The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, meaning it's time to find your stretchy pants and to think about what you're thankful for this year.
Whether you'll be feasting with family and friends or doing something unrelated to overeating, we've got a roundup of Thanksgiving-themed things to do (and get) in preparation for the big day. From beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Denver's top go-tos for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of where to head.
As friends and family prepare to gather this Thanksgiving, head to one of Denver's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
Spinelli's Market
Topping the list is Spinelli's Market. Located at 4621 E. 23rd Ave. in North Park Hill, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp.
Spinelli's Market carries all of the necessities for your Thanksgiving meal. From turkeys, potatoes, stuffing and cranberries to fruit and cheese and vegetable trays, the market has everything you'll need for a perfect meal.
Nooch Vegan Market
Next up is Speer's Nooch Vegan Market, situated at 10 E. Ellsworth Ave. With five stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
If you plan on skipping turkey this year, the Nooch Vegan Market has all of your alternative options.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time (or energy) to cook? Head to one of Denver's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
Voodoo Doughnut
Cheesman Park's Voodoo Doughnut, located at 1520 E. Colfax Ave., is a top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, four stars out of 1,580 reviews.
Impress guests with a sweet treat to cap their meal by ordering a dozen doughnuts from Voodoo. Yelpers raved about the Marshall Mathers doughnut that is topped with vanilla frosting and mini M&Ms or the Old Dirty Bastard with chocolate frosting, Oreo cookies and peanut butter.
Not everyone can pull off the perfect home-cooked side dish. What you can do — so long as you're 21 or older — is come prepared with a six-pack of quality beer or a fitting bottle of wine for your forthcoming celebrations.
To help you get the goods, here's one of Denver's top beer and wine shops.
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
Capitol Hill's Argonaut Wine & Liquor is the top liquor rated store, situated at 760 E. Colfax Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 409 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
Stock up for your small or large gathering with an assortment of wine and alcohol. Yelpers loved the great selection and customer service to help them find the perfect bottle or craft beer.
