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 Fresno'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 Fresno's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. La Boulangerie
Topping the list is La Boulangerie. Located at 730 W. Shaw Ave. in Northwest Fresno, the bakery and patisserie/cake shop, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest rated bakery in Fresno, boasting four stars out of 377 reviews on Yelp.
2. Frosted Cakery
Next up is Central Fresno's Frosted Cakery, situated at 1292 N. Wishon. With four stars out of 252 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers custom cakes, cupcakes and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. BooBoo Bean
Northwest Fresno's BooBoo Bean, located at 2063 W. Bullard Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers coffee and tea, sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Fresno's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Green Papaya Mart & Deli
Topping the list is Green Papaya Mart & Deli. Located at 2403 E. Clinton Ave. in East Central Fresno, the grocery store and Thai spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest rated grocery store in Fresno, boasting 4.5 stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp.
2. Sweet Mango Mart & Deli
Next up is Southeast Fresno's Sweet Mango Mart & Deli, situated at 1244 N. First St. With 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store, Thai and Laotian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Sprouts Farmers Market
Northwest Fresno's Sprouts Farmers Market, located at 7477 N. Blackstone Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store, farmers market and health market four stars out of 119 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 Fresno's top beer and wine shops.
1. Sam's Italian Deli & Market
Topping the list is Sam's Italian Deli & Market. Located at 2415 N. First St. in East Central Fresno, the deli and international grocery store, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Fresno, boasting 4.5 stars out of 646 reviews on Yelp.
2. Cost Plus World Market
Northeast Fresno's Cost Plus World Market, located at 7662 N. Blackstone Ave., Suite A, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the furniture store, which offers home decor, beer, wine and spirits and more, four stars out of 32 reviews.
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