Features Thanksgiving Holiday Holiday Guide Pie Guide Dessert Highlight 40+ Places For Great Holiday Pies in Connecticut (2024 Edition) Hannah Goodman November 17, 2024 Get those stretchy pants out of the deep, dark depths of your closet…don’t worry, we all have a pair! Once a year, these pants are necessary, as holiday excitement overtakes the part of the brain that tells us we’re full. We fight that voice that tells us to stop, that third and even fourth helpings of mashed potatoes and red wine aren’t going to help us cope with that obnoxious uncle your mom sat you next to out of spite. You know what will help? Pie and pie only. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, as you can eat as much as you want without being judged, though they’ll still try. But keep your head held high, as this year you can brag about the wonderful pies you’ve spent hours upon hours picking out. You even preheated the oven and scooped out perfect balls of vanilla ice cream. So don’t let anyone tell you that you did nothing, because ice cream is not easy to scoop. All throughout Connecticut you can find plenty of delicious pie options, whether you want your pies fruity, custardy, creamy, or gluten free. As they say, Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, and while we celebrate our family, friends, furbabies, and crazy uncles we’ve never met, it is important to recognize the true Thanksgiving savior: pie. Lucky for you, this guide is organized by county, so scroll down to find yours! Gobble, gobble. Fairfield CountyThe Drunk Alpaca - Trumbull https://thedrunkalpaca.square.site/The 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, including Peach Bourbon, Chocolate Whiskey Pecan, Salted Caramel Apple, Hard Cider Mixed Berry, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookie, to name just 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 by November 20 for Thanksgiving directly from their website. Palmer’s Market - Darien www.palmersdarien.comFor over 100 years, Palmer’s Market in Darien has been more than a place to shop—it’s where tradition is crafted by hand, one pie at a time. Palmer’s dedicated team of bakers pours love and care into every pie, from their signature all-butter crusts to the carefully selected fillings. Whether it’s the cozy warmth of a Pumpkin Pie or the sweet-tart perfection of an Apple Cranberry Crumb, each pie is made with the same attention to detail that’s kept them at the heart of the community for generations. With flavors like Apple, Apple Cranberry, Cherry, Pumpkin, Maple Pecan, Chocolate Cream, and Lemon Meringue, you’ll taste the difference that handmade makes. Order online or pick up in-store today!Oronoque Farms - Shelton www.oronoquefarms.comOronoque Farms was voted Best Apple Crumb Pie by Connecticut Magazine, meaning you could have an award-winning pie on your Thanksgiving dessert menu. They are now making their own premium homemade ice cream to complement their award-winning, 9” pies. Along with their apple pie and apple crumb, they also offer blueberry, cherry, chocolate cream, chocolate banana cream, banana cream, coconut cream, and others (sugar-free apple pie too!). Thanksgiving pies will be available on a first come, first served basis. Visit their instagram page, website, or call 203-925-4237 to order your holiday pies. Aux Delices - Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westport www.auxdelicesfoods.comAux Délices is offering a delightful selection of Thanksgiving pies and other holiday desserts. They have two versions of apple pie: a double-crusted one and another with a fragrant crumb topping, featuring seasonal fall apples. The Georgia pecan pie, sweetened with maple syrup, and the pumpkin pie, flavored with cinnamon, are also classic, delicious choices for your holiday table. Don’t forget to add sweet whipped cream to your order—it’s the perfect topping for any of their desserts! Place orders online by Saturday, November 23. G Cafe Bakery - Southport https://www.gcafebakery.com/For the fourth consecutive year, G Café Bakery (with locations in New Haven, Branford, and Southport) is delighted to offer a delectable selection of handcrafted pies for Thanksgiving. Indulge in timeless classics such as Apple Pie and Caramelized Pecan Pie, or explore delightful European specialties like Basque Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and their signature dessert: