What’s better than enjoying a delicious pie during the holidays? Whether it’s pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving or pecan pie on Christmas, the dessert plays a key role in many families’ holiday celebrations. Finding a local bakery that takes advance orders for pies is key, especially as waitlists get longer as the holidays approach. These bakeries will make your Thanksgiving and winter holiday celebrations as easy as pie!
Piebird Pastry Kitchen
5304 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
This small bakery was initially funded by a Kickstarter campaign but has since grown into a popular spot for seasonal pies. Using handmade pastry crusts and fruit sourced from local farmers, Piebird makes classics like apple and cherry pies as well as more unorthodox creations like its s’mores pie. The bakery often tables at local farmers markets, so follow along via its online pop-up calendar.
The Pie Shoppe
1379 Route 30, Laughlintown, PA 15655
The Pie Shoppe has been operating since 1947 and has been a Laughlintown institution for more than 75 years, still using some of the same recipes it had since it first opened, including its pie recipes. Flavors vary depending on the day, so it’s encouraged to call ahead to see what’s available or order in advance.
Harvest Valley Farm Market and Bakery
5820 William Flynn Highway, Route 8, Bakerstown, PA 15007
Some may prefer to head to a local farm market to pick up a pie rather than a bakery, as many farm markets bake desserts with fresh fruits grown on the farm. Harvest Valley Farms puts new, fresh-baked creations in its market daily, including an extremely large assortment of cookies and, of course, plenty of pies. Pumpkin and pecan pies are exclusive for the holiday season.
harvestvalleyfarms.com/baked-goods
Pittsburgh Pie Guy
412-206-5192
Farmers markets are also a great place to find up-and-coming businesses like Pittsburgh Pie Guy. It started with just two people selling homemade pies at farmers market but has since grown into a business that partners with local farms to bake and sell pies online. Pie Guy pies often incorporate unexpected ingredients, as with the Asian-inspired Milk Oolong Boba Custard pie or the Horchata Custard pie, and that goes for its sweet and savory offerings.
Georgie’s Corner Bakery & Café
5743 Walnut St., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Georgie’s is popular for its coffee and pastries, but it’s also well-known for its unique and delicious pies. The cafe’s menu changes every month, so be sure to check back closer to the holiday season to see what they have in store. Keep an eye out for its fan-favorite Sea Salt Honey Pie, which gets brought back as a special menu item every once in a while.
