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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.
Treat, Pastries, and Desserts
Pie bars! 📸 Credit: Gather Bakery on Facebook
Brown Butter Cafe (St. Charles)
Gluten-free treats that sell out fast.
Pre-order deadline: November 21
Pickup: Tuesday, November 26 (7 AM–3 PM)
Treats: Bars, breads, brownies, and GF holiday favorites.
Order: brownbutterbakedgoods.com
Que Buen Churro (Geneva)
Holiday treats with a twist.
Churros, tamales, and pumpkin pies available.
Pre-order: 630-402-0158 or [email protected]
Gather Bakery (Geneva)
Thanksgiving goodness made simple.
Treats: Pie bars, breakfast pastries, fresh breads, and a variety of sweet treats.
Details: Gather on Instagram
Bocaditos (Batavia)
Pumpkin pies available for pre-order; DM or call to reserve.
Details: Bocaditos on Instagram
Kuipers Family Farm (Maple Park)
Farm-baked pies & apple cider donuts.
Pickup: Wednesday, November 26 (10AM–5PM)
Order: kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Batavia Creamery
Their annual Thanksgiving dessert lineup is back.
Pies, ice cream cakes, “turkey” ice cream treats, fall cakes, bundles.
Mad Batter Bakery & Confections (St. Charles)
A huge seasonal menu with options for every table.
Cream & deluxe pies: chocolate, coconut, banana, pecan
Fruit pies: pumpkin, Dutch apple, cherry, blueberry, peach praline & more
Menu and pre-order: Click here
Thanksgiving Meals & Heat-and-Serve Options
WindMill Grille (Batavia)
Fully-prepared Thanksgiving dinners to-go.
Packages $140–$199, plus sides.
All orders include homemade bread and turkey gravy.
Order: Details here.
New Moon Vegan (Geneva)
Vegan Thanksgiving & Christmas menus.
Vegan dinner plates, holiday lasagna, sides, breads, desserts.
Order: newmoonvegan.net/shop
Altiro (Geneva + Surrounding Towns)
Latin-inspired heat-and-serve meals. Available at Geneva, Wheaton, Aurora, Plainfield.
Thanksgiving for 2: $65
Thanksgiving for 4: $115
Pre-order: by Nov. 25 — details here.
Pickup: Nov. 27
Rustic Road Farm (Elburn)
Full homemade feasts, sides, and desserts available for pre-order. Details here.
Bien Trucha (Geneva)
Pre-order holiday meals with their signature BT flair. Details here.
Daddio’s Diner (Batavia)
Comfort-food takeout options including turkey, chicken parmesan, meatloaf, lasagna, and tossed salad. 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.
Mio Modo (St. Charles): Offering a Thanksgiving menu for dine-in.
Cravings (Geneva): Accepting Thanksgiving day reservations.
The Southern Café (St. Charles): Open with holiday-friendly comfort dishes.
The Evergreen Pub & Grill: They’ll have “Turkey Bowling,” too.
St. Charles Place Steak House: Classic steakhouse Thanksgiving experience.
Hardware (North Aurora): Popular nearby option for Thanksgiving dining.
The Turf Room (North Aurora): Open for Thanksgiving; reservations recommended.
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