November is finally 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 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. There are several Essex County businesses that 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 about where to get Thanksgiving pies this holiday season in and around Montclair.
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The Able Baker | 187 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
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Order deadlines for Thanksgiving pies at this small business are November 16th, and there are a variety of options for every sweet tooth. Pumpkin, pecan, and buttermilk pies are all available, but the most popular option is the local apple double-crust pie. You can pick up the pies on November 22nd or November 23rd, and you can click here to order.
Gencarelli’s Bakery | 446 Broad Street, Bloomfield
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A family-run establishment, Gencarelli’s Bakery has been around since 1975 and is a well-recognized name around northern New Jersey. There are tons of unique flavors available, like French apple, peach lattice, lemon meringue, sugar-free options, and more. There is a second location in Wayne, New Jersey, and both open at 6AM every day except for New Year’s Day — which means this is a great choice if you need something more last minute, though we recommend placing an order beforehand. Orders must be placed in person or by phone — though it seems there may be an online ordering system established soon.
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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 apple, sweet potato, apple butter pumpkin, pecan, and even a mini pie sampler if you’re having trouble deciding.
Jayce Baudry French Pastry | 17 Church Street, Montclair
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This French bakery has put away its stunning Halloween cakes and is now thinking about Thanksgiving. The team is taking pre-orders online starting now. Pick-up options begin as early as November 14th and run through the 24th (the shop will be open on Thanksgiving) — and there will also be in-store inventory as long as supplies last. The Thanksgiving menu can be found here — and it features stunning (we mean it, stunning) pies like apple cinnamon crumb pie, pumpkin spice pie, and chocolate bourbon pecan pie. There’s also a pumpkin maple cheesecake on the menu.
Mattarello Bakery & Café | 254 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
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With doughnuts, cakes, gluten-free items, and more, this local Montclair bakery is also a great place to buy pies for the holidays. From apple pie to Nutella pie to apricot, there are lots of yummy choices here. You can find the menu for online ordering here — and we recommend getting your order in soon to ensure you can get your pie in time for Thanksgiving.
Nicolo’s Italian Bakery and Deli | 6 Baldwin Street, Montclair
Seasonal pies are the name of the dessert game at this Italian eatery. Blueberry, wheat, pumpkin, and apple pies are all available, which partner well with the other desserts like zeppole, cookies, and muffins. Nicolo Zecchino opened this bakery in 1967, and his traditions and practices are still practiced today by his family.
Palmer’s Bakehouse | 1 Highland Place, Maplewood
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Though the menu may change frequently at Palmer’s Bakehouse, the Thanksgiving menu is set for 2022. This includes the apple crumb pie, pecan pie, pumpkin cream pie, sweet potato cheesecake pie, and more. There are also savories, sides, and even breakfast offerings as well.
The Pie Store | 100 Watchung Avenue, Montclair
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This bakery’s specialty is sweet and savory British pies, alongside groceries imported from the UK. The shop offers in-store and online delivery, and the sweet pies, like key lime, double-crust apple, and chocolate mousse pie, complement savory pies and hearty soups for a one-stop Thanksgiving shop. The Pie Store’s turkey and stuffing pie could be a new Thanksgiving dinner option — or the sweet potato, blue cheese, and onion pasty.
Plum Bakery Gluten-Free | 179 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
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Gluten-free eaters: this one is for you. In addition to offering sweet, gluten-free treats, this business offers online baking classes with a focus on gluten-free options. The Thanksgiving online orders can be picked up on November 23rd between 10AM and 4:30PM (it can’t be ready earlier than that due to the high volume of orders). You can find options like large apple crumb pie, cranberry apple crumb, coconut custard, pumpkin pie, and more. We recommend ordering soon to ensure you can get your pies! Click here to order.
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Pure Love Pies | 1042 Broad Street, Bloomfield
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Open since 2015, this sweet business touts the best Navy Bean Pie on the East Coast. For Thanksgiving, the bakery offers online pre-order, and pie flavors include butternut squash pie, pecan pie, peach cobbler, and more. Each pie is ten inches, and be sure to order soon to ensure you can get your pie for Thanksgiving.
Rudy’s Pastry Shop | 23 Willet Street, Bloomfield
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Pumpkin, apple, blueberry, mince, chocolate chip pecan, and more pies are available at this European pastry shop. In business for over 35 years, the eatery serves both retail customers and wholesalers, with its treats available in many restaurants in the area. All treats are made fresh to order, and orders placed online (there is no physical storefront) are fulfilled in 48 hours — though we definitely recommend giving lots of notice for the busy Thanksgiving season. You can fill out a contact form to place an order here.
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 23rd. On the menu is a pumpkin streusel, a classic apple pie, and a classic pumpkin pie. You can pre-order your Thanksgiving pie here.
