The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it's time to find your stretchy pants and think about what you're grateful for this year.
Whether you'll be feasting with family and friends or spending a quiet Nov. 28, we've got a roundup of Thanksgiving-related things to get in preparation for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Chula Vista's top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time or energy? Head to one of Chula Vista's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Hogetsu Bakery
Topping the list is Hogetsu Bakery. Located at 1210 Third Ave. (between Oxford and Kennedy streets) in Southwest, it's the highest-rated bakery in Chula Vista, boasting 4.5 stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp.
2. Stacy's Sugar Shop
Next up is Rancho del Rey I's Stacy's Sugar Shop, situated at 925 Norella St. (between Rancho del Rey Parkway and Esla Drive). With five stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and its sugar cookies have proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bakery Corner
Southwest's Bakery Corner, at 1001 Third Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 29 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Chula Vista's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Trader Joe's
Topping the list is Trader Joe's. Located at 878 Eastlake Parkway in Village Center, this local representative a national chain is the highest-rated grocery store in Chula Vista, boasting 4.5 stars out of 197 reviews on Yelp.
2. Garden Farms Market
Northwest's Garden Farms Market, at 370 East, St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 16 reviews.
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 or liquor. To help you get the goods, here's a roundup of Chula Vista's top spots for such beverages.
1. South Bay Liquor Store
Topping the list is South Bay Liquor Store. Located at 1355 Broadway in Southwest, it's the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Chula Vista, boasting 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp.
2. Brandywine Liquor
Next up is Southwest's Brandywine Liquor, at 1655 Brandywine Ave. (between Rivera Street and Olympic Parkway). With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Sunset Market
Southwest's Sunset Market, at 985 Broadway (between Arizona and Moss streets), is another top choice. Yelpers give the spot to score beer, wine and spirits five stars out of 12 reviews.
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