Features Ingredients Holiday Thanksgiving Dessert Bakery Baked Goods Buying Guide 40+ Places For Great Holiday Pies in Connecticut (2021 Edition) April Guilbault November 10, 2021 There are cake people and there are pie people, but when it comes to holidays, Thanksgiving is all about the pie. Fruity, custardy, creamy, double-crust, single crust, crumb and lattice topped, chocolatey, piled high with swoops of light-as-air meringue, fluff-filled chiffon, even savory; there is a pie for every palate around your holiday table. A slice of this, a slice of that, they are hard to resist. We won’t even go into the fact that pie for breakfast the day after a holiday quite possibly takes, well, the cake. Whether you are a traditionalist or a try-new-things-ist at your holiday table, we have the pie for you. Or at least, these delightful vendors do. Happy Thanksgiving and forks up, people!Old Mill Market & Cafe-Redding www.theoldmillmarket.comAttention to detail, quality ingredients, and a passion for great food come through in every thing that Old Mill Market does. Owner Christina recommends their Pumpkin Pie and Apple Crumb Pie for a traditional, crowd pleasing dessert. Or try something different this holiday season, with their famous Key Lime Pie. In addition to pies, this year’s Thanksgiving menu offers a variety of cakes and other sweet and savory options. But no matter what you choose, your friends and family will have something extra special to be thankful for. Last day to order is November 19th. Pick up locations are in Redding (Georgetown), Darien, and Greenwich with local delivery available on a first come, first serve basis. Check out their Thanksgiving Menu here.The Drunk Alpaca-Trumbull www.thedrunkalpaca.comThe Drunk Alpaca bakes like your Grandma does but with a twist! They take old world recipes with simple ingredients and infuse craft beer, hard cider and spirits from Connecticut's own breweries, cideries and distilleries! Their menu of 9" deep dish pies is creative and varied ranging from Peach Bourbon, Chocolate Whiskey Pecan, Salted Caramel Apple, Hard Cider Mixed Berry and Cookies n' Cream...to name a few! Also available this year are gluten friendly and dairy-free pies. BONUS: Buy (3) pies and receive (1) free Maple Pumpkin Pie! Order Online: http://thedrunkalpaca.square.siteHeirloom Market-Wethersfield www.heirloommkt.comAt Heirloom Market in Wethersfield CT, the Pastry Team (Owner, Julia Koulouris and Pastry Chef Gena Golas) are baking up some delightful holiday pies and cakes for your Thanksgiving or winter holiday feast. On the pie menu this season are: Chai Spiced Pumpkin, Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan, and Miso Roasted Apple Streusel. They are also offering an Upside Down Cranberry Cake and a Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Cake. In the bakery at Heirloom, they use only the best ingredients; local farm fresh eggs, organic flour and sugar, local butter and organic produce. The Apple Pie is available gluten-free and vegan. All other offerings can be made gluten-free upon request. For Thanksgiving, order by Sunday, Nov. 21 for pickup on Wednesday 11/24 by 5pm. All other orders can be placed with 48 hours notice.Aux Delices, Greenwich, Darien-Westport www.auxdelicesfoods.comThanksgiving is one of their favorite holidays and they are busy baking at Aux Delices! Pastry Chef Toni Perri and her team are baking pies-classic Pumpkin, Double-Crusted Apple, Georgia Pecan and Gluten-free Apple Crisp, as well as their famous Chocolate Turkey Cake. Don’t forget to order their sweetened whipped cream -the perfect topping for any of these delicious desserts. All of their pies and desserts are made from scratch and are all natural. Place orders online at auxdelicesfoods.com or call 203-326-4540 x115.Simply Delicious Catering-Norwalk www.simplydeliciousct.comAt Simply Delicious, they specialize in flaky, buttery, homemade pies to make your holidays even sweeter. Indulge in their classic Apple Pie with crumb or lattice topping, seasonal Pumpkin Pie, Blueberry Crumb, and more. Don’t miss the Bourbon Pecan and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan pies to wow everyone at your holiday table! Order at https://www.simplydeliciousct.com/thanksgivingAmerican Pie Company-Shermanwww.americanpiecompany.com8 years of rolling out 23 different pies with homemade crusts! They do it all from Black Bottom Banana to Pumpkin Mousse and Mince to Key Lime, Harvest Fruit and Sugar-Free Apple. Call to place orders.Beardsley’s Orchards-Sheltonwww.beardsleyscidermill.com 11 different pies available baked or frozen (stock up now! so convenient!), including chocolate and coconut cream pies, many classics, fruit-filled and also Sugar-Free Apple (not avail. baked). Farm store open every day until Christmas. Billy’s Bakery-Fairfield www.billysbakery.com No shortage of baked goods here. Apple Lattice, Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Bumbleberry Tart, Cherry pie, Ricotta pie, Key Lime, Pecan, Pumpkin. In-store shopping or easy online ordering.Bishops Orchards-Guilford www.bishopsorchards.com 8 or 10” pies; crumb topped, crust topped, meringue and cream topped along with fruit, cream, and custard fillings, and sugar-free options. Order online and in-store pickup.Botticello’s Farms-Manchester www.botticellofarms.com Time to pre-order desserts for the holiday! 