Feast your eyes on the best Plano businesses to prep for your Thanksgiving

Feast your eyes on the best Plano businesses to prep for your ThanksgivingCentral Market. | Photo: Rich C./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on November 19, 2019

The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it's time to find your most comfortable 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 places to help prepare for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Plano'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 Plano's most excellent bakeries, all of which are busy cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.

1. Amazeballz

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Topping the list is Amazeballz. Located at 930 E. 15th St., Suite 200, the confection boutique is the highest-rated destination for baked goods in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 104 reviews on Yelp.

2. Panaderia La Reina Imperial

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Next up is Armstrong Park's Panaderia La Reina Imperial, situated at 2380 E. Park Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Pullman Bakery & Shigepan

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Pullman Bakery & Shigepan, located at 100 Legacy Drive, Suite 100, is another prime choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.


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

1. Trader Joe's

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First on the list is Trader Joe's. Located at 2400 Preston Road, the grocery retail chain is the highest-rated outlet for groceries in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 305 reviews on Yelp.

2. Central Market

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Next up is an outpost of the chain Central Market, situated at 320 Coit Road. With four stars out of 387 reviews on Yelp, the grocery emporium has proven to be a local favorite.

3. CCCP Market

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CCCP Market, located at 2304 Coit Road, Suite 660, is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store five stars out of 22 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 Plano's most noteworthy beer and wine shops.

1. Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

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Topping the list is Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods. Located at 3404 N. Central Expressway, Suite 100, the liquor store is the highest-rated source for beer, wine and spirits in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp.

2. S & K Beverages

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Next up is S & K Beverages, situated at 101 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 741. With four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, the libation boutique has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Empire Liquor

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Last but not least is Empire Liquor, located at 901 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 145, with Yelpers giving the shop to score beer, wine, spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews.


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