The bird might take center stage during the Thanksgiving holiday. But we all know that the real star of the party is the pie.
Whether it's pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato, apple or even French silk, there's nothing quite like topping off your holiday feasting with one of America's favorite desserts.
And we know a secret. You don't have to be a great baker to serve great pie on Thanksgiving Day. Just look to one of the city's best scratch bakeries for holiday pies worth their weight in flavor. Here are eight of our favorite spots.
Aggie’s Bakery
7328 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 482-1288
aggiesbakery.com
Aggie's offers a wide variety of pies, from classic pumpkin, pecan and apple to cherry, blueberry, peach and more. All pies require a minimum of at least 48 hours notice for pick-up through Nov. 22. Delivery is also available.
Cost: $17-$24 per pie (for 9-10-inch pies); 2-inch and 4-inch pies are also available for purchase by the dozen.
To order: Place your order online at aggiesbakery.com.
The Bake Sale
6923 W. Becher St., West Allis, (414) 543-4230
bakesalewestallis.com
The Bake Sale will be offering their housemade pies for Thanksgiving in flavors like Pumpkin, Pumpkin Gingersnap, Maple Cheesecake with Pumpkin Swirl, Pecan, Whiskey Chocolate Pecan, Apple Cinnamon, Caramel Apple, Double Chocolate French Silk, Door County Cherry, Banana Cream and Key Lime. Gluten-free-friendly pies are also available in Pumpkin, French Silk, Banana and Key Lime.
Cost: $29-$41 per pie
To order: Orders can be placed online. Order cut-off is Wednesday, Nov. 15 with pick up on Nov. 21 or Nov. 22.
Black Shoe Bakery
Blue's Egg Milwaukee, 317 N. 76th St., (414) 336-1005
blackshoecatering.com
Black Shoe is offering Dutch Apple, Bourbon Pecan, Pumpkin, Salted Brown Butter, French Silk and Key Lime Pie for Thanksgiving.
Cost: $36-$38 per pie (for 10-inch pies)
Heat and eat Thanksgiving dinners for four ($130) are also available.
To order: Orders can be placed online. The cutoff for orders will be Sunday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. Pickup will be available on the South Side of Blue's Egg near the Huntington Bank ATM between 3:15 and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 22.
Greige Patisserie
408 W. Florida St., (414) 252-0143
greigemke.com
Greige is offering a variety of desserts for Thanksgiving including Cranberry Gingersnap, Pumpkin, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan and Salted Caramel Apple pies. Pumpkin Spice Croissant Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Bread, Take and Bake Cinnamon Rolls and Sweet Potato Cheesecake are also available for purchase.
Cost: $12-$52, depending on selection.
To order: Orders can be placed online for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 22 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Hatched
655 N. Brookfield Rd. (commercial kitchen; no retail), (414) 418-5217
hatchedmke.com
Hatched is offering pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies in flavors like Black Bottom Oat, Caramel Apple, Classic Pumpkin, Salted Brown Butter Honey, Southern Pecan or Spiced Cranberry. Handpies and pie fries are also available.
Cost: $35-$38 per 9" pie
To order: Place your order online. Order cut-off is Nov. 19 or until sold out. Pick up is Nov. 22 at one of two locations:
- Hatched Production Kitchen (655 N Brookfield Rd., Brookfield) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Canary Coffee Bar (720 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr., Milwaukee) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Honeypie Cafe
2643 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 489-7437
honeypiecafe.com
Honeypie is offering preordering for Thanksgiving pies in flavors like Pumpkin, Boubon Walnut Pecan, Apple Crumb, Door Cherry Crumb, Chocolate Cream, Key Lime and Vegan Apple or Cherry Crumb.
Cost: $40-$49 per 11" pie, depending on flavor.
To order: Place your order online. Cut-off for orders is Nov. 19 with pick-up at two locations:
- Nov. 19-22 at Palomino, 2491 S. Superior St. (414) 242-6389
- Nov. 24-25 at Honeypie Cafe, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 489-7437
Lucy Bakes
133 W. Pittsburgh Ave.
lucybakes.org
Lucy Bakes will be offering 9" pies in flavors like Pumpkin, Apple, Blueberry and Cherry Crumble, along with 5" pie samplers (featuring four 5" pies in flavors listed above). Items like pumpkin cheesecake, cupcakes and cookies will also be available.
Cost: $36-$65
To order: Orders can be placed online. A limited quantity of items will be available for pick-up on a walk-in basis. Thanksgiving items can be picked up at the bakery on Nov. 21 from 2 to 7 p.m.; Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop
9201 W. Center St., (414) 249-5665
missmollyscafe.com
Miss Molly's is offering a selection of Thanksgiving pies for pre-order including Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Chai Whipped Cream (9"); Dutch Apple (9") and Caramelized Pear & Walnut Galette (10").
Cost: $28-$32 per pie/galette
To order: Place your order online. Order cut-off is Nov. 19 with pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 3-7 p.m. at Sully's Sandwiches, 9211 W. Center St. (next door to Miss Molly's).
MOR Bakery*
2018 S 1st St., (414) 249-3316
morfoodsmke.com
*MOR operates from a dedicated gluten-free kitchen
MOR is offering a variety of pies including Cranberry & Pear Pie with Streusel Topping (vegan); Apple Pie with Streusel Topping (vegan); Pumpkin Pie (vegan); Pecan Pie (vegan); Pecan Pie with Chocolate Ganache (vegan); and Pecan Pie or Pecan Pie with Chocolate Ganache, both made with brown sugar (not corn syrup), dairy and eggs.
Additional items including breads, quick breads, breakfast treats and cake are also available to order.
Cost: $28-$42
Order: Orders can be placed online. Order cut-off is Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. with pick-up on Tuesday, November 21 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the bakery.
Mr. Dye’s Pies
3rd Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 759-4992
Mr. Dye's Pies on Facebook
Mr. Dye's Pies is currently taking orders for Thanksgiving pies in flavors including Brandy Old Fashioned Cherry, Blueberry Hill, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato with Pecan Topping, Purple Monster, Purple Monster with Pecan Topping, N'Awlins Pecan, Dr. Carver (peanut butter pie) and Key Lime.
Cost: $24-32 for regular pies; slightly higher for gluten-free or sugar-free pies.
To order: Call (414) 759-4992 to place your order. Pick up is at 3rd Street Market Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 21-22.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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