Classic Toyota’s Local Eats Guide: Best Desserts and Pies for Thanksgiving

We love supporting our neighbours in the area, and so we’re bringing you another great Local Eats Guide from Classic!  Take the stress out of Thanksgiving by Ordering a Dessert from these nearby Bakeries and Dessert Shops.  We recommend calling ahead to make sure they’ll have everything you need on Turkey Day.

Great Local Bakeries for Thanksgiving Desserts

• O  Brothers Bakery at 2820 Belvidere Road in Waukegan
• Tina’s Italian Bake Shop 5101 Washington Street in Gurnee
• Tony’s Bakery at 1117 Washington Street in Waukegan
• Tute’s Bakery & Taqueria at 623 W Greenwood Avenue in Waukegan
• The Authentic Cheese Bread Co at 3900 Washington Street in Gurnee
• Panaderia y Pasteleria Arizmendi at 808 W Glen Flora Avenue in Waukegan
• Gurnee Donuts 4949 Grand Avenue #9 in Gurnee
• Santa Anita Bakery at 701 Yeoman Street in Waukegan
• Rubi’s Bakery at 1703 Washington Street in Waukegan
• Illusion Bakery at 2110 Grand Avenue in Waukegan
• Nothing Bundt Cakes in Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Deerfield, Kenosha WI
• Lakebilly Pies in Lake County IL
• Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies at 3203 52nd Street in Kenosha WI
• Oliver’s Bakery at 3526 Roosevelt Road in Kenosha WI
• Paielli’s Bakery at 6020 39th Avenue in Kenosha WI
• Sweet Something’s Pastries at 2542 18th Street in Kenosha WI
• Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago
• Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits in Chicago
• First Slice Pie Cafe in Chicago
• Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
• Main Street Bakery at 328 Main Street Bakery in Racine WI
• O&H Danish Bakery at 4917 Douglas Avenue in Racine WI
• Racine Danish Kringles at 2529 Golf Avenue in Racine WI

Easy Pie Recipes To Try

• Easy All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust
• Pillsbury’s Perfect Apple Pie
• Country Apple Galette
• Nora Cooks Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie
• Easy Pecan Pie
• Apple Pumpkin Galette

Once you’ve secured the goods, you’ll need something to carry it in safely.  Why not try one of our recommended pie carriers to fit just about every budget!

Great Gadgets for Carrying Pies on the Go

The Sweet Creations Pie Carrier is just $12.99 and is a great choice for taking your Thanksgiving pies on the road!

The LocknLock Pie Carrier with Handle is a fantastic option under $30 available from QVC.

The Single Pie Basket is handcrafted and would make a great transport for your pie as well as a hostess/host gift for the holidays!  Gift the pie from your heart, and the carrier for just under $70.

The Snap & Lock Pie Carrier is a fantastic budget friendly pie carrier that fits a variety of sizes of pie dish from 6” 8” or 9” and is priced under $200

Maybe you’re the family baker and you’ll be bringing multiple desserts for the whole crew!  You’ll definitely want this Pie Saver Carrier kit with room for 4 pies in disposable pie tins.  It’s a pricier option on our list but worth the funds for convenience of all-in-one multiple pie transport.

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