The best way to warm up, slow down, and treat yourself (and your family)? Pie of course! Rochester has plenty of sweet spots to grab a single slice or take home a whole one to share. Here are some of the best places in town to get your pie fix.
People’s Food Co-op
Offering high-quality, locally sourced, and organic goods at fair prices, PFC has been a community favorite for years. Their downtown location makes it easy to stop in for fresh, in-house baked pies with options like pumpkin, pecan, sour cherry, apple cranberry, blueberry, and apple.
Call 507-289-9061 or order online.
Seto Bakery
Seto’s Famous Apple Pie is made from scratch with a flaky, buttery crust and a mix of hand-picked apples. It’s a best seller for a reason, so order ahead.Order online at myseto.com
T’s Pies
Stewartville
Teresa “T” Angeli bakes scratch-made pies from her home kitchen outside Stewartville, and every pie ordered sends $1 to charity. Holiday spots fill up fast, so order early.
Order: facebook.com/tspiesmn, (507) 218-2075 or TsPiesEmail@gmail.com
Rochester Winter Farmers Market
Crawford Hall, Graham Park, 112 Arena Dr SE
Pie from the farmers market is about as local as it gets, and the baked goods tables fill up quickly before Thanksgiving. Stop and say hi to Lori and Alex Feyen of Omar’s Kitchen (pictured), and get there early for the best selection.
Where: Crawford Hall at Graham Park, select Saturdays from 9 AM to noon
Chester’s Kitchen and Bar
Located downtown in University Square, Chester’s serves up a delicious banana cream pie, also included in their dessert flight alongside chocolate cake, bread pudding, and vanilla bean ice cream.
Call 507-424-1211 or order online.
Canadian Honker
From hearty breakfast to famous desserts, Canadian Honker has been a Rochester favorite since 1984. The pie consistently on their menu is the Peanut Butter Pie, made with a rich and creamy filling and an Oreo cookie crust, but check out holiday specials on pumpkin pies as well.
Call 507-282-6572 or order online.
Grandma’s Kitchen
Known for comfort meals and a homey atmosphere, Grandma’s Kitchen is a hidden gem with a wide selection of pies. Fruit flavors include apple, blueberry, cherry, strawberry rhubarb, lemon crunch, and caramel apple walnut, while cream pies range from banana cream and coconut meringue to vanilla or chocolate graham cracker. Stop in on weekdays from 2-4 PM for their $7 coffee and pie special.
Call 507-289-0331 or order online.
Catering by Design
898 7th St NW, Rochester
Catering by Design is a year-round caterer and takeout kitchen, and for Thanksgiving they offer full takeout meals along with individual pies. Pick from Caramel Apple or Pumpkin. Order by calling (507) 282-3005 or online.
Pittsburgh Blue
Located in the heart of downtown, Pittsburgh Blue is a favorite for steak and cocktails, but don’t forget to save room for dessert! Their key lime pie is a standout and the perfect finish to any meal.
Call 507-361-2560 to order or stop in during open hours.
Perkins
Known for their wide selection of pies baked fresh daily, Perkins is a go-to for dessert lovers. Choose from lemon meringue, banana cream, caramel apple, cherry, chocolate French silk, coconut cream, apple, wildberry, peanut butter silk, and Heath crunch cheesecake pie.
Call 507-291-7798 or order online.
Denny’s
Known for 24/7 breakfast and late-night comfort food, Denny’s also serves up some seriously good pie. Flavors include pecan, pumpkin, and cookie dough lover’s pie.
Call 507-288-2400 or order online.
Famous Daves
You might come for the barbecue, but don’t skip the Baker’s Square pies. Flavors include harvest pumpkin, French silk, lemon supreme, southern pecan, and country apple.
Call 507-282-4200 or order online.
Costco
Costco is well known for its seasonal pies, including its massive Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, along with delicious year-round options. They also offer specialty options for dietary needs and custom orders.
Shop in-store or order online.
Sam’s Club
For budget-friendly and always baked fresh pies, Sam’s Club has you covered. Find classic flavors like pecan, pumpkin, cherry, apple, and key lime, perfect for family gatherings or an easy dessert at home.
Call 507-281-8355 or order online.
Hy-Vee
Four locations
No matter where you are in Rochester, there’s a Hy-Vee nearby with classic pie flavors like French silk, strawberry rhubarb, peach, and more. Grab a slice, half pie, or a whole one to share.
Stop in or call your nearest store, or order online.
Kwik Trip
Various locations
Did you know Rochester has more Kwik Trips than any other city in the state? Of Minnesota’s 217 stores, 15 are right here in town. Their pie flavors include apple, strawberry cream, cherry, and Boston cream, plus a few rotating seasonal options.
Stop in or call your nearest store to order.
