Your Piece of the Pie

By Samantha Gemini Stevens

Since the holidays are fast approaching, planning family meals and pulling out the Kitchenaid is part of the process. This year, opt for the easy approach for the Thanksgiving and December holidays and grab a pie from some local Las Vegas and Westside bakeries. Whether a classic pumpkin pie or a wildly colored fruit medley is on the menu, we recommend these staples.

Luchkoff Patisserie
Key Lime Pie

European flavors and flair fill the cases at Luchkoff Patisserie, including bread, cookies and desserts. They even offer gluten-free and vegan options. Looking to add a special treat to your table this season? For the holidays, they are expanding their pie program. A guest favorite, key lime pie, is always available after first appearing as a seasonal pie. There was such great demand they kept it on the menu. Additionally, Luchkoff will offer a pumpkin pie, an apple and cranberry pie, a cherry pie and a pecan pie with real maple syrup. luchkoffpatisserie.com

Barry’s Downtown Prime
Banana Cream Pie

Don’t skip dessert for this holiday meal out on the town at Barry’s. The pie of the moment is a smooth banana cream pie baked with a classic graham cracker crust and loaded with bananas, topped with whipped cream and chocolate pecan crunch. Other desserts include a pumpkin cheesecake and a chocolate cake. For the first time, the beloved Circa Steakhouse is making these meals to go for Thanksgiving. barrysdowntownprime.com

Pie Perfect
Triple Berry

Located in Downtown Las Vegas, this vegan-friendly pie shop offers work with each of their fruit pies, including delivery. Some options include going sugar-free, gift messages and bags. The pie can even bear your company logo. Choose from various fall flavors you can warm up: apple, French apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, raspberry, raspberry peach, rhubarb, strawberry-rhubarb and triple berry. A scoop of simple French vanilla from your favorite frozen dessert brand would be perfect with these. Personal sizes include hand pies and cocktail hour calls for Pie Poppers. pieperfect.com

Starburst Parlor
Keto Pumpkin Pie

Your sugar-free, gluten-free and wheat-free dreams have been answered with scratch-baked goodies. Savory to sweet makes up an extended menu at Starburst, including your next holiday pie order. Go classic with pumpkin pie (or a pumpkin pie cheesecake), flan, chocolate cream pie, plain cheesecake or an XL cheesecake with your choice of fruit, nuts and chocolate toppings. Add to your dessert table with other holiday sweets, based on availability. starburstparlor.com

Pop N Pies
Bourbon Pecan

Chef Andrea McLean began Pop N Pies in 2020 after cutting her teeth at Bouchon and Joël Robuchon post-culinary school. She quickly grew an almost cult-like following via pop-up events and a residence in the old Vegas Test Kitchen. Ordering online is easy and includes categories such as The Favorites with apple or blueberry crumble, chocolate silk, coconut cream or even a cookie-topped banana cream pie. Feeling a little sweet and savory? Order the bourbon pecan or the salt & maple. Enjoy the chicken pot pie, the beef cottage (“shepherd’s”) pie or the spinach bacon quiche to go full savory. Note: Some flavors may not be available for the holidays, so contact the shop for availability. popnpies.com

Patisserie Manon
Lemon Meringue

Patisserie Manon is a Summerlin darling, offering everything from French baguette sandwiches, crepes, pastries and pies galore. Manon has a menu for even the most discerning palate, from smaller fruit tartlets to larger slices and whole pies. Traditional fruit pies such as apple, blueberry, cherry and lemon meringue feature highly, as do neighborhood favorites such as coconut banana cream and chocolate cream. Savory quiches are also great. Order ahead, and remember their huge selection of macarons and stellar cake options. patisseriemanon.com

Delices Gourmands
Pecan

It is another excellent bakery with many fun holiday options, many of which come in easy single-serving packages. Beyond standard pumpkin and apple pies, highlights include a succulent orange tart, a lemon tart, individual strawberry tarts and others. A deliciously dark pecan pie is for those with a palate for the heavier dessert. Whip up a quick bourbon and bacon cream to the ultimate sweet and savory mix. delicesgourmandslv.com

Saint Honore
Pumpkin Spice Donut

This year, go less than traditional and bring the elegant, flavorful and sometimes irreverent doughnut to the party. Flavors include S’More’s Ghost, a pumpkin spice donut, a crème brûlée donut, the cannoli and the guava cheesecake DoughSaint. ilovesainthonore.com

Pies Unlimited
Boston Creme with Strawberries

If there’s one place to go to prepare for a holiday dessert fest, it’s Pies Unlimited. Offering pies in 4-inch and 9-inch sizes, they range from classic to holiday-centric. Take a chance on the Boston creme with chopped strawberries baked into the filling, or opt for eggnog creme and other year-round and seasonal fruit choices. Some pies also have the option to be made with no sugar added. piesunlimited.com

Mr. Grand Jeremy
Sweet Potato Pie

The “Sweet Potato Pie Man” award-winning baker and entrepreneur Jeremy Washington made it easy to choose which pie to start with for ordering the season’s eatings. Baked silky smooth inside a buttery shell, this sweet potato pie comes in mini and full sizes. Can’t get enough? Try sweet potato cheesecake and cookies for more variety. Peach cobbler and pecan pie are offered—and yes, there is a sweet potato pecan pie in the lineup. mrgrandjeremy.com