Sacramento/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 19, 2019
Feast your eyes on the best Stockton businesses to prep for your ThanksgivingTrader Joe's | Photo: Bob A./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 Stockton'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 Stockton's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.

1. Qiang's Bakery

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Topping the list is Qiang's Bakery. Located at 707 E. March Lane in Kentfield, the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Stockton, boasting four stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp.

2. Magda's Cakes

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Next up is Downtown's Magda's Cakes, situated at 1119 W. Fremont St. With four stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Yet Bun Heong Bakery

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Downtown's Yet Bun Heong Bakery, located at 6 W. Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews.


As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Stockton'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 6535 Pacific Ave., the grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in Stockton, boasting 4.5 stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp.

2. Winco Foods

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Next up is Weber Ranch's WinCo Foods, situated at 5110 Montauban Ave. With four stars out of 129 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 Stockton's top beer and wine shops.

1. Herbst Discount Liquors

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Topping the list is HERBST DISCOUNT LIQUORS. Located at 9303 Thornton Road, Suite A in Creekside - Wagner, the grocery store, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Stockton, boasting 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp.

2. Express Liquor

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Next up is Weber Ranch's Express Liquor, situated at 3322 E. Hammer Lane. With 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Cost Plus World Market

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Spanos Park West's Cost Plus World Market, located at 10776 Trinity Parkway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the furniture store, which offers home decor, beer, wine and spirits and more, four stars out of 20 reviews.


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