November is here — which means Thanksgiving is on its way, and it’s great to start planning early. Thanksgiving is full of traditions — some are family-related, some are sports-related. But an argument could be made that the most important traditions are the food traditions, because let’s face it, food is such an important part of this holiday. There is nothing better than a Thanksgiving pie made fresh and sweet. Several Montclair and Essex County businesses serve up sweet treats — the perfect pinnacle of pie for a Thanksgiving dinner. We’ve rounded up where to find Thanksgiving pies in Montclair and the greater Essex County area in New Jersey. Read on to learn where to get Thanksgiving pies this holiday season in and around Montclair and Essex County, New Jersey.
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The Able Baker | 187 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
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The order deadline for Thanksgiving pies at this small business is November 20th, and there are a variety of options for every sweet tooth. Pumpkin, pecan, and salted maple pies are all available, but the local apple double-crust pie is the most popular option. You can pick up the pies on November 26th or November 27th; click here to order.
Gencarelli’s Bakery | 446 Broad Street, Bloomfield
This bakery is serving classic Thanksgiving pies, including apple crumb, the classic apple, and — although it’s not traditionally related to Thanksgiving — lemon meringue. Customers can also order sugar-free apple crumb and apple pies. There is no pre-order deadline, but a minimum of a 24-hour notice is required for all orders. See here for the menu.
Read More: Your Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Planning in Montclair + Essex County
In the Company of Yum | Based Out of Montclair
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This online pie company is a woman and minority-owned business selling stunning pies in a variety of flavors. Owner Jessica Glass works hard to ensure everyone can celebrate all occasions with pie. The Thanksgiving menu recently went live and features options like Grandma Eloise’s Sweet Potato, rum raisin apple, salted maple, and more. See here for the menu. The deadline to place orders is November 23rd.
Jayce Baudry French Pastry | 17 Church Street, Montclair
This French bakery is serving Thanksgiving pies for most of November. Customers can begin pre-ordering from November 11th through December 1st. The Thanksgiving menu can be found here, and it features stunning (we mean it, stunning) pies like the apple pie crumb, the pumpkin spice pie, and the chocolate pecan bourbon pie.
Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar | 1109 Broad Street, Bloomfield
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To satisfy your sweet tooth, Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar, sister restaurant of The Brookdale and Fanny’s, features 10-inch pies with flavors like chocolate pudding, apple, pumpkin, and pecan pie on its menu. Although there isn’t a pre-order deadline, pre-orders are encouraged, as there will be limited availability in-store. To place an order, email [email protected] or call 973-343-5110.
Le French Dad Boulangerie | 10 Church Street, Montclair
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Le French Dad will provide a variety of Thanksgiving pie options. Customers can expect to see apple, pumpkin, and pecan pie on the menu, as well as a box of seasonal doughnuts like apple cider, pumpkin spice, and more. The pre-order deadline is November 22nd, and the online order deadline is November 24th. All orders must be picked up at the Church Street location on November 26th or November 27th. To place orders, see here.
Libelula Bakery + Kitchen | 5 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
This spot brings Peruvian, Dominican, and Latino culinary culture to the Montclair food scene. This Thanksgiving, it will be providing Thanksgiving pies and even catering to order for the holiday. Pie choices include spiced apple pie, pumpkin tart, chocolate salted caramel, and pecan pie bars (sold in a dozen or half-dozen). Call the bakery + restaurant at 973-707-2082 for more information.
The Little Daisy Bake Shop | 622 Valley Road, Montclair
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Known for its colorful baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, scones, and whoopie pies, this Montclair shop has curated its own Thanksgiving menu. Pie choices include pumpkin pie, key lime pie, apple crumb pie, and a maple pumpkin cheesecake pie. Other sweets include pumpkin spice cake, a Thanksgiving-themed cake, and more. There is no pre-order deadline, but orders must be placed with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and picked up on November 26th. Click here to browse the entire Thanksgiving selection.
Mattarello Bakery + Café | 254 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
With doughnuts, cakes, gluten-free items, and more, this local Montclair bakery is also a great place to buy holiday pies. From apple pie to Nutella pie to apricot, there are lots of yummy choices here. Readers can find the menu for online ordering here. There isn’t a set date for pre-order deadlines, but this bakery encourages customers to order before November 25th.
Palmer’s Bakehouse | 1 Highland Place, Maplewood
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At Palmer’s Bakehouse, pre-orders for pies are being accepted until November 19th. This includes the brown butter pecan pie, classic apple pie, and so much more. Biscuits, scones, and many other sweet options are also available. Pickups will be on November 26th and November 27th. Place your order here.
The Pie Store | 100 Watchung Avenue, Montclair
This bakery’s specialty is sweet and savory British pies, alongside groceries imported from the UK. The shop has in-store and online delivery, and the sweet pies, like apple and cran-apple, complement savory pies and hearty soups for a one-stop Thanksgiving shop.
Plum Bakery Gluten-Free | 179 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
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Gluten-free eaters: this one is for you. Plum Bakery is accepting orders until November 23rd at 3PM. The Thanksgiving online orders can be picked up on November 27th after 11AM. You can find options like apple crumb, cranberry apple crumb, coconut custard, pumpkin, and more. Click here to order.
