It’s that time of year again — pumpkin pie season. For this scrumptious seasonal dessert, you don’t have to settle for a packaged, store-bought pie, as there are many versions of the sweet treat at restaurants, bakeries, and pastry shops all over metro Detroit. Whether you want your pumpkin pie covered in pecans, made with heavy cream for extra creaminess, or including a layer of cheesecake, metro Detroit has something for everyone.

Achatz Handmade Pie Company 17736 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills; 1063 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy; 45153 Market St., Shelby Charter Twp.; 248-594-6111; achatzpies.com In addition to fall favorites such as apple cheesecake and French pecan silk, Achatz offers three pumpkin pies. In addition to a traditional pumpkin pie, the pumpkin praline pie includes a layer of cheesecake underneath the pumpkin puree. The creamy pumpkin pie is made with heavy cream for extra richness. Photo via Achatz Handmade Pie Co. / Facebook
Astoria Pastry Shop 541 Monroe St., Detroit; 320 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 313-963-9603; astoriapastryshop.com This family-owned bakery offers a variety of cookies, cakes, and pastries. Their seasonally available pumpkin pie is just as delicious as their other house-made baked goods. Photo via Astoria Pastry Shop & Coffee / Facebook
Avalon Cafe & Kitchen 120 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-263-2996; avalonbreads.net With multiple locations in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Avalon offers a number of delicious pies, including pumpkin. Their pumpkin whoopie pies, made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and a mix of spices, are great for an individual treat. Photo via Avalon International Breads / Facebook
Dessert Oasis 336 S. Main St., Rochester; 1220 Griswold St., Detroit; 115 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-307-7161; docr.coffee Known for their coffee and pastries, Dessert Oasis offers many in-season sweets. Caramel Apple, Pumpkin, and S’mores are some of their most popular desserts. Photo via Dessert Oasis / Facebook
Gluten Free Specialties 1928 Star-Batt Dr. D, Rochester Hills; 248-860-0680; baking-glutenfree.com This bakery specializes in allergen-free treats. In addition to gluten-free cakes, pies, and other baked goods, they also offer casein-free, egg-free, and corn-free options. Their pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is gluten-free and delicious. Photo via Gluten Free Specialties / Facebook
Grand Traverse Pie Company 1446 W. Maple Rd., Troy; 248-458-0322; gtpie.com/locations/troy Grand Traverse Pie Company offers two pumpkin pies: classic and pumpkin with pecans. Both pies are made with a flaky crust and creamy pumpkin filling, with the pecan version is topped with a toasted pecan and brown sugar layer that adds a sugary crunch. Photo via Grand Traverse Pie Company / Facebook
Hermann’s Bakery 317 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-541-3218; hermannsbakeryroyaloak.com Hermann’s offers breads, cakes, and other sweet treats, all homemade at their Royal Oak shop. In addition to a classic pumpkin pie, Hermann’s also offers a nut and streusel-topped version. Photo via Hermann’s Bakery / Facebook
Jeni’s Ugly Pies 1095 S. Milford Rd, Highland; 734-536-0329; jenisuglypies.com Jeni’s pie menu is extensive, with creative options including lemonade cream, psycho killer key lime, and mincemeat. For fans of classic pumpkin pie, Jeni’s offers traditional as well as pecan-topped. Plus, they also offer a gluten-free pumpkin pie. Photo via Jeni’s Ugly Pies / Facebook
Kitty’s Cheesecakes 681 E. Eight Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-336-2253; kittyscheesecakes.com Kitty’s has dozens of different flavors of cheesecakes, pies, and ice cream. Customers can purchase a single slice or a whole cake or pie for extra sweetness. Photo via Kitty’s Cheesecakes / Facebook
Love’s Custard Pie 2934 Russell St., Detroit; 313-748-2654; lovescustardpie.com Located in Eastern Market, Love’s southern style pies include sweet, savory, and seasonal flavored pies year-round. Photo via Love’s Custard Pie / Facebook
Lush Yummies Pie Co. 2934 Russell St., Detroit (Shed 2 in Eastern Market – Saturdays only) Westborn Market: 27659 Woodward Ave, Berkley; 21755 Michigan Ave, Dearborn; 14925 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia; 313-629-0625; lushyummiespie.co Known for their lemon butta pie, Lush Yummies also offers seasonal pies. Sold in Eastern Market as well as Busch’s in Ann Arbor, Canton, Livonia, Plymouth, and Farmington, Lush Yummies is a great place to grab a pumpkin pie. Photo via Lush Yummies Pie Co. / Facebook
Milano Bakery & Cafe 3500 Russell St., Detroit; 313-833-3500; milanobakeryandcafe.com This Eastern Market mainstay offers pies in a variety of flavors. Their handcrafted pumpkin pie is a well-made classic. Photo via Milano Bakery & Cafe / Facebook
On the Rise Bakery 8900 Gratiot Ave, Detroit; 313-922-8510; cskdetroit.org/bakery Partnered with Capuchin Soup Kitchen, On the Rise is all about giving back to the community. They are known for providing baked goods to the less fortunate, churches, and rehabilitation homes. Photo via On the Rise Bakery / Facebook
Rock City Eatery 4216 Woodward Ave, Detroit; 313-265-3729; rockcityeatery.com Rock City Eatery offers seasonal pies in the heart of Midtown. Peanut butter berry pie is their most popular flavor for the season. They offer Thanksgiving pie orders during the holidays. Photo Via Rock City Eatery / Facebook
Sister Pie 8066 Kercheval Ave, Detroit; 313-447-5550; sisterpie.com Sister Pie offers a number of handcrafted pie options, including salted maple, apple butter custard, and sweet potato marshmallow. Their buttermilk pumpkin streusel, which is available for Thanksgiving pre-order, has a creamy, tangy interior and a crunchy buckwheat topping. Photo via Sister Pie / Facebook
Grand Traverse Pie Company 1446 W. Maple Rd., Troy; 248-458-0322; gtpie.com/locations/troy Grand Traverse Pie Company offers two pumpkin pies: classic and pumpkin with pecans. Both pies are made with a flaky crust and creamy pumpkin filling, with the pecan version is topped with a toasted pecan and brown sugar layer that adds a sugary crunch. Photo via Grand Traverse Pie Company / Facebook
Susan’s Tart Shop 2934 Russell St., Detroit; 313-338-3443; susanstartshop.business.site Susan’s Tart Shop makes handcrafted tarts in Eastern Market. The pumpkin tart offers an alternative to a traditional pumpkin pie, using the same flavors in a shallower pan. Photo via Susan’s Tart Shop / Facebook

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