It's on 5 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- SubwayF, J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St, 3 min
- Address61 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Let me tell you something a lot of other locals would agree with me on, Petee’s makes the best pumpkin pie in New York City, period. The family-owned business has a quaint and cozy vibe with a hearty home-style taste.
Founder & baker Petra “Petee” Paredez was born to bake. Her parents own a successful pie company in Virginia so it is no surprise she’s able to hold her own amongst the best bakeries in the city.
Stopping by for a slice (or whole pie, no judgment here) has become one of my family’s NYC Thanksgiving traditions over the years. And it seems many other families make sure to do the same, I mean just look at the line out the door!
Quality doesn’t waver either, you can taste the fresh and real ingredients with every bite. In fact, the crust is made. You won’t make it down the block without wanting to come back for more.
Petra “Petee” Paredez was born to bake; her parents owned a pie company in Virginia for more than 40 years. Growing up at the bakery, Petee gleaned invaluable skills that inspired her open one of the best bakeries in the Lower East Side in 2014.
Using organic flour, grass-fed butter, fair-trade sweeteners and locally sourced ingredients, the little pie shop has become a household name in NYC. Buttery home-style pies (from classics like apple and pecan to an exciting selection of seasonal offerings) can be bought whole or by the slice.
P.S. In my opinion, Petee’s Pie Company dishes out some of the best pumpkin pie in New York City.
New York City is a goldmine for foodies. Whether you have a sweet tooth or lean toward savory bites, the city has you covered. This especially true during the holidays when bakeries and restaurants dish out seasonal treats to the anticipation of longing locals.
If you’d like to enjoy a popular New York City Thanksgiving tradition, head to Petee’s Pie Company for some of the best pumpkin pie in New York City. Using organic flour, grass-fed butter, fair-trade sweeteners and locally sourced ingredients, the little pie shop has become a household name in NYC. The buttery home-style pies can be bought whole or by the slice.
I’ve tried multiple pies all around the city, but Petee’s Pie Company in the Lower East Side has the best I’ve ever had.
Petra “Petee” Paredez was born to bake. Her parents own a successful pie company in Virginia so it’s no surprise that she’s able to hold her own in New York City. Committed to using real ingredients, including seasonal local produce and natural sweeteners, the crusts are made with organic flour and butter from grass-fed cows in Upstate New York.
Petee’s Pie Company offers a variety of pies, including both sweet and savory options, but my favorite item on the menu is the banana pie (followed closely by the traditional apple pie). So if you’re exploring the Lower East Side, swing by for some of the best desserts New York City has to offer.