With the holiday season upon us, our eyes are on the pies.
While some places like Farmers Market Restaurant in Fort Myers are sold out, and Jolly Rogers & the Captain’s Pie Shoppe by the folks from Capt’n Con’s Fish House in Bookelia have very few remaining Thanksgiving pies, there are plenty of places left to choose from. Dig into the sweet options below to order your family a holiday dessert to be thankful for.
Whole, individual and mini holiday pies are on the menu at Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop in Naples.
Angelic Desserts Bakery & Cafe: This bakery features a Thanksgiving menu, including everything from a 10-inch traditional pumpkin pie (with a gluten-free, paleo diet option) to a 6-inch carrot cake, a full pumpkin cream cheese roll and more. Open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit the store at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 116, Naples, call (239) 219-5118, email angel@angelicdesserts.com or visit angelicdesserts.com for more.
Sandra’s Sweet and Savory: This bakery known for Sandra’s Famous Key Lime Pie is tucked away in the Shoppes at Dockside. Sandra also features an array of specialty pies, including peanut butter, Oreo cookies and cream, raspberry, and Andes Mint. Call the store at (239) 331-7784 to order yours. 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Suite No. 11, Naples. See Sandra’s Sweet and Savory on Facebook for more.
We love, love, love Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop in Naples.
Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop: These pies are available in full, individual and mini sizes. Call ahead at (239) 596-5996, email cakes@mikkelsenspastryshop.com or stop by the store at 1068 Business Lane, Suite 2, Naples, to inquire or order. Open Monday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit mikkelsenspastryshop.com to view the menu.
Norman Love: Pumpkin ($28), apple ($28) and pecan ($34) pies (serving 8-10), plus pumpkin cheesecake ($50 and serves 6-8) and carrot cake ($50 and serves 4-6) are on the menu here. Available now through Nov. 26. Order by Nov. 24 to have it in time for Thanksgiving. Go to normanloveconfections.com for your nearest Fort Myers, Estero or Naples location.
Order your Thanksgiving pie, like this pumpkin one, from Norman Love Confections by Nov. 24.
Bakery at Grappino: Can’t decide between blueberry and apple? One of our favorites is the blueberry apple pie that Grappino is offering for Thanksgiving. These come in individual sizes and must be ordered by Nov. 24 at noon. Pickup is available at Grappino, 80 Tamiami Trail N., until 6 p.m. Nov. 26. (239) 331-4325.
Amore Italian Market & Bakery: This hidden gem of Cape Coral offers made-from-scratch pies for the holidays, including Dutch apple ($27.55), pumpkin ($26.55), pumpkin cheesecake ($28.55), pecan ($29.55), strawberry rhubarb crumble ($29.55), French silk chocolate ($28.55) and Key lime ($27.55). Call and order soon to ensure you can get yours by the holiday. (239) 800-3938 or amoreswfl@gmail.com. 4703 SW 16th Place, Cape Coral.
Cakes, cookies and pies are made all homemade at Amore Italian Market & Bakery.
Tony’s Off Third: Another good choice comes from Tony’s Off Third. Clifford’s pumpkin cheesecake combines one of our favorite desserts with the classic flavor of Thanksgiving. Place orders before Monday, Nov. 24, to make sure you get yours in time for the holiday. It’s at 1300 Third St. S., Naples,
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: 7 sweet bakeries for holiday pies, from Naples to Cape Coral