Chicago Pie Guide

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

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

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)

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

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!

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.

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. 🙂

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)

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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.