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 Saint Paul'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 Saint Paul's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Tim And Tom's Speedy Market
Topping the list is Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. Located at 2310 Como Ave. in St. Anthony, the grocery store, deli and butcher is the highest rated grocery store in Saint Paul, boasting five stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp.
This place has a wide variety of fresh food options, from fresh bread and produce to a meat counter and full-service deli. Look out for a selection of cheeses and other frozen fare. Here's the website.
2. Mississippi Market
Next up is West 7th's Mississippi Market, situated at 1500 W. Seventh St. With 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and deli has proven to be a local favorite and is open on Thanksgiving morning for last-minute shopping.
Look for a variety of options in store. This grocer has high-quality products that are sourced locally with minimal packaging. It also has a full service deli and caters. While you're there, peruse a large selection of produce, cheeses, meats and baked goods. Here is the menu for more information.
Looking for some baked goods to complete Thanksgiving dinner? Look no further than these three options in the neighborhood.
1. Trung Nam French Bakery
The top bakery is Trung Nam French Bakery. Located at 739 University Ave. West in Thomas Dale, the bakery, French and Vietnamese spot is the highest rated bakery in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 193 reviews on Yelp.
Expect authentic Vietnamese recipes handed down through generations, as well as a variety of breads and pastries. Baked goods are prepared daily and include croissants, baguettes, banh mi sandwiches and desserts. Check out the website for a complete list of offerings.
2. The Buttered Tin
Next up is Downtown's The Buttered Tin, situated at 237 Seventh St. East. With four stars out of 479 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, cafe, breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
This place prides itself on making made-from-scratch fare every morning. According to the business's website, bakers arrive at 3 a.m. to start baking and by 6:30 a.m. workers are grinding and brewing the house blend coffee.
Check out a variety of baked goods on the menu, including cupcakes, pies, cookies and layer cakes along with cinnamon rolls, banana bread, Twinkies and coffee cake. Check out the website for more information.
3. Swede Hollow Café
Dayton's Bluff's Swede Hollow Café, located at 725 Seventh St. East, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers coffee, tea, sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews.
This spot was established in 1997 in the historic Stutzman building on the city's east side. Score cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, scones, cookies or shortbread in the spot's bakery.
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 roundup of Saint Paul's top beer and wine shops.
1. The Wine Thief & Ale Jail
Located at 1787 St. Clair Ave. in Macalester-Groveland, The Wine Thief & Ale Jail is a spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp.
Find anything you need in terms of libations at this location. The business offers craft beer, wine, cocktail mixes and spirits of all kinds.
