Best Pie Shops in Orange County: Local Bakeries & Pies

From classic apple and pumpkin to pecan, fruit and specialty creations, Orange County has plenty of places to find a great pie. These local bakeries, restaurants and pie makers offer favorites for everyday desserts, celebrations and the holidays.

Pie is especially popular around the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas, but many of these shops bake favorites year-round. Seasonal flavors and holiday ordering deadlines change, so check directly with each bakery before ordering.

1. With Love, From Scratch

With Love, From Scratch is a family-run cottage bakery in Anaheim specializing in handmade pies made with seasonal fruit and an all-butter crust.

Owner Kourtney bakes in small batches with premium flours and locally sourced produce when available. Seasonal selections vary, with both full-size and mini pies offered throughout the year.

2. The Flaky Apple Pie Co

Pie Pickup Location:
The Hood Kitchen Space
350 Clinton Street, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The Flaky Apple Pie Co. specializes in handmade pies with flaky crusts and seasonal fillings. The Costa Mesa business offers scheduled pickup at The Hood Kitchen Space, with both ready-to-enjoy and bake-at-home options.

3. Gourmet Pie and Café

5350 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562-546-0055

Gourmet Pie and Café has served the area since 1983 and has been at its Los Alamitos location since 2004. The family-operated restaurant is known for house-baked fruit, cream and seasonal pies.

Popular choices include double-crust fruit pies, cream cheese pies and classic apple varieties. Whole pies and slices are available, with seasonal selections changing throughout the year.

4. Polly's Pies Restaurant & Bakery

Fullerton: 136 N. Raymond, Fullerton, CA 92831 -- 714-526-7741
Huntington Beach: 9791 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646 -- 714-964-4424
Laguna Hills: 23701 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 -- 949-380-8383
Los Alamitos: 3464 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720 -- 562-430-4541
Orange: 2025 N. Tustin, Orange, CA 92865 -- 714-637-3040
Santa Ana: 2660 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 -- 714-547-9681
Yorba Linda: 18132 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda, CA 92886 -- 714-572-9679

Polly’s Pies is a longtime Southern California favorite with multiple Orange County locations and a broad selection of classic and seasonal pies available throughout the year.

Expect traditional favorites such as apple and pumpkin alongside rotating cream, fruit and seasonal specialties. Holiday menus and ordering dates vary by season.

5. Mr. D’s Diner

126 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870
714-985-1111

Mr. D’s Diner in Placentia serves homemade pies alongside its classic diner menu, including cream and seasonal varieties. They take Thanksgiving Pie orders and if you have any questions, just call and ask for Aristos. Aristos will patiently answer all your pie questions and give you his best recommendations. Now that’s customer service during the busiest time of the year!

Mr. D’s offers homemade pies alongside its diner menu. Holiday availability and pickup hours can change, so contact the restaurant directly before placing a Thanksgiving order.

6. Porto's Bakery and Café

7640 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620

Porto’s Bakery in Buena Park is known for Cuban pastries, cakes and seasonal desserts. Its holiday offerings often include individual pies and other limited-time baked goods.

Seasonal selections and ordering windows change from year to year, so check the current menu before planning a holiday order.

7. SusieCakes

3321 Hyland Ave., Suite J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-265-2253

25473 Rancho Niguel Road, Suite B, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949-214-2253

2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 104, Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-646-6881

SusieCakes is an all-American bakery known for scratch-made cakes, cookies and classic desserts, with Orange County locations in Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel and Newport Beach.

Pie selections are seasonal and may include American classics such as pumpkin, apple and pecan. Check the current menu for availability and holiday preorder dates.

8. Sweetcie Pie

Pick up at Layer Cake Bakery: 4250 Barranca Pkwy Suite I, Irvine, CA 92604
sweetciepie@gmail.com
949-400-6569

Sweetcie Pie is a small-batch Irvine pie business from baker Karen Uyeda, known for handmade crusts, seasonal fruit and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Pies are released for select occasions and seasons rather than through a traditional daily storefront.

Sweetcie Pie releases pies seasonally, including for Pi Day, Father’s Day, peach season and Thanksgiving. Pickup is offered at Layer Cake Bakery in Irvine, with flavors changing by season.

9. Pop Pie Co.

270 E. 17th Street, Suite 17, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-791-8133

Pop Pie Co. in Costa Mesa specializes in both savory and sweet pies, making it one of the most pie-focused shops on this list. Dessert selections rotate and often include fruit, pecan and crumble-style pies. There is no other pie quite like this in Orange County. You can’t miss this incredible tasting pie for your holiday feast. The Chef owner's signature pie is made with a toasted pecan filling, clover honey, premium brown sugar, orange zest and bourbon.

Seasonal dessert pies change throughout the year, so check the current Costa Mesa menu for available flavors and holiday preorders. It’s baked with fresh apples, tangy cranberries and an old-fashioned oat crumble. We just can’t make up our mind, so maybe we will just order the Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Pie with a perfect blend of three different apples and a hint of orange zest mixed with international spices. Pre-sale Thanksgiving pie orders start November 1^st. Pop’s is open half day on Thanksgiving Day for pre order pie pickup.

10. Marie Callender’s Restaurant and Bakery

18889 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-963-6791

307 E. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
714-633-3112

340 E Whittier Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
562-691-0705

Marie Callender’s has deep Orange County roots: the first Marie’s Pie and Coffee Shop opened in Orange in 1964. The restaurant and bakery remains known for a large selection of classic cream, fruit and seasonal pies.

Whole pies are available in numerous flavors, with additional seasonal choices around the holidays. Check the current menu and local restaurant availability before ordering.

More Orange County Pie Shops

85°C Bakery (multiple OC locations)
A Little Something Sweet (Lake Forest, CA)
Black Bear Diner (Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Santa Ana, CA)
Coco's Bakery (multiple OC locations)
Corky's Kitchen (Ladera Ranch, CA)
Costco (multiple OC locations)
Denny's (multiple OC locations)
French's Cupcake Bakery (Costa Mesa, CA)
Grocery Store Bakeries
Katella Deli & Bakery (Los Alamitos, CA) – A longtime local bakery with a large dessert case and whole pies, including seasonal favorites.
Keto Bakery OC (Tustin, CA)
Knott's Berry Farm Bakery (Buena Park, CA) – Known for its boysenberry heritage, the Farm Bakery offers fresh whole pies and slices along with other baked treats.
McCormick & Schmick's (Anaheim, CA)
Patty's Cakes (Fullerton, CA)
Rockwell's Bakery (San Clemente, Villa Park, CA)
Rutabegorz (Fullerton, Orange, Tustin, CA)
Sugar Blossom Bake Shop (San Clemente, CA)
Urban Plates (Aliso Viejo, Brea, Irvine, CA)
Urth Caffe (Laguna Beach, Orange, CA)