Sweet and Savory Pies in Metro Detroit

By: Briana Dixon | November 15, 2022

Assorted slices from Achatz Handmade Pie Co

Pie is good any time of the year, but as the weather changes, you may see a change in flavors too. Since popular pie ingredients like freshly picked pumpkins and apples become available during the fall months, these, along with other fall flavors might be what you start to see most. And as we all know, pie shops tend to get busier around the holidays, so it could be helpful to plan ahead when trying to snag a freshly baked pie. Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, a whole pie or just a slice, these shops can surely fix that pie itch. 

Achatz Handmade Pie Co.

Achatz Handmade Pie Co has remained committed to serving customers food made with the finest ingredients local farms have to offer, priding themselves on fresh and delicious pies, free from chemicals. They offer meat pot pies, fruit pies, cream pies, cheesecake, and no-sugar-added pies, available in a wide range of flavors. With seven locations throughout Beverly hills, Troy, Chesterfield, Shelby, Armada, Oxford, and an eight on the way in Bloomfield Hills, Achatz Handmade Pie Co is sure to satisfy the pie craving of Metro Detroiters all over. They also provide shipping. For more information, follow Achatz Handmade Pie Co on Instagram and Facebook @achatzpies.

Cannoli Cream Pie from Achatz Handmade Pie Co

Great Lakes Pot Pies

Roaming the streets of Clawson? Stop into Great Lakes Pot Pies. This pie shop was inspired by the need for convenient meals without processed chemicals. The owner, Jannie began making pot pies, using flavors like chicken, beef, meatball, vegan, and vegetarian. For those with more of a sweet tooth, choose from chocolate pecan and apple, along with a variety of cookies, and pie chips. Shipping is offered here as well. To learn more, follow Great Lakes Pot Pies on Facebook and Instagram @greatlakespotpies. 

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Chicken Pot Pie from Great Lakes Pot Pies

Miller’s Orchard Market

Located in Sterling Heights, Miller’s Orchard Market is most known for the beloved cherry pies baked and sold here. However, there’s a long list of additional signature flavors available, including triple berry, made with raspberries, blackberries, and cherries, apple, blueberry, pumpkin, Reese’s peanut butter, raspberry key lime, and many more. The blueberry, cherry, and apple pies come with the option to be made without sugar. All of the pie crusts are handmade with fresh ingredients and no preservatives, so each pie lasts only a few days. Stop in to try a pie or shop the market, stocked with apple cider, caramel apples, donuts, fresh produce, and other groceries. To learn more, follow Miller’s Orchard Market on Facebook @Miller’s Orchard Market.

Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery

Starting as a small Scottish butchery, Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery gradually grew into a thriving meat shop, bakery, and small grocery store. The Scottish meat pies were the main attraction for a while when first introduced, but now people come for the additional pies added to the menu and the groceries as well. The savory pie flavors include chicken, mac and cheese, spinach and feta, and more. As far as sweet treats, customers can enjoy options like raspberry crumble traybake pie, shortbread, scones, biscuits, cake, and more. They also provide shipping services. For more information, follow Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery on Instagram and on Facebook @ackroydsbakery. 

Traditional Haggis Pie at Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery

Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill

The homemade cherry pies sold at Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill are also a favorite among customers. People also love the peachberry pie, made with peaches, blueberries, and cherries, along with the other flavors that consist of apple, blueberry, caramel apple nut, pecan, raspberry apple, ​rhubarb, lemon meringue, and ​French Silk. Of course, cider and donuts can be found here, and other baked goods and produce as well. This cider mill is open year-round, so stop in anytime to get a taste. For more information, follow Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill on Instagram and Facebook @verellenorchards. 

Metro Detroit is crawling with pie shops and bakeries. Visit one of the establishments listed above or the one nearest you to find the pie of your eye.

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