Pie just might be the perfect dessert. Options are plentiful in Los Angeles, with fruity cobblers ripe for picking up in Inglewood, sweet potato pies slung from a 67-year-old South LA bakery, and a plant-based number from a longtime Larchmont operator. Whether attending a family gathering or celebrating a special occasion at home, here are 21 delicious places to pick up some pie in Los Angeles.
Valerie Confections Valerie Gordon’s everyday sweets are highly covetable, but her special occasion pies take it to the next level. Valerie Confections’ pumpkin and salted maple chess pie are available for pick-up or local delivery this Thanksgiving and pre-orders are available online . Also featured in: The 19 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Los Angeles 14 Fantastic Signature Desserts in Los Angeles, 2018 Edition Cake Monkey Bakery Cake Monkey’s better-together pie combining layers of pumpkin and pecan might be the most genius concoction this holiday season.
Also on deck is a butterscotch pudding pie with a graham cracker crust and a cider-roasted apple pie with a double-cheddar crust. Orders must be placed online by noon on November 23 for pick-up at the Mid-City or North Hollywood locations. Vegan and gluten-free options are available too.
The Gourmet Cobbler Factory This Pasadena institution does two things very well: pies and cobblers. Both are made with locally grown fruit and the cobblers come in a range of sizes, from single servings to trays large enough to feed a villa.