By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | October 14, 2024 | Food & Drink, Guides,
What's fall without pumpkin pie? With this flavorful gourd perfectly in season comes the most scrumptious, comforting, and creative pies San Francisco has to offer. Here are the city's best bakeries that delightfully capture the taste of fall in their handmade pumpkin pies, and each with their own personal spin.
See also: Best San Francisco Sweet Treats For Fall
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1890 Fillmore St., 415-923-0711 / Website
Fillmore Bakeshop is a remarkably cute corner landmark in this trendy neighborhood. Upon walking in, you will immediately be impressed not only by their extensive glass case, but also from the bakers lovingly mastering their craft openly in the back kitchen. Taste their artistry this season through their "scratch made" pumpkin pie, carefully spiced and balanced with their all butter pie crust.
4073 24th St., 415-550-1405 / Website
Noe Valley Bakery is another community institution known for its absolutely captivating glass case brimming with the most tempting confections. Their pumpkin pie is available in October and is just as alluring, with its flaky crust and creamy texture inviting you for a slice (or a few, we won't tell).
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2501 Phelps St., 415-617-9774 / Website
Three Babes Bakeshop is an autumnal triple treat! Not only does this shop excel at classic pumpkin pie, but this women and minority-owned Bayview favorite commits to the season with Salt Honey Walnut Pie, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie, and more!
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1331 9th Ave., 415-566-3117 / Website
Sunset's Arizmendi Bakery is as fresh as it gets with its famous limited-daily offerings. This fall, place an online order to beat the crowd for their divinely luscious pumpkin cheesecake with a housemade shortbread crust.
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550 Gene Friend Way, 415-812-8174 / Website
For those in the Mission Bay area around the hustle and bustle of UCSF, there’s still time for pie! Specifically with Peasant Pie's incredibly adorable and portable mini pies to take on the go. A mini pumpkin pie or southern sweet potato pie is the perfect solo serving for an end of the day treat.
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3171 Balboa St., 415-702-6344 / Website
This Outer Richmond anchor is the perfect reward for an exhilarating post-Lands End hike! If you're a butter aficionado, this is the stop for you, especially with rich butter pie and crusts on irresistible pumpkin and pecan offerings.
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600 Guerrero St. / Website
Last, but certainly not least, no premier San Francisco bakery list is simply not complete without Tartine. With a constant line out the door at their Mission flagship, the Thanksgiving season is no exception, so we advise getting here early to secure your taste of Tartine's artistry through their classic silky pumpkin pie.
From the creamy texture, to the warm spices and buttery flaky crust, pumpkin pie is undeniably a staple of the cozy season, crafted exquisitely by our very own community staples!
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