Don’t Forget to Order the Thanksgiving Pies

The turkey may get top billing for next week’s feast, but ole Tom would be nothing without the support of a few good pies.  A number of bakeries are already taking orders for Thanksgiving, so be sure to reserve your dessert soon. Here are a few options in the neighborhood:

Ladybird Bakery
1112 8th Avenue,  718-499-8108
Deadline for orders: Friday, November 16 at noon; order by Wednesday and get a free cookie
Pies available: Just about any kind of pie you can imagine, starting at $19 and up.
Also available: Cakes, tarts, loaves of sweet breads, cookies, and more, in a range of prices.

Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd Avenue,  718-499-2917
Deadline for orders: Has come and gone! But they will have a limited number of whole pies for sale, first come first served, the following days: Tuesday November 20 starting at 8am, Wednesday, November 21 starting at 8am, and Thursday, November 22 starting at 8am (they will close at noon on Thanksgiving).
Pies available: Salted caramel apple, bittersweet chocolate pecan, brown butter pumpkin, and salty honey.

Colson Patisserie
374 9th Street at 6th Ave, 718-965-6400
Deadline for orders: November 19

Sweet Treasures
588 5th Avenue, 718-788-7898
Deadline for Orders: The sooner the better, but at least two days before Thanksgiving
Pies available: Pumpkin, apple, cherry, blueberry
Also available: Cakes, pastries, cannoli, cheesecake and more
Price range: $10 – $25

Laurentino’s
680 5th Avenue, 718-832-1871
Deadline for Orders: The sooner the better, but at least the day before Thanksgiving
Pies available: Coconut, pumpkin, apple, key lime. All pies are $12

Know of any sweet treat destinations that we missed? Let us know in the comments.