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 Phoenix's top go-tos for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
As friends and family prepare to gather this Thanksgiving, head to one of Phoenix's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
La Grande Orange
Topping the list is La Grande Orange. Located at 4410 N. 40th St. in Camelback East, the bakery and market is the highest rated grocery store in Phoenix, boasting four stars out of 869 reviews on Yelp.
Leave all of the work to La Grande Orange when it comes to your holiday dinner. The location offers ready-to-serve fully roasted turkeys as well as à la carte sides like green bean casserole, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Or, just bundle everything together with the whole roasted turkey dinner (serves six-eight people). Cakes, pies and gelato are also available for purchase.
For the full Thanksgiving to-go menu, click here.
Tony's Italian Delicatessen
North Mountain's Tony's Italian Delicatessen, located at 536 E. Dunlap Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the specialty Italian market, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews.
In addition to Yelper-recommended subs and sandwiches, Tony's can supply you with authentic Italian pasta for a side dish, deli meats and cheeses for an appetizer tray as well as sweet choices in the bakery.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time (or energy) to cook? Head to Phoenix's top bakery, which is cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
Urban Cookies Bake Shop
Encanto's Urban Cookies Bake Shop, located at 2325 N. Seventh St., is a top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 509 reviews.
Yelpers raved about the doughnuts, cookies and cupcakes at the shop, especially the vegan and gluten-free options. For Thanksgiving, the shop is also taking orders for pies.
For a full menu of the bakery's offerings, click here.
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 a beer and wine shop option in Phoenix.
Craft Beer Hop Stop
Deer Valley's Craft Beer Hop Stop, located at 717 W. Union Hills Drive, is a popular destination, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits five stars out of 37 reviews.
Yelpers love this one-stop shop for their beer, including selections from local breweries, wine and liquor to keep guests' cups and glasses full throughout the day. Reviewers also praise the customer service and cleanliness of the store.
