Whether it’s the holiday season or time for a summer picnic, or you’re just looking for an alternative to the usual birthday cake, a perfectly baked pie is one of the best things to bring to a soiree.
Next time you’re in the mood for such a treat, try one of the fan-favorite pies from these Silicon Valley bakeries!
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32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, 510-324-4743 / Website
Baked with local whole fruit and produce, Niles Pie Company's sweet and savory pies are great for any and all occasions. It's a worker-owned cooperative, so you're supporting the collective with every delicious bite. Enjoy old fashioned pumpkin pie, caramel apple pie, brown butter brand pecan pie, blueberry crumble, double chocolate espresso, mini pies called "sweetie pies," plus savory options including Autumn beef cottage pie, ratatouille pot pie, matador steak pie and more.
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1941 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, 650-574-0505 / Website
Founded in 1970, this San Mateo treasure has served some of the Bay Area's best pies for generations. Open all hours every day of the year, it’s the one place you’re sure to get whatever you’re hankering for at any time. The restaurant serves a full breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menu, but the pies are bountiful in themselves. From whipped cream pies to seasonal specials, sugar-free pies, specialty pies and fresh fruit pies, there is something for every palette. Try the apple sour cream, the German chocolate, the key lime, the pumpkin cream cheese pie and more!
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55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, 831-722-1056 / Website
It may be a bit of a drive, but the pies and baked goods at Gizditch Ranch are worth a day trip with family and friends. A favorite among residents for fall fun, Gizditch is a great place to grab a delightful pie any time of year. Try the Olallieberry, boysenberry, apple raspberry and more; or get in on season flavors, including pumpkin in the fall, and strawberry, strawberry rhubarb and apricot in the summer. Special orders of sugarless apple, sugarless olallie and lemon meringue are available. All slices are available a la mode, too!
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569 W Alma Ave, San Jose, 408-475-0563 / Website
When Meta, Google, Apple, the 49ers, Adobe and Stanford need pies, they go to The Giving Pies, and so can you! Founder and head pie chef Voahangy can make some seriously good pies, and they're morally good, too, because a portion of all sales supports the Exceptional Sports program, which in turn supports a variety of community service programs that work with kids of typical and special needs, empowering them through athletics and social togetherness. The savory pies are exceptional themselves, including the popular mushroom and bacon, crab and green onions, bacon and cheese varieties and more. For sweet treats with an edge, try the ube pie, banana chocolate, mango, pear almond and more.
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Various Locations / Website
From the three-Michelin-star restaurant Manresa comes this bakery offshoot, founded by 2020 James Beard finalist Avery Ruzicka. With locations across Silicon Valley, it's an incredible spot for bread and baked goods of all kinds, but the holiday season pies are a must-try treat. From bourbon pecan pie to pumpkin tarts, you'll have to check the seasonal menu to see what's available.
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1053 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, 831-423-9242 / Website
Beckmann's Old World Bakery was established by Peter Bechmann in 1985, founded on the traditional techniques he learned as an apprentice at Mantei Bakery in Heidelberg, Germany. To this day, Beckmann's sourdoughs, seeded and multigrain breads, whole wheat, ryes and other organic treats are very in demand, but the pies are the reason we're coming today. Enjoy classics like apple, boysenberry or strawberry rhubarb, or try the berrybomb, seasonal apricot, seasonal pumpkin, peach pie and more.
Still looking for autumnal treats? Check our list of the best apple cider donuts in Silicon Valley.
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