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Where to Score the Best Pies in Houston for the Holiday Season

Find fruit and cream-filled pastries, baked to perfection at these Houston bakeries and restaurants

by Brittany Britto Garley and Megha McSwain Updated Nov 17, 2023, 11:56am CST

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You can finally have a piece of the pie, thanks to this guide.

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by Brittany Britto Garley and Megha McSwain Updated Nov 17, 2023, 11:56am CST

Turkey Day may soon be approaching in Houston — the ancestral home of the Karankawa, Coahuiltecan, Atakapa-Ishak, and Sana people — but pie season is in full effect. Few things offer comfort on a crisp autumn day like spoonful after spoonful of freshly baked pie. The well-built pastry, with a crumbly, spiced crust and a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, is hard to resist on Thanksgiving — or any holiday for that matter.

As planning for holiday meals is underway, consider adding a picture-perfect pie from one of the city’s top restaurants or bakeries to your spread. Whether it’s traditional pumpkin, a spin on the classic pecan, or something wildly adventurous, head to one of these top-notch pie destinations within the city for your choice of holiday pastry. Take note, though: these pie shops stay busy this time of year, so it’s best to order ahead.

Esther's Cajun Café & Soul Food

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Get a slice of this soul food joint’s sweet pies, made with recipes passed down from earlier generations. Esther’s will have whole pecan pies or sweet potato pies for $15, and half pans of peach cobbler baked fresh daily for $45. Place your order by calling or emailing 713-393-7373 or emailing esthers.catering@yahoo.com.

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5007 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018

(713) 393-7373

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Flying Saucer Pie Company

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This family-owned bakery in Garden Oaks is a Houston institution for its vast menu of house-made fruit and cream pies — all of which are offered first-come, first-serve. Arrive early at around 7 a.m. to choose from more than a dozen falvors, including its traditional apple pie prepared with warm spices and tender apple slices in a double crust, or the pecan pie — topped with a layer of caramelized pecan pieces, which is a holiday favorite.

436 W Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77018

(713) 694-1141

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Fluff Bake Bar

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Pastry chef Rebecca Masson is baking up pies for the season, including her bourbon, chocolate, and pecan pie that’s filled with Texas pecans chocolate chips, and a Maker’s Mark bourbon filling, plus Mountain Rose Apple Pie, and pumpkin cream pies. Switch it up with the Couch Potato Pie, a sweet and salty concoction made with a potato chip and pretzel crust and layered with a cornflake caramelized white ganache, pretzel milk chocolate crémeux, toasted meringue, and chocolate-covered shoestring potatoes. Pies are available for pre-order starting November 1, with pickups scheduled for November 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

1701 W 15th St, Houston, TX 77008

(713) 522-1900

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A chocolate, bourbon, pecan pie topped with pecans with a chocolate crust. — Fluff Bake Bar can fulfill your pie needs.

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Three Brothers Bakery

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With four locations and more than a dozen pies and cheesecakes to choose from, you can expect all of the usual suspects and then some (available for pre-order) at Three Brother’s Bakery. From old-fashioned cherry and pumpkin pies to creamy key lime and lemon meringue pies, this time-honored bakery wholly satisfies. If pecan pie is your preference, don’t be scared to venture out beyond traditional pecan with pies like salted caramel pecan, chocolate bourbon pecan, chocolate fudge pecan, and a pecan pie cheesecake.

4606 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

(713) 522-2253

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An assortment of pecan, coconut, cherry, and apple pies from Three Brothers Bakery. — Three Bakery Brothers is a go-to for holiday pies.

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Étoile

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This French mainstay infuses its pecan pies with vanilla and bourbon, making for the perfect take-home holiday treat, for $38.

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1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

(832) 668-5808

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Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

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This delicatessen is a dependable choice for whole desserts any time of year, but especially during the holidays. Here, 11-inch round pies come in a variety of flavors, including apple, coconut cream, banana cream, chocolate cream, pecan, and pumpkin for $44, plus a 3-inch high key lime pie for $55. Pre-order soon to get your pie ready for pick-up ahead of Thanksgiving.

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1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

(713) 871-8883

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a Kenny & Ziggy’s pie topped with ample crust in an aluminum pan. — Kenny & Ziggy’s specializes in pies and cheesecakes.

