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Thanksgiving Feasts To Go: All the Trimmings, None of the Work

Too busy to cook or have you burned the turkey? Patch to the rescue. Check out this list of restaurants and grocery stores that will take care of your Thanksgiving Feast.

There's no rule that says you have to cook on Thanksgiving and while eating out eliminates the need to clean up, you could enjoy the comfort of home without the work by ordering Thanksgiving to go. Many of these places need you to order in advance. 

Thanksgiving Meals To Go*

(*some places require advance ordering)

Cuyahoga County

Nature's Bin18120 Sloane Ave.
Lakewood
216-521-4600
Known for its organic foods selection, Nature's Bin has you covered for meals to go. The local grocer recently announced plans to expand its catering services. The entire menu, available online, features roasted turkey breast with gravy; fresh salads; and sides that include herb roasted potatoes, glazed baby carrots and mac and cheese.

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Boston Market
14833 Detroit Ave. 
Lakewood
216-228-1236
Boston Market offers several options for your Thanksgiving meal. You can dine-in, order pre-made heat & serve meals, or order a catered dinner for pick-up or delivery. Their website details the combinations that serve large holiday feasts, or small home-style meals. All restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day.  

Giant Eagle
14100 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood
216-226-2698
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, side dishes and dessert. 
Order by November 18, 2012.

Moxi The Restaurant
3355 Richmond Rd.
Beachwood
216-831-5599
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal including turkey, local apple and French bread stuffing, mixed green salad, homemade mash potatoes and turkey gravy, fresh cranberry orange relish, French green bean and mushroom casserole, sweet potatoes and house-made marshmallow gratin, house-made bread rolls with whipped honey butter, pumpkin or dutch apple caramel pie.
Order by November 16, 2012.

Whole Foods Market
27249 Chagrin Blvd. 
Woodmere
216-464-9403
Features extensive line of fresh game and birds including turkey, quail, Ginny hen, Cornish hen, duck, and goose. Traditional side dishes and desserts offered throughout the store. Shrimp and oyster platters are also available. See menu online.

Heinen's
8383 Chippewa Rd.
Brecksville
440-740-0535
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, Turkey, side dishes and dessert.

Creekside Restaurant
8803 Brecksville Rd.
Brecksville
440-546-0555
Features pre-made Thanksgiving meal includes turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes stuffing, side dishes and dessert.

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Giant Eagle
4343 East Royalton Road
Broadview Heights
440-526-1547
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, Turkey, side dishes and dessert.
Order by November 18, 2012.

Fire food & drink
13220 Shaker Sq. 
Cleveland
216-921-3473
Features prepared whole turkeys for at home cooking.

Taste Restaurant and Lounge
2317 Lee Rd.
Cleveland Heights
216-932-3170
Features dine-in or carry-out traditional Thanksgiving meal, Turkey, side dishes and dessert as well as holiday specials.

Whole Foods Markets
13998 Cedar Rd.
University Heights
216-932-3918
Features extensive line of fresh game and birds including turkey, quail, Ginny hen, Cornish hen, duck, and goose. Traditional side dishes and desserts offered throughout the store. Shrimp and oyster platters are also available. See menu online.

Cafe 56 Catering
22901 Mill Creek Blvd.
Highland Hills
216-464-3090
Cafe 56's catering will offer full holiday meals. Call or visit their website for further details. 

Giant Eagle
6259 Mayfield Rd. 
Mayfield Heights
440-446-1628
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, side dishes and dessert. 
Order by November 18, 2012.

J.Pistone Market and Gathering Place
3245 Warrensville Rd.
Shaker Heights
216-283-366
Features pre-made Thanksgiving meal.

The Fresh Market
20125 Van Aken Blvd, 
Shaker Heights
216-283-5774
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Heinen's Fine Foods of Shaker
16611 Chagrin Blvd.

Shaker Heights
216-921-6638
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, side dishes and dessert. 

Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
6025 Kruse Dr.
Solon
440-519-3663
Features catered holiday meal for delivery or pick-up. Choose from oven roasted whole turkeys with bread stuffing, orange praline yam, green been with Madeira sauce, wild rice and cranberry salad, cranberry chutney, fresh cranberry relish, potato au gratin, southern corn pudding, pumpkin bread pudding, butternut squash pudding, classic mashed potatoes and vegan mashed potatoes, rosemary turkey breast sliced, autumn glory Waldorf salad, roasted winter roots, pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pecan pie, whole wheat peach crumb, cakes and vegan desserts. Check online for complete menu.
Order by November 18, 2012

Boston Market
34295 Aurora Rd. 
Solon
440-498-0088
Boston Market offers several options for your Thanksgiving meal. You can dine-in, order pre-made heat & serve meals, or order a catered dinner for pick-up or delivery. Their website details the combinations that serve large holiday feasts, or small home-style meals. All restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day.  


Honey Baked Ham
14136 Pearl Rd. 
Strongsville
440-846-4400
Features pre-made whole turkey and various sides. These items are frozen and can be heated up anytime. All items are available on a first come first serve basis, so customers are urged to pick up their holiday meal as soon as possible. 

Giant Eagle
17887 Southpark Ctr. 
Strongsville
440-238-2050
Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, side dishes and dessert. 
Order by November 18, 2012.

Mahle's Restaurant & Lounge 
24945 Detroit Rd. 
Westlake
440-899-6602
Features dine-in or carry-out Traditional Thanksgiving meal, Turkey, side dishes and dessert along with fish, pastas and their signature prime rib.

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