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Where to Find Sweet Pies in Chicago

Just in time for the holidays

by Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam Updated
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by Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam Updated
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From the juicy fruits of spring and summer to nostalgic spices in the fall, Chicago has plenty of pie available all year long. The city’s bakeries and restaurants have something special to offer whether it’s whole or by the slice. Fancy a cream pie? Or one made with seasonal fruit? Maybe a very traditional slice of apple, just like the one your imaginary grandma used to make? Or perhaps an experiment with different flavor combinations? Whatever the urge, bakers in Chicago know how to satisfy. Here’s a list of the best sweet pie makers in the city who roll and fill crust throughout the year. And check out their websites for holiday and special occasion orders.

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Sugar Moon

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In Logan Square, this tiny bakery will constantly surprise customers with an ever-changing selection of sweet and savory items. Pies pop up from time to time, and for the holidays, Sugar Moon is offering smoked maple and pumpkin-pecan pies.

3612 W Wrightwood Ave (Monticello), Chicago, IL 60647

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Daisies

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Pastries get the prestige they deserve at Daisies, Logan Square’s Midwestern dining destination that in 2023 moved down the street into a big, beautiful new space on Milwaukee Avenue. That’s due in large part to veteran pastry chef and partner Leigh Omilinsky, who is putting out decadent desserts like sugar cream pie with sweet cherries, creme fraiche, and black pepper.

2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 697-9443
(773) 697-9443

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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

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It is definitely worth braving the ubiquitous line at Bang Bang to grab the honey pie with lavender sea salt if it’s available. Otherwise, go for one of the classics inside a graham cracker crust, the best in town. Bang Bang also serves “Frankenpies” made up of up to three different flavors for those who can’t make up their minds.

2051 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-8888
(773) 276-8888

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Spinning J

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With its antique soda fountain imported from Milwaukee to Humboldt Park, Spinning J capitalizes on nostalgia, and visitors may feel like they've stepped through a time warp — except that the bakers like to experiment with unusual flavor combinations, like gin and tonic and Key lime hibiscus.

1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(872) 829-2793
(872) 829-2793

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Pie, Pie My Darling

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Pie, Pie My Darling, Chicago’s much-adored spot for vegan treats (often with gothic flair), offers a weekly rotating menu of pies and cakes exclusively for pre-order and pickup at its West Town shop. Keep track of options via Instagram and place orders online.

2636 W Chicago Ave Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60622

Au Levain Chicago

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Angel Chavez, the pastry chef at Bistro Campagne in Lincoln Square, uses his employer’s kitchen to bake pastries and pies for his own biweekly pop-up. Key lime, banana cream, and chocolate cream with an Oreo crust, all topped with glorious freshly made whipped cream, are the stalwarts, but check the weekly menu for seasonal specials. Look out: Chavez is close to opening his own bakery.

4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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Mindy’s Bakery

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Chicago baking queen Mindy Segal made her many fans nervous in 2020 when she closed Hot Chocolate, her adored Bucktown restaurant, after 15 years. But those fears have since been more than assuaged with her follow-up spot, Mindy’s Bakery, where patrons form long lines for her bagels, doughnuts, and laminated pastries. Segal also features a rotating lineup of specials, which can include treats like six-inch strawberry and rhubarb pies.

1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-1747
(773) 489-1747

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Kasama

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Kasama is ostensibly a Filipino restaurant, but wise patrons won’t neglect co-owner and pastry chef Genie Kwon’s creations, especially her elegant pies and tarts, which come in flavors like lemon pecan and chocolate crémeux with oats and chocolate pearls.

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-3790
(773) 697-3790
A close-up shot of a chocolate pie on a wooden table. Kasama

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First Slice Pie Cafe

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Though the chocolate peanut butter has many local fans, Food & Wine hailed First Slice’s apple pie as one of the best in the country. The cafe also has a charity component, so eating all that pie supports a good cause. There are locations in Andersonville and Ravenswood Manor.

5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-4297
(773) 275-4297

Hoosier Mama Pie Co.

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The flaky and buttery crust is the star of the show at one of Chicago’s finest pie makers. The selection changes daily at both locations — West Town and suburban Evanston — so there’s always something new to try. But the one constant, the classic apple, might be the best apple pie in the city.

1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-4846
(312) 243-4846

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Defloured

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Eaters with certain dietary restrictions shouldn’t be prevented from enjoying pie. Defloured caters to people with celiac disease by making all of its products gluten-free. The pies, which must be ordered a week ahead of time, are available with fillings such as apple, cranberry, and pumpkin.

