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You’ve decked the halls; now skip all the stress of meal planning and prep by leaving it to the professionals. Whether your ideal holiday celebration is hosting a crowd for Christmas breakfast, or enjoying an intimate dinner for the family, Oak Park and the near western suburbs offer a variety of options that let you focus on the joy and the company, not the roast.
You can’t go wrong with any of these local favorites for a Christmas meal to go, but don’t wait too long to decide! Pre-orders are due soon.
Oak Park
Blackout Baking Co. | 210 South Marion Street, Oak Park, IL
Make the holiday season sweeter with Blackout Baking Co.'s holiday collection. Indulge in triple chocolate hot cocoa mix with handcrafted marshmallows—every sip feels like a cozy Christmas morning. Select gift curations, such as the Chocolate Lover's Gift Box or the Coffee Lover's Gift Box, a mini gingerbread house kit, and a holiday cookie box featuring peppermint cookies and holiday sprinkle sugar cookies, that will make even a grinch's heart grow three sizes.
Broken Tart | 1108 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL
This season, Broken Tart offers a menu as tempting as it is festive. Pick up a signature olive oil cake or ginger spice chiffon cake. Craving something nostalgic? Gingerbread cream cookies—cream cheese buttercream sandwiched between two perfectly chewy ginger cookies—are pure holiday magic. Need a sweet-savory side? Add rosemary apricot scones or sweet cornbread biscuits to your holiday table. Whether you're hosting or gifting, Broken Tart’s holiday treats bring something special to the season.
Q-BBQ | 124 North Marion Street, Oak Park, IL
Bring the heat to your holiday table with Q-BBQ’s mouthwatering catering menu, which features a whole prime smoked brisket meal served with Alabama white sauce, smoked mashed potatoes, and brisket gravy. Choose from family meal packages, classic sides, and à la carte options to customize your family’s feast. Pre-order by Friday, December 19, for pickup on December 24.
Taco Mucho Taqueria and Tequila Bar | 220 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL
Stay cozy at home! Taco Mucho will deliver the perfect holiday dinner, including scratch-made tacos, burritos, and bowls bursting with flavor, right to your door. You can even order margaritas too! Enjoy free warm churros with every taco family-pack purchase.
Spilt Milk | 811 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL
From its candy cane pie, a chocolate peppermint treat topped with candy cane bits, and rich pumpkin cheesecake on a gingersnap crust to its caramel apple cider pie, holiday gingerbread, and cranberry Dutch custard pie, Spilt Milk is a popular go-to for all your festive pies and pastries. Place your Christmas order by Tuesday, December 16, to ensure you get your favorites. You can also try your luck and stop in or order online starting at 8 a.m. during Christmas week to snag a pie—the bakers always make a few extras (wink).
Broadview
The View 1701 | 1701 Roosevelt Road, Broadview, IL
The View offers an eclectic menu of comfort foods, simple dishes with bold flavors, and cocktails designed by its ownership team to leave you craving more. Dazzle your guests this Christmas with a flavor-filled meal featuring Cornish hen, dressing, mac and cheese, greens, green beans, and sweet potato pie. Text 773-969-0348 for more information and to order.
Brookfield
Beach Avenue BBQ | 3453 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL
Bring your family together over a classic Southern-style dinner without all the fuss. Start with your meat: Choose a smoked prime rib, turkey breast, or brisket, a bone-in leg of lamb, or glazed ham. Add sides such as mac and cheese, garlic red-skinned mashed potatoes, and pork-and-rice stuffing. Pick a smoky pecan pie or bourbon bread pudding for dessert. Place your order by Friday, December 19, and pick up your meal on Christmas Eve or noon Christmas Day.
Mary’s Morning Mix-Up | 9110 Broadway Avenue, Brookfield, IL
Heading to friends or family for the holidays? Bring a Mary’s Morning Mix-Up dessert to secure your spot on the guest list next year. Choose from seasonal pies, cookie trays, and mini pastry trays. Stop by for an order form or call 708-387-0552 to place your order in advance.
Elmwood Park
Jim and Pete's | 7806 W North Ave, Elmwood Park IL
Jim and Pete's in Elmwood Park are bringing together Christmas classics and Italian favorites for the perfect Christmas to go. To start, you can try baked clams, artichoke casserole, or homemade focaccia. Moving on to mains, you'll find everything from rigatoni with vodka sauce to pasta pesce to grilled salmon and spiral sliced ham. And don't forget their famous tiramisu for dessert!
View their website, or call 708-453-5204 for more information.
Forest Park
Meat Counter: Butcher & Fine Foods | 7406 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL
A recent addition to the Forest Park dining scene, this small but mighty butcher shop offers prime rib, beef tenderloin, pork racks, boneless hams, and more prime meats, all sourced from local farmers, along with charcuterie platters and house-made chicken liver mousse, for your holiday table. Pre-order by Sunday, December 14, in person or online.
Starship Restaurant and Catering | 7618 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL
Best known for mouthwatering subs, hot sandwiches, and more than 150 comforting homemade soups, Starship Restaurant can provide a buffet spread for your holiday open house or stock your freezer with everything necessary for a house full of guests.
La Grange
Blackberry Market | 36 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL
Relax and let Blackberry Market prepare a dazzling holiday spread for your gathering this year. Make this holiday unforgettable with a beef bourguignon dinner and an assortment of sweet or savory sides, a ready-to-heat-and-serve cinnamon roll round or bacon cheddar quiche for Christmas morning, or a custom cocktail mix. Order by Saturday, December 20, for pick up or delivery on Tuesday, December 23.
The Bellbird Bakeshop | 15 West Harris Avenue, La Grange, IL
The devoted husband-and-wife team behind this neighborhood bakery-café is determined to make your holidays extra special with their artisan breads, pastries, macarons, and cakes crafted with wholesome ingredients from local vendors.
La Grange Park
Happier Now Café & Market | 1016 East 31st Street, La Grange Park, IL
Happier Now Café & Market offers delicious, beautifully prepared sides and Hanukkah favorites, including potato pancakes, matzo ball soup, caramelized onion and potato knishes, and chicken liver mousse, plus a carefully curated selection of coffees, teas, wines, and craft beers. Order for pickup or delivery.
Schiller Park
The Great Escape | 9540 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
Pick up festive favorites for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, including turkey and all the fixings, plus a variety of pastas, barbecued ribs by the slab, lemon chicken, shrimp trays, baked ham, and more. Call The Great Escape at 847-671-7171 to place an order.
Focus on Family and Friends This Holiday Season
This holiday season, savor every festive bite and enjoy your family celebration without lifting a finger. Instead of stressing over recipes, table settings, and cook times, slow down and experience the moments that make the holidays meaningful. When you pre-order holiday classics or dine in at local favorites, you can concentrate on the conversations, laughter, and stories that remain long after the leftovers are gone.