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If you’re looking to lighten the cooking load this Thanksgiving or bring something extra to the table, the Tri-Cities have plenty of local spots offering pre-orders, pies, desserts, full meals, and day-of dining.
Here’s a quick guide for the Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles area.
Treats, pastries, and desserts
Mmmm. 📸 Credit: Brown Butter Cafe & Bakery on Facebook
Brown Butter Cafe & Bakery (St. Charles)
Gluten-free treats that sell out fast.
Pre-order deadline: Tuesday, November 17 (2PM)
Pickup: Tuesday, November 24 (by 3PM) or Wednesday, November 25 (7AM–12PM)
Note: Closed Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
Order: brownbutterbakedgoods.com
Que Buen Churro (Geneva)
A Mexican twist on the Thanksgiving dessert table.
Treats: Churros, homemade tamales, flan, tres leches cake, and churro cheesecake
Pre-order deadline: Friday, November 20
Pre-order: 630-402-0159 or [email protected]
Kuipers Family Farm (Maple Park)
Farm-baked pies & apple cider donuts.
Pickup: Wednesday, November 25 (10AM–5PM)
Order: kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Batavia Creamery
Their annual Thanksgiving dessert lineup is back.
Treats: So many enticing pies, plus ice cream cakes, “turkey” ice cream treats, fall cakes, and bundles
Mad Batter Bakery & Confections (St. Charles)
A huge seasonal menu with options for every table.
Fruit pies ($22.99): Pumpkin, Dutch apple, country cinnamon apple, strawberry rhubarb, cherry, blueberry, and peach praline
Cream and deluxe pies ($25.99): Chocolate, coconut, banana, and pecan
Also available: Holiday cupcakes, decorated sugar cookies, kolacky tins, a pumpkin spice holiday cake, and a pastry platter
Menu: See menu and pre-order
Coffee, Cones, & Cabernet (Geneva)
Holiday pies from the popular downtown Geneva chocolate shop.
Pies: Dutch caramel apple ($40) and pumpkin ($35)
Pickup: Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25 (11AM–6PM)
Order: coco-cab.com
Kimmer’s Ice Cream (St. Charles)
Ice cream pies, so nobody has to pick between ice cream and pie.
Flavors: Mint chocolate chip, Parent Trap, turtle, caramel sea salt, and cookies ‘n cream
Custom options: A personalized message on top, or a custom flavor combination with 48 hours’ notice
Order: Details here
Smallcakes (St. Charles)
Thanksgiving-themed cupcakes, ready for the dessert table.
Treats: Holiday cupcake boxes decorated as turkeys, pies, and other Thanksgiving favorites, plus seasonal flavors like white chocolate pumpkin
Pre-order: Details here
Thanksgiving meals & heat-and-serve options
WindMill Grille (Batavia)
Fully prepared Thanksgiving dinners to go.
Packages: $140 (feeds four to six) and $199 (feeds eight to 10). Both come with turkey or ham, sides, and pumpkin pie. Individual dinners are $26.
Also available: Sides by the tray, plus pumpkin cheesecake and tiramisu
Pre-order deadline: Tuesday, November 24
Pickup: Wednesday, November 25 (4–8PM)
Order: Details here or call 630-326-9717
New Moon Vegan (Batavia)
Their Thanksgiving pre-orders sold out in record time, but their holiday pre-orders are already available.
Order soon or risk another early sell-out!
Rustic Road Farm (Elburn)
Homemade pies, sides, and gravies available for pre-order. Details here.
Bien Trucha (Geneva)
A Mexican take on Thanksgiving dinner.
Package: $180, feeds four to five
Menu: Citrus-brined turkey breast, sherry and black garlic gravy, poblano cornbread stuffing, sweet corn gratin, mashed potatoes with Chihuahua cheese, masa rolls with chili butter, and pumpkin pie with a María cookie crust
Pre-order deadline: Sunday, November 22
Pickup: Wednesday, November 25
Order: Details here
Le Cochon Wine Bar & Bistro (Geneva)
A French bistro Thanksgiving, wine included.
Grand Cru package: Family-style meal for six to eight, with a bottle each of house red and white
1er Cru package: Meal for two to four, with a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau
Menu: Confit legs, turkey ballotine, potato purée, foie gras stuffing, green beans almondine, cauliflower gratin, cranberry terrine, and pumpkin tarts
Pre-order deadline: Friday, November 20
Pickup: November 23–25
Order: Details here
Niche (Geneva)
A chef-prepared, customizable Thanksgiving dinner.
Turkeys: Several options. They arrive roasted, with the dark meat slow-cooked.
Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, sausage brioche stuffing, maple bourbon sweet potatoes, bacon green beans, cauliflower gratin, duck fat gravy, cranberry chutney, and brioche rolls
Desserts: Apple-almond frangipane and maple bourbon custard pie.
Also available: Bourbon and wine, including Niche’s own single barrel picks
Pre-order deadline: Wednesday, November 18
Pickup: Thursday, November 26 (10AM–12PM)
Order: Details here
Dave’s Slow Food (Geneva)
Delicious sides from a local food truck.
Main sides: Mac and cheese, cornbread pudding with sorghum butter, hand-smashed potatoes, and smoky beans
Salad sides: Potato salad, toss salad, coleslaw, and pasta salad
Also available: Sourdough loaves for $9 or $15, and cookies for $22 a dozen
Pickup: Tuesday, November 24 (4–7PM) or Wednesday, November 25 (9AM–7PM) at 1745 Kaneville Road, Door 4. Food is packed cold and ready to reheat.
Order: Details here
Obscurity Brewing (Elburn)
Smoked turkey dinners from the local brewery, in individual or family sizes.
Individual meal: $29.99 for smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, homemade stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce, cornbread, and house salad
Family options: Also available for bigger groups
Pickup: By Wednesday, November 25. The brewery is closed Thanksgiving Day.
Order: Details here
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
📸 Credit: St. Charles Place Steakhouse on Facebook
Acquaviva Winery & Ristorante (Batavia): Taking Thanksgiving reservations.
Cooper’s Hawk (St. Charles): Open for holiday dining.
Cravings (Geneva): Authentic Asian food for Thanksgiving.
Fortunato Fish & Oyster (North Aurora): Full Thanksgiving menu and pumpkin pie.
Hardware (North Aurora): Popular nearby option for Thanksgiving dining.
Hotel Baker (St. Charles): A Thanksgiving buffet from 11:30AM-1:30PM.
Mio Modo (St. Charles): Offering a Thanksgiving menu for dine-in.
Rosebud Steakhouse (St. Charles): A new restaurant at Fox Haven Square.
St. Charles Place Steakhouse: Classic steakhouse Thanksgiving experience.
Thai Village (Batavia): They’ve been open on the holiday in the past (call ahead to confirm).
The Evergreen Pub & Grill (St. Charles): They typically open at 9AM on the holiday.
The Southern Café (St. Charles): Open with holiday-friendly comfort dishes.
The Turf Room (North Aurora): Open for Thanksgiving 11:30AM-7PM.
Make sure to book a reservation if you’re going out.
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