Where to Pick Up Thanksgiving Desserts in Portland
Pumpkin mascarpone pie from Montelupo Italian Market.
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Which part of Thanksgiving do you look forward to more: the turkey or the pie? If you’re in the latter camp, look no further for suggestions of where to pick up locally made pies, plus cookies, cheesecakes, and ice cream.
The Bakery at Bar King
Stop by on Wednesday, November 25 from 8 am - 2 pm for pumpkin pie with Chantilly cream, pecan pie, and apple crostata with vanilla cream cheese "schmear," plus brioche rolls and epi baguettes to sop up all that delicious gravy. 726 SE 6th Ave
Bakeshop
Why not let a crustless, decadent burnt Basque cheesecake, favorite of PoMo critic Karen Brooks, be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table this year? And if cheesecake isn’t your thing (though this is truly a cheesecake unlike any other), how about a brown butter apple pie with walnut streusel, or a classic pumpkin, pecan, apple, or chocolate cream pie? Order online for pickup on Tuesday, November 24, or Wednesday, November 25. 5351 NE Sandy Blvd
JinJu Patisserie
Pumpkin lovers need look no further than Korean-inspired patisserie JinJu, founded by a Seoul-born pastry chef and chocolatier duo on N Williams last year. Go for the pumpkin cheesecake, or a pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon spice cream and caramel Chantilly cream, decorated with chocolate and edible gold leaf. Order via text—503-828-7728—by November 18 for pickup from November 24-25. 4063 N Williams Ave
Lauretta Jean’s
This bakery which specializes in pies is an obvious go-to for Thanksgiving. Go for classic pumpkin pie, bourbon pecan pie, apple pie made with Kiyokawa heirloom fruit, or less conventional choices like blackberry raspberry streusel, chocolate cream pie, or key lime. Order online by November 21 (though pies may sell out early) for pickup November 24-26 at their Division St location. 3402 SE Division St
Lazy Susan
This Montavilla charcoal grill restaurant is offering a 10” butterscotch pumpkin pie for $40, served with pumpkin seed whipped cream and candied pumpkin seeds. Order via Instagram, phone, or email for pickup by Wednesday, November 25. 7937 SE Stark St
Mehri’s
This Southeast gem offers tons of pies for your holiday table, including apple mincemeat, apple cranberry, Dutch apple, and classic apple (can you tell they love apple pie?), plus rum pecan pie, cherry pie, and more. Order via phone by noon on Tuesday, November 24, for pickup by Wednesday, November 25. 6923 SE 52nd Ave
Montelupo Italian Market
How about an olive oil cake this Thanksgiving?
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This Italian restaurant-marketplace hybrid might be best known for its fresh pasta dishes, but it's quickly gaining a reputation for its olive oil cake, layered with lemon buttercream and dotted with Amarena cherries. Or take home a large tiramisu, a pumpkin mascarpone pie, cranberry curd tart, or salted caramel pecan pie, all with an optional side of housemade vanilla gelato. Order online by Sunday, November 22, for pickup November 24-25. 344 NE 28th Ave
Pacific Pie
Head to this Aussie pie shop for apple sour cream streusel, Oregon mixed berry, pumpkin pie, chocolate peanut butter pie, chocolate bourbon hazelnut, key lime, pumpkin ginger streusel, and more. Call 503-381-6157 for pickup from November 23-25. 1520 SE 7th Ave
Papa Hadyn
A gorgeous array of cookies, pies, cakes, and dessert shooters from Papa Haydn.
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This bistro that’s famous for its fancy desserts is serving whole cranberry walnut tarts, English toffee cheesecakes, and maple gingerbread cake. They’ve also got miniature desserts perfect for smaller celebrations, including a cranberry walnut tart, lemon curd tart, and panna cotta and chocolate hazelnut shooters. There are also plenty of adorable cookies on offer, including cookies decorated to look like pumpkin pie slices, and assorted fall-themed boxes. 5829 SE Milwaukie Ave and 701 NW 23rd Ave
Pie Spot
Order a baker’s dozen petite, individual-sized “pie spots” in flavors ranging from brown butter pecan to s’mores, or go for a 9” pie (with gluten-free options available). Order online by 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, for pickup at their Kerns location from November 24-25. 521 NE 24th Ave
Pix Patisserie
The pumpkiny Icabod Crème from Pix Patisserie.
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Pix’s Thanksgiving special this year is the Icabod Crème: crisp crust brimming with spiced almond cream, curried pecans, and caramel, then topped with pumpkin crème brûlée. Pick up a slice from the 24/7 Pix-O-Matic vending machine, or preorder an 8” dessert for $44 via phone. Also on the menu: pumpkin macarons and pumpkin crème brûlée. 2225 E Burnside St
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw's turkey day lineup includes turkey skin ice cream.
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Not a pie person? Salt & Straw’s got you covered with their lineup of Thanksgiving ice cream flavors, including sweet potato casserole with maple pecans, roasted peach and sage cornbread stuffing, salted caramel Thanksgiving turkey (complete with bits of crispy turkey skin), and vegan cranberry juniper sorbet (which can also be used to make Thanksgiving table cocktails or mocktails). Those flavors are available for pickup or delivery from now until November 26. multiple locations
Sebastiano's
Head to this Sicily-meets-Pacific-Northwest deli and bakery in Montavilla for freshly made focaccia (ideal for making sandwiches with your leftover turkey), olive oil cake, Italian cookies, and Italian dessert wines. Order online for pickup on Wednesday, November 25. 411 SE 81st Ave
