Where to Get Pie in the Twin Cities
With the biggest pie holiday right around the corner, now is the time to sample a few so you land on the best one for your Thanksgiving (or Christmas, or whatever) table. If you find yourself wondering where to get pie in the Twin Cities, here are a few local pie makers we think are worth a try. Need Thanksgiving Dinner dining or takeout ideas? We’ve got you!
Keys Cafe & Bakery
Several metro locations plus Hudson, Wis.
First up is the very popular brunch spot Keys Cafe. Since opening on Raymond Avenue in 1973, Keys has served one of the best brunches around, and with locations across the metro and one in Hudson, it is worth the drive and often the wait. Every location has a bakery case filled with desserts and treats, and of course pies. Look for fruit pies, cream pies, sugar-free apple pie, bread pudding, and mincemeat pie. You might want to grab a cinnamon or caramel roll on your way out.
Fruit & Grain
Order online for pickup or find them at markets and cafés
Fruit & Grain bakes out of a commercial kitchen in Saint Paul and does not have a storefront. You can find their baked goods at Twin Cities farmers markets and local coffee shops, and they are often at the Neighborhood Roots Winter Market at Bachman’s on Lyndale. This small business offers sweet and savory pies, including caramel cardamom, salted maple, bourbon pumpkin (maybe keep this one away from the kids’ table) and chocolate oat.
Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company
2036 Marshall Ave., Saint Paul
Vikings & Goddesses works with local farmers to use seconds and surplus produce, which keeps good food out of the waste stream. Stop by their walk-up window in Merriam Park for a few flavors on hand, or preorder for the full holiday lineup. You’ll also find their pastries in cafés around the Twin Cities, their frozen pie crusts at Wise Acre Eatery and Eastside Food Co-op, and a booth at the Mill City Farmers Market. They offer home delivery, too.
Hot Hands Pie & Biscuits
272 Snelling Ave. S. #100, Saint Paul
Hot Hands has the cozy feel of a quiet café overlooking Snelling Avenue. The half-glass wall gives kids a secret view into the kitchen and keeps them occupied while you enjoy dessert and coffee. For Thanksgiving, look for a 12-pack sampler of mini pies or a mini 6-pack. We like a mix of four pumpkin, four apple, and four pecan.
Sarah Jane’s Bakery
2853 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis
Sarah Jane’s is an old-school Northeast Minneapolis bakery where regulars have been visiting for decades. The pie case leans classic, with fruit and cream pies at refreshingly reasonable prices, and the Michigan sour cherry has a loyal following. Go early, since popular items sell out, and don’t be shy about grabbing a few doughnuts for the drive home.
Turtle Bread Company
4762 Chicago Ave. | 3421 W. 44th St. | 4205 E. 34th St., Minneapolis
With three South Minneapolis locations, Turtle Bread is a neighborhood staple for bread, soup, and pie. Their lattice-topped fruit pies taste like real fruit, and the Minnesota Maple, with a gooey maple and oatmeal filling under toasted coconut, is a fun one to bring to the table. Plan to order ahead for Thanksgiving.
Honey & Rye Bakehouse
4501 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park
Honey & Rye is a cozy neighborhood bakery near Linden Hills where the weekend line often reaches the door. Their seasonal pies get plenty of praise, and the holiday preorder menu usually includes a long list of pies and treats. Order early and pick up on the day before Thanksgiving.
The Buttered Tin
237 E. 7th St., Saint Paul, | 2445 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis | 6130 Sycamore Ln N, Plymouth
The Buttered Tin owner Alicia Hinze, a Cupcake Wars winner, opened the original Lowertown café in 2013 and later added a Northeast Minneapolis spot. Both serve a full breakfast and lunch menu alongside scratch-made pies and hand pies, so this one works for brunch and dessert in a single stop. Look for their frozen pies in local grocery store freezer aisles, too.
Sara’s Bakery Featuring Tipsy Pies
You may know them from the Food Building at the State Fair. Sara Hayden bakes her Tipsy Pies with local beer, wine, and spirits, though the alcohol content stays under 2%, so the whole family can dig in. Stop by the Stillwater café for fresh or frozen pies, with flavors like Drunken Pumpkin and Irish Whiskey Apple, and grab a coffee while you’re there.
Stockholm Pie & General Store
N2030 Spring St., Stockholm, Wis.
Worth the scenic drive down the Great River Road. USA Today’s 10 Best readers named Stockholm Pie the best pie shop in America in both 2024 and 2025. We recommend the Cranberry Brown Sugar Custard. Can’t make the trip? They ship nationwide.
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