Thanksgiving is definitely one of my top favorite holidays, but there is just something so special about Friendsgivings! We hosted one after buying our first home and it was such a blast to have all our friends over. Picture Thanksgiving but with all of your best friends, it really is the best! Everyone can pitch in and bring their own dish, and since these are typically hosted prior to the real Thanksgiving there is no pressure to make the perfect dish.
In fact, since I do a lot of cooking and baking on actual Thanksgiving I am a big fan of finding quick and easy options for Friendsgivings. I have put together a list of local spots around Fishers that you can snag any last-minute ingredients and even ready-to-serve dishes for your upcoming Friendsgiving celebration!
Rise’n Roll Bakery
9705 Fishers District Dr.
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 845-5533
I like to start with dessert, so the first stop on my list is Rise’n Roll Bakery. Rise’n Roll opened up in the Fishers District in December 2019, and I have been a huge fan of their donuts ever since. They also carry jams, butter, pies, and more. I recently tried a slice of their Pecan Pie and was blown away. They offer a wide variety of pies that would make the perfect Friendsgiving dessert!
Varieties include Apple, Dutch Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Apple Pecan, Pecan, and Pumpkin. You can stop by and pick up one that is ready to go or place an order ahead of time.
Moody’s Butcher Shop
10106 Brooks School Rd.
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 595-9282
Whether you’re serving a classic turkey, chicken, ham, prime rib, or something else Moody’s is the place to go! Stop in to browse around, or you can place an order ahead of time if you are looking for something specific. They also carry a wide variety of wine, spices, condiments, and more.
Peace Water Winery
11547 Yard St. Suite 830
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 537-2190
What would a Friendsgiving (or Thanksgiving) be without the wine? We recently stopped by Peace Water Winery in Fishers to ask the team which of their wines they would recommend for Thanksgiving. We tried a flight that included the Soulful Oaked Chardonnay, Sublime Reserve Pinot Noir*, and Sublime Pinot Noir. They would all pair perfectly with traditional Thanksgiving dishes! I snagged a couple of bottles to take to all of our upcoming celebrations later this month.
Picking up some wine from a local spot is a lot more fun than scrambling to find something last minute at the grocery store. I highly recommend checking out their tasting room and selecting your celebration wines that way! They would also make great host gifts.
*Wine Club Member Exclusive. For information on becoming a member of the Peace Posse, visit: https://www.peacewaterwinery.com/wine-club/
Kincaid’s Meat Market
11547 Yard St Suite 870
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 537-2207
Another great spot to search for a turkey is Kincaid’s Meat Market located in Fishers District! They have been serving Indianapolis and the surrounding areas for over 100 years. We stopped in recently to pick up a bottle of their Feather-N-Fowl Poultry seasoning for our turkey.
Crumbl Cookies
8395 E 116th St. Suite 137
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 284-9311
Who said we can’t start AND end with dessert? If you are looking for a fun twist on classic Thanksgiving desserts (this is Friendsgiving, after all) then I recommend showing up with a box of Crumbl Cookies! If you haven’t been to Crumbl yet, you definitely should try them out ASAP. Each week, they rotate their flavors and offer 4-5 different ones, including seasonal favorites that will definitely wow your friends.
Sierra Sieracki has been a Fishers resident for nearly 20 years and currently lives in the Geist area. She is a food, drink, and travel blogger and loves to travel and check out the best local spots. You can find her around Fishers checking out all the new breweries, bars, and restaurants that have opened in recent years with her husband and two dogs named Luke and Leia. She loved growing up here and going to school here, and she really enjoys watching how much it has grown into the city it is today. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and check out her website.