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 Saint Paul'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 Saint Paul's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Salty Tart
Topping the list is Salty Tart. Located at 289 Fifth St. East in Downtown, the bakery is the highest-rated bakery in Saint Paul, boasting four stars out of 166 reviews on Yelp.
2. Bravo! Café And Bakery
Next up is Summit Hill's Bravo! Café and Bakery, situated at 1106 Grand Ave. With four stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Breadsmith
Macalester-Groveland's Breadsmith, located at 1579 Grand Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery four stars out of 33 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Saint Paul'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 484 Lexington Parkway South in Highland, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Saint Paul, boasting four stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp.
2. Dragon Star Oriental Foods
Next up is Thomas Dale's Dragon Star Oriental Foods, situated at 633 Minnehaha Ave. West. With four stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Kowalski's Market
Macalester-Groveland's Kowalski's Market, located at 1261 Grand Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four stars out of 47 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 Saint Paul's top beer and wine shops.
1. The Wine Thief & Ale Jail
Topping the list is The Wine Thief & Ale Jail. Located at 1787 St. Clair Ave. in Macalester-Groveland, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Little Wine Shoppe
Next up is St. Anthony's The Little Wine Shoppe, situated at 2236 Carter Ave. With five stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Thomas Liquors & Fine Wines
Macalester-Groveland's Thomas Liquors & Fine Wines, located at 1941 Grand Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews.
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