pie for $40 and various a la carte items.
How to order: Email [email protected]
Address: 4450 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
Suite Fire Bar & Grille
What they offer: A Thanksgiving meal from Suite Fire includes one entree, three sides and one dessert.
Entrees serve four to six people, and customers can select a 4-pound turkey breast with craisin sauce for $70 or a 4-pound uncut prime rib with smoky au jus for $125. Side options include loaded cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, ranch style buttered corn, green bean casserole, smoked gouda mac and cheese and bourbon yams. For dessert, the menu offers a choice of apple or pumpkin pie. Additional desserts and sides are sold for $6 each.
According to the restaurant's online form, "a 10% gratuity will be automatically added to your total."
How to order: Customers can place their order at https://forms.gle/J6igmnSV8kfZ6w3x7. Orders must be submitted by 7 p.m. on Nov. 25 and payment must be made by Nov. 26.
When is pickup? Order pickup is on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: 7601 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria
Untamed Chef
What they offer: Five Thanksgiving entrees, which each include two sides and dinner rolls, are available at Untamed Chef. These include:
- Six cheese lasagna for 12 to 14 people for $65
- Spiral ham for $120
- Whole smoked turkey for $160
- Smoked brisket for $180
- Prime rib that is priced per pound
For sides, customers will find honey carrots, six cheese mac and cheese, double baked garlic smashed potatoes, mexi-corn and loaded green beans. The restaurant is also offering various hors d'oeuvres and desserts for an additional cost.
How to order: Call (309) 231-0906
When is pickup? Order pickup is from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Address: 7338 N. University St., Peoria
(This story was updated to add new information.)
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