1477 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 234-5733
(773) 234-5733

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Little Goat

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Stephanie Izard has said goodbye to her playful bakery Sugargoat, but fans of its salty-sweet Fry Pie (an inventive riff on French fries dipped in a Wendy’s Frosty) can still grab it by the slice at Little Goat Diner, which relocated in 2022 from West Loop to Lakeview. Traditionalists can also get in on the fun with citrus meringue pie, also offered by the slice.

3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657
312 888 3455
312 888 3455

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Scafuri Bakery

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Along Taylor Street, long a center of Italian immigrants in Chicago near UIC, Scafuri has been baking memories since 1904. The bakery is open Thursday through Sunday, but their famous pecan pie can be ordered online.

1337 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-8881
(312) 733-8881

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Honeypie at Beard & Belly

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Milwaukee import Honeypie operates out of Beard & Belly in Edgewater with a rotating daily assortment of hand pies and slices of cream and fruit pies, and full pies are available with 48 hours notice. The Key lime and coffee cream are both outstanding.

6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 754-7429
(773) 754-7429

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Floriole Cafe & Bakery

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A strong contender among Chicago’s premiere bakeries, Floriole underwent a temporary pandemic closure and significant remodel. Undaunted, chef and owner Sandra Holl came back swinging in 2021 with a dazzling array of breads, pastries, savory dishes, and pie specials such as coconut cream.

1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-1313
(773) 883-1313

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Sweet Mandy B's

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This cute Lincoln Park shop dabbles in just about every sweet treat imaginable, pies included. Whole nine-inch pies are available for pre-order with fillings such as banana cream, apple cherry, and lemon meringue.

1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-1174
(773) 244-1174

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Fat Peach Bakery

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Inside the former Bridgeport Bakery, Fat Peach is a new operation that differs from the previous tenant and honors the bakery culture in Mexico City. For the holidays, they’re serving a banana-hazelnut pie.

2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
A bakery with a line. Kim Kovacik/Eater Chicago

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Verzenay Chicago

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This French bakery in Lincoln Park is more than meets the eye as baker Arshiya Farheen isn’t afraid to blend influences. Her pie selection includes apple, French Silk, pumpkin, and pecan.

2507 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 799-8312
(773) 799-8312

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Imani's Original Bean Pies & Fine Foods, Inc.

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The bean pie is a Chicago original, developed by members of the Nation of Islam to insure a long life. It’s traditionally made with pulverized navy beans, mixed with butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and spices, and baked in a whole wheat crust, though vegan varieties are now also available; its flavor profile is not unlike sweet potato pie. Imani’s Original has been selling bean pies around the city since 2005.

743 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 716-7007
(773) 716-7007

Vanille Patisserie

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Vanille, with two locations, is an especially strong Thanksgiving choice with selections like apple streusel, American pecan, pumpkin, butterscotch cream, French chocolate, and hazelnut silk. Order at the bakery’s website.

2108 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 868-4574
(773) 868-4574

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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

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A steakhouse stalwart that’s served River North for over a decade, Bavette’s has earned a loyal following for its moody French bistro vibes and ample chop house menu. It’s the kind of restaurant where it’s easy to fill up before dessert, but those who arrive with a plan in mind will be rewarded with silky slices of chocolate cream pie and tangy lemon meringue.

218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 624-8154
(312) 624-8154

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Classic Cobbler

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Despite its name, this virtual bakery also makes and sells pies, for those who prefer their pastry with the filling enclosed. Place your order online, and they’ll deliver anywhere within 25 miles of downtown Chicago. Choices include apple, pecan, sweet potato, and brownie walnut.

Chicago, IL
(888) 769-4627
(888) 769-4627

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Brown Sugar Bakery

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This Greater Grand Crossing bakery specializes in sweet potato pies. Its “laser pie” features sweet potato squares dressed with chocolate, caramel, and nuts. The caramel is important: in 2015, burglars broke in and stole nearly 50 caramel-covered treats. Yes, it's that good.

324 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-6262
(773) 224-6262

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Justice of the Pies

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Justice of the Pies is a one-woman operation run by Maya-Camille Broussard, a food entrepreneur with a social mission. Her company — established to honor her late father, criminal defense attorney Stephen J. Broussard — partners with local organizations that provide help for people in need. Broussard finally debuted her cafe in 2023 and sells both whole pies and slices. Unusual flavors include bleu cheese praline pear, chocolate bacon bourbon pecan, sweet basil Key lime, and blueberry banana pudding. Broussard also appeared on the Netflix show Bake Squad.

