Stephanie Spear Even though the turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table, we think the real headliner is the dessert selection. Pies are a quintessential part of the Thanksgiving spread, and many local bakeries have already started pre-orders for the sweet treats. The Fairfax Girl has prepared a list of our favorite spots for pies in Northern Virginia, including some gluten-free and vegan choices. Read on for more about where to order Thanksgiving pies in Northern Virginia.
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Acme Pie Co. | 2803 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Acme Pie Co. has the same delicious pies and laid-back vibes at its new location, just across the street from the original, on Columbia Pike. Baker Sol Schott has six special flavors ready for Thanksgiving: Apple, Apple Cranberry, Mixed Berry, Pecan Chocolate Maple, Pumpkin with Candied Ginger, and Sweet Potato. FG pro-tip: Acme just added breakfast during the week, so if you are tasked with picking up the pies, you can time your visit to get a flaky biscuit or two, too.
Amphora Bakery | 294 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon
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Treats from the Amphora Bakery have been a part of Northern Virginia families’ holidays since its opening in 1989. There are dozens of pie flavors to choose from: the classics like apple and pumpkin, plus some more creative offerings like Bonfire S’mores and Butterscotch Heath Bar. The Bakery has a full coffee bar in addition to the rest of the Amphora treat selection, so the pie pickup isn’t the worst task a person could have.
Bakeshop | 1025 N. Fillmore Street, Arlington + 100 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church
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Bakeshop has four seasonal pies with all-butter crust, a vegan pumpkin pie, and an assortment of icebox classics. The all-butter crust seasonal flavors are Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan, and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan. There will also be some sweet loaves available, including a vegan pumpkin loaf.
Creme de la Crop | 273 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon
This specialty bakeshop makes ice cream, cookies, and cakes, all dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan. Michelin-starred pastry chef Olivia Green is the mastermind behind these sweet creations. For Thanksgiving, three ice cream pies are available: pumpkin meringue, chocolate butter pecan, and caramel apple.
The Difference Baker | 20937 Ashburn Rd #130, Ashburn + 4400 Aquia Creek Lane, Fairfax
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This allergy-free bakeshop will have several holiday menu items available. On the sweet side, there will be pumpkin rolls, a pumpkin pie tart, and an apple pie tart. To round out the meal, there will be cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and stuffing available – all allergy-free.
Godfrey’s | 421 W. Broad Street, Falls Church
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This cozy Falls Church spot will have several pies and other bakery options. In addition to house-made brioche dinner rolls (in packs of 6) and cinnamon rolls (in packs of 4), there are four pies available. The flavors are Pumpkin, Maple Bourbon Pecan, Cinnamon Apple Crumble, and Apple Pie with Lattice Crust. Grab a cup of coffee and sit by the fireplace to get a moment of pre-holiday zen while picking up the pies.
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe | 2150 N. Culpeper Street, Arlington
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Even though picking up the Thanksgiving pies is technically a chore, going to the Heidelberg is always a treat. And since you’re doing the heavy lifting of pie pickup, it’s only fair to treat yourself with one of the Heidelberg’s beautifully decorated cookies, flaky pastries, or handmade marzipan candies. For pies, the Heidelberg has every palate covered with flavors including pumpkin, apple, and pecan, among nearly a dozen others.
Kiwi Pie Shop | 4548 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
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This pie shop makes sweet and savory pies in a tree and peanut-free facility. Pies can be picked up at the Alexandria shop or at one of the many local farmers’ markets where the Kiwi crew has a booth. We’ve got our eye on the Apple Salted Caramel pie, but there are several other options to choose from.
Livin’ the Pie Life | 2166 N Glebe Road, Arlington
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This small-batch pie shop in North Arlington has sweet and savory pies available, plus pie dough. Classic pumpkin pie is joined by Chocolate Caramel Chess Pie and Tart Cherry as a few of the options. Some pies have vegan options, too. There are also other take-and-bake treats, including cookie dough and cinnamon rolls.
Northside Social | 3211 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington + 205 Park Avenue, Falls Church
Four classic pie choices join an array of quiches, pastries, and other baked goods available to pre-order at Northside Social. Apple Cinnamon, Maple Pumpkin, Brown Sugar Pecan, and Chocolate Chip espresso cookie dough pie are each 9” in diameter, serving six to eight people.
Pastries by Randolph | 4500 Cherry Hill Road, Arlington
This elegant Arlington shop has pies for Thanksgiving. The classics are there (pecan, apple, pumpkin) plus some fresh takes like Pumpkin Mousse Pie and Baked Almond Pear Tart. And, whoever picks up the pies can pick up a treat for themselves from the gorgeous display cases filled with cookies and other delights – FG said so.
Pie Gourmet | 507 Maple Avenue W, Vienna
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The Pie Gourmet has sweet and savory pies available, plus quiches and cheesecakes. Classics like pumpkin, sweet potato, and pecan pies join fruit and cream pies to create a great selection. The Pie Gourmet also delivers locally and ships nationwide, so you can share the pie goodness with loved ones near and far.
Terra’s Ice Cream, Coffee + Sweets | 2070 Chain Bridge Rd #180, Vienna
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The team at Terra’s has created a gluten-free selection of pies and ice creams that have all of the traditional flavors of the season. The pies even come in petite 4” sizes, in addition to the classic 9” size. Flavors include apple, pumpkin, honey maple pecan, and some can even be made dairy-free. Terra’s also has gluten-free ice cream available by the tub in seasonal flavors, including cinnamon, pumpkin pie, and salted caramel.
The Happy Tart | 410 S Maple Avenue, #110, Falls Church
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The Happy Tart is a gluten-free bakery in Falls Church. The Thanksgiving pies are a hit parade of the classics with some fun modern takes mixed in: Apple Pie, Sour Cream Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Praline Pie, Pecan Pie, Pecan Chocolate Pie, Cranberry Linzer Torte (dairy-free), French Silk Pie, Key Lime Pie, and Lemon Meringue Tart. There are also gluten-free pie shells available, so you can make your own at home. There are other GF holiday treats available for pre-order, such as rolls, cookies, scones, and Thanksgiving cakepops.
Village Sweet Bakery | 5872 Washington Boulevard, Arlington
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This Westover bakery has the sweet stuff covered from breakfast through dinner. You can order breakfast treats like cranberry orange bread and savory quiches, after-dinner delights such as chocolate bourbon pecan pie with salted caramel drizzle and pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust. But FG’s favorite thing on the menu are the personalized cookies that double as place markers at the dinner table.
Honorable Mention:
Good Company Doughnuts + Cafe | 1350 S. Eads Street, Suite 80, Arlington + 672 N. Glebe Road, Arlington
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There are no pies at this local doughnut shop, but the seasonal doughnuts are too fun not to include. In addition to the seasonal half-dozen, the team has an oversized turkey doughnut available for pre-order, which we think would be a cute centerpiece for the Thanksgiving brunch.
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