Feast your eyes on the best Colorado Springs businesses to prep for your Thanksgiving

Feast your eyes on the best Colorado Springs businesses to prep for your ThanksgivingBoonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery. | Photo: Sandy-Lee E./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on November 19, 2019

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 Colorado Springs'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 Colorado Springs's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.

1. Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery

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Topping the list is Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery. Located at 610 E. Fillmore St. in central, it is the highest-rated bakery in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp.

2. Marigold Cafe & Bakery

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Next up is Marigold Cafe & Bakery, situated at 4605 Centennial Blvd. in northwest. With four stars out of 477 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe

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The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe, located at 412 S. Eighth St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 57 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 Colorado Springs's top beer and wine shops.

1. Cost Plus World Market

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Topping the list is Cost Plus World Market, situated at 2985 New Center Point in northeast. With 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp, the chain outlet, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Trader Joe's

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Next up is the chain Trader Joe's, located at 5342 N. Nevada Ave. It is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, four stars out of 60 reviews.


As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Colorado Springs' best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.

1. Briar Mart

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Topping the list is Briar Mart. Located at 6799 N. Academy Blvd., it is the highest-rated grocery store in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp.

2. Luna Market

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Next up is Luna Market, situated at 280 S. Academy Blvd. With four stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Whole Foods Market

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An outlet of the chain Whole Foods Market, located at 7635 N. Academy Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 78 reviews.


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