8655 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Maya-Camille Broussard pours pie filling into empty crusts. Kim Kovacik/Eater Chicago

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Sugar Moon

3612 W Wrightwood Ave (Monticello), Chicago, IL 60647

In Logan Square, this tiny bakery will constantly surprise customers with an ever-changing selection of sweet and savory items. Pies pop up from time to time, and for the holidays, Sugar Moon is offering smoked maple and pumpkin-pecan pies.

3612 W Wrightwood Ave (Monticello), Chicago, IL 60647

Daisies

2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Pastries get the prestige they deserve at Daisies, Logan Square’s Midwestern dining destination that in 2023 moved down the street into a big, beautiful new space on Milwaukee Avenue. That’s due in large part to veteran pastry chef and partner Leigh Omilinsky, who is putting out decadent desserts like sugar cream pie with sweet cherries, creme fraiche, and black pepper.

2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 697-9443
(773) 697-9443

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

2051 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

It is definitely worth braving the ubiquitous line at Bang Bang to grab the honey pie with lavender sea salt if it’s available. Otherwise, go for one of the classics inside a graham cracker crust, the best in town. Bang Bang also serves “Frankenpies” made up of up to three different flavors for those who can’t make up their minds.

2051 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-8888
(773) 276-8888

Spinning J

1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

With its antique soda fountain imported from Milwaukee to Humboldt Park, Spinning J capitalizes on nostalgia, and visitors may feel like they've stepped through a time warp — except that the bakers like to experiment with unusual flavor combinations, like gin and tonic and Key lime hibiscus.

1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(872) 829-2793
(872) 829-2793

Pie, Pie My Darling

2636 W Chicago Ave Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60622

Pie, Pie My Darling, Chicago’s much-adored spot for vegan treats (often with gothic flair), offers a weekly rotating menu of pies and cakes exclusively for pre-order and pickup at its West Town shop. Keep track of options via Instagram and place orders online.

2636 W Chicago Ave Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60622

Au Levain Chicago

4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Angel Chavez, the pastry chef at Bistro Campagne in Lincoln Square, uses his employer’s kitchen to bake pastries and pies for his own biweekly pop-up. Key lime, banana cream, and chocolate cream with an Oreo crust, all topped with glorious freshly made whipped cream, are the stalwarts, but check the weekly menu for seasonal specials. Look out: Chavez is close to opening his own bakery.

4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mindy’s Bakery

1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Chicago baking queen Mindy Segal made her many fans nervous in 2020 when she closed Hot Chocolate, her adored Bucktown restaurant, after 15 years. But those fears have since been more than assuaged with her follow-up spot, Mindy’s Bakery, where patrons form long lines for her bagels, doughnuts, and laminated pastries. Segal also features a rotating lineup of specials, which can include treats like six-inch strawberry and rhubarb pies.

1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-1747
(773) 489-1747

Kasama

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Kasama is ostensibly a Filipino restaurant, but wise patrons won’t neglect co-owner and pastry chef Genie Kwon’s creations, especially her elegant pies and tarts, which come in flavors like lemon pecan and chocolate crémeux with oats and chocolate pearls.

1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-3790
(773) 697-3790
A close-up shot of a chocolate pie on a wooden table. Kasama

First Slice Pie Cafe

5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Though the chocolate peanut butter has many local fans, Food & Wine hailed First Slice’s apple pie as one of the best in the country. The cafe also has a charity component, so eating all that pie supports a good cause. There are locations in Andersonville and Ravenswood Manor.

5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-4297
(773) 275-4297

Hoosier Mama Pie Co.

1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The flaky and buttery crust is the star of the show at one of Chicago’s finest pie makers. The selection changes daily at both locations — West Town and suburban Evanston — so there’s always something new to try. But the one constant, the classic apple, might be the best apple pie in the city.

1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-4846
(312) 243-4846

Defloured

1477 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Eaters with certain dietary restrictions shouldn’t be prevented from enjoying pie. Defloured caters to people with celiac disease by making all of its products gluten-free. The pies, which must be ordered a week ahead of time, are available with fillings such as apple, cranberry, and pumpkin.

1477 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 234-5733
(773) 234-5733

Little Goat

3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657

Stephanie Izard has said goodbye to her playful bakery Sugargoat, but fans of its salty-sweet Fry Pie (an inventive riff on French fries dipped in a Wendy’s Frosty) can still grab it by the slice at Little Goat Diner, which relocated in 2022 from West Loop to Lakeview. Traditionalists can also get in on the fun with citrus meringue pie, also offered by the slice.

