Slice of Heaven: Where to Find Fantastic Pies in Delco

Pie is the quintessential autumn dessert. From creamy custard pies topped with dollops of whipped cream, to classic all-American fruit pies criss-crossed with flaky lattices, there are so many flavors and styles of pies in Delco to dig into!

Plus, ordering pie from a local bakery or farmstand is one of the smartest Thanksgiving shortcuts. We recommend spending your time and energy making the turkey and sides, and leave the pies to the pros! With one less thing to make — and making a pie from scratch is oddly trickier than it seems — we guarantee you’ll be less stressed.  

Here are some small businesses in Delco where you can find splendid pies, during the holidays and all year long!

 

Jacquette’s Bakery

This charming bakery, which has been family-owned and -operated since 1980, specializes in a wide range of desserts, including special occasion cakes, French pastries, cookies and cheesecakes. Jacquette’s is also a top-notch place to find pie, with a selection of over a dozen flavors, like its Brownie Pie, French apple pie and chocolate mousse pie. If you prefer a smaller portion, or want to try multiple flavors, try the cute mini 3-inch pies!

2076 Sproul Rd., Broomall; (610) 353-2550.

 

 

Apple Walnut Cafe

The slogan of this old-school breakfast cafe and lunch counter is, “The pie that built a cafe!” The pie in question is the signature apple walnut pie, with a cream-cheese-and-sweet-apple filling, topped with cinnamon and brown sugar-coated English black walnuts. Unsurprisingly, it pairs very well with hot coffee and makes a lovely sweet bite after any of Apple Walnut Cafe’s savory dishes. It’s a local delicacy that’s not to be missed! Order by the slice in the cafe, or purchase an entire pie from the catering menu. 

2924 West Chester Pike, Broomall; (610) 353-1384.

 

Springfield Diner

The centerpiece of this retro, chrome-fronted diner is the dessert case, laden with fluffy cakes and glistening pies. Much like the extensive menu at Springfield Diner, the selection of delectable desserts goes on and on, with plenty of housemade classic pies to choose from, like chocolate cream, banana cream and lemon meringue. Slices, which mostly come in under $4 a piece, are an affordable way to indulge. 

720 Baltimore Pike, Springfield; (610) 338-0404.

 

 

Pastry Pants

Find this exciting new bakery in a converted woodshop behind a home, tucked away on a leafy lane in Swarthmore. Its everyday offerings include epic rice cereal treats, crave-worthy brown butter chocolate chip cookies, gloriously fluffy cinnamon rolls, and much more. For Thanksgiving, Pastry Pants has launched a seasonal pre-order menu of pies (and biscuits!);  some highlights include the extra-smooth and tangy Pastry Pants Pumpkin Pie; the salty, citrusy, creamy key lime pie; and apple crumb pie, with juicy, caramelized apples, a rich and flaky crust and a crunchy oat crumble topping. Some gluten-free options are also available.

 207 Cornell Ave., Swarthmore; (610) 328-3963.

 

SophistiCakes

As its name suggests, SophistiCakes is all about beautiful custom cakes for weddings, showers, birthdays, graduations and other special occasions. But, this all-scratch local bakery also makes a mean pie! This Thanksgiving, SophistiCakes is offering freshly baked pies in five flavors: apple lattice, cherry lattice, pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged.

4824 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill; (610) 626-7900.

 

Weinrich German Bakery

Since 1961, R. Weinrich German Bakery has been using fresh, high-quality ingredients and its own, time-honored recipes to craft some of the best baked goods in the area. In addition to bread, pastries and cakes, find a gorgeous array of pies here, each made on premises with scratch-made fillings and pie crusts. Choose from what’s in the case, or pre-order a custom pie; there are a number of sizes (4-, 8,- and 10-inch pies) and flavors, including fruit pies, like apple, peach and cherry, and custard pies, like banana cream and lemon meringue. 

3545 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square; (610) 356-9918.

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Want to know more about everything Delco? We’re more than just your source for good eats — we’re your source for where to stay, what to do and more in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. We’re Visit Delco, PA, and we’ve got you covered from Philly to the Brandywine. Find us at 1501 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA, 19063; (610) 565-3679 or online.

— Emily Kovach

 

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