As Thanksgiving approaches, bakeries across Northern Virginia are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of pre-order pie options, ensuring your holiday spread is as delicious as it is convenient. From pumpkin and pecan pies to creative spins like bourbon chocolate pecan and apple cranberry, these bakeries offer an array of choices for every palate.
Acme Pie Co.
Pre-order one (or six) of Acme Pie Co.’s seasonal pies online — apple, apple cranberry, mixed berry, pecan chocolate maple, pumpkin with candied ginger, or sweet potato — available for pick-up from November 23 to 27. You can order online or call or visit the shop to place an order. From November 25 to 27, Acme is only open for order pickup. Remaining pies will be for sale on November 27 at 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. 2803 Columbia Pk., Arlington
Amphora Bakery
Amphora Bakery’s fall pie selection features an array of seasonal delights. From classics like pumpkin, pecan, and apple crumb pies to options such as peanut butter chocolate, s’mores, and blackberry pear, there’s something for every palate. Indulge in banana cream or butterscotch Heath Bar, or savor raspberry key lime and strawberry rhubarb. 294 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon
Bakeshop
Whether you’re craving something like pumpkin, pecan, bourbon chocolate pecan, or apple streusel pie, or looking to chill with an icebox pie in flavors like frozen hot chocolate or Nutella, they’ve got you covered. Orders can be placed by phone or in-store, with pickup available until November 27 at the Falls Church location or November 28 at the Arlington location. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington; 100 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
Bayou Bakery
Bayou Bakery is making Thanksgiving sweeter with their Southern-inspired pie lineup. From the lemon chess pie to the bourbon chocolate pecan pie, there’s a flavor for every craving. Looking for a twist? Try the Virginia peanut pie or the bacon and cayenne pecan pie. Traditional options like pumpkin pie, roasted sweet potato pie, and apple cinnamon crunch pie are also available. Each 8-inch pie requires 48 hours’ notice, so plan ahead to secure these pies. 1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington
Bread & Water Co.
Bread & Water Co. has Thanksgiving pies for preorder from November 25 to 29 this year, with each 10-inch pie serving six to 10 people and priced between $28 and $38. Made from scratch using fresh ingredients, the pies feature house made crusts, fillings, and toppings. Choose between Dutch apple, pumpkin, key lime, chocolate cream, cherry, chocolate pecan, and orange cinnamon pecan. 1512 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria
Buzz Bakeshop
Buzz Bakeshop is ready to sweeten your Thanksgiving with its pie lineup. Preorder now and choose from pumpkin, pecan, Dutch apple, or French silk pie, all priced at $38 each. Pickup is available November 22 to 27. 901 Slaters Ln., Alexandria
Firehook Bakery
Firehook’s Thanksgiving pie offerings include favorites like pumpkin pie with cream cheese frosting, pecan pie filled with pecan halves, and two apple variations — classic and Honeycrisp — both featuring fresh apples from Cahoon Farms in New York, all baked in the bakery’s signature flaky crusts. 430 S. Washington St., Alexandria; 14701 Flint Lee Rd., Chantilly
Mom’s Apple Pie Co.
Get your Thanksgiving pies ready for pick-up between November 24 and November 27. All pies are 9 inches and $29 each, featuring pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cherry crumb pie, alongside options like chocolate pecan and bourbon walnut pie. To streamline the process, pick-up will be at the Virginia Village shopping center parking lot, the site of the Leesburg Saturday Farmer’s Market. 220 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg; 35246 Leesburg Pk., Round Hill
Northside Social
Northside Social’s menu includes maple pumpkin pie, apple cinnamon pie, brown sugar pecan pie, and brown butter sage lemon chess pie. Pre-orders are accepted until November 22, with a 48-hour advance notice required. The shop will also be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and individual pies will be available for walk-in purchases throughout Thanksgiving week at both locations. 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 205 Park Ave., Falls Church
Pastries By Randolph
This bakery offers a variety of Thanksgiving pies, with orders due by November 22 at 4:45 p.m. Pick-ups are available November 26 to 28, and the shop is open Thanksgiving morning. Options include deep-dish pies like pecan, pumpkin, cherry, and apple crumb. 4500 Cherry Hill Rd., Arlington
Pie Gourmet
Pie Gourmet’s Thanksgiving menu features a variety of fruit, sweet, and savory pies, plus cheesecakes and pot pies, available in two sizes, with convenient holiday hours from Sunday, November 24, through Saturday, November 30, including Thanksgiving Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 507 Maple Ave. W., Vienna
Red Truck Bakery
Red Truck Bakery’s Thanksgiving Menu features pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie, alongside seasonal specialties like caramel apple pie and mincemeat pie. Pick-up runs from November 25 to 27, with pre-orders closing on November 22. Local pick-up is available in Marshall and Warrenton, though stores close early on November 27 and will be closed Thanksgiving Day. 8368 W. Main St. Marshall; 2 Waterloo St., Warrenton
The Golden Plum
The Golden Plum, formerly Mom’s Apple Pie, continues to serve Occoquan with the same cherished recipes. Under the ownership of Mom’s daughter, the bakery was remodeled in early 2023. From simple fruit pies like apple and cherry to options like chocolate coconut chess and bourbon walnut. Seasonal pies include mincemeat and blackberry dream, alongside chocolate cream and lemon meringue. 126A Commerce St., Occoquan
The Happy Tart
The Happy Tart’s gluten-free Thanksgiving pies are available for pre-order until November 20 at 3 p.m., with pick-up on November 25 to 27. Options include pumpkin pie, apple pie, chocolate pecan pie, pumpkin praline pie, sour cream apple pie, and pecan pie. 410 S. Maple Ave., Ste. 110, Falls Church
Village Sweet Bakery
Menu highlights include pies like traditional pumpkin with cider crust, chocolate bourbon pecan with salted caramel drizzle, and pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust. Place your orders at Village Sweet Bakery by midnight on November 21, for pick-up on November 27 or opt for $20 local delivery within 5 miles. 5872 Washington Blvd., Arlington
Feature image of Red Truck’s blueberry pie by Angie Mosier
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