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Feast your eyes on the best Orlando 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 Orlando'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 Orlando's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.

1. Olde Hearth Bread Co.

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Topping the list is Olde Hearth Bread Co. (Kelsey Bread). Located at 207 Reece Way, Suite 1625, E. End Market, the bakery is the highest-rated bakery in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pao Gostoso Bakery

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Next up is Florida Center's Pao Gostoso Bakery, situated at 5472 International Drive. With four stars out of 105 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Sugar Divas Cakery, LLC

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South Orange's Sugar Divas Cakery, LLC, located at 25 W. Crystal Lake St., Suite 172, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews.


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

1. Bulk Nation

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Topping the list is Bulk Nation. Located at 2752 E. Colonial Drive in Colonial Town Center, the grocery store is the highest-rated supermarket in Orlando, boasting four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp.

2. Dong-A Imports

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Next up is Park Lake-Highland's Dong-A Imports, situated at 706 N. Mills Ave. With four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Publix 

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Vista East's Publix, located at 6485 S. Chickasaw Triangle, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store four 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 Orlando's top beer and wine shops.

1. GB's Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar

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Topping the list is GB's Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar. Located at 531 Virginia Drive in Lake Formosa, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Orlando, boasting five stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp.

2. Hog's Head

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Next up is Florida Center's Hog's Head, situated at 6000 Universal Blvd., Universal's Islands OF Adventure. With 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Fountain of Fair Fortune

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Florida Center's The Fountain of Fair Fortune, located at 6000 Universal Blvd., Universal Studios Florida, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.


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