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 Mesa'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 Mesa's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. La Guadalupana Bakery
Topping the list is La Guadalupana Bakery. Located at 437 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 7 in Summer Place Village, the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Mesa, boasting four stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp.
2. La Estrella Panaderia
Next up is Community Fiesta's La Estrella Panaderia, situated at 819 E. Broadway Road. With five stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Alpine Valley Bread
Alpine Valley Bread, located at 310 W. Southern Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery four stars out of 45 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Mesa's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Trader Joe's
Topping the list is Trader Joe's. Located at 2050 E. Baseline Road, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp.
2. American Discount Foods
Next up is American Discount Foods, situated at 1360 W. Southern Ave. With four stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Los Altos Ranch Markets
United Amigos's Los Altos Ranch Markets, located at 1118 E. Southern Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 96 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 Mesa's top beer and wine shops.
1. Beer World
Topping the list is Beer World. Located at 1530 N. Country Club Drive, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Mesa, boasting four stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp.
2. Sun Devil Liquors
Finally, there's Sun Devil Liquors, situated at 235 N. Country Club Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 91 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
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