The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it's time to find your stretchy pants and think about what you're thankful 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-themed things to do and get in preparation for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Bakersfield'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 Bakersfield's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Pyrenees French Bakery
Topping the list is Pyrenees French Bakery. Located at 717 E. 21st St., the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Bakersfield, boasting five stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp.
2. Emmanuel's Bakery And Taqueria
Next up is Emmanuel's Bakery and Taqueria, situated at 1329 E. Truxtun Ave. With five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Sully's Chevron
Madison Grove's Sully's Chevron, located at 9709 Olive Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gas station and bakery 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Bakersfield'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 8200 Stockdale Highway in CSU Bakersfield, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Bakersfield, boasting 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp.
2. Winco Foods
Next up is South San Lauren - Fruitvale's WinCo Foods, situated at 4200 Coffee Road. With four stars out of 117 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Vons
Park Stockdale's Vons, located at 5700 Stockdale Highway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 41 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. To help you get the goods, here's a roundup of Bakersfield's top beer and wine shops.
1. Bevmo!
Topping the list is BevMo!. Located at 10650 Stockdale Highway, Suite 500 in Seven Oaks, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Bakersfield, boasting four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp.
2. Westchester Liquors
Next up is Downtown's Westchester Liquors, situated at 2408 F St. With four stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Cost Plus World Market
Cost Plus World Market, located at 9240 Rosedale Highway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the furniture store, which offers home decor, beer, wine and spirits and more, four stars out of 30 reviews.
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