11 Slices to Savor the Flavors of the Season
The chill in the air and the changing leaves can only mean one thing: the holiday season is upon us. And what better way to celebrate than with the sweet, delicious goodness of pie. From local bakeries and homestyle diners to farm-fresh markets and stands, the Mohawk Valley is serving up some seriously satisfying slices—and whole pies—that the whole family will love.
Whether you prefer the fall classics of apple and pumpkin, the lightness of cream, or something more unique, here are eleven places to consider for your holiday pie fix.
Fly Creek Cider Mill
288 Goose Street, Fly Creek
(607) 547-9692
flycreekcidermill.com
This well-known fall destination offers fun for the whole family, but don’t forget to indulge in a slice of pie before you go home. With flavors such as apple caramel nut, blueberry, or “fruits of the farm,” these pies can be enjoyed by the slice or a la mode—because pie and ice cream are the perfect pairing for your taste buds.
Campbell’s Diner
10208 State Route 28, Forestport
(315) 392-2013
Family owned and operated for over 25 years, Campbell’s Diner is not only a great place to get breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but a destination for dessert, too. The top pie flavors include raspberry cream, chocolate peanut butter, and fresh apple.
Juliano Farms LLC
2365 State Route 5, Utica
(315) 735-9385
A great farm market for all your fall decor needs such as mums, gourds, and pumpkins, don’t forget to hit up the bakery at Juliano Farms for your fall flavors, too. They’re serving up the classics of apple, dutch apple, and pumpkin for you to enjoy this holiday season.
North Star Orchards
4741 State Route 233, Westmoreland
(315) 853-1024
northstarorchards.com
A beloved farm market and bakery, North Star Orchards has been a Mohawk Valley staple since 1986. Their in-house bakery offers freshly prepared, made-from-scratch pies and other delicacies every day of the week. With ten enticing flavors, including apple crumb, mince, peach, and cherry, these pies come in six-inch or nine-inch sizes, perfect for sharing.
Holland Farms
50 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville
(315) 736-6044
hollandfarms.com
Also now in Manlius!
A not-so-hidden gem in Yorkville, Holland Farms is well known for their beloved Half Moon cookies and the Utica tradition of tomato pie. Amidst their menu of mouthwatering treats is a selection of homemade pies that deserve their own fame. Offering flavors of cream pies and double crust fruit pies in both slices and whole pies, there’s always something yummy to choose from.
Gingerbread Bake Shop
3991 Oneida Street, New Hartford
(315) 737-5460
This small bakery has a loyal following for a reason. The sweet treats pack a punch at Gingerbread Bake Shop, and their seasonal pies are no exception. Bursting with flavor and baked to perfection, we guarantee you’ll be asking for seconds.
Rosito’s Bakery
37 James Street, Amsterdam
(518) 842-2616
rositosbakerydeli.com
The sweet treats of Rosito’s Bakery have been satisfying customers since 1993. And what’s not to love about their made-to-order pie offerings? With ten flavors offered year-round and another selection of holiday favorites, these pies will surely delight, whether you choose a fruit pie like blueberry or pineapple, a banana cream or lemon meringue, or a holiday staple like pecan or berry.
Cakery Café
12 South Main Street, Dolgeville
(315) 429-9591
cakerycafeny.com
You can’t go wrong with a custom pie order from Cakery Café. Always made from scratch, they offer ten delicious cream and fruit pie options to choose from. Ranging from apple and cherry berry to death by chocolate and peanut butter, there is sure to be a flavor (or several) that will satisfy your taste buds.
Bonnie’s Country Store
11821 Woodhull Road, Forestport
(315) 392-7072
This store is known to deliver both small-town charm and big flavor. They offer over 20 seasonal and year-round flavors, such as pecan, raspberry crumble, and blueberry, in both nine-inch and six-inch sizes. Whether you’re looking for your own sweet treat or something to share with the family, the pies at Bonnie’s Country Store promise to wow you.
Schoharie Valley Farms
5605 State Route 30, Schoharie
(518) 295-7139
schoharievalleyfarms.com
If their delicious carrot cakes, cookies, and brownies are any indication of the delectable flavors found in their bakery, then the pies at Schoharie Valley Farms are not to be missed. They’re offered seasonally and just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Patty Jean’s Country Restaurant
8318 State Route 28, Newport
(315) 845-8877
Nestled in Newport, Patty Jean’s Country Restaurant is serving up delicious meals and the perfect pies to go with them. Flavors range from strawberry rhubarb and coconut cream to apple crisp and raspberry. Always homemade and featuring made-from-scratch custards, any choice is sure to satisfy this holiday season.
Worth the Drive
If you’re looking to enjoy the journey—and the sights of upstate New York in the fall—as much as the destination (that piece of pie on a fork heading for your mouth), then here are four places that are well worth the drive. Visit Smith’s Orchard and Bake Shop in Ballston Spa, where they offer over twenty flavors of pie in both large and mini sizes, perfect if you’re feeding the family or just in need of a sweet treat for yourself. Magpies on Pink Street, located in Delancey, announces their pie options every Tuesday, offering customers two new delectable flavors every week. If you’re looking for some family fun with your slice of pie, then head on over to Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette or Tim’s Pumpkin Patch in Marietta, where you can pick your own apples or pumpkins, wander their respective gift shops, and, of course, indulge in sweet treats. Whether you are a diehard apple pie fan or a pumpkin pie fanatic, these destinations will not disappoint!
Other Local Places We Love
- Eddie’s Paramount Diner
- Savicki’s Farm Market
- Salvatore’s Italian Bakery & Bagel Shoppe
- Pumpernickel’s Deli
