Pie makers in Denver and beyond are gearing up to bring us all everything that means fall and Thanksgiving and winter holidays inside a perfect pie crust with fillings that warm our hearts and bring back memories of special times shared with loved ones. Now is the right time for pie with all of the tradition and magic it brings about.
Sixteen different shops and bakeries are listed for you to choose from. Weigh your options carefully and consider going outside the box with choices like the Helliemae's Chili Palmer Pecan Pie at Wednesday's Pie, the traditional yet unexpected Linzer Torte at City Bakery, and the charming Purple Pear (a pear lavender crumble) from the Long I Pie.
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Three kinds of old fashioned pies are offered daily from starting at 11 a.m. Plan ahead and order your whole pies online or just duck into the Larimer Square basement to get your fix.
The Boulder institution is known for its pie. Visit the shop on Tuesdays for the best selection of pies available. If you're hoping for one for Thanksgiving, call soon as only 100 pies are made for that holiday.
The Boulder bakehouse is gearing up for holiday pies, which in the past have included gingersnap pumpkin, sliced apple, and salted maple pecan pies. Also, look for the brown butter apple tart, pictured above.
Three classics-- pecan, apple and pumpkin (with house-roasted pumpkin purée) -- are generally available for special orders at this restaurant and bakery. For those looking for something a little different, ask for the chocolate silk pie.
Pecan pie, apple pie, and fresh berry (blueberry and cherry) pie are available to order at this quaint cafe. For a nontraditional option, consider the irresistible Linzer Torte.
In addition to its selection of regular pies, during the holidays, this shop makes sweet potato and turtle pies, plus a pumpkin cheesecake. Gluten-free pies are available.
Traditional holiday pies, fruit pies, and chocolate cream pies, this shop does it all. They deliver in Boulder County for a fee, ship via FedEx in the United States, and will consider making a custom pie if you request one.
The TAG Restaurant Group is offering four kinds of pies crafted by the pastry chefs at Sugar Mill: Apple, pecan, pumpkin, and bourbon sweet potato with torched marshmallow. Call to order yours.
Pie selections can include peach huckleberry, blackberry, apple crumble, chocolate bourbon pecan, cherry, pumpkin - you name it. Call the restaurant and pie shop for available selection and more information.
The Post still has a rocking pie program with cherry, pumpkin, and apple pies being highlight. Call the restaurant and brewery for your holiday orders.
You can always custom order large pies from this Uptown beloved restaurant and sweets emporium. Fillings include pumpkin, lemon meringue, pecan, cranberry crumble, and apple crumble. Medium and mini tarts are also available.
Pastry chef extraordinaire Jayne Yelich is offering a variety of pies this fall, including the outrageous caramel apple and the gorgeous pear almond streusel. Catch her at the Pearl Street Farmers Market until November 13.
This one year old pie emporium on Colfax has sweet and savory pies on a continuous rotation of flavors. One of the current ones, the apple blackberry lattice will make you wanna go back over and over. Thanksgiving preorders are available now.
This family-friendly sweet spot in the heart of the Park Hill neighborhood is famed for its cupcakes and decorated cakes but its pies also rock. Call to inquire about available fillings as they change often.
Both locations of Black Eye Coffee always seduce with their sweets. Among them, occasionally, there is pie but if it isnt in the case, you can always order it. Last year's flavors included pumpkin, apple, chocolate pear, sour cherry, plus the bonus maple harvest nut tart.
Freshly opened to the public, Hinman's Bakery now offers a variety of pastries and sandwiches and, most importantly, pies that include Bourbon Pecan, cherry, and lemon
Three kinds of old fashioned pies are offered daily from starting at 11 a.m. Plan ahead and order your whole pies online or just duck into the Larimer Square basement to get your fix.
The Boulder institution is known for its pie. Visit the shop on Tuesdays for the best selection of pies available. If you're hoping for one for Thanksgiving, call soon as only 100 pies are made for that holiday.
The Boulder bakehouse is gearing up for holiday pies, which in the past have included gingersnap pumpkin, sliced apple, and salted maple pecan pies. Also, look for the brown butter apple tart, pictured above.
Three classics-- pecan, apple and pumpkin (with house-roasted pumpkin purée) -- are generally available for special orders at this restaurant and bakery. For those looking for something a little different, ask for the chocolate silk pie.
Pecan pie, apple pie, and fresh berry (blueberry and cherry) pie are available to order at this quaint cafe. For a nontraditional option, consider the irresistible Linzer Torte.
In addition to its selection of regular pies, during the holidays, this shop makes sweet potato and turtle pies, plus a pumpkin cheesecake. Gluten-free pies are available.
Traditional holiday pies, fruit pies, and chocolate cream pies, this shop does it all. They deliver in Boulder County for a fee, ship via FedEx in the United States, and will consider making a custom pie if you request one.
The TAG Restaurant Group is offering four kinds of pies crafted by the pastry chefs at Sugar Mill: Apple, pecan, pumpkin, and bourbon sweet potato with torched marshmallow. Call to order yours.
Pie selections can include peach huckleberry, blackberry, apple crumble, chocolate bourbon pecan, cherry, pumpkin - you name it. Call the restaurant and pie shop for available selection and more information.
The Post still has a rocking pie program with cherry, pumpkin, and apple pies being highlight. Call the restaurant and brewery for your holiday orders.
You can always custom order large pies from this Uptown beloved restaurant and sweets emporium. Fillings include pumpkin, lemon meringue, pecan, cranberry crumble, and apple crumble. Medium and mini tarts are also available.
Pastry chef extraordinaire Jayne Yelich is offering a variety of pies this fall, including the outrageous caramel apple and the gorgeous pear almond streusel. Catch her at the Pearl Street Farmers Market until November 13.
This one year old pie emporium on Colfax has sweet and savory pies on a continuous rotation of flavors. One of the current ones, the apple blackberry lattice will make you wanna go back over and over. Thanksgiving preorders are available now.
This family-friendly sweet spot in the heart of the Park Hill neighborhood is famed for its cupcakes and decorated cakes but its pies also rock. Call to inquire about available fillings as they change often.
Both locations of Black Eye Coffee always seduce with their sweets. Among them, occasionally, there is pie but if it isnt in the case, you can always order it. Last year's flavors included pumpkin, apple, chocolate pear, sour cherry, plus the bonus maple harvest nut tart.
Freshly opened to the public, Hinman's Bakery now offers a variety of pastries and sandwiches and, most importantly, pies that include Bourbon Pecan, cherry, and lemon