Thanksgiving is nearing and we are all anticipating the traditional tastes of the holiday. So many choices for pie – pumpkin, apple and pecan all make our mouth water.
Check out the compiled list of can’t beat places to purchase your mouth-watering Thanksgiving pies around the Valley, ranging from the traditional flavors to the oh my goodness yes unique tastings.
The most important piece is the fact that time is a wasting. If you want to sink into a delicious pie on Thanksgiving, you are going to need to do a little pre-planning. Do not forget to order the pies ahead of time. Most locations have hard deadlines to order a Thanksgiving pie.
Arcadia Farms
Order forms are available online
Arcadia Farms Cafe website
Arcadia Farms in Scottsdale bakes up some of the most sumptuous treats this Thanksgiving. Select from Lemon Chess, Harvest Pumpkin, Old Fashioned Apple Crumb, Southern Pecan and Chocolate Pecan pies this year. Pies will serve eight people and cost $30 each. The store will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so plan to pick up ahead of time.
Pie Snob
https://www.piesnob.com/collections/thanksgiving
Pie Snob is a specialized Phoenix bakery that is known for their handcrafted pies, cheesecakes and tarts. Pie Snob features more than a dozen gourmet pies with flavors that range from pumpkin and pecan to Razzleberry and Peach Bourbon. Visit their website to see the available pie selections. Order online at piesnob.com and schedule a pickup date and time.
Rock Springs Café
http://rocksprings.cafe/store/
Just a few miles out of town, but so worth the drive! Rock Springs Cafe off the Old Black Canyon Highway has been selling pies in record breaking numbers and they keeps customers coming back. The pies have earned the well-deserved title of being some of the tastiest pies in the state, and folks make the drive for a slice of their delicious concoctions. On the website, Rock Springs Cafe claims to “sell more pie than any other single location in AZ.”You can order pies to pick up or have them delivered just in time for the holidays.
PIEfection
You’ll have dozens of delicious decisions when ordering from PIEfection in Mesa. Along with classic holiday favorites including pumpkin and apple, you’ll find unexpected pie flavors such as the German Chocolate Pie ($19) the Almond Joy Pie ($19) and the Kentucky Derby Pie. They also offer gluten-friendly options. PIEfection also offers pumpkin cheesecake. PIEfaction is located at the Southwest corner of Power and Brown roads in Mesa. To order, call 480-218-7437 (PIES) or visit the PIEfection website at http://www.piefectionaz.com/
Phoenix Public Market Cafe
Want to shop local? This Thanksgiving, the Phoenix Public Market Cafe is dishing up Pumpkin Pie with toasted meringue and Chocolate Maple Cheese Pie with candied pecans. You might also want to consider the apple crumb tart. The cost per pie is $25. Payment is required in advance at the time of ordering and orders can also be placed in person at the restaurant. For more information call 602-253-2700 or visit the Phoenix Public Market Cafe website at http://phxpublicmarket.com/cafe/
Village Inn
You can’t go wrong with a Village Inn pie at your Thanksgiving dinner table. The restaurant has a solid reputation at offering some of the most popular holiday pies for your family meals. Village Inn offers Country Apple pie, French Silk pie or a Southern Pecan pie for your holiday meals. Or go with the non-traditional tastes and add a Strawberry Rhubarb, Key Lime or Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup to your dinner table.For more information on ordering a Village Inn holiday pie, visit http://www.villageinn.com/holidaypies/.
Costco
OK, so Costco is not gourmet but can they bake an amazing pie for affordable prices. And their pies are HUGE! No need to order ahead of time, but go early to make sure grab your pie before the stores sell out. To find the Costco nearest you, visit https://www.costco.com/.
AZ Food Crafters
“Your Pie Guys,” Eddie and Mike, founded AZ Food Crafters to share their delicious Baked Hand Pies, commonly known as empanadas. The 9-inch pies are always a hot seller this holiday season in this east Valley store. Their traditional 9-inch pie offers seasonal selections including Berry Crumble ($24), Fresh Roasted Pumpkin ($22), Cranberry Orange Walnut Buttermilk ($24), plus apple pie three ways: Classic ($20), Caramel Apple ($22), and Dutch Apple ($22). Pies can be ordered in person or by phone. Visit the website for a complete list of pies. https://azfoodcrafters.com/
Bear and the Honey
Bear and the Honey sells pies in the Valley and they definitely have something for everyone. Pies start at $25 and feed about 10 guests. You can order pies online for pickup at Luci’s at the Orchid or visit them at the locations below.
Mamma Toledo’s
Mamma Toledo’s The Pie Hole bakes thousands of delicious pies each year. Everything is from scratch. No pie presses or large mixers are used in the baking of their pies, impressive. They offer pies both sweet and savory. Orange Ginger Cream – $24, Hard Whiskey Pecan- $24, Sweet Potato Pecan – $23, Cherry/Cherry Almond or Cherry Vanilla – $23 and Mincemeat – $26. http://mammatoledos.com/
