Leave Room for Holiday Pie
You've checked your holiday menu twice to make sure you have the essentials, but even with lots of planning and help in the kitchen, sometimes it's best to rely on the experts to finish off your holiday feast. If you're searching for a damn good piece of pie, this round-up of local bakers will come in handy. While some of the area bakeries and restaurants may have a spare pie on hand, we recommend you pre-order soon to ensure you have plenty of slices to go around.
1748 Bakehouse - Jacksonville, Florida
1748 Bakehouse was born from the kitchens of My Grandmother's Pie and Provision Goods and it has become a favorite at some of the local farmers’ markets. Holiday pie offerings include Old Fashioned Apple, Vintage Pecan, Maple Roasted Pumpkin, Thanksgiving Best, Chocolate Chess, Lemon Chess and more. To order a pie, visit their website.
Song Bird Pies - St. Augustine, Florida
Along with your favorites like Pumpkin, Pecan and Apple, you'll find Coconut Cream, French Silk, Maple & Sesame Chess, Chocolate Pecan Chess and Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse. for a sweet finish. Place orders here for pickup on Nov. 22 at 39 Masters Dr., unit 3, St. Augustine.
Creme de la Cocoa - St. Augustine, Florida
For a unique spin on classics, check out the Smashing Pumpkin, Southern Belle, Gooey Apple Pecan and Banana Cream pies created by Chef Nils Rowland. Not a pie fan? Check out the complete list of holiday desserts. Make sure to order on their website. For more information, (904) 466.9499.
BB's and Biscottis - Jacksonville, Florida
Okay, maybe you have a non-pie lover in the group, but you still want a traditional flavor at the table. Place an order for Pumpkin toffee cheesecake with a ginger cookie crust, toffee cheesecake layer, pumpkin pie layer and topped with a white chocolate pumpkin spice whipped mousse. BB's phone number: (904) 306.0100; Biscottis phone number: (904) 387.2060.
Sweet Theory Baking Co. - Jacksonville, Florida
If you have some guests with diet restrictions, give Sweet Theory Baking Co. a taste test. Gluten-free and vegan never tasted so good! They are accepting orders via email: sweettheorybakingco@gmail.com. (904) 387.1001
Community Loaves - Jacksonville, Florida
Besides sourdough bread, this bakery offers up Apple and Chocolate Chess pies along with brioche rolls and pumpkin shaped sourdough loaves for pick-up Nov. 22-23. Order online and select your choice of pie or other baked goodies.
Pie Heaven - Atlantic Beach, Florida
With a name like Pie Heaven, you probably can’t go wrong here. Check their menu on the website with a full selection of pies that really are a little taste of heaven, then call to order. (904) 524.7274
Alms and Fare - St. Augustine, Florida
Stop by the bakery and order a grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweet holiday pie. Flavors include Apple, Pecan or Pumpkin Pie. Want to make your own pie but don't want to fuss with the crust? They have you covered. (904) 419.9709, 154 San Marco Ave.
