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9 Twin Cities Restaurants for Outsourcing Thanksgiving

Order takeout Thanksgiving and skip the stress

by Cinnamon Janzer and Joy Summers
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It’s okay to lean on the professionals
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by Cinnamon Janzer and Joy Summers

It’s a quaint idea, really—spending all day happily whipping up dishes passed down through the decades for those nearest and dearest to us on an annual day in November. However, many of us who have attempted exactly that know how elusive that goal is since reality often includes burnt dishes, forgotten ingredients, and other hiccups that somehow always get in the way. Get out of the kitchen altogether this year and opt for some take-away meals from these fab spots instead.

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Lowry Hill Meats

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Already taking preorders and staying true to their name, Lowry Hill Meats is offering three size options for turkeys, smoked turkey breast, and smoked ham for meat options. Additionally there’s a holiday appetizer platter that amounts to a charcuterie board supreme, a brine kit, butternut squash brioche rolls, and apple and pumpkin pies.

1934 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 999-4200
(612) 999-4200

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The Herbivorous Butcher

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Minneapolis’ favorite vegan butcher is selling turkey-free turkeys, seitian that’s even stuffed for fun carving. That dish can be shipped all over. Plus, there is a whole feast ordering option that includes all kinds of meat approximating/cruelty-free options. This is a great place to stop if a vegan or vegetarian guest’s requests are causing extra stress.

507 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 208-0992
(612) 208-0992

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Sift Gluten Free

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Desserts that are gluten-free and wildly delicious are Sift’s specialty and the way to go for dietarily inclusive desserts and more on Thanksgiving. From veggie quiche to cookies and macarons, there’s plenty to choose from.

4557 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 503-5300
(612) 503-5300

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Animales Barbeque Co.

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Chef Jon Wipfli’s barbecue haven is pulling out all the stops with smoked turkeys and pork shoulders. Sides include beans, white cheddar grits, roasted carrots, biscuits, and more.

1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 400-2153
(612) 400-2153

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Minnesota Barbecue Company

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What’s that? A whole smoked turkey for $80? Yup, that’s exactly what you can get from the Minnesota BBQ Company. Ranging from eight to 10 pounds and intended to feed between four and six people, the turkey comes with instructions for everything you need to finish up the prep perfectly at home.

816 NE Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 315-4967
(612) 315-4967

Dulceria Bakery

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Take a Mexican approach to Thanksgiving desserts with Sweet Pumpkin Tamales from Dulceria Bakery. Available in bundles of six or 12, pre-orders have already started so get moving!

1839 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 886-1180
(612) 886-1180

Birchwood Cafe

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From brandy-braised pulled turkey to full-on meals that can accommodate groups as small as eight and as large as 22, Birchwood has got it going on. There’s also an option to just order favorites like turkey gravy or rosemary and lime roasted turkey legs, too.

3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-4474
(612) 722-4474

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Kowalski's Market

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As in previous years, Kowalski’s offers an entire turkey dinner for delivery or pickup. For $169.99, the artisanal grocery store will provide a local, naturally-raised turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, a signature cranberry relish, dinner rolls, a pumpkin pie, and a pecan pie. The whole shebang should feed between 10 and 12 people.

1261 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3366
(651) 698-3366

The Buttered Tin

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From now until November 21, The Buttered Tin is taking pie orders to make Thanksgiving dessert dreams come true, from their kitchen to yours. Pies are $25 each but drop to $20 each for orders of more than one. Pickup is on Wednesday, November 27th.

237 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
(651) 224-2300
(651) 224-2300

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Lowry Hill Meats

1934 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Already taking preorders and staying true to their name, Lowry Hill Meats is offering three size options for turkeys, smoked turkey breast, and smoked ham for meat options. Additionally there’s a holiday appetizer platter that amounts to a charcuterie board supreme, a brine kit, butternut squash brioche rolls, and apple and pumpkin pies.

1934 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 999-4200
(612) 999-4200

The Herbivorous Butcher

507 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Minneapolis’ favorite vegan butcher is selling turkey-free turkeys, seitian that’s even stuffed for fun carving. That dish can be shipped all over. Plus, there is a whole feast ordering option that includes all kinds of meat approximating/cruelty-free options. This is a great place to stop if a vegan or vegetarian guest’s requests are causing extra stress.

507 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 208-0992
(612) 208-0992

Sift Gluten Free

4557 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Desserts that are gluten-free and wildly delicious are Sift’s specialty and the way to go for dietarily inclusive desserts and more on Thanksgiving. From veggie quiche to cookies and macarons, there’s plenty to choose from.

4557 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 503-5300
(612) 503-5300

Animales Barbeque Co.

1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Chef Jon Wipfli’s barbecue haven is pulling out all the stops with smoked turkeys and pork shoulders. Sides include beans, white cheddar grits, roasted carrots, biscuits, and more.

1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 400-2153
(612) 400-2153

Minnesota Barbecue Company

816 NE Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418

What’s that? A whole smoked turkey for $80? Yup, that’s exactly what you can get from the Minnesota BBQ Company. Ranging from eight to 10 pounds and intended to feed between four and six people, the turkey comes with instructions for everything you need to finish up the prep perfectly at home.

816 NE Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 315-4967
(612) 315-4967

Dulceria Bakery

1839 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Take a Mexican approach to Thanksgiving desserts with Sweet Pumpkin Tamales from Dulceria Bakery. Available in bundles of six or 12, pre-orders have already started so get moving!

1839 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 886-1180
(612) 886-1180

Birchwood Cafe

3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406

From brandy-braised pulled turkey to full-on meals that can accommodate groups as small as eight and as large as 22, Birchwood has got it going on. There’s also an option to just order favorites like turkey gravy or rosemary and lime roasted turkey legs, too.

3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-4474
(612) 722-4474

Kowalski's Market

1261 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

As in previous years, Kowalski’s offers an entire turkey dinner for delivery or pickup. For $169.99, the artisanal grocery store will provide a local, naturally-raised turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, a signature cranberry relish, dinner rolls, a pumpkin pie, and a pecan pie. The whole shebang should feed between 10 and 12 people.

1261 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3366
(651) 698-3366

The Buttered Tin

237 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55101

From now until November 21, The Buttered Tin is taking pie orders to make Thanksgiving dessert dreams come true, from their kitchen to yours. Pies are $25 each but drop to $20 each for orders of more than one. Pickup is on Wednesday, November 27th.

237 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
(651) 224-2300
(651) 224-2300

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