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 Long Beach'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 Long Beach's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Bundts On Melrose
Topping the list is Bundts On Melrose. Located at 4147 Long Beach Blvd. in Long Beach, the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 277 reviews on Yelp.
2. Katy's Bakery
Next up is Long Beach's Katy's Bakery, situated at 5417 Long Beach Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 172 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Gusto Bread
Long Beach's Gusto Bread, located at 928 Chestnut Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery five stars out of 40 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 Long Beach's top beer and wine shops.
1. Corked On Stearns
Topping the list is Long Beach's Corked on Stearns, situated at 4360 E. Stearns St. With four stars out of 90 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
2. Stein Fillers
Long Beach's Stein Fillers, located at 4160 Norse Way, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more four stars out of 68 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Long Beach's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Ma 'N Pa Grocery
Topping the list is Ma 'n Pa Grocery. Located at 346 Roycroft Ave. in Long Beach, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 168 reviews on Yelp.
2. Trader Joe's
Next up is Long Beach's Trader Joe's, situated at 6451 E. Pacific Coast Highway. With four stars out of 191 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
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