Yes, Marie Callender’s pies are back, but it’s not the only place to get pie in Fresno
Boy, Fresno gets excited about pie.
News that Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery has reopened its pie counter in Fresno just in time for Thanksgiving has the internet buzzing.
But it’s not the only place to buy pie. For people looking to shop local, there are plenty of Fresno-based bakeries and restaurants also selling pumpkin and other pies.
As for Marie Callender’s, the Shaw and Cedar avenues location started selling just pies last week.
Both of Fresno’s Marie Callender’s locations closed last year. A restaurant group has reopened one in Modesto and plans to reopen this one sometime this winter.
They were originally planning to reopen the entire restaurant with its full menu in mid December, but Fresno County’s new purple tier COVID-19 restrictions might push that into January.
How to order a pie
You can order a Marie Callender’s pie online for pickup by calling 559-449-3104 or by stopping by the restaurant at 1781 E. Shaw Ave. The restaurant is also selling pies via the DoorDash delivery service.
The deadline to order is Sunday. Note that some types of pies are already selling out.
Local bakeries
Even though the Marie Callender’s name is synonymous with pie, there are plenty of locally-owned bakeries that do brisk pie business this time of year. Some restaurants are getting in on the action too.
Deadlines to order are fast approaching. If you miss the deadline, you can try going to the bakeries in person in the days before Thanksgiving. They sometimes have pies available on their shelves for walk-in customers.
Pumpkin pie is always the go-to choice, but apple, pecan, banana cream pie – even Thanksgiving cheesecakes – are popular options.
BooBoo Bean Bakery & Cafe in the Pavilion West shopping center at Bullard and West avenues is selling several pies, including pumpkin, Dutch apple, coconut cream, chocolate cream and more. Pies start at $16 and the full list is available on its Facebook page.
The deadline to order is noon Monday. The business is closed on the weekends, so if you want to order a pie then, send an email to booboobeancafe@yahoo.com or send a Facebook message. Details: 559-570-8093, 2063 W. Bullard Ave.
La Boulangerie is selling pumpkin pies and a long list of other types, including fruit pies. The deadline to order is Sunday. Details: 559-222-0555, Fig Garden Village.
Chiffonos Bakery sells pumpkin, apple and other pies. The deadline to order is Saturday. Details: 559-433-9066, 1512 E Champlain Dr.
Eddie’s Bakery has the familiar pie options, but also pumpkin chiffon, boysenberry, Jack Daniel’s pecan, a no-sugar-added apple pie and more. The deadline to order is Sunday. Details: 559-323-0900, 7089 N. Cedar Ave.
Little Wind Bakery is a small baker based at the Clovis Culinary Center who makes treats with as many local and organic ingredients as possible.
You can order bourbon pecan, brown butter caramel apple and classic pumpkin pies on its website.
The deadline to order is 8 p.m. Sunday. Pies can be picked up at the Clovis Culinary Center or Hi-Top Coffee on Wednesday. Details: littlewindbakery.com or Instagram.
Yosemite Falls Cafe restaurants also sell pies for $12.99 each, including berry, French apple, pumpkin, and banana cream.
Call your closest location to order.
This story was originally published November 21, 2020 at 12:00 AM.
