Skip the kitchen chaos this holiday season—Philadelphia’s best eateries are serving up holiday to-go meals, festive desserts, and specialty treats ready for pickup or delivery.
Little Walter’s
This Polish-forward locale is bringing back its Christmas to-go menu with pick-up available on Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21. Philadelphians can expect handmade kiełbasa, holiday breads, baked goods, pantry staples, and a selection of frozen pierogi as well. Highlights include babka, pierogi bread, Wszystko Biały and much more.
The menu includes Kielbasa at $10 per pound, available as Biała (fresh, not smoked) or Wedzona (smoked and fully cooked). The Z Piekarni (bakery) section’s treats are priced at $12, the Ze Spiżarni (pantry) section are priced at $8 each and the frozen pierogi selection (sold at $25 per dozen and ready to boil at home) features Ruskie (potato and farmer’s cheese), Grzyb (mycopolitan mushroom), Mostek (smoked brisket), and Kapusta (cabbage and sweet onions). Note some varieties have limited quantities. Orders can be placed online.
2049 E. Hagert St., littlewaltersphilly.com
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer is offering a Christmas To-Go package for $280 that feeds 4 to 6 people this holiday season. The package includes a choice of Pennsylvania ham or Pennsylvania angus beef ribeye, an array of sides (think brussels sprouts, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, and honey-roasted heirloom carrots), and your choice of sweet potato pie, coconut custard pie, or Dutch apple pie. Pre-order’s can be made online.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
HipCityVeg
This brand has a few different options available for holiday catering—and it also happens to hold 100% kosher, vegan, non-dairy, halal, tree-nut free, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Menu items span cauliflower nuggets, cookie trays, chicken wraps, breakfast boxes, salads and much more. Delivery and pickup are available in Philadelphia and around The Main Line. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance.
Multiple locations, hipcityveg.com
Sor Ynez
Sor Ynez is celebrating the holiday season by offering catering trays of 12 tamals for purchase. Choices range from Oaxaqueno pork (with guajillo salsa and chives), or birria tamals (with salsa verde, crema and queso fresco). Trays come out to be $75 and also come with chips and salsa. Holiday orders will be available for pickup at Rex at the Royal (1524 South St.) or Sor Ynez on Dec. 23, but the promotion will last through Dec. 31. Orders must be made 24 hours in advance online.
1800 N. American St., Unit G, sorynez.com
Red Owl Tavern
Baked good-lovers can head to ROT for the return of their annual Owl-Idays Bake Shop. The limited-time pop-up features a variety of treats from Executive Chef Charles Vogt and the pastry team, including almond, butter, and chocolate croissants, as well as sweet and savory pies like apple crisp, milk chocolate mousse, sweet potato, and chicken and mushroom. As always, a portion of proceeds from the shop will go to support Philabundance Community Kitchen. Orders for baked goods and desserts can be pre-ordered with 48 hours notice online.
433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Those looking to cater their own Hanukkah celebration can order a feast at the newly appointed Bib Gourmand Michelin-recommended Famous 4th Street Delicatessen.
Their holiday prix fixe menu, available for dine-in and to-go will be available from Sunday, Dec. 14 through Monday, Dec. 22. Highlights include chopped liver with onions served on challah bread, Kreplach (dumplings filled with meat and onions), potato pancakes, herb-roasted chicken, traditional beef brisket and an assortment of sweet rugelach and sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar) for dessert.
The experience comes out to be $39 per person for dine-in and takeaway. Additionally, there will be a to-go kit feast equipped to feed four people, priced at $155. Orders for takeaway can be placed by calling 884-443-2667 or online via Toast.
700 S 4th St., famous4thstreetdelicatessen.com
The Buttery
Those looking to make their holiday prep a little easier are in luck with The Buttery. The Malvern-based locale has launched its seasonal pre-order menu featuring a lineup of freshly made brunch dishes, artisan breads, pastries, and desserts. Highlights include a French toast casserole, roasted potatoes with chorizo, classic Quiche Lorraine, eggnog layer cake, caramel nut tart, sticky buns and much more. Pre-orders close on Dec. 20, with pickup available on Dec. 23 or 24.
233 E King St, Malvern, malvernbuttery.com