Where To Find Holiday Pies in Dallas

It's getting late in the game to find a fresh pie from a local baker, but we have some updated suggestions on where to go in a pinch.

Here's one low-key suggestion: Kroger and Tom Thumb have Dolly Parton pies. And they're actually better than you'd expect. Or maybe you expect greatness from the national treasure that is the Tennessee native and Jolene champion. We've had both the chocolate (it's like a light brownie but in pie form with a crispy crust) and the whipped cheesecake. Both excellent.

Spec's

Multiple Locations

Do all your shopping at Spec's this season. Their maple pecan pie, made with Crown Royal, has received some rave reviews. We haven't tried it yet, but if we were in a pinch, we'd certainly buy one. At about $20, it's not a huge loss either way.

Batch Bakery

6065 Sports Village Road, Ste. 700, Frisco

The suburban bakery, Batch, recently moved to a new home a few miles up the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, just in time for the holidays. The owners are local who got married on March 14 or 3.14. Pi Day. How adorbs. Go basic with a pumpkin pie, or spice things up with peanut butter, pecan chocolate or chocolate cream this year. Each nine-inch pie is $29, and traditional and pumpkin cheesecakes are available for $36. Place your holiday order online.

Central Market

Multiple Locations

The Four Seasons Pie will have you raising your hand for a slice like the fully conscious Four Seasons Orlando baby. The four-way pie ($17.99) hides apple, blueberry, peach and cherry, all in one crust, to please everyone around the table. For a more traditional taste, opt for a picture-perfect cherry ($17.99), a pecan with Texas crusted in the middle ($17.99) or pumpkin cream cheese ($15.99), among other options. Get yours online.

Emporium Pies

Multiple Locations

Emporium Pies is still taking Thanksgiving orders (as of Nov. 26). And on Dec. 1, the iconic pie shop with locations in Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, McKinney and Fort Worth will update its menu with more holiday options. Christmas classics include Father Christmas (a peppermint custard pie with chocolate cookie crust), Merry Berry (which falls somewhere between a pie, muffin and cobbler) and Snowball (a flaky crust filled with coconut custard and house-made whipped cream). Holiday pies are $48 for a whole or $8 a slice and will be on the menu until Dec. 31. Order online.

Humble Pies

9014 Garland Road

No need to be humble when the menu consists of a Damned Fine cherry pie ($55), Blossom’s Coconut Joy named after Chef Sean’s great-grandmother ($45) and a gluten-friendly, award-winning Alex’s Lemon Ice Box ($55). Want an assortment? Mini pies can be purchased for $6 each in just about any flavor. For a more savory experience, opt for a Louisiana meat pie ($8), chicken pot pie ($15) or turkey pot pie ($15). Orders can be placed online.

Ida Claire

5001 Belt Line Road, Addison

The restaurant focused on Southern hospitality will bring the same energy to your holiday table with its baked goods. Seasonal desserts include whole pies (apple, bourbon pecan, cranberry or key lime for $30), salted chocolate chip cookies ($28/dozen) and cinnamon banana muffins ($48/dozen). Order online and pick up on your date of choice, except for Christmas Day.

JudyPie

520 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Grapevine

JudyPie says it uses grandma’s recipes and the best ingredients to feed your family. Judy’s commitment: “to offer a variety of pie options so every pie lover can have their own slice of heaven.” Most pies at this adorable Grapevine bakery are $45 and include such flavors as red velvet, buttermilk, snickerdoodle, lemon meringue, blueberry ginger and raspberry rose. There are also keto, gluten-free and dairy-free pie options.

Miz. G’s House of Pies

2316 Sutter St.

Owner Gazetta Anderson leans on her 37 years of pie experience to create a selection that includes chocolate pecan pie ($45), cherry pie ($40), chocolate cream pie ($40), sweet potato pie ($45) and more. If each person would prefer their own pie, there’s an option to purchase mini pies by the dozen for $55. Orders can be placed online or by calling 817-217-0976. Delivery is available within a 30-mile radius for $10-25 when given a 24- to 48-hour notice.

Norma’s

Multiple Locations

Norma’s is a go-to for home-cooked meals during the holidays (or any time of the year, really), but don’t overlook the desserts. The robust pie and cobbler menu serves up coconut, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate and lemon pies for $14.99; pecan, pumpkin, apple and cherry pies for $18.99; and peach and blackberry cobblers for $22.99. From this spread, there should be something for everyone. Find the order form online.

Piefalootin

2441 Goldfinch Lane, Garland

Piefalootin emphasizes the “not” in “not so humble pie.” Its site guarantees that the pie list is “always incomplete,” but highlights include butterscotch cream, Chocolate EuphOREO, Cinco de PIE-yo and Whiskey Tango. More tame offerings are also there, such as chocolate pecan brownie pie, strawberry buttermilk and German chocolate. Pies are $45 each. To place your holiday order, visit the store or call 469-573-8756. See the full menu online.

Society Bakery + Tea Room

1926 Skillman St.

They aren’t pies, but the cakes here are too cute to resist. Society Bakery’s holiday offerings included iced masterpieces like Santa Claus, snowmen, wreaths, sweater patterns and Christmas trees. Cakes start at $105 for the Sweater Cake, and there are also gingerbread and decorated sugar cookies starting at $5.95 for one cookie. Order online with a 48-hour notice.

SusieCakes

Preston Center and Hillside Village

The bakery for cupcake connoisseurs will be baking its apple crumble pie ($44.99) through Christmas Eve. Also, find a chocolate candy cane cake ($52.99), decorated cakes (starting at $57.99) and decorated cupcakes ($19.96 for four, or flourless at $25.96 for four). Hanukkah desserts include a frosted sugar cookie platter ($99.90), menorah cake ($67.99) or vintage decorated cake ($82.99). Pre-order online.

Unrefined Bakery

Multiple Locations

The gluten-, soy- and GMO-free bakery’s Holiday Goodies menu will allow just about anyone to indulge in dessert this holiday season. Among 9-inch pie offerings include pumpkin and dark chocolate silk pie ($30) — both of which can be made vegan. There’s also a pecan pie ($34), derby pie ($35), coconut custard pie ($34) and paleo options of pumpkin and dark chocolate silk pies ($38). If you’d prefer to make your own, pie crust is available for $12, or pie dough balls for $6. And if you’re more of a bread person, get a gingerbread sweet bread (also available vegan) for $16. Holiday offerings are available in stores or online.