BERGEN COUNTY’S BEST LOCAL MARKETS FOR THANKSGIVING

The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving celebration is undoubtedly the turkey, and there’s a unique charm and quality in sourcing it from local businesses. Choosing a turkey from your neighborhood shop not only guarantees a delicious, flavor-packed feast but also brings a sense of connection and support to your local community. These turkeys come with an added value – they’re not just tasty, they’re meaningful.

To elevate your Thanksgiving dinner to an unforgettable culinary experience, we’ve explored it for you! We’ve curated a list of the finest local butchers in your area. This guide is dedicated to helping you make your Thanksgiving celebration even more remarkable and flavorsome.

1. Goffle Road Poultry Farm | 549 Goffle Rd, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Known for its high-quality meat, this is a great place to order your Thanksgiving turkey. They offer convenient services like delivery, takeout, and curbside pickup​.

2. Maywood’s Marketplace|  78 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ  07607. In Maywood, this marketplace provides a variety of catering options for Thanksgiving, including a Traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner or a Healthy Turkey Breast Dinner, along with a la carte items like Italian antipasto platters and cornbread stuffing​​​.

3. Isabella’s Fine Foods and Catering | 239 Closter Dock Road, Closter, NJ 07624 Located in Closter, they offer an Italian-inspired menu with dishes like vanilla bean whipped sweet potatoes, mushroom caps with prosciutto and cream, and wild mushroom ravioli with fresh sage sauce​​​.

4. Abma’s Farm | 700 Lawlins Road Wyckoff, NJ 07481 In Wyckoff, they offer a customizable farm-fresh Thanksgiving turkey dinner, along with traditional items like stuffing, soup, quiche, and a variety of pies. They also have special items like babka and cranberry relish available in their store​​.

5. Peppercorn Events | 663 Westwood Ave River Vale, NJ 07675 Based in River Vale, they offer Thanksgiving packages and a la carte options, featuring dishes like sage and chestnut stuffing, maple sriracha Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower puree with spiced nuts​.

6. Seafood Gourmet | 103 W Pleasant Ave, Maywood, NJ 07607, USA For those looking for a seafood twist to their Thanksgiving meal, this place in Maywood specializes in fresh seafood platters, offering items like shrimp, snow crab claws, and lobster tails​.

7. Mimi’s Cookies | 26 W Prospect St Waldwick, NJ 07463 Located in Waldwick, this cookie connoisseur offers a range of Thanksgiving-themed cookies, including shapes like fall-colored leaves, turkeys, and pumpkins, perfect for dessert or as a festive touch to your Thanksgiving table​.