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 Milwaukee'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 Milwaukee's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Glorioso's Italian Market
Topping the list is Glorioso's Italian Market. Located at 1011 E. Brady St. in Lower East Side, the grocery store, deli and Italian spot is the highest rated grocery store in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 337 reviews on Yelp.
Glorioso's doubles as a grocery store and deli with butcher meats and hot ready-made food. Peruse its aisles for staples like pasta, tomato sauce and coffee or opt for its signature sandwiches, pizza, pasta, flatbreads, soups, salads and sides.
In 2018, the Italian grocery spot was awarded Best Deli, Best Ethnic Grocery Store, Best Gourmet/Specialty Grocery Store and Best Gelato by Shepherd Express, according to its website.
2. Riverwest Co-op & Café
Next up is Riverwest's Riverwest Co-op & Café, situated at 733 E. Clarke St. With 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
This natural food and café offers organic, local and fair-trade food products, along with vegetarian and vegan ready-made food items. Look for its vegan "tuna" melt sandwich or plant-based Philly cheesesteak.
Yelper Brennan B. wrote, "The café is great for sandwiches or a bite. This is a full and wonderful grocery store with a good selection of bulk items like grains and pasta."
3. Whole Foods Market
Murray Hill's Whole Foods Market, located at 2305 N. Prospect Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store, organic store and health market four stars out of 148 reviews.
This grocery store chain offers meat, seafood, a full salad bar, hot food station, dessert area, baked goods, clothing section, wine, and health and beauty section.
Yelper Jennifer R. wrote, "Whole Foods has established its place in the market for consumers that are looking for top quality and organic, clean eating. They also have a lovely café where you can get fresh coffee while you shop."