Stuff by SJ | 342 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
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This woman-owned small business makes handmade cakes, cupcakes, treats, and — of course — pies. These beautiful Thanksgiving pies can be picked up ahead of time, or you can sign up for free local delivery on November 27th. On the menu are a pumpkin pecan streusel, a classic apple pie, a Dutch apple pie, and a classic pumpkin pie. You can pre-order your Thanksgiving pie here. There is no official pre-order deadline, but Stuffed by SJ recommends customers order before Sunday, November 24th.
See More: Your Guide to Thanksgiving Pies in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Bayonne
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Anthony’s Cheesecake + Restaurant | 71 Washington Street, Bloomfield
This bakery will serve a variety of holiday desserts. Thanksgiving pies may not be on the menu, but customers can order cheesecakes in the New York style, pumpkin, apple crumb, and more. Seven-layer cakes, quiches, and other baked goods, like homemade brown butter cookies and pumpkin swirl tres leches, will also be available. See the full menu here.
She Imagined Sweets | 147 Valley Road, Montclair
This charming little bakery, known for its mini cheesecake creations, will be open on Thanksgiving day from 12PM to 3PM and is taking holiday catering orders. This spot does not serve pies, but the “Flavors of Fall” package, which comes with pumpkin, caramel apple, and cinnamon roll cheesecakes, would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.
New Montclair Cannabis Dispensary, Kush Connection, Receives Planning Board Approval
A former car dealership on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair will begin a new chapter in 2025 when cannabis dispensary The Kush Connection moves in. The Kush Connection is a family-owned enterprise with roots right here in Montclair. The cannabis dispensary was originally planning to open in 2024 at 135 Valley Road, but has since delayed the opening date and changed locations. As of July 2025, the new dispensary has received approval from the Montclair Planning Board. The Montclair Girl spoke to the team back in 2024 about the business and what neighbors can expect from this new spot. Read on for more about The Kush Connection, coming to Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey.
About The Kush Connection
The Kush Connection is a family-run business. The Kushner family has lived in Montclair since the 1990s and company president Jake is a graduate of Montclair High School. Matriarch Patty Steele Kushner said that she chose Montclair as a home base even before her children were born, and the process of opening a business in town has led her to learn even more about her beloved city.
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“Throughout this whole process, we’ve been getting to know people, attending town council meetings, working with leadership,” Patty told The Montclair Girl in 2024. “We are learning more about the culture of cannabis in a town like Montclair. I didn't want to come in and open a business that wouldn’t fit in. Through this experience, I’ve been falling in love with a new layer of Montclair and the sensibilities of the town. This business is going to be heavily infused with what Montclair is all about.”
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In addition to making sure that the business will make sense in Montclair, the Kushners say that the dispensary’s design has been inspired by Steve and Patty Steele Kushner’s long-standing careers in broadcast media. “I’ve traveled around the country and visited many dispensaries,” Patty said. “Some felt like a bus station and others like a makeup boutique. We want to have something in the middle. It’s going to be about how music is influenced by cannabis. The space will represent music and art.”
As the family was thinking about getting started with the business, they came upon a building at 135 Valley Road. The building sits across from the popular Tierney’s Tavern and was built in the early 1900’s. “The building was originally a store,” Patty said. “But, it’s been vacant for the past 15 years. If you looked at it now, it would scare you; it's falling apart. We've been working to shore up the structure and then we will be getting started on the interior. We can turn into something really interesting.”
Per NorthJersey.com, The Kush Connection has changed locations, but will still be located in Montclair. The new cannabis dispensary will now be located at 665 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, which was formerly home to car dealership Montclair MotorCar.
As of Monday, June 30th, 2025, The Kush Connection has now received approval from the Montclair Planning Board, per Montclair Local.
Patty, a self-described history buff, currently hosts a podcast called The Backstory with Patty Steele. The podcast focuses on the background stories of famous people and events. Eventually, Patty would like to host a podcast that combines cannabis and music. “We want to interview musicians and other creatives about how they use cannabis," she said. "Or host live broadcasts from the dispensary. There's a lot we could do."
What to Expect
The business received one of several approvals from the Montclair Township Planning Board in January 2024. Per Montclair Local, the business received operating permits from the city but still needed to get site permits.
Jake previously said that there was still a way to go before the doors of The Kush Connection are officially opened. “The permitting process has taken much longer than any of us have anticipated,” he said. In addition to the approval process for selling cannabis, the team has been working with the relevant authorities to get the building construction squared away.
As far as what neighbors can expect, both Patty and Jake say that their goal is to create a business that works in Montclair. “We want to show that this is a family-owned and operated business that people can respect,” Jake said. “We want to fit in Montclair’s culture and create something that the town can be proud of.”
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The two say that they are eager to get involved with the community through the intersection of cannabis and social justice. “Community outreach is really important to us. we've been in discussions with Dr. Dunn, he does a lot of different social justice activities and outreach. we plan to work with him to benefit the town,” Jake said. “We are thinking about running a few programs on our own. We have a lot of ideas.”
See More: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Dispensaries in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Beyond
Patty and Jake are excited about connecting with other Montclair residents through their business. While an official opening date is not know at this time, this post will be updated with any further details.
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