Late on the holiday train or just don’t feel like baking? Here are 14 places to purchase nearly any Thanksgiving pie variety.
Beyond Bread’s Back Dough
6260 E Speedway Blvd
Beyond Bread’s secret backdoor bakery, located behind its larger counterpart provides a vast variety of smaller scale pies. Everything from cream pies, fruit pie, chocolate pecan and pumpkin pie perfect for two to four people. The petit pies are baked daily and sold on a first come first serve basis, so get it while it is hot.
More info at beyondbread.com.
Bread & Butter Cafe
4231 E 22nd St #101
This family owned diner totes comfort food and an extensive pie selection. Enjoy a slice, or take home the entire pie. There are over thirty different varies including the classic apple, peach, cherry and pumpkin, and more unique flavors such as Prickly Pear Meringue, and avocado. If you are looking for something more personalized, call ahead and they will do their best to meet all your holiday needs.
More info at breadandbuttercafetucson.com.
Costco
1650 E Tucson Marketplace
Before you roll your eyes, many foodies favor Costco’s ever-popular, extra-sized pumpkin pie. Bigger than a small coffee table and able to feed the hungriest of guests, if you’re in a hurry and want something light on your wallet, this is the way to go.
More info at costco.com.
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress St
Known for their delicious baked goods and mouthwatering cakes, Cup Cafe provides pies baked fresh in house daily. Give the eatery a call two days in advanced, and you will be pleased with their high quality ingredients and design.
More info at hotelcongress.com.
Delectables Restaurant & Catering
533 N 4th Avenue
Delectables Restaurant & Catering describes themselves as a destination dessert spot. Chef Joy Paul creates endless creations including muerte de chocolate, double chocolate cheesecake, carrot cake and banana peanut butter mousse. With some time in advance and a quick phone call you will have yourself a specially made pie or festive dessert.
More info at delectables.com.
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery
5845 N Oracle Rd
If you are gluten intolerant or just want a delicious desert for a large party, the Gourmet Girls are baking up everything from wedding cakes to eclairs. Pick up a classic pecan and pumpkin pie, or try one of their bread varieties including pumpkin and banana nut bread.
More info at gourmetgirlsglutenfree.com.
Gus Balon’s
6027 E 22nd St
With over 50 years as the local neighborhood diner, Gus Balon’s is serving up quintessential comfort food and old school pie varieties. Select from classic pumpkin, coconut, raspberry, raisin and strawberry cream pie by the slice or get the whole darn thing. But make sure to stay for their gargantuan cinnamon rolls and omelets.
More info on Gus Balon’s Facebook Page.
HUB Ice Cream Factory
245 E Congress St
Known for their rich and complex ice cream flavors, Hub Ice Cream Factory will be contributing to the holiday season this year. Choose from their selection of pumpkin pecan or apple pie with a pint of any of their delicious ice cream flavors. Email sarahi@HubIceCream.com with your name and pie and ice cream choices, to get it before the big day. But don’t delay, orders will end Monday, November 23 at 5:00 pm.
More info at hubicecream.com.
Kneaders Bakery and Cafe
135 S Wilmot Rd
Kneaders is a safe bet for freshly baked goods and delicious pies. Stop in and select from raspberry cream cheese, banana cream pie, german chocolate and pecan pie. But the true show stopper is nana’s pumpkin pie, a 60-year-old recipe cherished by the founder’s grandmother.
More info at kneaders.com.
Le Buzz Caffe
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd #125
Known for its roasted coffee and hand crafted pastries, Le Buzz also provides a variety of homemade pies. Come and enjoy the cafe’s warm atmosphere and pick up a pie hand crafted by their friendly staff.
More info at lebuzzcaffe.com.
Robert’s Restaurant
3301 E Grant Rd
Another Quaint diner, Robert’s Restaurant has been serving up home cooked meals since 1978. The eatery only uses quality ingredients to make their breads and pies from scratch. Pick up a whole pie on the go, or order ahead to prepare for your holiday festivities. Choose from classic pumpkin, rhubarb, blueberry, dutch apple, chocolate cream and lemon cream.
More info at robertstucson.com.
Shlomo & Vito’s Delicatessen
2870 E Skyline Dr
This New York style delicatessen offers up pies, cakes, cookies, and gluten free brownies made daily. Looking for something specially made, take advantage of their catering services, and a freshly made pie will be apart of your holiday dinner.
More info at shlomoandvitos.com.
Sonya’s Brown Sugar Bakery
3821 W Costco Dr #119
Sonya’s Brown Sugar Bakery is known for producing impeccable wedding cakes, cupcakes and various desserts. But this year, Chef Sonya is adding pies and pumpkin yule logs to her repertoire. Call ahead to make your order, and expect an extravagant Thanksgiving dessert. If you are looking to make the holidays a touch smoother try their alcohol infused cupcakes.
More info at sonyasbrownsugarbakery.com.
The B Line
621 N 4th Ave
Top notch pie and a modern atmosphere to boot. The perfect spot for a thick slice of homemade pie and a glass of milk and an even better place to take home a whole pie. Flavors include peach pie with a dash of cinnamon, mixed berry, raspberry and rhubarb pie and chocolate pecan made specially by the in-house pastry chefs. Order a few days in advance and make sure to ask for the homemade whipped cream alongside your pie.
More info at blinerestaurant.com.
Village Bakehouse
7882 N Oracle Rd
Village Bakehouse produces an endless supply of desserts, wedding cakes, and pastries. With an emphasize on fresh ingredients, come in and choose from the pies baked that day or call ahead and custom create a homemade pie. Select from apple streusel, bumble berry, mincemeat, custard, cranberry apple, pumpkin, pumpkin praline cheese and strawberry rhubarb.
More info at villagebakehouse.com.
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