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 Kansas City'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 Kansas City's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Messenger Coffee
Topping the list is Messenger Coffee, located at 1624 Grand Blvd. The bakery, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest rated bakery in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 285 reviews on Yelp.
2. Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
Next up is Volker's Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse, situated at 1615 W. 39th St. With 4.5 stars out of 306 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and vegan spot, serving coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. M & M Bakery and Deli
Linwood Homeowner-Ivanhoe's M & M Bakery and Deli, located at 1721 E. 31st St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the bakery and deli, which offers sandwiches and more, five stars out of 79 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Kansas City's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Cosentino's Downtown Market
Topping the list is Cosentino's Downtown Market, located at 10 E. 13th St. in Central Business District-Downtown. The grocery store and deli, which offers seafood and more, is the highest rated grocery store in Kansas City, boasting four stars out of 282 reviews on Yelp.
2. Carollo's Italian Gourmet Grocery
Next up is River Market's Carollo's Italian Gourmet Grocery, situated at 9 E. Third St., The City Market. With four stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp, the meat shop, deli and grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Market 3
River Market's Market 3, located at 114 W. Third St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the grocery store and deli, which offers coffee, tea and more, four stars out of 36 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 Kansas City's top beer and wine shops.
1. The Lunch Box
Topping the list is The Lunch Box, located at 1701 W. Ninth St. in West Bottoms. The spot to score burgers, cheesesteaks, beer, wine and spirits is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp.
2. Afterword Tavern & Shelves
Then there's Afterword Tavern & Shelves, situated at 1834 Grand Blvd. With four stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and bookstore, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
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