Gateau Basque. Discover the perfect pie for your holiday and pre-order online here.American Pie Company - Sherman www.americanpiecompany.comVoted Best Pie by Connecticut Magazine, Fairfield Daily Voice, Business Insider, and other publications, American Pie Co. is happy to do your holiday baking. Call ahead to pre-order your Thanksgiving pies, baked goods, and meals. Check out all their offerings here. Bakery Navone - Newtownwww.panificionavona.comBakery Navone’s Thanksgiving specials include apple pie (of course), cherry or apple galette, orange ricotta pie, chocolate mousse tart, pumpkin pie, lemon ricotta muffins, and mini rustic pies. Call or text 203-644-2372 to place your holiday order or fill out the order form provided on their website. 3-day advance ordering required. Beardsley’s Orchards - Sheltonwww.beardsleyscidermill.comBeardsley’s pies are stuffed full of fresh fruit and are prepared and baked fresh on their premises. Worried about purchasing in advance? All 11 of their pies can also be purchased frozen, meaning you can bake them at your convenience! Their pies and other baked goods are perfect for this holiday season. Catch A Healthy Habit - Fairfieldwww.catchahealthyhabit.comCatch A Healthy Habit has a variety of vegan and gluten-free desserts and pies for Thanksgiving. Flavor options abound, including Caramel Pecan Pie, Chai Spice Cheesecake, Chocolate Brownie Bite Pie, and Coconut Passion Fruit Pie. Flour Water Salt Bread - Darien https://www.flourwatersaltbread.com/Rumor has it Thanksgiving Eve pre-order is now open at Flour Water Salt Bread. Click here to order and secure your apple pies, sourdough bread, cookies, and other holiday faves. Garelick & Herbs - Greenwich, Southporthttps://garelickandherbs.com/Garelick & Herbs Thanksgiving menu is now live and you can place your order directly on their website. Their “sweet endings” include chocolate pecan pie, coconut custard pie, and traditional apple and pumpkin pie, as well as other chocolate treats and breads. Herbaceous Catering - Bridgeport www.herbaceouscatering.comWith their farm to table tradition, Herbaceous Catering uses the freshest, seasonal ingredients available, and that goes for their holiday desserts and menus too. Online ordering is available, where you can purchase chocolate peanut butter pie, Mimi’s bourbon pecan pie, and other savory dishes. Store pickup and delivery (address-depending) are both available. Lachat Town Farm - Weston www.lachattownfarm.orgThis year, Lachat Town Farm is partnering with Kneads Bakery (Westport) to offer pies, cakes, breads, breakfast pastries, and side dishes for your Thanksgiving table. Place your order here by 11/23 and pick up your goods on 11/26 at Lachat. Michele’s Pies - Norwalkwww.michelespies.comMichele’s Pies had 51 first place award winning pies at the American Pie Council’s National Pie Championships. Their menu is seasonal due to the availability of fresh local fruit. For Thanksgiving, you can order apple crumb, apple cranberry crumb, pumpkin, nut pies, cream pies, cheesecakes, and other baked goods. Pre-order on their website for best availability. OC Organic Kitchen - Danbury, Norwalkwww.ocorganickitchen.comSimple, homey, organic food that will end your meal with the perfect dessert. Pies, breads, tarts, danishes, and cinnamon buns are just several items OC Organic Kitchen offers, all of which are perfect for your holiday. Order online, call ahead, or visit the store. Old Mill Market & Cafe - Reddingwww.theoldmillmarket.comOld Mill Market offers an array of handmade baked goods using local and organic ingredients. Place your holiday pie order online, where you can choose from an assortment of pies, like pumpkin, double crust apple, key lime, lemon gingersnap, and more! Gluten-free options available. Rebel Daughter Cookies - Norwalkhttps://rebeldaughtercookies.com/Let Rebel Daughter Cookies handle your Thanksgiving dessert needs, from their best-selling “bourbon pecan pie chocolate chunk cookie” to all their other fall-inspired cookies and cakes. Don’t wait, reserve your holiday desserts directly through their website now!Silverman’s Farm - Eastonhttps://www.silvermansfarm.com/Silverman’s has been open for over 100 years, selling seasonal goodies, flowers, and specialty items. Their farmer’s market is always stocked with their famous cider donuts and 16 varieties of freshly made pies, including apple cranberry, peach, cherry, and