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 Minneapolis'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 Minneapolis's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Aki's Bread Haus
Topping the list is Aki's Bread Haus. Located at 2506 Central Ave. NE in Northeast, the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Minneapolis, boasting five stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp.
2. Sarah Jane's Bakery
Next up is Audubon Park's Sarah Jane's Bakery, situated at 2853 Johnson St. NE. With four stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Great Harvest Bread Company
Linden Hills's Great Harvest Bread Company, located at 4314 Upton Ave. South, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Minneapolis's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Whole Foods Market
Topping the list is Whole Foods Market. Located at 3060 Excelsior Blvd. in Uptown, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 76 reviews on Yelp.
2. Trader Joe's
Next up is Downtown East's Trader Joe's, situated at 721 S. Washington Ave. With four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Produce Exchange
Midtown Phillips's The Produce Exchange, located at 920 E. Lake St., Suite 131, Midtown Global Market, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 19 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 Minneapolis's top beer and wine shops.
1. France 44 Wines & Spirits
Topping the list is France 44 Wines & Spirits. Located at 4351 France Ave. South in Linden Hills, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp.
2. Zipps Liquors
Next up is Seward's Zipps Liquors, situated at 2618 E. Franklin Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. South Lyndale Liquors
Lynnhurst's South Lyndale Liquors, located at 5300 Lyndale Ave. South, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews.
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