Where To Buy A Thanksgiving Turkey In Bensonhurst

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A 3-year-old at Thanksgiving dinner for tots in the Salvation Army’s Ridgewood Day Nursery, 1950. (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library Collection)

Soon it will be that time of year, when we stuff ourselves silly, spend lots of time with family and friends, and then promptly sink into a three-day turkey coma.

That means it’s time to start shopping around for birds. While many of us used to rely on Waldbaums for those last-minute Thanksgiving prep, sadly the supermarket is closing for good tomorrow. So, to help make your holiday planning a little less stressful, we’ve rounded up a few local supermarkets in our area that are carrying a wide selection of frozen, fresh, and precooked turkeys at unbeatable prices.

Did we miss something? As always, feel free to share your favorite turkey spot in the comments!

1. NetCost Market
Where: 8772 18th Avenue
What: This neighborhood favorite sells frozen Butterball turkeys ($1.99/lb) and all-natural capon ($2.99/lb). They also offer precooked turkeys, which come stuffed with rice and dried fruit or macaroni and mushrooms ($50). The precooked birds require a $20 deposit.
More info: Call the store at (718) 259-8850

2. Frank & Sal’s Prime Meats
Where: 8008 18th Avenue
What: Carrying fresh Bell & Evans turkeys ($3.49/lb).
More info: Call the store at (718) 331-8100

3. Meat Supreme Gourmet Market & Catering
Where: 1949 86th Street
What:  Carrying Norbest and Butterball turkeys ($2.49/lb), and Bell & Evans ($2.99/lb). They also sell precooked birds ($4.99/lb), which can be accompanied with meat or cornbread stuffings ($25/ half tray).
More info: Call the store at (718) 373-7045

4. Key Food
Where: 8772 18th Avenue
What: Frozen Butterball turkeys (.99/lb).
More info: Call the store at (718) 331-5080

5. Food Dynasty
Where: 1525 86th Street
What: Frozen Butterball turkeys (.99/lb) and Key Food turkeys for (.59/lb).
More info: Call the store at (718) 256-9500

And please consider giving back this holiday season by supporting Reaching-Out Community Service’s Operation Gobbler, which provides 600 Thanksgiving meals to local families.