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 Columbus'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 Columbus's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Pistacia Vera
Topping the list is Pistacia Vera. Located at 541 S. Third St. in German Village Commission, the bakery, which offers desserts, coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated business of its kind in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 625 reviews on Yelp.
2. Pattycake Bakery
Next up is Clintonville's Pattycake Bakery, situated at 3009 N. High St. With 4.5 stars out of 285 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and vegan and vegetarian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bake Me Happy
Merion Village's Bake Me Happy, located at 106 E. Moler St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers coffee, tea, desserts and more, five stars out of 91 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 Columbus's top beer and wine shops.
1. Somewhere in Particular Brewing
Topping the list is Somewhere in Particular Brewing. Located at 5053 Dierker Road in Northcrest, the brewery and beer garden, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, is the highest-rated spot in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp.
2. Middle West Spirits
Weinland Park's Middle West Spirits, located at 1230 Courtland Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the distillery and tour spot, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Columbus's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Carfagna's
Topping the list is Carfagna's. Located at 1405 E. Dublin Granville Road in Forest Park West, the meat shop and Italian spot is the highest-rated grocery store in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp.
2. Whole Foods Market
Next up is Brookside Woods's Whole Foods Market, situated at 3670 W. Dublin Granville Road. With four stars out of 147 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store, health market and organic store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Lucky's Market
Clintonville's Lucky's Market, located at 2770 N. High St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store, deli and health market four stars out of 147 reviews.
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