Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
10 places to pick up your Thanksgiving meal this year
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Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, which means it is time to start planning your delicious spread. For those of us who love the holiday food but hate the hassle, we’ve rounded up ten places ready to help you have the best Thanksgiving meal around.
1. Continental Bakery
Dessert first—starting with some of my favorite pies in Birmingham, Continental Bakery is always my holiday go-to. Their apple pie is a classic that everyone will love, but I have my eye on their Cranberry Cointreau pie this year.
Plus—they have two delicious vegan cookie options to please your vegan guests.
- Location: 1909 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Hours: Daily 7AM-7PM
- Order deadline: November 22
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2. Ashley Mac’s
Ashley Mac’s has it all when it comes to a holiday feast. In addition to a la carte options, they have a delicious breakfast bundle, turkey bundle and ham bundle to make getting your meal ready even easier.
- Locations:
- Cahaba Heights: 3147 Green Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35243
- Downtown at The Pizitz: 1821 2nd Ave. N., Unit 170, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Inverness: 5299 Valleydale Rd., Hoover, AL 35242
- Riverchase: 4730 Chace Cir., Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35244
- Homewood: 1831 28th Ave. S., Suite N101, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: vary by location
- Order deadline: November 20
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3. Martin’s BBQ Joint
Martin’s says it best—who doesn’t want to enjoy a no-mess, no-stress holiday celebration? Their full Thanksgiving spread includes smoked turkey, smoked ham, southern sides and homemade pies.
- Locations: 3029 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Hours: Daily 11AM-9PM
- Order deadline: November 14
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4. Beehive Baking Company
We’ve always been big fans of Beehive Baking Company. You can preorder dinner rolls, breads, cookies, cakes and more yummy baked goods to have them delivered right to your door. The pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are calling my name.
5. La Farre
La Farre is one of my absolute favorite spots in Trussville. You can get your table decor and some amazing take + bake food all at the same time.
- Location: 418 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-6:30PM | Saturday 10AM-4PM
- Order deadline: November 22
- Website | 205-508-3978
6. Rodney Scott’s
It wouldn’t be a holiday food guide without including Rodney Scott’s. Their bulk southern sides are the perfect addition to your meal. If you’ve got sides covered, get your turkey at Rodney Scott’s for $69.99.
- Locations:
- Homewood: 2701 18th St S Unit 100 Homewood, AL 35209
- Avondale: 3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Trussville: 312 Main Street, Trussville 35173
- Hours: 11AM-9PM
- Order deadline: November 21
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7. Homewood Gourmet
From traditional items like mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie to fun appetizers like spinach dip and pimento cheese, no one will go hungry when you order your Thanksgiving meal from Homewood Gourmet.
- Location: 1919 28th Ave. S., Ste. 113, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6PM | Saturday 10:30AM-2PM
- Order deadline: November 18
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8. Real & Rosemary
You can order all the classic staples and more from Real & Rosemary this year. Pro tip: people will be talking about your holiday spread for weeks if you serve their sweet potato casserole with sorghum pecan topping.
GLUTEN FREE—their smashed potatoes, green peas, and charred carrots are a great gluten free side option.
- Locations:
- Homewood: 1922 29th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Crestline: 75 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
- Mountain Brook: 323 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM–8:30PM
- Order deadline: November 20
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9. Meals by Misty
I mean it when I say I think about Meals by Misty’s chocolate pie at least three times a week. Order your favorite entrees, sides, salads, and sweets to knock out the whole meal AND be entered in drawing for a free Christmas meal. Win-win!
- Locations:
- Homewood: 2900 Crescent Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Trussville: 108 Watterson Pkwy, Trussville, AL 35173
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM–7PM | Saturday 9AM-3PM
- Order deadline: November 21
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10. Last Call Baking
Last Call Baking has pies that will make your Thanksgiving meal stand out. Think kabocha pie, fig leaf cream pie, and kabosu and lemon cream pie. Quantities are limited, so get your orders in ASAP.
- Location: 213 25th St N a, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday 7AM-1PM | Sunday 8AM-1PM
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