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 hello@themontclairgirl.com.
Montclair
Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue
Cooked
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For those looking for a fully catered meal, Faubourg is a great option. The family-style Thanksgiving dinner package can either serve 3 -4 people ($245) or 6-8 people ($475), and in addition to butternut squash soup, fall vegetables, and pommes purèe, this includes a roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, cranberry chutney, and gravy. You can view the menu here.
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Bloomfield
Mastriano’s Prime Meats | 1058 Broad Street
Cooked
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The Italian specialty market has been serving Bloomfield for over 55 years so the quality is almost guaranteed. Don’t forget to try some of the classics while in the store like homemade meatballs, cured meats, cheeses, and one of the legendary sandwiches. For Thanksgiving this year, the team is also serving up trays of sliced roasted turkey with gravy, vegetable stuffing, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes, among other dishes.
Livingston
Eppes Essen | 105 East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Cooked
This Jewish Delicatessen has been in Newark and Orange and now has set up camp in Livingston. It’s been serving the Essex County community since 1956 with home-style cooking. The current Thanksgiving menu includes a whole roasted 18-pound turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce for $15.99/lb. Diners can also opt to just get the turkey without any sides for $10.99/lb. As for the sides, there’s a long list including stuffing, noodle pudding, bread pudding, potatoes, challah, and more. For dessert, there’s pie, babka, rugelach, and hamentashen. You can click here to find the menu.
Caldwell
Caldwell Market Place | 5 Park Avenue
Uncooked or Cooked
This Caldwell butcher shop serves up Bell + Evans fresh turkeys — and it even provides options for brining, French butter, or herb seasoning the bird for you. The birds available are at market price and range from 8 to 30 pounds — or you can opt to get cooked turkey breast for $15.99/lb (which averages 5-8 pounds). For those who want to opt to have the turkey cooked, there’s a $30 cooking charge — and the team encourages booking early for this since they’re limiting the number of turkeys they cook. To view the Thanksgiving holiday menu, click here.
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, and they cost $4.99lb. — though the team will brine them. N+K also has a bunch of different Thanksgiving sides like pierogis, potatoes, veggies, and more. While there is no deadline to order, it’s advised to place orders ASAP before the team is 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
