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Blog: Passionate About Pumpkin Pie
With Halloween a mere week away, and Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought it would be festive to discuss my favorite places for pumpkin pie in the greater Pasadena area.
Pie! Pie! Me oh my! Everybody here loves pie!
With Halloween a mere week away, and Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought it would be festive to discuss my favorite places for pumpkin pie in the greater Pasadena area.
Does anyone hate pumpkin pie? I've yet to meet someone who did. It's creamy, it's silky, it's got the perfect amount of spice. And gosh darn it! - it just gets you in the mood for the Fall-idays.
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Here are my favorite places where you can get passionate about the pie.
Heirloom Bakery - Achieve the guest of the year award when you bring a homey pie from this adorable hometown bakery to your next holiday get together. Be sure to order in advance (3 days or more) as they get busy around the holidays. 807 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, 626.441.0042.
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Pie 'n Burger - The name says it all. One of Pasadena's most famous pies can be found at this landmark spot. 913 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 626.795.1123
Euro Pane - Sumi Chang's darling little bakery offers some of the most delectable baked goods around and their pumpkin pie is no exception. Feeling creative? They also offer decadent pumpkin cheesecake. 950 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 626.577.1828.
Julienne - Anyone who has lived in South Pas knows the lovely and quaint nature of Julienne in San Marino. They make a famously popular pumpkin pie with a special pecan crust. Just be sure to give them plenty of notice when ordering your pie. Orders are for Thanksgiving only! 2649 Mission St, San Marino, 626.441.2299
Little Flower Cafe and Bakery - Little Flower might be touted as a candy shoppe, but there is much more going on there than gumdrops and lollipops. In addition to yummy breakfast and lunch onions, store owner Christine Moore has created a delectable pumpkin pie that costs - get this! - less than $20! Be sure to give them plenty of notice when you order. 1422 W. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 626.304.4800
Erin Shaw is a native of South Pasadena, CA and a freelance food and travel writer. You can read more of her restaurant reviews, recipes and traveling food finds on The Happy Mouth.
