Get ready for the ultimate shopping experience to prepare for your holiday feast while supporting local farmers, artisans, and small businesses! The Thanksgiving RiverFront Market has everything you need to make your Thanksgiving meal extra special.
 image credit: Riverfront Market Facebook Page |
Want to enjoy an amazing feast on Thanksgiving but don't want to deal with the cooking and clean up? No Problem! Let one of our many Peoria area restaurants and caterers do the job for you!
Here's a list of a few places offering pick-up Thanksgiving meals this year!
*Please note the order by and pick-up dates!
| PRE-ORDER THANKSGIVING MEALS |
Slow Hand BBQ
Smoked turkey, brisket, mac + cheese, sweet potatoes, hot honey Brussels, cornbread, cranberry sauce… and smokey pumpkin pie.
4450 North Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL
309-670-0336
Email To Order: SlowHandCatering@gmail.com
The Long Road Home LLC
This year, The Long Road Home, LLC would love to provide you and your loved ones with your holiday favorites.
Thanksgiving Menu
Contact via text to 217-246-8664, FB Messenger or Email: kjlong2022@yahoo.com for ordering and meal pricing.
Orders to be received by Sunday, November 23rd.
Ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 27th. Arrangements can be made for other pickup/delivery days as needed.
Cracker Barrel
150 E Ashland St, Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2103
Heat n' Serve Feast feeds 8-10 - Family meal serves 4-6. Pick-up meals are available 11/23 - 12/1. Must give 72 hours notice.
Order online HERE
Cyd's in the Park
5805 N Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61614
309-685-1100
Facebook page
Cyd's is offering a take-home Thanksgiving dinner with deliciousness from cran-apple stuffed turkey breast, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and rolls to autumn tarts, a variety of pies, and much more!
Orders are available for pick up on Wednesday, November 27th.
Hickory River Smokehouse
5101 W Holiday Dr Peoria, IL 61615
309-683-1227
Facebook page
Get your Thanksgiving meal sorted with Hickory River Smokehouse!
They are offering hickory smoked turkey or ham with sides.
Hick'ry Stick Catering
309-264-0269
Facebook page
Customers can order a meal for various family sizes. The meal comes with one entree, a dozen cornbread muffins, cranberry sauce, stuffing, two sides and a dessert.
To order: email Ryan@hickrystick.com with the subject line "Holiday Order" or call and leave a message at (309) 264-0269. Must have orders in by 11/24. Pick up until Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Hyvee
4125 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 20, Peoria
and
7610 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria
Facebook page
The store lists multiple holiday brunch and dinner meal options, which can serve between two and 12 people.
Suite Fire Bar & Grille
7601 N. Orange Prairie Road Peoria, IL 61615
309-683-3399
Facebook page
Click HERE to order your Thanksgiving To-Go Meal from Suite Fire Bar & Grille.
Order by 7 PM, Monday, Nov 24
Pickup: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 27, 11 AM–1 PM
Triple Dipples
940 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
309-340-9540
Thanksgiving Menu
They are offering so many yummy cheesecakes for the perfect dessert to your Thanksgiving Feast. Check out the stuffed cheesecake!
Call 309-340-9540 or stop in the store to place your order. Must order by 11/22
Untamed Chef
7338 N. University Street Peoria, IL 61615
309-231-0906
Thanksgiving Menu
This year for Thanksgiving get a turkey, ham, brisket, or prime rib as well as a variety of appetizers, sides and dessert from Untamed Chef.
Call 309-231-0906 to order.
| OPEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY |
The 520 Cafe
520 Bloomington Rd, East Peoria, IL
(309) 839-1416
Breakfast will be served from 6 am to 11 am, with the Thanksgiving menu available starting at 11 am. Reservations are recommended; please call ahead.
Cracker Barrel
150 E Ashland St, Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2103
Cracker Barrel is open regular business hours and serving a traditional meal.
Jim's Steak House
110 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL
(309) 673-5300
Come enjoy a delicious meal at Jim's this Thanksgiving.
SLÈ Seasoned Little Eatery
1112 W Pioneer Parkway Peoria, IL 61615
309-839-2992
Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving Day Buffet open Thanksgiving Day 10 am - 3 pm
Let SLÈ do the cooking this Thanksgiving! Call or message for reservations now!
Tin Lizard (Par-A-Dice)
21 Blackjack Boulevard East Peoria, IL 61611
309-699-7711
Open Thanksgiving Day 11:00am - 1:00am
| THANKSGIVING MEALS + FOOD BOXES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS |
If you or someone you know could use a helping hand this Thanksgiving, here’s a list of locations offering free meals and food boxes for families in our community. From Fulton to Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Mason counties, there are plenty of options to ensure everyone can enjoy a warm holiday meal.
Make sure to check the dates, times, and reservation details for each location. Let’s spread the word and help support those in need this season! 🍂🦃
🦃 Crossroads Baptist Church - Thanksgiving Meal box
- Sunday November 23 at 1 PM
- 1 per household
- First come, first serve
- Must be present to receive
🦃 Peoria Friendship House - Turkey Giveaway
- Sunday, November 23, 1-3 PM
- 1 turkey per household
- Must show Illinois ID
- First come, first serve, while supplies last!
🦃 South Side Mission - FREE Thanksgiving Meal
- To sign up call Monday through Friday 9 am – 4 pm
- Delivered to your door!
- You can also join us for our sit-down meal at 11:30 a.m., Thanksgiving Day!
🦃 OSF Peace Meals - Meals at Mosaic - Thanksgiving Meals
- Pick up at Mosaic Christian Church
- Wednesday, November 26, 10 AM - 2 PM
- Take and go meals that include nclude meat, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, and fruit.
- Register at mccpeoria.org/meals
- $5 suggested donation - not required
Sophia's Kitchen - FREE Thanksgiving Meal
- 105 N Richard Pryor Place, Peoria
- Thursday, November 20 from 9 AM - 3 PM.
- Sophia's Kitchen, 105 N Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, celebrates Thanksgiving with a Turkey Dinner on November 20 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This delicious meal is served restaurant style, with tablecloths and wait staff bringing a plate to you.
- Menu: Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberry salad, pie.
- If you aren't able to stay for the meal, we will still have a Sack lunch available of a turkey sandwich, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and pie.
Product of the Project - Turkey Drive
- MECA Center of Peoria, 817 W Armstrong Ave. Peoria
- Saturday, November 22, 1 - 3PM
- First come, first serve
Heartline and Heart House (Eureka) - FREE Thanksgiving Meal
- Come enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal
- Dine in and carry out available
- Sign up here
If you are blessed this year to not need any help with warm meals this holiday season, consider donating or volunteering your time to one or more of these services and organizations! Your heart will be full as you help fill someone's tummy💓
This list will be updated as we get additional information. If you would like to share your favorite restaurants packages, please email juliabriggs@macaronikid.com.
🦃🦃🦃
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
