Whether you’re the chef on Thanksgiving or just a lucky guest, the big feast is just a few days away. The turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes might be the traditional staples, but don’t forget the dessert!

Maple Grove and its neighboring cities have some great places to pick up homemade pies. Here’s a list of the top 10 spots (in no particular order) to pick up a homemade treat for Thanksgiving. Prices are subject to change.

Perkins

Known for their 24-hour breakfast, Perkins whips up tasty pies from its bakery. 

• Address: 11801 73rd Avenue in Maple Grove
• Phone number: 763-424-2020
• Cost of pumpkin pie: $9.99
• Cost of cream pumpkin pie: $11.99
• Cost of apple pie: $10.99
• Orders are suggested, however, limited quantities will be ready-made.

Nadia Cakes

Made from scratch, pies are baked fresh to order and are by advanced order only. In addition to the ever-popular cupcake selection, gluten free cookies are also a tasty treat. 

• Address: 11650 Fountains Drive, Suite 207 in Maple Grove
• Phone number: 763-575-8885
• Cost of double crust apple pie: $18.99
• Cost of pumpkin pie (available in gluten free): $16.99
• Cost of blueberry pie: $18.99
• Cost of pecan pie: $20.99
• Cost of cupcakes: 12 for $30, 6 for $16.50, 4 for $11.50  
• Advance order only, payment due at time of ordering. Open Thanksgiving Day 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"We are going to try to have pies available for last minute pick up," owner Abby Jimenez wrote in an email to Patch. "We have had a huge response to our pie offerings and we don't know if we'll be able to keep up with walk ins so we're doing them by advanced order at the moment."

Chez Arnaud

Chez Arnaud offers top-notch pastries. While they don’t sell traditional pies, they suggest an apple tart for a little twist on a holiday tradition.

• Address: 13332 Bass Lake Road in Maple Grove
• Phone: 763-568-7756
• Cost of apple tart: To serve four $13.99 or $20.99 to serve six
• Orders are suggested.

Byerly’s

• Address: 12880 Elm Creek Blvd. in Maple Grove
• Phone: 763-416-1611
• Cost of assorted pies: $10.49-$19.99 (based on size and type). Pumpkin, apple and pecan are among varieties available. 
• Orders are suggested through Nov. 20. Nov. 21 pies as available. 

Target

• Address: 15300 Grove Circle N. in Maple Grove
• Phone: 763-447-2506
• Cost of assorted pies: $3.99-$9.99 (based on size, type) 
• Pies are ready made. Open Thanksgiving Day at 9 p.m.

Rainbow

• Address: 16401 County Road 30 in Maple Grove
• Phone: 763-416-1561
• Cost of assorted pies: Special: $2.99-$9.99
• Orders are suggested, however, some will be ready-made.

Cub Foods

• Address: 8150 Wedgewood Lane in Maple Grove
• Phone: 763-494-8364
• Cost of assorted pies: $3.49-$5.99 (depending on size, type)
• Orders are suggested, however, some will be ready-made.

Walmart

• Address: 9451 Dunkirk Lane in Maple Grove
• Phone: 763-420-3500
• Cost of assorted pies: $2.99-6.99
• Orders are suggested, however, some will be ready-made.

Jack’s Bakery

“Eat dessert first, life is uncertain,” is the motto of this traditional bakery in Brooklyn Park. It’s a busy place during the holiday season, so if you’re looking for pies or some of their homemade bread, order ahead of time.

• Address: 8419 West Broadway in Brooklyn Park
• Phone: 763-424-5025
• Cost of pumpkin pie: $6.59 (9-inch)
• Cost of apple pie: $7.59 (9-inch)
• Orders are suggested.

Bakers Square

A traditional spot known for its Thanksgiving pies, this restaurant suggests ordering ahead to beat the rush.

• Address: 8000 Brooklyn Blvd. in Brooklyn Park
• Phone: 763-424-1464
• Cost of pumpkin pie: $10.99
• Cost of apple pie: $10.99
• Orders are suggested, however, limited quantities will be ready-made.