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 Berkeley'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 Berkeley's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Acme Bread Company
Topping the list is Acme Bread Company. Located at 1601 San Pablo Ave. (between Cedar and Virginia streets), the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 546 reviews on Yelp.
2. Cupcakin' Bake Shop
Next up is Cupcakin' Bake Shop, situated at 2391 Telegraph Ave. (between Channing Way and Durant Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 420 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. La Noisette Sweets
La Noisette Sweets, located at 2701 Eighth St., Suite 116, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery five stars out of 52 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Berkeley's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Star Grocery
Topping the list is Star Grocery. Located at 3068 Claremont Ave. (between Prince St. and The Uplands), the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 100 reviews on Yelp.
2. Ashby Super Market
Next up is Ashby Super Market, situated at 2948 Martin Luther King Jr Way (between Ashby Avenue and Russell Street). With 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
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 Berkeley's top beer and wine shops.
1. Ledger Liquor Store
Topping the list is Ledger Liquor Store. Located at 1399 University Ave. (between West and Acton streets), the spot to score beer, wine and spirits is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 119 reviews on Yelp.
2. Vintage Berkeley
Next up is Vintage Berkeley, situated at 2113 Vine St. With 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, located at 1605 San Pablo Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits 4.5 stars out of 103 reviews.
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