Thanksgiving Pie Countdown: 4 Local Bakeries With Delicious Homemade Pies
Aside from election season, November is also the beginning of holiday pie season. And since we could really use some sweet thoughts this week, we’re looking ahead to our local Thanksgiving pie options to plan for the epic dessert course.
These local options are completely homemade — so you can have the from-scratch taste without spending all week in the kitchen. Check out this list below, ordered from most to least expensive.
Four and Twenty Blackbirds, 439 Third Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets: Love the pie slices at Lark Cafe — like Lemon Chess and Salty Honey? They’re made at the infamous Four & Twenty Blackbirds bakery in Gowanus, which sells whole pies for around $40. Make sure to reserve yours early, because they only take a limited number of pre-Thanksgiving orders. (718) 499 2917.
Pel’s Pie Co., 446 Rogers Avenue between Lincoln Road and Lefferts Avenue: Get renowned homemade pies that have a creative flair, like Pumpkin Chocolate, Pecan Bourbon, Buttermilk, and Chocolate Mousse, $30 each. Check out our quiche review here. (347) 350-5906, 24-hours advance notice.
Milk & Honey Cafe, 1119 Newkirk Avenue at Westminster Road: Get homemade Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan pies at Milk and Honey Cafe. Each pie is $18. Check out our breakfast review of Milk & Honey here. (718) 513-0441, 24-hours advance notice.
Lord’s Bakery, 2135 Nostrand Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Glenwood Road: Lord’s Bakery offers a range of pies like Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, and Pecan all for very low prices. (Also, check out specialty photo cakes!) These pies are the cheapest around, ranging from $6.75 to $8.50. No need for advance notice, just walk in and choose your favorite. (718) 434-9551.
What did we miss? Write in your favorite local spot for Thanksgiving pies in the comments below.
