The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving in Albany

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family, expressing gratitude and enjoying a delicious spread of turkey and all the fixings. If you’re looking to take it easy this year by spending time with your loved ones instead of cooking in the kitchen all day long, check out our guide to finding the best turkey, sides and desserts in Albany! From local restaurants that offer pick-up to catering spots that make it easy to feed a whole party, we’ve got you covered this year!

Catering Spots

Fancy yourself a turkey pro but not interested in fussing over the sides and dessert? Southern Elegance Catering is offering a Thanksgiving menu featuring delectable dishes and sweet treats. Choose from classics including squash casserole, giblet gravy, grandma’s cornbread dressing, sweet potato crunch, macaroni & cheese and more! For dessert, they have a variety of sweet endings, including chocolate pecan pie and praline cheesecake. They’re accepting orders until November 15 and can be reached at 229-854-5090.

If you’re looking for a one-stop establishment to handle all of your holiday cooking,
The Canterbury Kitchen is a great place to order from. Their Thanksgiving menu includes a whole sliced turkey which can feed at least 20 people and a half-portion that can feed 10-15 people. As for the rest of your meal, choose from delicious items such as collard greens, green bean casserole, dressing & gravy, frozen cranberry salad and the iconic pumpkin pie. You can fill out a submission form until November 18 to secure your spot!

Another local catering spot is Sista’s Soul Food Kitchen, offering a full selection of entrees, sides and desserts to feed any size family! For entrees, they have turkey wings, hamburger steak, ham, fried chicken or baked chicken to choose from. As for sides, you can either do a half or full pan of dressing, cabbage collards, potato salad, mac n cheese and candy yams. Saving the most important for last, they have a ton of desserts including red velvet cake, cream cheesecake, strawberry cake and banana pudding. Place your orders now by calling 229-352-5421 before their cut-off date of November 20th!

Turkey & Fixings

Is your Thanksgiving gathering on the smaller side this year? We’ve compiled a list of local restaurants that offer to-go orders, perfect for picking up individual portions for your celebration! Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken offers Southern classics, including a turkey wing and dressing dinner, perfect for enjoying a twist on the traditional baked turkey. This meal comes with turkey wings that are smothered in gravy and your choice of two sides. Pick from yams, mashed potatoes, southern collard greens, mac & cheese and other classics to accompany your delicious dinner. If you’re feeling like ditching the turkey this year, they also have a 12-piece family meal chicken box that comes with juicy fried chicken and your choice of a large side. Another great spot is The Grille House, a laid-back Southern establishment that has a turkey wing meal. This delectable dinner comes with turkey wings, gravy, rice and your choice of a side from the hot bar. They have everything from corn bread dressing and garlic mashed potatoes to collard greens and yams.

Freshly Baked Bread & Dessert

Every great Thanksgiving meal isn’t complete without a scrumptious dessert and a warm loaf of bread. Head over to The Bread House & Granary’s health-conscious bakery to grab a loaf or two of delicious bread to accompany your spread! They offer a wide selection, including cranberry walnut, sourdough, apple cinnamon and more, perfect for dipping into a pat of butter. While you’re there, you can pick up one of their in-house pies, like the chocolate bourbon pecan pie, for a sweet treat. Another popular spot where you can pick up a Thanksgiving pie is Q’s Cakes! You can place your order online from their website for either their pecan pie or sweet potato pie.

Leave the cooking to the experts this year by checking out Albany’s catering and pick-up options. It’s a great way to help support local businesses, reduce your holiday stress and enjoy Thanksgiving with your loved ones.