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Where to Find the Best Pies in DFW

Let the pastry experts be in charge of holiday baking this year

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Wherever your dessert allegiances lie, there’s no disputing the universal appeal of sweet, delicious pie. The combination of creamy custard or fresh fruit tucked into a buttery, flaky crust is undeniably one of life’s greatest pleasures.

With the holidays right around the corner, there’s no better time to revisit the best pie-makers in Dallas. Consider these 20 pie shops, bakeries, and restaurants for a perfect ending to a delicious holiday meal.

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Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

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With seven locations in North Texas alone, pies at this shop include classic pumpkin, Southern custard, a chocolate studded I-40 pie, and many more. Keep in mind that Buttermilk Sky Pie also ships to anywhere in the lower 48 starting at $26 per pie.

JudyPie

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Judy Pie in Grapevine offers a selection of fall flavors like Punky Pumpkin, cherry, chocolate cream, and strawberry rhubarb. Call (817) 400-7437 to order 6-inch or 10-inch pies, for $15 and $40, respectively.

Hive Bakery

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Hive Bakery in Flower Mound gets a bit of buzz thanks to its custom cakes, but the pies are also worth checking out. Find pumpkin, bourbon pecan chocolate chip, pecan, apple, dutch apple, peach, blueberry and chocolate cream, all of which can be ordered online for November 24 pickup. Note that the bakery also has gluten-free and vegan options available.

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Norma's Cafe

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This classic diner is famous for its selection of meringue-topped fruit and cream pies at all five DFW locations. Go for the chocolate peanut butter if you need a serious indulgence, or stick with a classic lemon for a lighter treat.

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Celebration

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Dallas’ quintessential home cooking restaurant, Celebration offers several pies to choose from alongside its Southern specialties like pot roast, meatloaf and fried chicken. Visit the ,arket next door to pick up pumpkin, pecan, apple, chocolate cream, coconut cream, or key lime pies starting at $20 each.

Emporium Pies

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Whether you’re more of a chocolate lover (Smooth Operator), or a classic apple guy (Lord of the Pies), a beautiful slice — or whole pie — awaits at Emporium Pies, available for pickup or delivery from each of the pie purveyor’s four DFW-area shops. Need to send some little freshly-baked love to someone outside of DFW? Emporium ships nationwide. The Bishop Arts shop has a “pie-thru” window to make pickups even smoother.

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Mama's Daughters' Diner

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No trip to a retro diner is complete without a slice of pie. Luckily Mama’s Daughters’ has a wide selection of sweets including cobblers, meringue pies, cream pies, and traditional pies to choose from at its multiple DFW outposts. Visit mamasdaughtersdiner.com for the Thanksgiving order form.

Haywire

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Haywire at Legacy West offers a three-pound Route 66 Pecan Pie, which is a pecan pie made with a cinnamon roll crust. That’s a pie crust made out of cinnamon rolls, which may make this pie a truly perfect food. It’s available to order whole, through December 22, for $45

Spiral Diner & Bakery

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No one will ever question vegan sweets again after trying one of Spiral Diner’s vegan pies. Spiral’s holiday pie selections this year include sweet potato, blueberry, and pecan.

Empire Baking Company

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Specializing in baked goods to take away and baking bread for what seems like half the restaurants in town, Empire offers a trio of classic pies for the holidays. Pumpkin, Texas pecan and apple-cranberry are all on offer, priced from $27 to $29. Online pie ordering is available at empirebaking.com.

Unrefined Bakery

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For those with dietary concerns, finding the right pie can be a challenge. Fortunately, Unrefined can whip up a gluten-free, dairy-free, or paleo version of your classic favorite, and it will taste just as good as the original. The paleo French silk pie is a particularly good example that healthy pies don't have to taste boring.

Uncle Willie's Pies

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A player in the wedding and catering world, Uncle Willie’s Pies are classic and scratch-made. Flavors like dutch caramel apple, sweet potato, and buttermilk chess are perfect for the holidays. No-sugar-added pies will please those looking to cut down on the sweet stuff. Order online by November 19 at unclewilliespies.com.

Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie

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Bisous Bisous is known for its French macarons, but the traditional bakery’s pies are not to be underestimated. Apple streusel and classic pumpkin pies join chocolate pecan tarts to round out the bakery’s stellar holiday lineup. For those who prefer that fresh-baked taste at home without the effort, Bisous’ freezer to oven versions come in clutch.

