Everyone knows the best part of Thanksgiving is the final course, so leave it to the experts this year and pick up a luscious dessert from one of these bakeries across the DMV.
Baked & Wired
Pumpkin lovers: run, don’t walk, to Baked & Wired for Thanksgiving dessert. Creamy pumpkin cupcakes and a pumpkin gingerbread iced loaf await you at their Jefferson Street shop and the brand’s sister store, A Baked Joint. Pre-order these sweets for the coming holiday on its website and pick them up at one of the two shops. 1052 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, 703.663.8727, bakedandwired.com
Bread Furst
Satisfy your sweet tooth this Thanksgiving with treats from Bread Furst. The bakery offers both apple and pumpkin pie for more traditional desserts and also serves a delectable bourbon pecan pie. Guests can call ahead or go online to place orders for pickup or delivery. 4434 Connecticut Ave. NW, breadfurst.com
Pie Gourmet
Established in 1988, Pie Gourmet serves up delectable pies every holiday season. Stock up on pies in a variety of flavors, from fruit to scrumptious banana, chocolate, key lime and coconut cream pies, all available for preorder and pickup. Pie Gourmet also offers more traditional Thanksgiving finds in the form of apple, pumpkin and sweet potato pies. 507 Maple Ave. W Vienna, Va. , piegourmet.com
Sunday Morning BakeHouse
This holiday, Sunday Morning BakeHouse has you covered with its decadent dessert offerings. Available for preorder online, the bake shop offers an assortment sure to please any crowd: think mouthwatering pies in the variety of apple crumble, pecan and pumpkin, as well as cheesecake.11869 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda, Md., sundaymorningbakehouse.com
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Boston and DC’s beloved Tatte Bakery is the sweetest of treats, and if you haven’t tried any, Thanksgiving is the perfect day to start. The pumpkin pecan pie topped with streusel brings the holiday classic to a whole new level, and don’t even get us started on the apple pie’s crust—think flaky, delectable and buttery. 1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.919.8300, tattebakery.com
Un je ne sais Quoi
This patisserie’s sweets will up the holiday dessert game, thanks to its pastries and luscious apple and pecan tarts. The individual delectable mont blancs—mini pie crusts topped with sweetened chestnut purée and fresh whipped cream—are also a must. Or, order the pecan Paris-brest puff pastries filled with smooth peanut butter cream, which incorporate seasonal flavors with a Parisian flare. 1361 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.721.0099, Instagram @unjenesaisquoipastry
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