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A woman’s hands holding a fruit pie with a lattice crust over a wooden table. There are small bowls full of blueberries, cream, and a drink surrounding the pie.

Bite Into the Best Pie in Albuquerque

When you want to enjoy a sweet after-dinner treat, head to a local bakery for a delicious pie. The bakers create everything from French silk to fruity options like Dutch apple. Here are the best places for pie near our Albuquerque apartments.

Swiss Alps Bakery

The Swiss Alps Bakery brings a taste of Europe here to Albuquerque. The bakers specialize in creating time-honored bread and pastry recipes. They use the finest ingredients, and their tasty treats will satisfy your sweet tooth. Seasonal fruit pie offerings include apple, blueberry, and cherry. Follow the shop on Facebook to see its latest offerings.

Pastian's Bakery

Family-owned, Pastian's has been a local favorite since 1972. The bakers start their day early to create their tasty treats from scratch. They take pride in offering fresh quality products, and in addition to the retail store, they also service hotels and restaurants. The offerings include a delicious selection of fruit and cream pies. You'll also find the bakery's famous biscochitos. These anise and cinnamon flavored shortbread cookies are often enjoyed at special occasions throughout New Mexico. Pastian's opens at 6:30 a.m. during the week and 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays.

ABC Cake Shop & Bakery

Also an Albuquerque favorite since 1972, the ABC Cake Shop & Bakery continues its mission of offering delectable sweets, reasonable prices, and friendly service. The varied selection offers something tasty whether you're looking for an afternoon pick-me-up or to celebrate one of life's special moments. The pies feature a buttery, flaky crust and are baked to order. Choices include chocolate, pecan, and banana cream.

For more sweet treats, visit Albuquerque's chocolate shops. You can enjoy truffles, fudge, and more. Finally, if you are looking to call our apartments in Albuquerque home, please contact our leasing team. They would love to offer a tour where you can see firsthand everything Olympus Encantada has to offer.

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