Prepared Meals

Chef Made Meals - Ready When You Need It

Skip the meal planning stress and the drive-thru guilt with our freshly prepared foods. Since 1943, our kitchen team has been preparing comforting entrees, vibrant sides, and grab-and-go favorites using quality ingredients and time-tested recipes that you and your family will love.

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Everyday Entrees That Deliver on Flavor

Our prepared foods case is stocked daily with fresh, flavorful entrees for every taste and lifestyle. Enjoy everything from herb-roasted rotisserie chicken and slow-braised pot roast to gluten-free grain bowls and vegetarian pasta bakes. Whether you’re managing dietary needs, or feeding a house full of different preferences, our prepared food case has something everyone will enjoy.

Signature Sides That Steal The Show

Great meals deserve sides that match and at Nicholas Markets, we make ours in-house. From roasted root vegetables and sauteed greens to velvety mashed potatoes and golden mac and cheese, each side is cooked fresh throughout the day and with a flavor you can’t find elsewhere.

Prepared Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep

Too busy to stop by? Order online through the Fresh Grocer App and get hot entrees, fresh sides, and ready-to-serve meals delivered straight to you.

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Have Questions About Our Prepared Meals?

Have a question about our prepared meal ingredients, or how to properly reheat them? Feel free to contact us online or speak with one of our in-store team members.

Nicholas Markets LOCATIONS

Serving Essex County since 1943, our Cedar Grove store brings our mission of fresh, high-quality, affordable foods to every aisle our shoppers walk through. Step inside, and you’ll find a curated mix of everyday essentials, artisanally specials, along with exclusive offerings like our freshly prepared sushi bar and smoked meats made in-store. Visit Nicholas Markets Cedar Grove today to experience the tradition and care that has made us Essex County’s trusted speciality grocer for decades.

Cedar Grove

597 Pompton Avenue,
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Phone (973) 595 5080
Manager Ryan Mucks

Store Hours
Mon – Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Conveniently located in the heart of Middlesex County, our Colonia store brings together the everyday essentials you need with specialty departments that make grocery shopping enjoyable. Colonia is also home to our exclusive Saturday morning Bob Breakfasts, where our in-store chefs prepare hot, ready-to-enjoy breakfasts for our early morning Saturday shoppers. Stop in today to browse, taste, and discover something new.
Colonia

510 Inman Avenue,
Colonia, NJ 07067
Phone (732) 388 6363
Manager Doug Mercandino

Store Hours
Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Nestled in Bergen County, our North Haledon store stands as our central grocery hub that blends decades of family tradition with modern specialty grocery offerings. Since 1943, it has provided Haledon and neighboring communities, including Wayne and Paterson, with quality groceries, signature items, and exclusive offerings like our fresh sushi bar and Italian specialty hot bar. Come visit us today to experience the unique flavors that our flagship store has to offer.
North Haledon

1068 High Mountain Road,
North Haldon, NJ 07508
Phone (973) 595 5506
Manager Dave Secor

Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 7:00am – 10:00pm

Since 1943, our Township of Washington store has offered Passaic County locals with a grocery experience that combines quality, convenience, and flavor. While our curated departments and signature shops have long defined who we are, one of our exclusive offerings offered only at our Township of Washington location is our Donna’s Produce section where shoppers can find fresh, locally sourced vegetarian prepared meals. Experience and taste for yourself why Nicholas Market Township of Washington continues to remain North Jersey’s go-to specialty grocer.

Township of Washington

315 Pascack Road,
Washington Twp., NJ 07676
Phone (201) 666 2185
Manager Ed Greenwald

Store Hours
Mon-Sun: 7:00am – 10:00pm

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