San Antonio/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 19, 2019
Feast your eyes on the best San Antonio businesses to prep for your Thanksgiving

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

1. Lily's Cookies

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Topping the list is Lily's Cookies. Located at 2716 McCullough Ave. in Monte Vista, the bakery is the highest rated bakery in San Antonio, boasting four stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp.

2. Sol Y Luna

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Next up is Sol Y Luna, situated at 4421 De Zavala Road. With 4.5 stars out of 151 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Panifico Bake Shop

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Prospect Hill's Panifico Bake Shop, located at 602 N.W. 24th, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 76 reviews.


As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of San Antonio'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 403 N. Loop 1604 West, the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp.

2. H-E-B

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Next up is H-E-B, situated at 9238 N. Loop 1604 West. With four stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Las Americas Latin Market

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North Shearer Hills's Las Americas Latin Market, located at 6623 San Pedro Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store 4.5 stars out of 14 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 San Antonio's top beer and wine shops.

1. Js Fine Wine & Spirits

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Topping the list is JS Fine Wine & Spirits. Located at 638 W. Rhapsody Drive, Suite 1 in Enchanted Village - Greater Harmony Hills, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in San Antonio, boasting five stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.

2. Alamo City Liquor

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Next up is Alamo City Liquor, situated at 2943 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 3. With 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, located at 2003 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 111, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews.


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