lemon crunch (just to name a few). Simply Delicious Catering - Wiltonwww.simplydeliciousct.comAt Simply Delicious, they’ll make your holidays a little sweeter with their flaky, buttery specialty homemade pies, including apple pie with crumb or lattice topping, pumpkin, blueberry crumb, bourbon pecan, bourbon chocolate pecan, and pumpkin ricotta. Order by Monday, November 25th! Sono Baking Company - Darien, South Norwalk, Southportwww.sonobaking.comThis year, Sono Baking Company is offering an array of decadent pies, such as Cranberry Pear, Apple, Apple Crumb, Pumpkin, Pecan, and other baked goods, like Gingerbread Turkey cookies. Pre-order is available online. Sport Hill Farm - Eastonwww.sporthillfarm.comSport Hill Farm is now accepting pre-orders for pies made by Simply Delicious Catering, including apple lattice, apple crumb, pumpkin, and bourbon pecan. Place your order here or email info@sporthillfarm.com by Monday, November 18 and pick up at their farm on Wednesday, November 27. St. Moritz Bakery - Greenwichwww.stmoritzgreenwich.comThis sweet local bakery is ready to make your holiday dessert and pastry wishes come true, whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. For Thanksgiving, they have seasonal pies like pecan and pumpkin as well as dinner rolls, croissants, cookies, tarts, and more. Call or email them to place your order. Wakeman Town Farm - Westportwww.wakemantownfarm.orgDon’t miss the annual Wakeman Town Farm pie sale, featuring freshly baked 9” pies from Oronoque Farms. WTF will be offering apple, apple crumb, blueberry, blueberry crumb, cherry, cherry crumb, and pumpkin pies. Pair your pie with pints of Madagascar vanilla or bourbon brown sugar ice creams from Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream. Place your order here by 11/22 and pick up on 11/25. Hartford County Heirloom Market - Wethersfield www.heirloommkt.comHeirloom Market, a from scratch organic local bakery and cafe in Old Wethersfield, is offering holiday pies, basque-style cheesecake, cookies, and an array of homemade treats, including their giant cinnamon buns for your Thanksgiving feast! Pie choices include Chai Spiced Pumpkin, Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan, and Miso-Roasted Apple Streusel. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available. Preorder by Sunday, November 24 and pick up your treats on Wednesday, November 27. You can stop in, call in your order, or place your order online.BouNom - Avonwww.bounom.comBouNom specializes in French and Southern-inspired pastries and baked goods, all made in house daily. This year, you can order key lime pie, maple pumpkin pie with chocolate cookie crust, apple crumble pie, and pumpkin cheesecake with chocolate crust pie (and more!). Order online and pick up on 11/27. Brown Butter Creations - Glastonbury www.brownbuttercreations.comThis Thanksgiving, Brown Butter Creations will once again be offering their delicious artisanal pies, including Brown Butter Apple Crumb, Pumpkin Mascarpone Swirl, Brown Butter Sweet Potato Meringue, French Silk Chocolate, and more! Pre-order here and pick up on 11/26 or 11/27. Cafe Louise - West Hartford www.cafelouise.comTraditional apple pie, Grandma’s bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate cream pie, key lime pie, and their rich, flourless gluten-free chocolate torte. Plenty of choices for everyone! Order by Thursday, November 21st online or by calling 860-561-0160. Dondero Orchard - South Glastonburywww.donderoorchards.comDondero has all your favorite pies for your Thanksgiving table, including apple, blueberry, bumble-berry, peach, pecan, strawberry rhubarb, and more. Place your pie order at least a week in advance to ensure you get exactly what you want!E. Draghi & Sons Farm Stand - South Glastonburywww.draghifarms.comAlong with their gorgeous farm stand, market, and greenhouses, they also have a bakery, which offers freshly baked pastries and other delicious goods. Call to place your order for any of their pies, sweet breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, and anything else you may want for your holiday! Elmwood Pastry Shop - West Hartford www.instagram.com/elmwoodpastryshopThis family business has been around since 1948 and they recently won Best Bakery in the 2024 Best of West Hartford! Some of the many pies you can order include pumpkin, apple, cherry, blueberry, strawberry