10 Local Pie Places Perfect for Thanksgiving Pre-Orders
Not sure where to order your pies from this Thanksgiving? We've got you covered.
Let’s be honest, Thanksgiving isn’t really about the turkey. It’s about the pie! Across the RI region, bakeries take the holiday as a chance to show off their best crusts and seasonal fillings, from classic pumpkin to bourbon-soaked berry experiments. Now’s the time to plan your dessert strategy before the best ones are gone.
Pecan Pie from the Lost Lamb Patisserie
1. The Lost Lamb Patisserie — Stockbridge, MA
This elegant French-inspired bakery is a favorite stop for those craving meticulous pastries and gluten-free options. While The Lost Lamb doesn’t post a formal Thanksgiving pie list, they typically accept special orders by phone or in person. Expect refined takes on the classics, like silky pumpkin custard or almond-frangipane fruit tarts, wrapped in the kind of butter-rich crust that would make a Parisian proud.
2. Haven Café & Bakery — Lenox, MA
Haven’s annual Thanksgiving menu reads like a greatest hits list of fall desserts. There’s the classic pumpkin pie, a rustic pear-cranberry galette, bourbon pumpkin cheesecakes, a dramatic pumpkin crunch torte, and an apple cake that serves a crowd. Orders are due by Sunday, November 20, with pickup before 5pm on Wednesday, November 23, at 8 Franklin Street.
3. Taft Farms — Great Barrington, MA
At Taft Farms, the Thanksgiving pie lineup is as classic as it gets—apple (plain or crumb), pumpkin, pecan, and more than a dozen others that range from Key lime to cranberry-apple. Orders can be placed by phone or through the bakery’s online form, with pickup at 119 Park Street on Wednesday, November 27.
Purple Sweet Potatoe Pie at Steeple City Social.
4. Steeple City Social — North Adams, MA
Part bakery, part bar, Steeple City Social leans into creativity when it comes to holiday baking. This year’s Thanksgiving lineup includes maple pecan, apple crisp, pumpkin, and more adventurous flavors like orange-chocolate-almond (gluten-free/vegan) and purple sweet potato. Orders can be placed online, with pickup on Wednesday, November 27. Keep an eye on their social media for the latest updates and cut-off dates. These pies sell out fast.
5. Whistle Stop Bakery — Ridgefield, CT
Located right beside the Branchville train station, this beloved Ridgefield bakery has been in operation since 1982 and still makes its pies by hand, with generous butter and patience. Seasonal offerings shift each year, but pumpkin, apple, and pecan are always on the roster, with gluten-free options available. The shop doesn’t post an official Thanksgiving menu, so it’s best to call early to ensure your favorites are waiting at the counter.
Key Lime Pie from The Bakehouse.
6. The Bakehouse of Litchfield — Litchfield, CT
At The Bakehouse, pies are an everyday staple, but that’s part of what makes their holiday offerings so dependable. They offer fresh-baked apple, pumpkin, peach, and mixed berry, along with rotating mini-pies perfect for guests who want a little of everything. Pre-orders are encouraged, and there’s a same-day cut-off at 11am for any last-minute bakes. Stop by or call to lock in your order.
7. Talbott & Arding — Hudson, NY
Founded by chefs Mona Talbott and Kate Arding, this hybrid bakery, kitchen, and provisions shop brings restaurant-level technique to holiday baking. Their Thanksgiving pies include a pumpkin custard with a braided crust and a pecan-Medjool date-espresso pie that’s sweet and sophisticated. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance for pickup on November 26, and those who want to skip cooking altogether can add roasted turkey, herb stuffing, and gravy to the order.
Yuzu Meringue Pie at Mel the Bakery.
8. Mel the Bakery — Hudson, NY
Acclaimed baker Nora Allen relocated her celebrated Lower East Side operation to Hudson, where Mel now turns out slow-fermented breads and immaculate pastries in a busy storefront. Alongside its croissants and cardamom buns, Mel bakes seasonal pies that rotate with the market. This fall’s star is a pear-almond beauty with a crisp, buttery crust. Pie pre-orders opened the first week of November, so if you haven’t ordered yet, get on it!
9. Bartlett House — Ghent, NY
Operating out of a beautifully restored three-story brick building that once hosted railroad travelers, Bartlett House remains a quiet cornerstone of Ghent’s food scene. Their Thanksgiving dessert list stays concise and elegant: an apple galette made with Hudson Valley fruit in a bright, buttery crust, and mini pecan tarts finished with a maple glaze. Pre-orders are open through noon on November 23, with pickup November 26–27.
10. Apple Pie Bakery Café (CIA) — Hyde Park, NY
Run by pastry students at the Culinary Institute of America, the Apple Pie Bakery Cafe combines technical precision with down-home flavor. Its Thanksgiving lineup features apple, cherry, pecan, and pumpkin pies, plus a Dutch crumb cherry version. Pies can also be ordered frozen to bake at home. Orders close November 16 at 10pm, with pickup November 25.