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Hugo's

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Chef Hugo Ortega and his many restaurants, including Hugo’s, Backstreet Cafe, Urbe, and Caracol, are selling pies-to-go for its devout diners. Score 9-inch bourbon pecan or pumpkin meringue pies from Urbe and Backstreet Cafe; good old-fashioned pecan from Hugo’s; and pumpkin pie with meringue and cajeta from Caracol, ranging from $32 to $40 per whole pie.

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

(713) 524-7744

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Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - Montrose

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Molasses pumpkin, spiced apple, and bourbon brown sugar pecan pies are available for pre-order online through Friday, November 21, with pickup at multiple Common Bond’s bistro locations. Pies range from $18 to $22 and can serve up to 10 guests.

1706 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

(713) 529-3535

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A slice of pecan pie sits on a plate with a pumpkin-flavored macaroon. — Get a head start on your holiday treats by pre-ordering from Common Bond Bistro & Bakery.

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Wild

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The coffee shop, dispensary, and cocktail bar will be spreading its chill cheer this holiday season with its $40 CBD-infused pies. Made with hemp-based Delta-9 THC, each will be available in pumpkin or pecan cheesecake (Non-infused pies are also available). Pies can be ordered on the Wild website starting November 1, with pickups scheduled for November 21 and November 23. Diners must be 21 years of age or older and will be required to show ID at pickup.

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1609 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

(832) 582-7641

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A Wild pie topped with powdered sugar and three leaves made out of pie crust. — Wild’s pies are bound to be a buzz at your holiday event.

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House of Pies

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This iconic Houston diner is called House of Pies for a reason — it’s home to whole fruit-filled pies, cream pies, and specialty pies galore. Stick with tradition and choose pumpkin or Texas pecan or something even more indulgent like the egg-cream custard or Bavarian chocolate cream. All good things come to those who wait, and wait you will. House of Pies is first come, first served during the holidays, but if you want to get ahead of the rush, the diner now ships its pies of all sizes nationwide.

3112 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

(713) 528-3816

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Dessert Gallery

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At this well-stocked dessert bar in Upper Kirby, pastries of all shapes, sizes, and types are epic, and that includes its holiday pies. Varieties for the 2023 holiday season include pumpkin spice pie, double-crust apple, “To-Die-For” fudge pecan, Apple Brown Betty, and a Pumpkin Dream Cake— each available for between $38 and $63. Pre-ordering online is recommended.

3600 Kirby Dr # D, Houston, TX 77098

(713) 522-9999

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A Dessert Gallery s’mores pie topped with a swirl of toasted marshmallow. — Ten percent of all proceeds from Dessert Gallery’s s’mores pie will be donated to Camp For All, a barrier-free camp for children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs.

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Goode Company BBQ

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Goode Co. pies are a Texas tradition, and it is hardly a holiday season without a Brazos bottom pecan or chocolate cream pie gracing your dinner table. In addition to its annual pie booth tradition, which offers pies for pre-order and pick-up at its many locations, the restaurant group will also sell its pies online to ship nationwide, with a special edition box for $60, plus gift boxes with a bag of Goode Company coffee for $68.

5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

(713) 522-2530

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Goode Company’s whole pecan pie. — Goode Company’s pecan and chocolate pies can be yours for the holidays.

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Dandelion Cafe

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Whether you’re picking up a pie for your personal enjoyment or for the whole family is none of our business, and this Bellaire cafe is catering to both needs. Flavors like pumpkin, orange cardamom, chocolate caramel, and pecan come in personal sizes and 10-inch “family sizes” ($34 to $43). To get them by Thanksgiving Day, be sure to order by 4 p.m. on November 17 for pickup on November 21 or 22 at the shop.

5405 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401

(832) 988-9210

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Family-size and personal pies by Dandelion Cafe. — Dandelion Cafe is baking pies just for you and the family, too.

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Esther's Cajun Café & Soul Food

Flying Saucer Pie Company

Fluff Bake Bar

Three Brothers Bakery

Étoile

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

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Hugo's

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - Montrose

Wild

House of Pies

Dessert Gallery

Goode Company BBQ

Dandelion Cafe

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Esther's Cajun Café & Soul Food

Flying Saucer Pie Company

Fluff Bake Bar

Three Brothers Bakery

Étoile

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

Hugo's

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery - Montrose

Wild

House of Pies

Dessert Gallery

Goode Company BBQ

Dandelion Cafe

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