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 Indianapolis's top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Indianapolis's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. One World Market
Topping the list is One World Market. Located at 8466 Castleton Corner Drive in Castleton, the grocery store, sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest rated grocery store in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 335 reviews on Yelp.
2. Wildwood Market
Next up is Fountain Square's Wildwood Market, situated at 1015 Virginia Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and cheese shop, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Georgetown Market
Lafayette Square's Georgetown Market, located at 4375 Georgetown Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the health market and grocery store, which offers juices and smoothies and more, 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time or energy? Head to one of Indianapolis's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Coat Check Coffee
Topping the list is Coat Check Coffee. Located at 401 E. Michigan St. in Downtown, the bakery, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest rated bakery in Indianapolis, boasting five stars out of 384 reviews on Yelp.
2. Lulu's Coffee & Bakehouse
Next up is St Vincent-Greenbriar's Lulu's Coffee & Bakehouse, situated at 2292 W. 86th St. With 4.5 stars out of 169 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, serving coffee and tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Nothing Bundt Cakes
Keystone at the Crossing's Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 8505 Keystone Crossing, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, five stars out of 24 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 Indianapolis's top beer and wine shops.
1. Goose The Market
Topping the list is Goose The Market. Located at 2503 N. Delaware St. in Near Northside, the meat shop, which offers beer, wine and spirits, sandwiches and more, is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 551 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Loft Restaurant
Next up is Trader's Point's The Loft Restaurant, situated at 9101 Moore Road, Traders Point Creamery. With four stars out of 282 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot, which offers fresh cheeses, meats, beer, wine and spirits, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Duke's Indy
Garfield Park's Duke's Indy, located at 2352 S. West St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the music venue and bar, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews.
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