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Preorder your prized pies ahead of Thanksgiving

Whether you’re an annual customer or looking for the first time, check out these pies you can bring to Thanksgiving made fresh by Lakeland bakers.

Overhead shot of five pumpkin pies with whipped cream dollops

The Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie from Born and Bread Bakehouse is a classic.

Photo via @bornandbreadbakehouse

Here’s something you can be thankful for: Our list of local spots to buy your Thanksgiving pie, plus a few other treats.

Born and Bread Bakehouse | $36-$42
Order ahead to impress your Thanksgiving guests with a classic pumpkin, brown butter apple, pecan, or gluten-free + vegan tart cherry pie. All pies are 10 inches. Not in the mood for pie? Try a whole burnt basque cheesecake.

An olive oil cake is slathered with maple glaze and pepitas.

If you need a break from pies, try a pumpkin olive oil cake with maple glaze.

Photo via @bandidas_lkld

Bandidas | $23-$40
Looking for pies? Dig into a guava apple or chai Fluffernutter pie. If you want more desserts on the table, you can also pre-order golden milk tres leches, vegan sweet potato ginger loaf, and “Chai Spiced Hippie Scones.”

A pecan pie sits on a red kitchen towel.

Nothing says Thanksgiving quite like a fresh pecan pie.

Photo via @honeycombbread

Honeycomb Bread Bakers | $32
Try a spin on the classics with Honeycomb’s cinnamon pecan pie and tamarind pumpkin pie. Pre-orders are open through Thursday, Nov. 21, with pickups available in Lakeland and Winter Haven.

Five pies in a display case

Are you hungry for pecan, pumpkin, or something else? Head to Reececliff to try some of Lakeland’s favorite pies.

Reececliff Family Diner | Prices vary
Did you know the same expert has been crafting Reececliff’s iconic pies for more than 50 years? Head to the diner to order one of its classic pies for your Thanksgiving table this year — we recommend the peanut butter, apple, or pecan.

A pumpkin pie in a tin with crust atop it built to look like a turkey.

Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop has pies, pasties, and other sweet treats.

Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop, Winter Haven | $30-$35
This bakery has plenty of desserts to feed your sweet tooth, including seven varieties of pies. Don’t be afraid to venture into other sugary delights, like cakes, dessert bars, and cheesecakes.

A platter of desserts with a bento cake reading "thankful," macrons in a pink box, cookies, and a loaf of dessert bread.

We’re thankful Lakeland has so many dessert options.

Milk & Honey | $4-$36
Thanksgiving isn’t just about pie. This shop is serving up macarons, cookies, brownies, and bento cakes. Get your holiday pre-orders in by Monday, Nov. 18.

Did we miss your favorite dish? Don’t crumble — just tell us about it so we can add it to our roundup (and our seasonal shopping list).

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