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 Waltham's top go-tos for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of where to head.
1. Pizzi Farm Market, Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe
Topping the list is Pizzi Farm Market, Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe. Located at 549 Lincoln St., it's the highest rated grocery store in Waltham, boasting four stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp.
Look for Pizzi's wide selection of in-house baked goods, including braided rolls, French bread, scali bread, marble rye and seven-grain bread. Peruse the aisles for its handcrafted preserves, sauces and canned goods. Then stop by the creamery for a pint or two of salted caramel chocolate truffle, moose tracks, pistachio or dozens of other flavors to serve at your feast.
2. Market Basket
Next up is Market Basket, situated at 1265 Main St. With four stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
The family-owned grocery chain offers customers a little bit of everything. Expect to find pantry staples — like cereal, bread and pasta — a baked goods section, shelves stocked with international delicacies, including ingredients popularly used in Asian and Latin cuisine, and more.
If you're in the mood for hot ready-to-order food while shopping, look for pizza, subs and wings on the menu.
Yelper Jennifer Y. recently noted, "This has got to be one of the best supermarkets I have been to in terms of price, selection, organization and cleanliness."
3. Alba Mediterranean Market & Bakery
Last but not least, for your cheese course or dessertthere's Alba Mediterranean Market & Bakery, situated at 248 Moody St. With five stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
Alba offers Mediterranean and Greek desserts and savory bites, from cheeses and housemade yogurt to sweet and savory baked goods, like baklava and spinach pie.
Yelper L. C. said, "Great selection of more familiar baked goods, less familiar and specialty delicacies, and an assortment of Mediterranean goods. The pastries are amazing. But you must not miss the homemade yogurt. You won't forget it after you've had some."
