Best Thanksgiving Pie In Orange County

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Thanksgiving is a time for love, laughter, family, friends and pie. These bakeries serve up classic favorites and new creations to add some extra sweetness to your holiday.

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Polly's Pies Restaurant
9791 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-4424
www.pollyspies.com

If you envision a Thanksgiving just like grandma prepared, then Polly's Pies Restaurant is the place for you. The business not only specializes in traditional pumpkin pie that comes to mind during a Thanksgiving meal, but also bakes favorites such as banana cream, coconut cream, apple, blackberry, blueberry and apricot. That's only just some of the pie varieties served. One can choose from more than 25 different pie varieties to suit your cravings. Check out the full pie menu here. Another benefit of shopping at Polly's Pies Restaurant is the convenient online ordering available. The holidays can be hectic, so this feature can help make the planning process more time-efficient.

Related: Best Pumpkin Dishes In OC

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Gourmet Cafe and Pie Company
5350 Katella Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 995-8530
www.gourmetpieandcafe.com/

In addition to classic pies many enjoy such as apple, peach, strawberry and cherry, guests can snack on entrees and drinks served when visiting Gourmet Cafe and Pie Company. A couple of the popular menu favorites are the "French Toast Finale" and the "Boysenberry Cream Cheese Pancakes." With these successful sweet dishes, it's no surprise the business also excels at making tasty pies. Another notable accommodation at Gourmet Cafe and Pie Company is the happy hour from 3 p.m. until close on weekends. You are sure to get your sweet fix day or night at a reasonable price.

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Bonert's Slice Of Pie
2727 S. Susan St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 540-3535
www.bonertsfoods.com

As Bonert's Slice of Pie says, "There's always room for pie!" No matter how stuffed you feel after a hardy Thanksgiving meal, it's always nice to end the celebration with a sweet treat. If you are going to go all in, it's not a bad idea to indulge in pie from this establishment because it has received more than 125 awards from the American Pie Council. Some of the award-winning pies include "Pumpkin Harvest," "Triple Chocolate Cream," "Lemon Meringue," "Upside-Down Apple," "No Sugar Added Coconut Cream, "Pumpkin Cheese Streusel," "Apple Pie" and "Cherry Pie." For a full list of the acclaimed pies available, click here.

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Sugar Pie's Coffee House & Bakery
28083 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 448-8974
www.facebook.com/SugarPiesBakery

Ranging from classic pie flavors to gourmet cookies, Sugar Pie's Coffee House & Bakery can top off your Thanksgiving meal with a whole lot of sweetness. As the name suggests, when popping in the establishment to order your pie, you can also sip on some of the flavorful coffee served. There are also special treats customized for the holidays. Stay tuned about the festive baked items available on the website.

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Pie-Not
270 E. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 650-7437
www.pienot.com

Maybe it's time to make a new Thanksgiving holiday tradition this year. Pie-Not serves savory Australian-style meat pies consisting of beef, chicken, lamb and vegetables for you and your loved ones to sink your teeth into during your special feast. However, the menu does not lack sweet goodies. There are plenty of gourmet pastries and "hand-held pies" to devour. Also, be sure to check out the chef's special being served each day.

Stacy Brecht is a professional writer, dancer, marketer and model in the Los Angeles area. Brecht also enjoys traveling, wine, fitness training, volunteering, movies and trying new restaurants. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.