Whether you need some extra sides, a pie, or a whole Thanksgiving feast, here’s a cornucopia of holiday takeout options in Pittsburgh.
🦃 Full Thanksgiving Feast
Order the ultimate Italian-American meal kit at Pane è Pronto in the Strip District, ready to reheat and enjoy. Choose between porchetta and gravy or fennel rosemary turkey breast and white wine braised turkey thighs. Each kit includes pumpkin rosemary dinner rolls; cacio e pepe mashed potatoes; sausage, spinach, apple, and pine nut stuffing; and Italian cookies. Feed two for $80 or four for $150. Pickup is Nov. 26.
Opt for a full dinner that feeds 6-8 people or just get some help with the fixings. They’ve got all the classic sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, and pumpkin pie. It doesn’t just taste great — Café Momentum helps youth develop culinary and life skills. The deadline is Nov. 17, and pickup is Nov. 25-26 in Downtown.
Want to skip the whole turkey? Get Sprezzetura’s turkey, walnut, and cranberry meatballs to pair with sides like sesame glazed carrots; wild rice, sausage and mushroom stuffing; and stuffed squash. For dessert, try the pumpkin chocolate chip bundt cake. Pick up is Nov. 27 in East Liberty.
You can get a whole turkey ready to roast or an already-done, herb-brined bird from Mediterra in Lawrenceville, Mt. Lebanon, Sewickley, or Cranberry — plus sides like sweet and spicy roasted brussels sprouts, stuffing, candied yams, and sweets from their bakehouse. Order by Nov. 19 for pick up Nov. 25-26.
Choose a turkey or ham to pair with sides like cornbread pecan stuffing, mac and cheese, collared greens, and more. If you need dinner for one, Community Kitchen offers a plate of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a dinner roll for $18. Pick up in Hazelwood.
If you’re feeding a crowd, this North Side catering biz has you covered with a feast that serves 10. Get a whole turkey and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, collard greens, green beans, and candied yams.
Order a 10- or 20-pound citrus and winter-herb brined turkey, plus sides like focaccia stuffing, mashed potatoes, fried brussel sprouts, green bean casserole, and candied sweet potatoes. Don’t skip the orange cranberry compote. Order by Nov. 21 for Downtown pickup Nov. 26.
Walter’s BBQ is bringing the heat for Thanksgiving with smoked turkey and brisket, stuffing, mac and cheese, corn bread, sweet potato casserole, and more. Move fast if you want it; there are a limited number of orders available. Pickup is Nov. 27.
Get a maple glazed turkey, or switch it up with beef tenderloin or brown sugar baked ham. Sides include stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and roasted brussels sprouts. Just feeding yourself? Order an individual dinner with all of the goodies for $32 or a vegan version for $35. Pickup is Nov. 25-27 in East Allegheny.
Make Thanksgiving easy by heating up a six-person meal from Braddock’s Rebellion in Downtown. The menu includes herb dry brined turkey, herb-roasted potatoes, green beans, and asiago cheese bread stuffing. Place your order by Nov. 18 for pickup Nov. 26.
This organization is delivering free Thanksgiving dinners to folks in Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland counties. Dinner includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and pie. Orders need to be placed by Nov. 23 for delivery on Thanksgiving. They’re also looking for donations and delivery volunteers!
- The city is also offering free meals. Sign up at thanksgivingmeals@pittsburghpa.gov.
Thanksgiving is all about the sides anyway. (Courtesy of Veggies N'at Co)
🥕 Turkey-less Turkey Day
Go solo with a single-serving platter including your choice of beet and mushroom Wellington or lasagna made with pumpkin ricotta, plus a bunch of tasty sides. Every plate includes “sausage” herb and quinoa stuffing; slow roasted agave sweet potatoes; smoky braised greens; baked mac and “cheese”; and cranberry sauce. Order by Nov. 23 for pickup in Manchester Nov. 26.
Is your whole crew plant-based? Consider catering with fried oyster mushrooms, mac and “cheese,” stuffing with plant sausage, brussels sprouts, pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie and more. There are three different packages starting at $75. Order by Nov. 19 for pickup Nov. 27 on the South Side.
Need more vegan baked goods? Order cherry, apple or pumpkin pie; chocolate cherry sourdough; yam pecan sourdough; or rosemary sea salt focaccia for pick up Nov. 25-26 in Squirrel Hill.
Feeling nostalgic? Order plant-based pop tarts in flavors like pumpkin snickerdoodle and berry cobbler. Plus, Sharayah is bringing back her special holiday savory item — a “roast turkey” dinner (V)ot Pocket made with Self-Reliant Seitan turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, and vegan gravy. Pre-orders open Nov. 19 for pickup in Dormont on Nov. 26.
This South Side cafe is open 3-6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and says on Instagram that they'll have takeout options, too. In years past, they’ve offered a “No Turkey Vegan Holiday Rescue Kit.” Check back for details.
Order holiday specials while the oven’s hot! (Courtesy of Third Space Bakery)
🥧 Pies & Baked Goods
Choose from maple pumpkin pie, cheddar-sage apple pie, or bourbon pecan pie at the co-op and teaching kitchen in Garfield. More of a cake fan? Try the gluten-free cranberry orange almond cake or vegan salted maple gingerbread cake. Don’t order without snagging this adorable pumpkin loaf that can double as a centerpiece. Order by Nov. 19 for pickup Nov. 26.
- Give back: Order a “Pie for a Neighbor” to be donated through 412 Food Rescue.
Pie’s the limit at this Lawrenceville shop. Take your pick from flavors like apple brown butter crumb, sweet potato with marshmallow fluff, and tart cherry. Order by Nov. 15 to pick up Nov. 26.
Bread, rolls, pastries, and pies are all on the menu. Pair your dinner with hearty rosemary rolls, sourdough, or cranberry pecan bread. For dessert, go with the decadent chocolate pecan pie. Order by Nov. 20 for pickup Nov. 26-27 in Squirrel Hill.
Get the best of both worlds with Bethel Bakery’s inventive “piecaken” — a 9-inch pumpkin pie with a spiced cake on top, a smattering of apple butter and whipped topping. Order deadline is Nov. 20 for pickup Nov. 25-26.
If you’re affected by the pause on SNAP, Wake & Cake is here to help with a pay-what-you-can bake sale. Try pecan, pumpkin, pumpkin s'mores, or chocolate ganache pecan pie. Message them on Instagram to reserve a pie; pick up in Shaler Nov. 26.
Head to the South Side for treats like honey pumpkin pie, bourbon pecan pie, classic apple pie, cinnamon buns, and a variety of breads from Brown Bear Bread Co, like pumpkin sourdough, herb focaccia, and mini biscuits. Order by Nov. 22 for pickup Nov. 26.
This North Side bakery can supply all of your bread needs and has special Thanksgiving options like pumpkin loaf, sweet holiday bread, and heat-and-serve brioche. Place your order by Nov. 24 for Nov. 25-26 pickup.
City Cast Pittsburgh producer Sophia Lo helped with some tasty research for this article.



