🦃 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

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