Updated November 17, 2022
1. Rolling Pin Bakery, Glasgow
104 Market Street • 660-338-0800 • Rolling Pin Bakery
Autumn Must-Try: Dutch Apple ($19.95)
What Makes It Special: The crumble topping is a hit on this one, but owner Jeremy Sayler says the homerun for customers is the bakery’s signature flaky crust.
Back For Seconds: Don’t miss out on the Strawberry Rhubarb or the Coconut Cream with meringue. Coconut Cream Pie is the bakery’s all-time most popular pie, and Jeremy has been making it since Rolling Pin opened 16 years ago.
Delivers? Nope, must pick it up in Glasgow.
2. The Pie Box, Nixa
417-886-4PIE (4743) • ThePieBox.com
Autumn Must-Try: Peanut Butter Cup ($21.95)
What Makes It Special: This creamy peanut butter swirled with milk chocolate served in a flaky crust will please your family and friends who don’t care for the traditional pumpkin or pecan at Thanksgiving.
Back For Seconds: Try the pumpkin crunch pie, made with freshly baked pumpkin pie with sweet creamy caramel baked right in, served in a flaky crust and topped with pecan butter crumb baked golden brown. The bakery also offers gluten-free and sugar-free options and 3-inch Sweeties, mini pies you can order by the dozen.
Delivers? Their shopping cart page will automatically assign a delivery date and time 24 hours in the future. If you would like to order for a specific date and time, you can select that on the final checkout screen.
3. The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery, Kimmswick
6116 Second Street • 636-464-3128 • TheBlueOwl.com
Autumn Must-Try: Levee High Caramel Apple Pecan ($119.95) if ordering online, which includes shipping.
What Makes It Special: This pie weighs in at a whopping 9 pounds and uses a total of 18 apples, along with caramel and pecans. The apples are sliced and layered to create a sweet mountain.
Back For Seconds: Consider the Butterscotch Pecan or Layered Pumpkin for twists on Thanksgiving classics. Pies are 9 inches with varying heights; 5-inch minis are also available.
Delivers? You betcha.
4. Peggy Jean’s Pies, Columbia
503 East Nifong Blvd, Suite C, Columbia • 573 447-7437 • PJPies.com
421 N Stadium Blvd, Suite 103, Columbia • 573-447-7146 • PJPies.com
Autumn Must-Try: Dutch Apple ($19.95)
What Makes It Special: This made-from-scratch gooey goodness has just the right touch of cinnamon and nutmeg with a crumbly topping of brown sugar, flour, and butter.
Back For Seconds: Owner Rebecca Miller’s favorite is the German Chocolate Pie. Highlighted by coconut and pecans, the recipe is courtesy of Rebecca’s mother and co-owner, Jeanne Plumley. Pies come in three sizes: 9-inch regular, 5-inch babies, and 3-inch tarts.
Delivers? Packs of six Jelly Jar Pies ship out each Wednesday. Place your order by Tuesday before 3.