The Rustic

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The Rustic’s famous peanut butter pie might not be the most traditional choice for your Thanksgiving dessert table, but it just might be one of the most decadent pies in town. The live music venue/restaurant also makes a mean butterscotch pie. Call your nearest Rustic location to order.

Val's Cheesecakes, The Shop

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The cheesecake-based shop, shack and stand on Greenville Avenue, Maple and in Fort Worth is offering up freshly baked cheesecake-pie hybrids for Thanksgiving. Try an oatmeal cream pie cheesecake or pumpkin pie cheesecake, each of which will wow your guests.

Leila Bakery & Cafe

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This little shop on Oram in Lakewood is turning out some serious pastries. Order up a gingerbread-pumpkin pie for pickup on Wednesday, November 24. While you’re there, snag a quiche or some kolaches for Thanksgiving morning, all baked fresh daily.

La Casita Bakeshop

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La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson is baking up more than just its regular pastries, cookies and breads now that it’s pie season. In addition to classic pumpkin, they’ve got chocolate hazelnut tarts, and pecan praline pumpkin, winter grapefruit, and brown butter apple pies. Order online at lacasitabakeshop.com.

Humble: Simply Good Pies

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Humble on Garland Road in East Dallas specializes in classic flavors done just right. Order an old-fashioned apple, cherry, pumpkin, sweet potato, or bourbon-chocolate-pecan pie, or a more unique Bayou Goo or Blossom’s Coconut Joy. Order online from their Thanksgiving page.

Nature's Plate

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Whether you’ve got vegans in the house or not, a pumpkin pie from Nature’s Plate won’t disappoint. Nature’s Plate crafts shockingly delicious vegan pies made from wholesome ingredients like cashews, maple syrup, pumpkin, pecan, and gluten-free oats. This year Nature’s Plate has added Mini Pumpkin Pies in traditional pumpkin, pumpkin cheesecake, or chocolate cheesecake. Deliveries are available on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Order online.

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Sweet J’s Pies

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Specializing in mini pies, full-sized pies, English toffee and themed cupcakes, Sweet J’s turns out personal and full-sized pies in flavors like chocolate chess, apple caramel crumble, triple berry and chocolate ganache available for delivery. Order by November 19 for Thanksgiving pickup.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

With seven locations in North Texas alone, pies at this shop include classic pumpkin, Southern custard, a chocolate studded I-40 pie, and many more. Keep in mind that Buttermilk Sky Pie also ships to anywhere in the lower 48 starting at $26 per pie.

JudyPie

Judy Pie in Grapevine offers a selection of fall flavors like Punky Pumpkin, cherry, chocolate cream, and strawberry rhubarb. Call (817) 400-7437 to order 6-inch or 10-inch pies, for $15 and $40, respectively.

Hive Bakery

Hive Bakery in Flower Mound gets a bit of buzz thanks to its custom cakes, but the pies are also worth checking out. Find pumpkin, bourbon pecan chocolate chip, pecan, apple, dutch apple, peach, blueberry and chocolate cream, all of which can be ordered online for November 24 pickup. Note that the bakery also has gluten-free and vegan options available.

View this post on Instagram

We have slices of Blueberry Pie today!!! ✨ ✨

A post shared by Hive Bakery (@hivebakery) on

Norma's Cafe

This classic diner is famous for its selection of meringue-topped fruit and cream pies at all five DFW locations. Go for the chocolate peanut butter if you need a serious indulgence, or stick with a classic lemon for a lighter treat.

Norma's Cafe/Facebook

Celebration

Dallas’ quintessential home cooking restaurant, Celebration offers several pies to choose from alongside its Southern specialties like pot roast, meatloaf and fried chicken. Visit the ,arket next door to pick up pumpkin, pecan, apple, chocolate cream, coconut cream, or key lime pies starting at $20 each.

Emporium Pies

Whether you’re more of a chocolate lover (Smooth Operator), or a classic apple guy (Lord of the Pies), a beautiful slice — or whole pie — awaits at Emporium Pies, available for pickup or delivery from each of the pie purveyor’s four DFW-area shops. Need to send some little freshly-baked love to someone outside of DFW? Emporium ships nationwide. The Bishop Arts shop has a “pie-thru” window to make pickups even smoother.

