Top Apple Pie In Denver
(credit: Thinkstock)From picnics to barbecues, apple pies are commonly enjoyed throughout the summer. They are light, fruity and add a special touch to any meal. Sure, the best pies are from scratch, but the pies available at these restaurants pass the test as well. Whether you want a whole pie or simply crave a slice, check out these restaurants and get your fix.
1595 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 733-3622
www.pajamabakingcompany.com
This bakery and cafe in the South Pearl neighborhood offers up delicious baked goods, coffee, sandwiches and more. Its apple pies are a popular menu item, with perfectly flaky crusts. If you want your pie a la mode, Pajama Baking Company offers up homemade ice cream in a variety of flavor, including a perfect vanilla. For classic apple pie lovers, this shop is a must-visit. Its other confections, such as bread and cookies, will keep you coming back.
3550 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 479-8690
www.humblepiestore.com
This newer addition to the Denver food scene is quickly becoming a favorite. Its wide selection of sweet and savory pies offers a pie for anyone, and they are all made from scratch, freeing you from spending time in the kitchen. The store offers pies by the slice, or you can purchase a whole pie. For those who don't want the temptation of a whole pie in the house, smaller five-inch pies are available for sale as well. If traditional apple pie doesn't do it for you, try the salted caramel apple pie.
Various Denver locations
www.tonysmarket.com
With five locations in the Denver metro area, Tony's Market is one of the best gourmet markets in town. Along with high-quality merchandise that you can use to make a delicious meal at home, the shop also offers some of the best desserts, including apple pie. It is a classic with traditional lattice crust that is perfectly flaky and delicious. If you're more of the DIY type, Tony's Market offers recipes on its website for classic and rustic apple pie. Swing by and pick up the necessary ingredients.
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3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Unit C-107
Lakewood, CO 80227
(303) 986-6240
www.grannyscotts.com
Founded in 1994, Granny Scott's Pie Shop specializes in home baked pies in a variety of different flavors. Two of its most popular are the caramel apple pie and the Dutch apple pie. The Dutch apple pie features a flaky crust, perfectly gooey filling and an abundance of crumbs on top. The caramel apple pie has won first place in national and local pie competitions as well. You can try the pie out for size in the shop or take home a whole pie. For those who are gluten free, the shop offers gluten free pies. Call ahead to make sure that your favorite can be made gluten free.
1475 Ivy St.
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 269-4539
www.facebook.com/blunozercafe
This popular coffee shop in the Mayfair area also has a vast selection of homemade pastries and desserts. The owners are a sister duo from Nova Scotia who put care into all of the food in the shop. A quiet, homey atmosphere provides the perfect place for enjoying pies of all flavors, and the apple pie is some of the best in the city. If you want a homemade pie, it's best to call 24-48 hours in advance, to ensure that all ingredients will be available. When you come to pick up your pie, stop in and enjoy some coffee and another home-baked pastry.
