Pardon us — because we do respect the Big Bird on the Thanksgiving table — but the pies take the cake. If you flaked on baking this year — or dessert making isn’t your jam — roll on up to one of these spots.
4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-722-3931
The standard-bearer. The traffic stopper. The lines of cars prove that people truly do come from east and west for a chance to take home a Briermere Farms pie. Apple, pumpkin and pecan are late-fall favorites.
3355 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-983-6565
“Holy Schmitt’s” isn’t a reaction reserved for the fourth-generation family farm’s next-level horseradish. Guests will say the same (or similar) about the caramel apple nut pie made with fruit fresh-picked from Schmitt’s orchard. Pre-order pies by phone or at the farm stand.
170 Love Lane, Mattituck, 631-298-9500
Local apple, pumpkin and pecan pies are among the options. But the most popular choice, the “fruit of the forest,” takes the fork in the road (or on the table) less traveled. It’s a sweet-meets-tangy mix of berries, pear and apples.
56125 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-8888
Apple crumb, pumpkin and pecan are the three confirmed choices at Southold Social, but a little birdy (not the turkey) told us the farm-to-table bistro might throw in another one to gobble up. The deadline to place orders is Monday, Nov. 24.
2218 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow, 631-727-8994
Cooperage Inn is known for its pot pies, but don’t sleep on the baked desserts. Key lime, coconut cream and pumpkin cream are some of the crowd pleasers, and you can grab a pot pie while you’re at it. Pre-order and pick up at Cooperage and its sister store, NoFo Pot Pies (11160 Main Road, Mattituck, 631-548-7437), on Thanksgiving.
130 Front St., Greenport, 631-333-2060; 56275 Main Road, Southold, 631-629-4123
Blue Duck Bakery has more than a baker’s dozen worth of pies on its Thanksgiving menu, including seasonal picks like apple cranberry and sweet potato pie. Pre-ordering by Nov. 21 EOD is recommended — walk-up choices may be limited on Thanksgiving. Pickup is available on or before Thanksgiving.
891 Main Road, Aquebogue, 631-722-3077
Annually offering Thanksgiving pies, including the sweet-and-salty apple caramel walnut that’s worth going nutty over.
57995 Main Road, Southold, 631-903-1335
Coconut custard, grandma’s blueberry crunch, caramel Dutch apple … the sky is the limit here, season be damned. Call to inquire about pre-ordering, or fill out a form in person at the third-generation farmstand.
1960 Main Road, Laurel. 631-298-1140
Hallock’s Cider Mill rolls out its dozen or so holiday pie options on Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend. Pre-ordering a week before Thanksgiving is a must. You may need that long to choose from all the options.
628 Main Road, Aquebogue, 631-722-3655
This retro spot is a hub for home cooking — and baking. Pies are always on the menu and available for pick up for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin, pecan, apple, apple crumb and chocolate cream? Yes to all, please. Pre-order by phone; they usually offer day-of pick up.