rhubarb, and banana or chocolate creme. All orders must be prepaid and picked up on 11/27 after 1:30pm. Granny’s Pie Factory - East Hartford www.grannyspiefactory.comHead to Granny’s in person to pick out your holiday pies (pre-ordering is not available). Pies made-from-scratch is what they do – pies and only pies! Mince, pineapple, and Custard are available while supplies last. They have many pie options, so don’t feel pressure to choose just one!Harvest Cafe and Bakery - Simsbury www.harvestcafebakery.comHarvest Cafe is accepting pie and other dessert orders until Wednesday, November 20. They have all your favorite pie flavors, as well as scones, sweet tea breads, cakes, cookie kits, and more! Call 860-658-5000 or email harvestcafe@sbcglobal.net to place your holiday order. Lewis Farms - Southington www.lewisfarmsct.comLewis Farms is ready for Thanksgiving and wants you to be too! All pies are 10” and a few options include: apple raspberry, banana cream, caramel apple walnut, and peach cherry berry. Call to place your order or head to the store to pick out your desired holiday treats. Lost Acres - North Granby www.lostacres.comLost Acres is offering 10” deep dish, handmade pies with all-butter crusts. Try one of their many pie flavors: Mile High, Cranberry Apple, classic Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Praline, Berry (Blueberry or Mixed), Bourbon or Chocolate Pecan, gluten-free mousse pies, and apple crisps. Call 860-653-6600 for advance ordering (recommended). Order by Thursday, November 21. Pure Love Bakery - Avonhttps://www.purelovebakery.com/Pure Love is a dedicated gluten-free bakery offering breads, cakes & cupcakes, baked goods, and of course, Thanksgiving pies. Order and enjoy apple crumb pie, pumpkin pie, bourbon pecan pie, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, and more (all gf or available in gf). Rogers Orchards - Southingtonwww.rogersorchards.comFor a special occasion, like say Thanksgiving, you can indulge in one of their 10” fruit pies, which are filled to the brim with seasonal fruits and topped with a golden, flaky crust. Stop in and smell the dessert opportunities at Rogers Orchards and you’ll not regret it! Rosedale Farms & Vineyard - Simsburywww.rosedale1920.comNow accepting Thanksgiving bakery orders! 8” or 10” pies are available in several flavors, including apple crumb, apple caramel crumb, blueberry crumb, and pumpkin. Order over the phone or online and pick up by 11/27. Taste By Spellbound - Avon, South Windsor, West Hartford www.tbspellbound.comTaste by Spellbound has a stellar three locations, offering freshly made pastries and desserts using seasonal blends and ingredients. Among their many cakes, cupcakes, and mini desserts, they also offer 9” pies (berries & cream, apple with a crumb top, Richman’s pecan, Kentucky derby, lemon meringue, and coconut cream). Call 860-284-0000 to place your order (must be placed 7 days in advance). Wade’s Farm Fresh - Bloomfieldwww.wadesfarm.comWade’s Farm Fresh has plenty of history, and through that history they’ve learned how to make delicious pies with fresh, seasonal fruit. Their freshly baked 10” pie flavors include: apple, very berry, mince, blueberry, boston cream, pumpkin chiffon, and plenty more. Place your order by 11/25 and pick up in store on 11/27. Windham CountySoleil Bakery - Woodstock www.facebook.com/SoleilBakeryLLC/Soleil Bakery sells the best award-winning pies in Windham county! They use only fresh, clean ingredients, including all-organic sugar and high quality fruits and chocolate. Their strawberry rhubarb (first place in the Norwich Bulletin Pie Contest) and chocolate cream pies are heavenly, made with real chocolate, fresh, in-house whipped cream, and topped with a cherry. Mmmm! Their pies have also made the USA Today top pie charts and have been on the cover of Connecticut Magazine, not to mention Best Bakery in Eastern CT for 10+ years. Order one of their famous pies by November 22 (or until they run out)! New Haven CountyG Cafe Bakery - Branford, New Haven (Multiple Locations) https://www.gcafebakery.com/For the fourth consecutive year, G Café Bakery (with locations in New Haven, Branford, and Southport) is delighted to offer a delectable selection of handcrafted pies for Thanksgiving. Indulge in timeless classics such as Apple Pie and Caramelized Pecan Pie, or explore delightful European specialties like