With National Pie Day landing on January 23 and Pi Day on March 14, it’s the perfect time to chomp down on the cozy, celebratory comfort food that’ll put a smile on anyone’s face. However, you don’t need a holiday to try all of the delicious baked options around Tucson. For all things pie, you’ve come to the right place!
Green Heart Bakery has more than 30 years of plant-based baking experience. On Sunday, stop by Heirloom Farmers Market at Rillito Park for vegan and organic desserts!
This is where all of the magic happens for Beyond Bread restaurants. Located on the side/behind Beyond Bread at Speedway and Wilmot, they’re pumpin’ out homemade fruit, cream, and pot pies for the masses. They even serve specialty pies! As a bonus, you can find pie at each of the Beyond Bread locations spread throughout Tucson.
“The Smoked Crack Pie tastes like some kind of amazing combination of gooey butter cake and pecan pie, and the crust is made out of cookie dough.”
In late 2023, Bashful Bandit Barbecue opened its doors in the former Bashful Bandit dive/biker bar on Speedway Boulevard.
The midtown restaurant serves a “pie of the day” and they never disappoint. Pies include the likes of Coconut Cream Pie, Peach Pie, and more. Oh, and be sure to set some time aside to browse the gift shop — chances are you’ll find some funky pie-related gifts there, too.
“It’s argued that the best seat in the house is right at the counter/bar. It’s the perfect opportunity to spark up a conversation with the staff, catch a whiff of whatever’s being made on the griddle, and, most importantly, what type of pies they have on hand at the moment. Pay attention to the whiteboard because they have a tally of how many pies are left for the day — order a slice sooner rather than later during your visit!”
The pie selection is always rotating at the historic downtown hotel, which makes it an adventure every time you’re craving something sweet and made in-house. Key Lime Pie and Coconut Cream are always a hit!
The original entirely gluten-free bakery in Tucson, Gourmet Girls serves up everything from toast and sandwiches to pasta and pizza in an environment free from cross-contamination. This also includes pies! Pecan, pumpkin, and other delights are a sneak peek of what you’ll find on their menu.
“Did I think that when I started making pies with my grandma I would be here today? No,” said Shena McDuffie of Grandma Jones’ Sweet Potato Pies. “It was not something that I was working toward. All I can say is that it has been quite the journey and being here now has been a blessing.”
To make an order, call (520) 999-1127.
“Some of the best breakfast in town and the pies are killer!”
Whether you want a Butterscotch Pie or a Raspberry Pie, they’re homemade daily at this neighborhood diner. Other fruit flavors include Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Rhubarb, Peach, and Apple-cranberry.
Houlden’s Rise Above is a dedicated vegan bakery known for its vegan treats like turnovers, flaky bear claws, creamy cheesecakes, and more. Then, on occasion, you’ll find an assortment of vegan pies! Pop your head in there often because there’s always something new landing on the menu.
What’ll it be? Apple, Cherry, Strawberry Rhubarb? It doesn’t matter because you can’t go wrong with any of the pies from this local French-inspired bakery — it’s located inside Ghini’s French Caffe. Just follow your nose and you’ll find it!
Nadines is a kosher bakery that specializes in wedding cakes and an assortment of tasty pies. Choose from classics like Apple Crumb Pie as well as the bold but light Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. When your sweet tooth kicks in, give them a visit.
Inside the former National Shirt Shop building, this new fast-casual breakfast/lunch cafe/bar. Peek in the glass cases and see what kind of pie they’re serving — it often rotates. Around the holidays, you’ll surely find pumpkin pies, apple pies, and perhaps even pecan pies. If you’re looking for a bigger meal, they also serve burritos, avocado toast, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and more.
In the historic 5 Points neighborhood, Rosebud Bakery has quickly become a popular destination for its artisanal baked goods and belly-warming coffee on Sixth Ave. The menu at Rosebud Bakery comes complete with handmade treats, sourdough bread, pastries, and slices of homemade pie — all crafted with locally sourced ingredients and heritage grains. The menu changes often so keep up with the latest online.
Local baker, Sydney Adams’ inspiration and love for baking derives from her grandmother and the recipes nestled inside of a cookbook, which carries recipes dating back to the 1940s. Seeing the joy that her grandmother received from baking is something she shares, too.
Village Bakehouse is no new kid on the block. The restaurant-meets-bakery that straddles Oro Valley and Tucson has served homemade goodies baked fresh daily for more than two decades. It’s a confectionery oasis!