5 different kinds of pies and 7 different kinds of coffee cake, along with cheesecakes and Italian cookie trays can grace your table. Order in-store or by calling 860-649-2462.BouNom-Avon www.bounom.com Apple Galette, cream pies, fruit tarts, cookies, biscuit boxes, and muffins for day of or day after. Place orders online or by calling the bakery at 860.470.5172. Order by Saturday, Nov. 20.Brown Butter Creations-Hartford www.brownbuttercreations.com How delicious do these sound? Brown Butter Apple Streusel, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato Pie, along with cheesecake and cookie platters and cakes for your celebrations. Pick up in Glastonbury. See website for details.Cafe Louise-West Hartford www.cafelouise.com Traditional Apple pie, Grandma’s Bourbon Pecan, Pumpkin pie, Key Lime, Chocolate Cream, “Flourless” gluten-free French Chocolate Torte. For the morning of or after, order a quiche! Order by Thursday, Nov. 18.Catch a Healthy Habit-Fairfield www.catchahealthyhabit.com Order deadline Thursday, Nov. 18. Organic, raw, vegan, gluten-free…and have your desserts too! From Chocolate Macaroons to cookies, Caramel Bars and Pie Squares, enjoy Thanksgiving the way you want to.Cutie Pies-Thomaston www.cutiepiesct.com A dozen deep dish fruit pies to choose from (Pecan, Pumpkin, Triple Berry, Apple Cranberry) and cream pies such as Chocolate Banana Cream and Coconut Cream for your holiday table. In-store/phone/email ordering.Dondero Orchard-South Glastonbury www.donderoorchards.com Apple, Apple Crumb, Blueberry, Blueberry Crumb, Fruit of the Farm (apples, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries), Pecan, Pumpkin, Strawberry Rhubarb and Chocolate Cream pie. And more! Order at least a week ahead for holiday pies.DORO Marketplace-West Hartford www.doromkpl.com Maple Pecan, pumpkin and apple-all pies that your crowd will love. Easy ordering online, phone or in-person by Sunday, Nov. 11/21. See website for menu and details.Draghi and Sons Farm Stand-Glastonburywww.draghifarms.com6” and 10” pies, perfect for whatever size crowd you have. Over a dozen different fruit pies, 4 No-sugar fruit pies to choose from, and 9 cream pies, including their seasonal favorite Pumpkin Chiffon.They also have a variety of quiches for day-after dining. Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm-Moosup www.ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com Baked or Frozen, unbaked Granny’s Pies (from Hartford) are available via online order or walk-in purchasing—Apple, Pumpkin (baked) or Red Raspberry, Blueberry, Pecan, Strawberry Rhubarb, Apple, Pumpkin and Very Berry (frozen). Talk about convenient! Last day to order pies is Friday Nov. 12.Gotta’s Farm and Cider Mill-Portland www.gottasfarm.com Over a dozen pies to choose, from Apple Caramel Nut, to the holiday classics (Pumpkin, Pecan, Apple) to Peachberry and Mincemeat. They also have a handful of frozen cream pies including their seasonal favorite, Pumpkin Chiffon. Buy ahead, beat the rush. Pickup in store or call ahead to order. Granny’s Pie Factory-East Hartford www.grannyspiefactory.com NOTE: no orders are being taken, purchasing only in person. Pies is what they do, pies and only pies! The offering are many, it might be hard to choose just one. Mince and Pineapple while supplies last-hurry!Harbor Harvest-Norwalk www.harborharvest.com Order your Whistle Stop Bakery pies at Harbor Harvest! Apple Crumble, Chocolate Flourless Pie, Harvest Crumble, Three Berry Gluten-free, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie and more. Order by Monday, Nov. 15Harvest Cafe and Bakery-Simsbury www.harvestcafebakery.com Choose from their Thanksgiving Sweet menu, such as Pumpkin, Double Crust Apple, Chocolate Creme, Southern Pecan and Blueberry. Vegan Pumpkin tea bread available too.Lewis Farms-Southington www.lewisfarmsct.com Baked onsite every day! Apple Caramel Nut, Pumpkin, Pecan, Wild Berry Blast, Cherry, Triple Chocolate, Dutch Apple, Apple Cranberry and more. Order online for pickup.Lost Acres-North Granby www.lostacres.com 10” deep dish and all made from scratch with all-butter crusts. Blueberry Apple Crumb, Dutch Caramel Apple, Bourbon Pecan, along with the classics. They also have gluten-free pies: Chocolate Mousse pie and gluten-free crusts are available for Pumpkin or Pecan pies. Email bakery to order: susan@lostacres.com or call 860-653-6600. Advance ordering recommended.Lyman Orchards-Middlefieldwww.lymanorchards.com Their 12-inch “ Hi Top” Apple Pie is a crowd pleaser and they also have Bumbleberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Cherry, and Apple Crumb in 9 and 6-inch sizes. Made at the farm, with fruit from their orchards. Lots of local goodness.Michele’s Pies-Norwalkwww.michelespies.com 8 different fruit pies (sugar-free apple included), 2 different nut pies (including award-winning Chocolate Pecan Bourbon), 3 cream pies (Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream!)