**Updated for 2018!**
It's November, and we NEED to talk about pie.
I love pie all year, of course -- and especially in the fall. What holiday table is complete without at least a few of them?
Introducing my Chicago Pie Guide. You may not be Betty Crocker -- but if you have $25, you can totally pretend to be when you show up to your in-laws' on Thanksgiving with one of these in hand.
Take a look at my favorite Chicago pie shops below, organized by neighborhood (north to south). Please let me know if I missed any favorites!
And, as always -- if you like this list, I'd be thrilled if you would pin & share it. Thanks! -Erin
Chicago Pie Guide by 312food
LINCOLN SQUARE
1. Baker Miller
I will eat literally anything that comes out of Baker Miller's ovens -- and that includes their delicious pies.
Which pies to get: dutch caramel apple crumble, maple whiskey pecan, chocolate chess pie
How to order holiday pies: pre-order & pickup info here.
PICK UP DATES & TIMES (from their website):
TUESDAY (20th) 9am-8pm
WEDNESDAY (21st) 9am-2pm
Psst! Baker Miller is also on this other guide: Best Avocado Toast in Chicago
RAVENSWOOD
2. First Slice Pie Café
First Slice has 4 awesome pie shops (Ravenswood, Andersonville, Evanston, and Manor), and an ongoing dinner subscription program that funds meals for Chicagoans in need (you can read more about that here).
Which pies to get: French Silk pie, Polka dot pie, Michigan Sour Cherry pie
How to order holiday pies: via "order pies" section of their website; some require 48+ hrs notice
LINCOLN PARK
3. Sweet Mandy B's
I just LOVE Sweet Mandy B's. Their head baker Sherrie is a great friend of mine -- yours too, if you're on instagram -- and I just love everything that comes out of that kitchen.
Which pies to get: banana cream pie, turtle pie, Oreo pie
How to order holiday pies: call or stop by (go early -- they'll hit capacity)
4. Floriole
Right next door to Sweet Mandy B's is Floriole. They serve delicious tarts and other pastries all year, and at Thanksgiving they take pie orders too!
I'm just DYING over this Thanksgiving pumpkin pie topped with brown sugar meringue.
How to order holiday pies: They're taking pie, quiche, and bread orders at this link here (scroll down!). Order early bc they will likely fill up. Orders can be picked up on Wednesday, November 21st from 9am-5pm
LOGAN SQUARE
5. Bang Bang Pie
I first "met" Bang Bang Pie on instagram years ago because they're great at it. They were early to the game and grew a lot by supporting and lifting up the food and places around them -- which I love.
Their pies, eggs, biscuits, coffee, and branding aren't too bad, either.
Their original location is in Logan Square, and they've opened a second spot in Ravenswood.
Pies to get: apple pie, roasted pumpkin pie
How to order holiday pies: click here to pre-order Thanksgiving pies, and pick them up on Tuesday, November 20 or Wednesday November 21. Be sure to select the correct location for you!
WICKER PARK
6. Bake
Bake is a husband- and wife-owned shop in Wicker Park with the cutest cookies, the yummiest cakes, and a HUGE gallery wall of colorful art.
They serve cupcakes and cookies daily, and you can order in advance for full cakes and pies.
How to order holiday pies: click here for ordering info; order by 11/18/18 for Thanksgiving pies.
WEST TOWN
7. Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Hoosier Mama has two locations -- one in West Town, and one in a Dollop in Evanston. They are always the first to sell out of Thanksgiving pies, and after that they will take no more orders.
If you want them for Thanksgiving table, my best advice is to order yesterday. 🙂
Which pies to get: passionfruit meringue pie; chocolate chess pie; Chicago sunrise, if you dare (it's made with Malort 😜).
How to order holiday pies: Check out their holiday order forms by location and their regular order forms by location for non-holiday orders.
Psst! On Fridays, they also serve a flight of 3 small pie slices that you select from a rotating/seasonal menu. PIE FLIGHTS?? Say no more. 🙂
HUMBOLDT PARK
8. Spinning J
Spinning J is a cozy ice cream and pie shop with a vintage "soda fountain" feel. They have GREAT pies, in super interesting seasonal flavors like strawberry hibiscus key lime pie.
Pies to get: flavors rotate seasonally
How to order holiday pies: call or stop by (info here)
RIVER NORTH
9. The Purple Pig
The Purple Pig is offering holiday pies AND a full Thanksgiving to-go menu! You can order a bunch of awesome dishes for pickup -- from their delicious sides (mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, or their famous anchovy broccoli) to their giant turkey leg for the center of your table.
Pies/desserts to get: apple pie; housemade Italian tiramisu
How to order holiday pies: email catering@thepurplepigchicago.com. Note: they have a minimum of $100 - so plan to order some side dishes / turkey as well!
PS. Yes, I know this is a photo of turkey. I couldn't find the pie, and their turkey leg is awesome soooooo
LOOP
10. Heaven on Seven
You've been living under a rock if you don't already know how much I love Heaven on Seven -- it's my second home, and they're my second family. So, there's that.
But you might NOT know that they have a huge selection of pies every day, and that they make them all from scratch.
Pies to get: key lime, chocolate pecan, chocolate peanut butter
How to order holiday pies: call 312-263-6443
Psst! Heaven on Seven is on these other guides: 14 Hidden Restaurants in Chicago, Best Chicago Brunch, Best Lunch: Chicago Loop.
11. Prime & Provisions
One of my fav steakhouses in the city is offering their made-from-scratch holiday pies to pre-order! It's Pies-to-go at Prime and Provisions.
Pies to get: apple pie, caramel pecan pie, pumpkin pie
How to order holiday pies: starting November 5, fill out the form via their website here
12. theWIT
New to this list for 2018 -- you can order desserts and pastries from theWIT hotel's pastry chef!
Pies to get: pumpkin pie, chocolate creme s'more pie
How to order holiday pies: order holiday pies and other desserts here
BEVERLY
13. Jimmy Jamm Pies
If you've never had a sweet potato pie, you are reeeallly missing out. Jimmy Jamm is known for having the BEST sweet potato pies -- and sweet potato everything-else-you-can-imagine -- on their menu.
Pies to get: sweet potato pie with honey cream cheese frosting
How to order holiday pies: call ASAP to order before they hit capacity -- 773-779-9105
DUNNING
14. Eli's Cheesecake
Fun fact - my husband and I are in a lifelong argument about whether a cheesecake is a pie or a cake (curious to hear your thoughts, as well). 🙂
Regardless of my "cake" stance (hey, it's in the name!), I've decided to include Eli's in this year's pie guide.
Eli's Cheesecake is a Chicago family-owned business, and has been making pies -- and other desserts -- since 1980.
Pies to get: pumpkin pie cheesecake, salted caramel cheesecake, mini pies!!
How to order holiday pies: order for DELIVERY here
BONUS -- VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE PIES
If you or your guests have dietary needs, here's a gluten-free pie option that you'll love:
15. True Food Kitchen
And finally, if you'd like a vegan AND gluten free option, the squash pie at True Food Kitchen is calling your name.
Pies to get: squash pie
How to order holiday pies: stop in or call to place orders.
Chicago Pie Guide by 312food
I hope you enjoyed my Chicago Pie Guide! If you did, it would mean the world to me if you shared and/or pinned it!
And as always, please let me know in the comments if there are any great spots I missed. I may add them!
Thanks for reading. 🙂 -Erin
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