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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 some of our favorite spots, including one dedicated to gluten-free items.
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.
Cost: $17-$24 per pie (for 9-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.
Bakehouse 23
1309 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee,
(414) 304-5151
facebook.com/bakehouse23mke
Bakehouse 23 will be whipping up Dutch Apple Pie, Pumpkin (regular, vegan), Pecan (regular, vegan), Chocolate Cream Pie, Fluffernutter Pie (peanut butter mousse in a graham cracker shell topped with marshmallow whipped cream) and Gluten-free Cranberry Orange Upside Down Cake. Brioche rolls are also available to order by the half-dozen.
Cost: $28 per 10" pie; $5 for a pint of sweetened vanilla bean whipped cream or plant-based whipped topping; brioche rolls are $15 for six
To order: Orders must be placed by phone (or in person) on or before Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. with pick-up on Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Nov. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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 Pumpkin Cheesecake, Banana Cream, Key Lime, Double Chocolate French Silk, Apple, Caramel Apple, Door County Cherry, Pecan and Whiskey Chocolate Pecan. Vegan pies are available in Apple, Door County Cherry or Pumpkin.
Gluten-free-friendly pies are also available in Banana Cream (pecan crust), Key Lime (walnut crust), Double Chocolate French Silk (gluten-free chocolate cookie crust).
Cost: $29-$36 per pie (9" or 11" available); Bread and rolls are also available: Dinner rolls (six for $2.75); hard rolls (six for $4); Italian loaf ($4); French baguette ($3.50)
To order: Orders can be placed online. Order cut-off is Friday, Nov. 21 with pick-up on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 during regular business hours
Note* - When checking out online, please type which pick-up date you would like in the "notes to seller" box at checkout. The website will automatically choose Nov. 25, but you can tell us which day you prefer. Please call with any questions!
Blue's Egg & Bakery
317 N. 76th St., (414) 336-1005
bluesegg.com
Blues Egg & Bakery will be offering pies and other treats for Thanksgiving. Pie choices include Traditional Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, Banana Cream Pie, French Silk Pie, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Dutch Apple Pie, Key Lime Pie and Salted Brown Butter Pie.
Other sweet treats include Pumpkin Cake Rolls (6-8 servings); Cinnamon Rolls (by the dozen); Pecan Sticky Buns (by the dozen); Gluten-free Lemon Bars and Pecan Bars
Cost: $36-$38 per pie (for 10-inch pies); Cinnamon Rolls ($36 per dozen); Sticky Buns ($32 per dozen); Lemon Bars ($30 per dozen); Pecan Bars ($30 per dozen). Heat and eat Thanksgiving dinners for five ($150) are also available.
To order: Orders can be placed online. The cutoff for orders will be Friday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. (or sell out) Pick-up will be on Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the Blue's Egg & Bakery parking lot. Look for the Tree Ripe semi-trailer!
Greige Patisserie
408 W. Florida St., (414) 252-0143
greigemke.com
Greige is offering a variety of desserts for Thanksgiving including Pumpkin, Bourbon Chocolate Pecan, Cranberry Gingersnap and Salted Caramel Apple pies, Sweet Potato Cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake. Additional pastries are also available for pre-order.
Cost: $36-$56, depending on selection.
To order: Orders can be placed online on or before Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 during regular business hours.
Honeypie Bake Shop
2491 S. Superior St., (414) 489-7437
honeypiecafe.com
Honeypie is offering Thanksgiving pies for pre-order in flavors like Pumpkin, Apple, Bourbon Pecan, Door County Cherry Crumb, Milwaukee Mud, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Key Lime, Blueberry Lemon, Banana Cream and Chocolate Hazelnut Cream.
Cost: $42-$54 per 11" pie, depending on flavor.
To order: Place your order online. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance with pick-up between Nov. 23-29.
Lucy Bakes
133 W. Pittsburgh Ave.
lucybakes.org
Lucy Bakes will be offering a variety of pies including Pumpkin, Cherry Crumble, Mixed Berry Crumble, Key Lime and S'mores along with Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake, decorated cookies and cupcakes.
Cost: $36-$60
To order: Orders can be placed online. A limited quantity of items will be available for pick-up on a walk-in basis Nov. 21-23. Thanksgiving items can be picked up at the bakery on Wednesday Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the bakery.
Matilda Bakehouse
6874 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point,
(414) 364-8869
matildabakehouse.com
Matilda Bakehouse will be offering a variety of pies including Pumpkin, French Silk, Pecan and Salted Caramel Apple as well as Carrot Cake, Cranberry Orange Financier Cakes, dinner rolls and egg bakes. Fresh croissants, Danish, cookies and bars will be available at the counter while supplies last.
Cost: $42-$48 for pies; varied prices for other items
To order: Orders can be placed online with pick-up on Nov 26. from 7:30 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 (serves 8, $35); Dutch Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle (serves 8, $35); Pumpkin Cheesecake (serves 16, $55); Herb Biscuits (serves 6, $15); Pumpkin Cornbread (serves 6-8, $16); Butternut Squash and Sage Focaccia (serves 6-8, $16); or quarts of housemade ice cream (vanilla bean or cinnamon, $16).
Cost: $16-$35
To order: Place your order online. Order cut-off is Nov. 23 with pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 between noon and 4 p.m.
MOR Bakery*
5504 W. State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 249-3316
morfoodsmke.com
*MOR operates from a dedicated gluten-free kitchen
MOR is offering a variety of pies and tortes 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 include Pumpkin Torte; Caramel Apple Cheesecake Torte; and Pumpkin Cheesecake Torte (contains dairy and eggs)
Cost: $32-$44
Order: Menu will be visible online by the evening of Nov. 6. Orders can be placed online through Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m. Pick-up will be on Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25.
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 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-$40
To order: Call (414) 759-4992 to place your order. All orders must be placed on or before Saturday, Nov. 22 with pick-up at 3rd Street Market Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 26 during regular business hours.
Poppy Bakery
2021 E. Ivanhoe Pl., (414) 763-0033
poppybakery.com
Poppy Bakery is taking orders for their 2025 Midwest Pie Championship Award-Winning Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie, along with a variety of other bakery items including brioche pull-apart rolls, pumpkin bread, cookies, brownies and butters.
Cost: $48 for pie; prices varied for other items
To order: Orders can be placed online until Nov. 20 for pick-up at the East Side bakery on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Be sure to choose your preferred pick-up time and date during check-out).
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
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 every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, 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.
