Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many people are excited to indulge in a turkey dinner. But if you don’t want to wait for the holiday – or you’re not looking forward to the weeks of leftovers after cooking a whole turkey – Hinck’s Turkey Farm in Manasquan has you covered. This turkey-focused deli, restaurant, and grocery has been a one-stop shop for people looking to buy their Thanksgiving ready to heat and eat for decades. The business started as a turkey farm in 1938, opened its first retail business in 1955, and has been going strong ever since. But it’s not just a store – the casual restaurant has been serving up the best turkey dinner in New Jersey for decades, exactly as you like it. The second you walk in the door at Hinck’s, every day is Thanksgiving.
One look at the billboard outside this Manasquan destination makes clear that Hinck’s has a little bit of everything!
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The small diner-style eating area has an old-school vibe and is covered with newspapers and magazine pages covering the restaurant’s history.
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If you’re in the mood for something light, the restaurant has a variety of turkey sandwiches - in every flavor from traditional Thanksgiving to Italian.
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But if you want the best Hinck’s has to offer, you’ll want to head to the steam table and get some of their smoked turkey, cooked fresh that day!
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The buffet features just about every Thanksgiving side you could imagine, making it easy to create your perfect Thanksgiving plate.
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Just about every dish at Hinck’s is available in family-sized portions for takeout, making it easy to heat and have a perfect holiday meal.
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One of the signature items at Hinck’s is their turkey loaf, a sage-accented twist on meatloaf that will take you right back to Grandma’s.
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And of course, it’s not Thanksgiving without some pie - and Hinck’s Turkey Farm offers some fresh-backed classics every day to go with your meal.
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Have you eaten or made a purchase at Hinck’s Turkey Farm? Let us know about your visit, and tell us your favorite turkey dinner in New Jersey in the comments section. If you’re planning to visit, you can find out all the details on their menu and catering on their website. If you’re looking for more classic NJ comfort food, check out the best sliders in New Jersey.
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Address: Hinck’s Turkey Farm, 1414 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736, USA
