Fall means apples, apples mean pies, and pies mean delicious. Recently, New York has experienced a pie renaissance, with new bakeries like Four and Twenty Blackbirds showing the city how a good pie can take the cake. Get a jump on Thanksgiving dinner and start sampling some slices from these best bakeries in New York; some require a few week’s notice for holiday orders.
Two Little Red Hens
Also known for their cupcakes and custom birthday cakes, this Upper East Side favorite is a pie-lover’s dream. The classic offerings change by the season, with beautiful latticed cherry pies in the summer and their signature chocolate-pecan in the fall. The bakery is also a favorite of local grocers and high-end markets, so if you can’t make the trip to the UES, you can find their baked goods at your local Dean & DeLuca, or one of their other wholesale vendors around the city.
1652 Second Ave, Manhattan; (212) 452-0476
First Prize Pies
Most other bakeries on this list specialize in fruit pies, but for those who prefer the cream and custard varieties, find Allison Kave, master baker of First Prize Pies. Chocolate usually takes center stage in these confections, from a spicy hot chocolate pie that combined chocolate cream with chili powder to the signature chocolate peanut butter pretzel pie, which offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. First Prize Pies don’t have their own storefront yet, but you’ll be able to find their delicious products at the Hester Street Fair, as well as on the menu at Brooklyn’s Fatty ‘Cue.
Fatty ‘Cue, 91 S 6th St, Brooklyn; (718) 599-3090
firstprizepies.com
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Recently the winner of numerous bake-offs and awards, including a mention on New York magazine’s competitive Cheap Eats list, this Brooklyn bakery takes classic recipes and kicks them up a notch. Their apple pie is a salted caramel version, and the strawberry rhubarb adds a touch of balsamic vinegar for a savory-sweet combination. Plus, you’ll get a dollop of their house-made whipped cream on the side; it’s often made fresh right in front of your eyes.
439 3rd Ave, Brooklyn; (718) 499-2917
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Little Pie Company
Little Pie Company is a blast from the past, both in the diner décor of their location near Times Square and the quality of their pies, which tastes just like the ones grandma used to make. Grab one of the coveted few tables inside and have a soda from the old-fashioned soda fountain while waiting for your order. Try one of their two most famous creations: the Mississippi Mud, an overwhelmingly rich concoction with three types of chocolate, and their sour cream apple walnut, often called the best pie in the city and many families’ choice for Thanksgiving dessert.
424 West 43 St, Manhattan; (212) 736-4780
295 Greenwich St; (212) 748-5290
littlepiecompany.com
Billy’s Bakery
This Chelsea favorite was founded by a former baker at the famous Magnolia’s Bakery in the West Village, but now has a very loyal following in its own right. The cupcakes are famous, but the cream and custard pies are the unsung star here, with some of the best Boston cream, banana cream and key lime pies in New York. Come with a friend and split one of their giant slices—definitely enough for two.
184 9th Ave, Manhattan; (212) 647-9956
billysbakerynyc.com
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