The holiday season brings family, friends, and food together. At Magnolia Room Cafeteria in Tucker, GA, guests can enjoy traditional Southern meals without spending hours in the kitchen. The restaurant offers ready-to-serve meals for pickup that make holiday planning simple and stress-free.
What Magnolia Room Offers for the Holidays
Each year, Magnolia Room prepares hundreds of holiday meals featuring:
Oven-roasted turkey
Baked ham with brown sugar glaze
Cornbread dressing
Green beans with bacon
Sweet potato casserole
Cranberry sauce
Yeast rolls
Banana pudding and pecan pie
All items are made fresh in-house using Southern recipes. Guests can choose individual meals or full pans for large groups.
Owner Louis Squires says, “We cook everything the way we always have. Real ingredients, no shortcuts. People know what they’re getting, and they trust us to do it right.”
Why Tucker Chooses Magnolia Room
Tucker, GA is a city of over 37,000 residents in DeKalb County. Families here value tradition and local businesses. Magnolia Room has built a strong following by serving consistent, home-style meals in a clean, welcoming setting.
Many locals plan holiday gatherings around Magnolia Room meals. Last December, the restaurant prepared more than 400 full holiday orders for pickup.
Squires adds, “Guests come to us because we save them time. They still get the food they love, and they can enjoy the day with their families.”
Holiday Dining Trends
The National Restaurant Association reports that 63% of Americans prefer not to cook on major holidays. Magnolia Room has seen steady growth in holiday takeout, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Popular items for holiday orders include turkey and dressing plates, sweet potato casserole, and banana pudding. Customers often call ahead to reserve full pans of their favorite sides and desserts.
How to Place a Holiday Order
Guests can call or stop by to place orders in advance. Magnolia Room offers pickup during regular business hours. Meals are packed hot and ready to serve.
Squires says, “We ask people to order early. Once we hit our limit, we can’t take more. We don’t freeze anything or rush it—we just cook as much as we can handle.”