Basque Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and their signature dessert: Gateau Basque. Discover the perfect pie for your holiday and pre-order online here.Gioia Cafe & Bar - New Havenhttps://www.gioianewhaven.com/Gioia will be offering three Thanksgiving pies this season: a brown butter pumpkin pie with whipped mascarpone, a chocolate bourbon pecan pie, and an apple crisp pie. They will be available for pre-order via their website November 13-24 and for pickup on November 27.Kouign Bakery - Wallingford www.kouignbakery.comKouign has an extensive pre-order Thanksgiving menu available, whether you want cookies & tarts, breads, morning-of breakfast treats, or pies. Their four unique pie flavors include salted caramel apple, pumpkin caramel cheesecake, pumpkin cookie butter, and chocolate pecan. Order forms can be found on their website or IG and must be placed by 11/18. Old Bishop Farm - Cheshire www.oldbishopfarms.comOld Bishop Farm was founded in the 1700s and has been newly renovated to offer their customers fresh fruits & veggies, flowers & herbs, homemade ice cream, and baked goods. Call your order in ahead of time to ensure you get one of their freshly baked pies for the big holiday.Rose Orchards Farm - Branfordwww.roseorchardsfarm.comRose Orchards Farm has plenty of fruity, custardy, and crumbly pies to choose from this holiday season. Sugar conscious? Sugar-free apple and blueberry pies are available upon request. Call 203-488-7996 to place your order. Scratch Baking - Milfordwww.scratchbakingct.comThey’re a bakery in a small city, but they have a big heart! Thanksgiving pre-ordering is now available, whether you want traditional apple, pumpkin, or pecan pie, or you want a flourless chocolate cake (GF!), they indeed have got your dessert needs covered. Sweets on Main - Branfordwww.sweetsonmain.comWith the holidays just around the corner, Sweets is ready to serve you up the best pies around! Their ingredients are locally sourced and each pie consists of all-butter handmade crusts. They’re offering traditional apple pie, apple crumb pie, pumpkin pie, southern pecan pie, and even a “decorate your own Thanksgiving cookie kit.” Place your order by 11/22 and pick up on 11/27 10am-2pm. Litchfield CountyCutie Pies - Thomaston www.cutiepiesct.comOpening just last year, Cutie Pies is run by two best friends that turned their love of baking into a bakery. They offer cakes, cheesecake, cupcakes, and pies. Call to place your order for one of their many delicious pies (apple, cherry, strawberry, pecan, banana cream, and other classic flavors). New Morning Market - Woodburyhttps://newmorningmarket.com/This independent, family-owned market provides local, organic, and delicious foods, including an array of savory menu items and organic desserts. Pre-order pumpkin, pecan, and wild Maine blueberry pie as well as a vegan apple galette and gluten-free pies. Pick up on 11/25, 11/26, or 11/27 (choose only one time at checkout!). OC Organic Kitchen - New Milford www.ocorganickitchen.comSimple, homey, organic food that will end your meal with the perfect dessert. Pies, breads, tarts, danishes, and cinnamon buns are just several items OC Organic Kitchen offers, all of which are perfect for your holiday. Order online, call ahead, or visit the store. Middlesex CountyGotta’s Farm and Cider Mill - Portland www.gottasfarm.comGotta’s is a 5th generation farm established in 1898, with an incredible farm stand bakery with fresh pies, breads, and cookies to boot. They offer an array of freshly baked pies, as well as a variety of frozen cream pies (banana, chocolate, reeses, Swiss almond, and oreo). Make sure to call in your pie order for the upcoming holiday! Lyman Orchards - Middlefield www.lymanorchards.comConnecticut’s premier orchard and 10th generation family is offering its award-winning pies this Thanksgiving! Lyman’s pies are fresh and handcrafted and their flavors include: strawberry rhubarb, bumbleberry, apple, apple crumb, cherry, and blueberry. Place your order online or in person. New London County Farmhouse Bake Shoppe - Preston www.farmhousebakeshoppe.comMandi from Farmhouse is a true baker! She uses fresh, local ingredients to make her deliciously creative pies. Order online here ASAP to make sure you get one of Mandi’s incredible pies, like walnut streusel “pumpkin,” triple berry, apple crumble, banana cream, and blueberries & cream (this one looks like a must-try).
