The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, meaning it's time to find your stretchy pants and to think about what you're thankful 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 Seattle'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 Seattle's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Delaurenti Food & Wine
Topping the list is DeLaurenti Food & Wine. Located at 1435 First Ave. (between Union and Pike streets) in Pike Market, the deli and grocery store, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, is the highest rated grocery store in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 316 reviews on Yelp.
Grab some hot sandwiches, salads or pizza if you're in the mood for pre-Thanksgiving snacks and pick up some wine or beer to imbibe with for the big day. Panini choices include the Brezza with smoked turkey, avocado and tomato and the Athena with hummus, feta, cucumber, red onions and spring mix.
2. The Crumpet Shop
Next up is Pike Market's The Crumpet Shop, situated at 1503 First Ave. (between Pike and Pine streets). With 4.5 stars out of 2,093 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, serving coffee and tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
Established in 1976, this family owned and operated business has been serving up authentic crumpets with coffee and tea from Asia for more than 40 years. Crumpets are served with choice of topping or flavor. Notable options include crumpets with butter, honey, chocolate hazelnut and more. Check out the business's website for more information and a complete list of offerings.
3. Daily Dozen Doughnut
Pike Market's Daily Dozen Doughnut, located at 93 Pike St. (between Post Alley and First Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery and food stand, which offers doughnuts and more, 4.5 stars out of 940 reviews.
Doughnuts and coffee are a great combination. This no-frills menu includes plain, cinnamon, powdered, mixed and fancy doughnuts and lattes, mochas, espressos, cappuccinos and americanos for those looking for a caffeinated pick-me-up.
