This Thanksgiving, are you looking to skip the hours in the kitchen and enjoy more time with loved ones? With Thanksgiving takeout, you can preorder a delicious, fully-prepared holiday meal that’s ready to go when you are—no peeling, roasting, or clean-up required. It’s the perfect way to focus on what matters most while savoring all your favorite holiday flavors!
Whether you’re ordering Thanksgiving takeout or cooking yourself, we wish you the best Thanksgiving! If you have a restaurant or meal option to add to this list, please email: hello@lacrosselocal.com
A stress-free Thanksgiving brought to you by these local places:
THANKSGIVING TAKEOUT & DINING
People’s Food Co-op
Location: 315 5th Ave S, La Crosse
We have everything you need to celebrate! Fresh, whole turkeys from our friends at Ferndale Market –ready to baste and roast in your kitchen! Or let us do the hard work. Full traditional dinners (excluding turkey and pie), individual sides, or pre-cooked herb-roasted turkey breasts – all ready to heat and eat! And let’s not forget – the dessert! Co-op’s Own™ pies are made fresh in our bakery. Preorder at
www.pfc.coop starting November 4.
La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Location: La Crosse Center – 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse
The La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner is an annual event open to everyone in the Coulee Region. Hosted at the La Crosse Center, it offers a free, traditional Thanksgiving meal in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. This year, doors open at 10 am, with dinner served from 11 am to 3 pm. Options include dine-in, carry-out, and home delivery for those in need. The event also includes a nondenominational worship service to begin the day at 10:30 am.Â
Learn more or get involved here.
Onalaska & Holmen Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Location: 910 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska
The Onalaska & Holmen Community Thanksgiving Dinner offers a free meal to all community members. Hosted at the Onalaska Armory on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 2 pm, the event includes in-person dining, as well as carry-out and delivery options in the Holmen and Onalaska areas. This event, supported by local organizations, celebrates community togetherness with a full Thanksgiving menu.
More details are available here!
Schuby’s
Schuby’s offers a range of Thanksgiving dinner options for pre-order, including a brined Ferndale Market turkey, St. Joe’s ham, and a selection of sides like sage and onion stuffing or Brussels sprouts with housemade bacon. These items can be reserved in advance and picked up for a hassle-free holiday meal. All cooking and/or reheating directions are included when you pick up! See their full Thanksgiving offerings and pick-up times here.
Festival Foods
Locations:
- La Crosse Copeland: 30 Copeland Avenue
- La Crosse Village: 2500 State Road
- Onalaska: 1260 Crossing Meadows Drive
- Holmen: 123 Hale Drive
Festival Foods offers a variety of Thanksgiving takeout meal options for easy holiday planning. Their options include fully prepared meals with a choice of turkey or ham, along with traditional sides and desserts. Heating instructions are included —no cooking required! For full details, visit your nearest Festival Foods or check out their website.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee in La Crosse offers Thanksgiving takeout dinner options for various group sizes, including meals featuring turkey, ham, and a selection of traditional sides. Options range from intimate dinners for two to larger feasts serving up to 12, and customers can add items à la carte to customize their order. These meals are available for easy online ordering and pickup, making holiday prep simple. View more details and place an order here.