3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657
312 888 3455
312 888 3455

Scafuri Bakery

1337 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Along Taylor Street, long a center of Italian immigrants in Chicago near UIC, Scafuri has been baking memories since 1904. The bakery is open Thursday through Sunday, but their famous pecan pie can be ordered online.

1337 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-8881
(312) 733-8881

Honeypie at Beard & Belly

6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Milwaukee import Honeypie operates out of Beard & Belly in Edgewater with a rotating daily assortment of hand pies and slices of cream and fruit pies, and full pies are available with 48 hours notice. The Key lime and coffee cream are both outstanding.

6157 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 754-7429
(773) 754-7429

Floriole Cafe & Bakery

1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

A strong contender among Chicago’s premiere bakeries, Floriole underwent a temporary pandemic closure and significant remodel. Undaunted, chef and owner Sandra Holl came back swinging in 2021 with a dazzling array of breads, pastries, savory dishes, and pie specials such as coconut cream.

1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-1313
(773) 883-1313

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Sweet Mandy B's

1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

This cute Lincoln Park shop dabbles in just about every sweet treat imaginable, pies included. Whole nine-inch pies are available for pre-order with fillings such as banana cream, apple cherry, and lemon meringue.

1208 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-1174
(773) 244-1174

Fat Peach Bakery

2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Inside the former Bridgeport Bakery, Fat Peach is a new operation that differs from the previous tenant and honors the bakery culture in Mexico City. For the holidays, they’re serving a banana-hazelnut pie.

2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
A bakery with a line. Kim Kovacik/Eater Chicago

Verzenay Chicago

2507 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

This French bakery in Lincoln Park is more than meets the eye as baker Arshiya Farheen isn’t afraid to blend influences. Her pie selection includes apple, French Silk, pumpkin, and pecan.

2507 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 799-8312
(773) 799-8312

Imani's Original Bean Pies & Fine Foods, Inc.

743 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

The bean pie is a Chicago original, developed by members of the Nation of Islam to insure a long life. It’s traditionally made with pulverized navy beans, mixed with butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and spices, and baked in a whole wheat crust, though vegan varieties are now also available; its flavor profile is not unlike sweet potato pie. Imani’s Original has been selling bean pies around the city since 2005.

743 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 716-7007
(773) 716-7007

Vanille Patisserie

2108 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Vanille, with two locations, is an especially strong Thanksgiving choice with selections like apple streusel, American pecan, pumpkin, butterscotch cream, French chocolate, and hazelnut silk. Order at the bakery’s website.

2108 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 868-4574
(773) 868-4574

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL 60654

A steakhouse stalwart that’s served River North for over a decade, Bavette’s has earned a loyal following for its moody French bistro vibes and ample chop house menu. It’s the kind of restaurant where it’s easy to fill up before dessert, but those who arrive with a plan in mind will be rewarded with silky slices of chocolate cream pie and tangy lemon meringue.

218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 624-8154
(312) 624-8154

Classic Cobbler

Chicago, IL

Despite its name, this virtual bakery also makes and sells pies, for those who prefer their pastry with the filling enclosed. Place your order online, and they’ll deliver anywhere within 25 miles of downtown Chicago. Choices include apple, pecan, sweet potato, and brownie walnut.

Chicago, IL
(888) 769-4627
(888) 769-4627

Brown Sugar Bakery

324 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619

This Greater Grand Crossing bakery specializes in sweet potato pies. Its “laser pie” features sweet potato squares dressed with chocolate, caramel, and nuts. The caramel is important: in 2015, burglars broke in and stole nearly 50 caramel-covered treats. Yes, it's that good.

324 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-6262
(773) 224-6262

Justice of the Pies

8655 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Justice of the Pies is a one-woman operation run by Maya-Camille Broussard, a food entrepreneur with a social mission. Her company — established to honor her late father, criminal defense attorney Stephen J. Broussard — partners with local organizations that provide help for people in need. Broussard finally debuted her cafe in 2023 and sells both whole pies and slices. Unusual flavors include bleu cheese praline pear, chocolate bacon bourbon pecan, sweet basil Key lime, and blueberry banana pudding. Broussard also appeared on the Netflix show Bake Squad.

8655 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Maya-Camille Broussard pours pie filling into empty crusts. Kim Kovacik/Eater Chicago

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