-start figuring out what you want! Limited number of pies are available, so we recommend ordering by Nov. 18thMothership Bakery-Danburywww.mothershipbakeryandcafe.com Made daily and using all natural ingredients, you can feel good diving into their pies such as Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Pecan Bourbon, or Pecan Bourbon. Order online.No, 109 Cheese and Wine-Kent, Ridgefieldwww.109cheeseandwine.comPies straight from the Whistle Stop Bakery in Ridgefield, such as Chocolate Bourbon Pecan and Apple Toasted Pecan Caramel Drizzle or High 5 Pie in Kent, which has Pear Cardamom Crumb, Honey Pie with sea salt, and Pumpkin. Order by Sunday, Nov. 14Organic Kitchen-Danburywww.ocorganickitchen.com Simple, homey, organic food that will finish your meal perfectly and tastily. Small or large Organic Apple Pie, Blueberry, or Peach Raspberry Pie. Feel good about eating dessert! Order online, call or in-store.Oronoque Farms-Shelton www.oronoquefarms.com It’s first-come, first-served in the bakery at Oronoque Farms. Check their website for store hours so you can have a crack at the desserts, like Cherry Crumb, chiffon pies, and classic Pecan and Pumpkin pie for the traditionalists.Palmer’s Market-Darien www.palmersdarien.com Apple Cranberry Crumb, Maple Pecan, Lattice-topped Cherry, Lemon Meringue (with a beautiful, swirly top), Chocolate Cream piled high with cream and chocolate shavings and the good ol’ standards of Pumpkin and Apple. 6” or 10” pies available. Order online, pick up in-store.Rogers Orchard-Southington www.rogersorchards.com 10” pies available such as Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Blueberry Krunch, Cherry, Apple Raz and more. Sugar-free varieties too. Rose Orchards Farm-Branford www.roseorchardsfarm.com 15 different types to choose from, including Sugar-free Apple or Blueberry (upon request) along with Carmel Apple Walnut, Apple Raspberry, Peachberry, and more. Order by phone.Rosedale Farms & Vineyard-Simsbury www.rosedale1920.com With all-butter crusts and crumbs, their 8 and 10” pies are available in Pumpkin, Pumpkin Crumb, Apple, Cranberry Ginger, Maple Bourbon Pecan and Blueberry. Order online.Sono Baking Co.-Darien, South Norwalk, Southport www.sonobaking.com Decadent pies such as Cranberry Pear, Apple, Apple Crumb, Pumpkin and Pecan, along with plenty other baked goods like gingerbread turkeys cookies. Order online.Ore Hill & SWYFT-Kent www.orehillandswyft.com Back to basics and pure taste satisfaction. 9” Apple, Pumpkin or Pecan pies, freshly made for your special day. Order online by Thursday, Nov.18.Scratch Bakery-Milford www.scratchbakingct.comKeeping it classic at Scratch Baking this Thanksgiving; choose from Apple Crumb, Double Apple Crust, Chocolate Pecan and Pumpkin pies. Who can resist these time-honored favorites? Preorder on their website for quick and easy ordering.St. Moritz Bakery-Greenwich www.stmoritzgreenwich.com 7 and 10” Cherry, Blueberry, Apple, Lemon Meringue, and Boston Cream pies. Plenty of other fruity desserts to choose from as well, if one of those doesn’t whet your whistle.Taste By Spellbound-Avon, South Windsor, West Hartford www.tbspellbound.com 12” pan pies-Berries and Cream, Crumb Top Apple, Pecan, Kentucky Derby, Lemon Meringue and Coconut Cream. Plenty of cakes, too! Which will grace your table this year?UCONN Dining Services/Not Just Desserts-Storrs www.dining.uconn.edu The annual Thanksgiving Pie & Baked Goods sale is open to the public; Apple, Fruits of the Forest, Chocolate Mousse Cream, Pumpkin Pie and more. Order by Friday, Nov. 12 at 4pm. Check website for pickup details.Wade’s Farm Fresh-Bloomfield www.wadesfarm.com 10” pies-Apple (sugar-free or regular), Mince, Pumpkin, Pecan or mix it up a bit with Banana Cream, Pumpkin Chiffon, Coconut Custard and more. Call 860-243-1855 to place orders for your holiday pies by Monday, Nov. 19. Easy curbside pickup.Wakeman Town Farm-Westportwww.wakemantownfarm.orghttps://wakemantownfarmstore.square.site/s/shopChoose your favorite handmade 9” pie: Pecan, Apple Crumb or Pumpkin Cheesecake. Pumpkin, along with delicious breads and roll for your holiday table. Order online by Saturday, Nov. 20.