Emporium Pies

Mama's Daughters' Diner

No trip to a retro diner is complete without a slice of pie. Luckily Mama’s Daughters’ has a wide selection of sweets including cobblers, meringue pies, cream pies, and traditional pies to choose from at its multiple DFW outposts. Visit mamasdaughtersdiner.com for the Thanksgiving order form.

Haywire

Haywire at Legacy West offers a three-pound Route 66 Pecan Pie, which is a pecan pie made with a cinnamon roll crust. That’s a pie crust made out of cinnamon rolls, which may make this pie a truly perfect food. It’s available to order whole, through December 22, for $45

Spiral Diner & Bakery

No one will ever question vegan sweets again after trying one of Spiral Diner’s vegan pies. Spiral’s holiday pie selections this year include sweet potato, blueberry, and pecan.

Empire Baking Company

Specializing in baked goods to take away and baking bread for what seems like half the restaurants in town, Empire offers a trio of classic pies for the holidays. Pumpkin, Texas pecan and apple-cranberry are all on offer, priced from $27 to $29. Online pie ordering is available at empirebaking.com.

Unrefined Bakery

For those with dietary concerns, finding the right pie can be a challenge. Fortunately, Unrefined can whip up a gluten-free, dairy-free, or paleo version of your classic favorite, and it will taste just as good as the original. The paleo French silk pie is a particularly good example that healthy pies don't have to taste boring.

Uncle Willie's Pies

A player in the wedding and catering world, Uncle Willie’s Pies are classic and scratch-made. Flavors like dutch caramel apple, sweet potato, and buttermilk chess are perfect for the holidays. No-sugar-added pies will please those looking to cut down on the sweet stuff. Order online by November 19 at unclewilliespies.com.

Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie

Bisous Bisous is known for its French macarons, but the traditional bakery’s pies are not to be underestimated. Apple streusel and classic pumpkin pies join chocolate pecan tarts to round out the bakery’s stellar holiday lineup. For those who prefer that fresh-baked taste at home without the effort, Bisous’ freezer to oven versions come in clutch.

The Rustic

The Rustic’s famous peanut butter pie might not be the most traditional choice for your Thanksgiving dessert table, but it just might be one of the most decadent pies in town. The live music venue/restaurant also makes a mean butterscotch pie. Call your nearest Rustic location to order.

Val's Cheesecakes, The Shop

The cheesecake-based shop, shack and stand on Greenville Avenue, Maple and in Fort Worth is offering up freshly baked cheesecake-pie hybrids for Thanksgiving. Try an oatmeal cream pie cheesecake or pumpkin pie cheesecake, each of which will wow your guests.

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Leila Bakery & Cafe

This little shop on Oram in Lakewood is turning out some serious pastries. Order up a gingerbread-pumpkin pie for pickup on Wednesday, November 24. While you’re there, snag a quiche or some kolaches for Thanksgiving morning, all baked fresh daily.

La Casita Bakeshop

La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson is baking up more than just its regular pastries, cookies and breads now that it’s pie season. In addition to classic pumpkin, they’ve got chocolate hazelnut tarts, and pecan praline pumpkin, winter grapefruit, and brown butter apple pies. Order online at lacasitabakeshop.com.

Humble: Simply Good Pies

Humble on Garland Road in East Dallas specializes in classic flavors done just right. Order an old-fashioned apple, cherry, pumpkin, sweet potato, or bourbon-chocolate-pecan pie, or a more unique Bayou Goo or Blossom’s Coconut Joy. Order online from their Thanksgiving page.

Nature's Plate

Whether you’ve got vegans in the house or not, a pumpkin pie from Nature’s Plate won’t disappoint. Nature’s Plate crafts shockingly delicious vegan pies made from wholesome ingredients like cashews, maple syrup, pumpkin, pecan, and gluten-free oats. This year Nature’s Plate has added Mini Pumpkin Pies in traditional pumpkin, pumpkin cheesecake, or chocolate cheesecake. Deliveries are available on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Order online.

Rachel Pinn

Sweet J’s Pies

Specializing in mini pies, full-sized pies, English toffee and themed cupcakes, Sweet J’s turns out personal and full-sized pies in flavors like chocolate chess, apple caramel crumble, triple berry and chocolate ganache available for delivery. Order by November 19 for Thanksgiving pickup.

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