Best places for pie in Calgary to satisfy your sweet tooth this Pi Day
We love any excuse for a sweet treat around these parts, and what better reason is there to grab a slice or two of pie than Pi Day?
On Saturday, March 14, the annual celebration of the mathematical phenomenon Pi takes place, and over the years, the event has become synonymous with the pastry.
In Calgary, there are plenty of excellent pie spots to check out. While some have special Pi Day treats, others are simply known for serving up a good slice.
No matter what flavour youâre craving or how you slice it, here are some spots for the best pie in Calgary.
Pie Junkie
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It’s never a bad idea to get a pie from one of this spot’s five Calgary locations. They have a stellar selection of sweet and savoury pies. You can even pre-order from the Pi Day selection for your pie to come with an all-butter pastry Pi symbol on top.
Address: Various locations across Calgary
Pie Cloud
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This small-batch bakery offers stellar pies out of its Calgary Farmers Market location, ranging from sweet to savoury to sublime.
Address: 510 77th Ave. SE, Calgary
Blackfoot Truckstop Diner
One of YYC’s most beloved local joints, the Blackfoot Truckstop dinner is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, which means you have ample opportunity to try the fruit pies or the âworld-famousâ Flapper Pie (a Canadian creation marrying custard and meringue topping).
Address: 1840 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Pies Plus Cafe
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At Pies Plus, there are over 80 different pie varieties to try. You can get apple or cherry or go wild and try Bluetoon, Dream Cream, Flameberry, Stampeder, or Scary Berry â if you dare.
Address: #611 12445 Lake Fraser Dr. SE, Calgary
Ma Pies
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Ma Pies, located at Calgary Farmers Market West, is a take-and-bake frozen pocket pie concept. This spot serves sweet and savoury pocket pies, family-sized pies, and even pizza pies.
Address: 25 Greenbriar Dr. NW, Calgary
Miss P’s Gluten Free
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This spot has all sorts of gluten-free baked goodies, and one of the tastiest options is the pies, whether it’s a savoury chicken pot pie or a large butter tart.
Address: 3126 Glenmore Crt. SE, Calgary
Glamorgan Bakery
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As well as its iconic cheese buns, Glamorgan Bakery makes a mean pie. With classic flavours such as apple, Saskatoon berry, peach, lemon meringue and pumpkin, there are plenty of delicious picks.
Address:Â 3919 Richmond Rd. SW, Calgary
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