Philadelphia/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 19, 2019
Feast your eyes on the best Philadelphia businesses to prep for your ThanksgivingPhoto: Varallo Brothers Bakery/Yelp

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 Philadelphia'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 Philadelphia's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.

1. Varallo Brothers Bakery

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Topping the list is Varallo Brothers Bakery. Located at 1639 S. 10th St. in East Passyunk, the bakery is the highest-rated bakery in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Frosted Fox Cake Shop

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Next up is Mount Airy East's The Frosted Fox Cake Shop, situated at 6511 Germantown Ave. With five stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Ramona Susan's Bake Shop

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And Fishtown's Ramona Susan's Bake Shop, located at 1255 Marlborough St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery five stars out of 57 reviews.


As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Philadelphia's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.

1. Trader Joe's

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Topping the list is Trader Joe's. Located at 2121 Market St. in Logan Square, the grocery store is the highest-rated grocery store in Philadelphia, boasting four stars out of 486 reviews on Yelp.

2. Sue's Produce Market

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Next up is Rittenhouse's Sue's Produce Market, situated at 114 S. 18th St. With 4.5 stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Torch-Wood Market

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And Old City's Torch-Wood Market, located at 303 N. Third St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store 4.5 stars out of 74 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 Philadelphia's top beer and wine shops.

1. Beer Heaven

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Topping the list is Beer Heaven. Located at 1100 S. Columbus Blvd., Suite 23 in the Riverfront, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits is the highest-rated spot of its kind in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pollyodd

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Next up is East Passyunk's Pollyodd, situated at 1908 E. Passyunk Ave. With five stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, the spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Old Philly Ale House

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And finally, Spring Garden's Old Philly Ale House, located at 565 N. 20th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer, wine and spirits spot 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews.


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