The Montclair Girl Team 
While some may argue the sides are the tastiest part of the Thanksgiving spread, the turkey is arguably one of the most important aspects of the Thanksgiving dinner. Whether it’s spatchcocked, deep-fried, wrapped in bacon, or just roasted the plain old-fashioned way, the turkey is really a symbol of something greater — a day of gratitude and sharing with loved ones. To help you prepare for Thanksgiving this year, we’ve compiled a list of restaurants and markets in the Montclair area where you can buy a cooked + seasoned or uncooked turkey. Read on to see where to buy Thanksgiving turkeys in the Essex County area.
Please note: This is a growing list. If you’d like us to make an addition, please send us a note at [email protected].
Montclair
Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue
Cooked
For those looking for a fully catered meal, Faubourg is a great option. The family-style Thanksgiving dinner package can serve 6-8 people for $495. In addition to butternut squash soup, fall vegetables, and pommes purèe, this includes a roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, cranberry chutney, and gravy. All items come ready-to-reheat and with serving instructions. You can view the menu here. To place an order, email [email protected] or call 973-542-7700. Note that orders must be placed by November 15th and picked up on November 26th or November 27th no later than 12PM.
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Montclair Diner | 613 Valley Road
Cooked
The Montclair Diner will provide a separate Thanksgiving catering menu for the holiday. It includes all kinds of appetizers like Caesar salad or chicken noodle soup, sides like mashed potatoes or candied yams, holiday pies like apple or pumpkin, and, most importantly, two kinds of turkeys. Customers can order either the fried turkey, which comes in the flavors of cajun butter or roasted garlic butter, or the 14 to 16-pound turkey, which comes with stuffing, dressing, and cranberry sauce. Patrons can order the entire package or call the restaurant at 973-746-0911 for pricing on the turkeys individually. Orders must be placed by November 21st and picked up by November 27th.
Bloomfield
The Brookdale | 1099 Broad Street
Cooked
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Customers can choose an a la carte Thanksgiving menu. The options include favorites like broccoli souffle, bread stuffing, and–of course–a whole roasted turkey, among other dishes. To place an order, email [email protected] or call 973-323-1680.
Mastriano’s Prime Meats | 1058 Broad Street
Uncooked or Cooked
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The Italian specialty market has served Bloomfield for over 55 years, so the quality is almost guaranteed. While in the store, remember to try some of the classics, like homemade meatballs, cured meats, cheeses, and one of the legendary sandwiches. For Thanksgiving this year, this market will sell a wide range of Bell + Evans turkeys from 10 pounds to 30 pounds, as well as various sides. Customers can also choose from the catering menu which serves 8-10 people, order early while supplies last. Mastriano Meat Market + Deli encourages customers to call 973-338-6880 to hear more about its selection.
Livingston
Eppes Essen | 105 East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Cooked
This Livingston-based Jewish Delicatessen has served the Essex County community since 1956 with home-style cooking. The deli’s Thanksgiving menu has yet to be announced, but Eppes Essen has confirmed it’ll include a whole roasted 12-pound or 18-pound turkey. The turkey dinner comes with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce for $10.99 a pound. Patrons can also expect a wide selection of sides on the menu, like noodle pudding, bread pudding, potatoes, challah, and pie, babka, rugelach, and hamentashen for dessert. Check Eppes Essen’s website for updates on the 2025 Thanksgiving menu.
Caldwell
Maplewood
N+K Prime Marketplace | 1899 Springfield Avenue
Uncooked or Cooked
This Maplewood butcher sells Bell + Evans fresh turkeys. The turkeys are all hormone and antibiotic-free and never frozen. The free-range turkey cost $4.99 a pound, and brined turkeys cost $5.49 a pound N+K also sells turkey parts, like drumsticks and thighs, for $3.99 a pound, breast with the bone for $8.99 a pound, and boneless breast and brined breast (bone-in or boneless) for $9.99 a pound In addition, this spot has a bunch of different Thanksgiving sides, like pierogis, potatoes, veggies, and more. While there is no deadline to order, the team advises customers to place orders ASAP before items go out of stock. Check out the menu here.
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Shop for uncooked turkeys at the following local supermarkets:
ALDI | 244 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield
Kings Food Markets | 650 Valley Road, Montclair
Shoprite of Brookdale | 1409 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Super Food Town | 296 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield
Superfresh | 19 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield
ACME | 510 Valley Road, Montclair
Whole Foods Market | 701 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
