If your biggest holiday wish is to skip the kitchen stress and actually enjoy your friends and family, la Madeleine has answered your prayers! This season, the cozy French café is making it easier than ever to be the perfect host with a new holiday menu featuring incredible take-and-heat group meals and a stunning lineup of festive bakery treats.
It turns out, you’re not alone in wanting to ditch the apron: surveys show a huge majority of people choose to order in during the holidays just to spend more time with loved ones instead of cooking.
“At la Madeleine, we believe the holidays should be spent around the table, enjoying time and delicious meals with friends and family, not stressing out over cooking and cleanup,” said CEO John Dillon. Their new meals let hosts relax and enjoy the celebrations with easy, elegant options for beautiful holiday entertaining.
The Stress-Free Holiday Feast
Available through December 24th, the fully cooked and ready-to-heat group meals are true holiday life-savers, serving up to 10 people! Each package includes everything you need for an impressive spread:
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Applewood smoked ham or oven-roasted turkey breast with mushroom sauce.
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Cranberry-apple stuffing and cranberry-apple relish.
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A choice of two additional sides.
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A fresh-baked baguette.
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A choice of mini pumpkin or pecan tartes for dessert.
The Bakery Case is Ready for Gifting
Beyond hosting, the la Madeleine bakery case is absolutely essential for gift-giving and sweet cravings. Their festive French pastries and breads make memorable, delicious gifts for teachers, neighbors, or colleagues at a cookie exchange.
Look for stunning items like macarons, the gorgeous Cinnamon Christmas Tree Brioche, Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies, and the elegant Bûche de Noël. You’ll also find classic seasonal delights like Snickerdoodle Cookies, Snickerdoodle Crème Brûlée, and Tiramisu.
Taking a Break from the Bustle
Need a cozy escape during the holiday frenzy? Stop by a la Madeleine café through December 31st for delightful seasonal entrées you can enjoy right there:
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Turkey or Ham Holiday Sampler: A plate featuring applewood smoked ham or roasted turkey breast topped with mushroom sauce, served with cranberry-apple stuffing and green beans almondine.
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Turkey Cranberry Melt: This sandwich stacks roasted turkey breast, cranberry-apple stuffing, and provolone cheese on a cranberry roll with mayonnaise and cranberry sauce.
And don’t worry – fan-favorite items like the decadent Pumpkin Praline French Toast or Crêpes and the rich Parisien Hot Chocolate remain available straight through January 2026!
To order a Take-and-Heat Holiday Family Meal or explore the full festive menu, visit laMadeleine.com/holiday-feast.
Since 1983, la Madeleine has delivered an accessible, welcoming bakery and café experience made for comfort and connection. The café’s menu includes all-day breakfast, brunch, soupes, salades, sandwiches, pastas, coffees and entrées – plus a traditional French bakery display featuring fresh bread and pastries. La Madeleine operates nearly 100 corporate and franchise locations in multiple U.S. states and one international café. Learn more at laMadeleine.com. Learn more about la Madeleine’s franchise opportunities at laMadeleine.com/franchise.