🦃 Tri-Valley Gobble Gobble Guide 2025
Your all-in-one cheat sheet for Thanksgiving in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon & Danville
November 2025 • Est. Read Time: ~7 minutes
Whether you’re dining out, keeping it cozy at home, outsourcing the cooking, or just hunting for the perfect pie—here’s everything you need to make Thanksgiving deliciously easy in the Tri-Valley.
🍽️ DINING OUT
Sabio on Main (Pleasanton)
✨ Upscale, chef-driven 4-course Thanksgiving dinner.
📍 Downtown Pleasanton
🔗 Menu/Reservations: https://www.sabiopleasanton.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner
💲 ~$95 per adult
🕒 Noon–6 pm seatings
Posada Alta Cocina (Livermore/Pleasanton)
✨ Modern Latin Thanksgiving with a seasonal prix fixe.
🔗 https://www.posadarestaurant.com
🕒 Dinner starts at 3 pm
📍 Near the Livermore/Pleasanton border
Terra Mia Ristorante (Livermore)
✨ Italian spin on Thanksgiving + full à la carte menu.
🔗 https://www.terramialivermore.com
🕒 2–8 pm
Bridges Restaurant (Danville)
✨ Classic Danville destination (yes—the Mrs. Doubtfire one!).
🔗 https://www.bridgesdanville.com
🕒 Thanksgiving menu & reservations available online.
Piatti (Danville)
✨ Cozy neighborhood spot offering a 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner menu.
🔗 https://danville.piatti.com/
Market Tavern (Dublin)
✨ Elevated tavern favorites + holiday specials.
🔗 https://markettaverndub.com/
Black Bear Diner (Pleasanton)
✨ Casual & kid-friendly with classic turkey plates and pies.
🔗https://blackbeardiner.com/location/pleasanton/
🦃 CATERING & TAKEOUT
Safeway Holiday Dinners (All Tri-Valley locations)
Fully cooked heat-and-serve holiday meals.
🔗 https://www.safeway.com/holiday.html
📦 Turkey or ham bundles + à-la-carte pies, sides & rolls
📅 Pickup Nov 26–27 (varies per store)
Simple Elegance Catering (Danville)
Full Thanksgiving family meals ready to reheat.
🔗 https://www.simpleelegancecatering.com
📍 Pickup in Danville
Charming Fig (Livermore)
Holiday grazing boards + starter platters perfect for appetizers.
🔗 https://www.thecharmingfig.com
Bruno’s Italian Cuisine (Livermore)
Larger-format catering trays ideal for gatherings.
🔗 https://www.brunoslivermore.com/catering
Whole Foods (Dublin)
Heat-and-serve turkey dinners, sides, or full meal bundles.
🔗 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/service/holiday-orders
🥕 DIY INGREDIENTS & MEAL KITS
Looking to create the feast yourself? Here’s where to shop:
Safeway – Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin
Everything from raw turkeys to pies & ready-to-heat sides.
🔗 https://www.safeway.com
Lucky – Pleasanton (Las Positas Rd)
Great for last-minute ingredients.
🔗 https://www.luckysupermarkets.com
Sprouts – Dublin (Amador Plaza Rd)
Organic produce, specialty sides & fresh bakery.
🔗 https://www.sprouts.com
Whole Foods – Dublin
High-quality turkeys + plant-based holiday options.
🔗 https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
🍰 SWEETS & TREATS
Patisserie by Simone (Livermore)
French-inspired desserts + holiday tarts.
🔗 https://www.patisserieby simone.com
Alden Lane Nursery (Livermore)
Pumpkin, apple & pecan pie pre-orders.
🔗 https://www.aldenlane.com
Primrose Bakery (Pleasanton)
Classic pies, pastries & custom cakes.
🔗 https://www.primrosebakery.com
Danville Bakery (Danville)
Gorgeous pies + holiday sweets.
🔗 https://www.danvillebakery.info/
Safeway Bakery (All Tri-Valley)
Pumpkin, apple, pecan + assorted seasonal pies.
🔗 https://www.safeway.com/orderahead/store/1257
🌽 TRADITIONAL TAMALES
Flaca’s (Livermore)
Homemade tamales + salsa & sides.
🔗 https://www.flacassalsa.com/
Cinco TacoBar (Livermore)
Tamales available via catering.
🔗 https://www.cincotacobar.com/catering
Local Markets
Small Mexican markets across Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon often offer Thanksgiving dozens — call ahead to reserve.
🥧 FROZEN PIE PICKUP @ ACE HARDWARE
Yep… it’s a thing, and yes… these pies are legit.
Ace Hardware stores across the East Bay carry The Pie Company (Ripon, CA) frozen pies — the same brand seen in regional bakery guides.
Here are the best confirmed and reliable options:
🟦 BLACKHAWK ACE HARDWARE
📍 3438 Camino Tassajara, Danville
📞 (925) 736-6380
🔗 https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/1943
💡 Multiple customers report this location carrying The Pie Company frozen pies (Apple, Dutch Apple, Peach, Pumpkin, Berry mixes, etc.).
Recommendation: Call ahead to confirm flavors + reserve.
🟦 SAN RAMON ACE HARDWARE
📍 3181 Crow Canyon Pl, San Ramon
📞 (925) 234-9080
🔗 https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/19431
💡 Ace’s Alamo Ace network has publicly promoted having The Pie Company pies in stock (via recent social media mentions).
Recommendation: Strong likelihood of inventory; call to confirm varieties.
🟦 DUBLIN ACE HARDWARE
📍 7373 Village Pkwy, Dublin
📞 (925) 520-3190
🔗 https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/19429
💡 Also part of the same Alamo Ace network showing holiday pie promotions.
Recommendation: Call ahead — likely stocked.
🎤 TVE Pro Tip:
These pies are frozen, which is perfect — buy early, thaw or bake Thanksgiving morning, and you’re instantly the hero.
🛒 STORES OPEN ON THANKSGIVING (CHECK INDIVIDUAL HOURS)
OPEN (reduced hours)
Safeway — Tri-Valley stores typically operate with limited hours
Lucky — Often 6 am–6 pm
Sprouts — Limited morning/early afternoon hours
Whole Foods — Reduced hours
CLOSED
Target
Walmart
Costco
Trader Joe’s

