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 Oakland'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 Oakland's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. A Taste Of Denmark
Topping the list is A Taste of Denmark. Located at 3401 Telegraph Ave. in Pill Hill, the bakery is the highest-rated bakery in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 341 reviews on Yelp.
2. Ruby King Bakery Cafe
Next up is Chinatown's Ruby King Bakery Cafe, situated at 718 Franklin St. With 4.5 stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Oakland's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Mandela Foods Cooperative
Topping the list is Mandela Foods Cooperative. Located at 1430 Seventh St. in South Prescott, the grocery store is the highest-rated grocery store in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp.
2. Piedmont Grocery
Next up is Piedmont Avenue's Piedmont Grocery, situated at 4038 Piedmont Ave. With four stars out of 359 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
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 Oakland's top beer and wine shops.
1. Wine On Piedmont
Topping the list is Wine on Piedmont. Located at 4183 Piedmont Ave., the spot to score beer, wine, spirits and more is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Oakland, boasting five stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Wine Mine
Next up is Shafter's The Wine Mine, situated at 5427 Telegraph Ave., Suite D1. With 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bay Grape
Adams Point's Bay Grape, located at 376 Grand Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews.
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