Apple-sour-cream-and-walnut pie from Kiva Cafe

There’s nothing wrong with outsourcing Thanksgiving dessert. Some of us just aren’t cut out to bake pies—or anything, really—and besides, wouldn’t you and your guests rather have a delicious dessert than a homemade one? Luckily, Tribeca has many wonderful bakers. Several of them require orders to be placed soon, so don’t put this off till the last minute. Outsourcing dessert is one thing; passing a box of Twinkies around the Thanksgiving table is another altogether.

BILLY’S BAKERY
• Is there pumpkin pie? Yep. The 9” pie serves 6 and costs $24.
• But I hate pumpkin pie: Other options include pecan, cherry, peach, key lime, apple crumb, banana cream, and peanut butter chocolate.
• Actually, I don’t like pie much at all: If you want something at least semi-traditional, you might consider caramel pecan cheesecake, pumpkin bars, cupcakes with holiday-themed decorations. And there are many other types of cakes—yellow, chocolate, banana, German chocolate, carrot, red velvet, coconut, and pineapple upside-down. Other cheesecake flavors include plain, cherry, chocolate, and blueberry. And don’t forget lemon bars, brownies, Hello Dollies, cookie sandwiches….
• Anything else I should know? Assorted sprinkles are always free.
• Ordering: Stop by the bakery or call anytime through Friday, Nov. 20.
• Pick-up: The last pick-up window is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
• Delivery: Yes, but there’s a $20 fee for anywhere in Manhattan.
• Contact: 75 Franklin St. (Broadway/Church), 212-647-9958, billysbakerynyc.com.

BOULEY BAKERY
• Is there pumpkin pie? Yep. The 8” pie serves 8 and costs $15.
• But I hate pumpkin pie: Bouley Bakery is also making apple and pecan pies.
• Actually, I don’t like pie much at all: The dessert menu includes pumpkin cheesecake, coconut cake, and German chocolate cake.
• Anything else I should know? Why stop at dessert? Bouley can supply the food for the entire Thanksgiving dinner.
• Ordering: Fill out one of the yellow forms (located just inside Bouley Bakery’s front door)and drop it off at the bakery or fax it (212-264-4186) before noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
• Pick-up: Monday, Nov. 23, through Thursday, Nov. 26. (You’ll choose a time window.) Last pickup is 4 p.m. on Thursday.
• Delivery: No.
• Contact: 120 West Broadway (Duane), 212-219-1011, davidbouley.com.

Duane Park Patisserie placecard cookie

DUANE PARK PATISSERIE
• Is there pumpkin pie? Yep. The 8” pie serves 8 and costs $22; the 10” pie serves 12 and costs $32.
• But I hate pumpkin pie: Then get apple pie, pecan pie, spiced mince pie, or cranberry cherry crumb pie.
• Actually, I don’t like pie much at all: How about pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin walnut loaf, or hand-decorated cookies?
• Anything else I should know? Duane Park Patisserie is also making “placecard cookies” to jazz up your table.
• Ordering: Must be placed at least four days before Wednesday, Nov. 25.
• Pick-up: Until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
• Delivery: No.
• Contact: 179 Duane St. (Hudson/Greenwich), 212-274-8447, duaneparkpatisserie.com.

KIVA CAFE
• Is there pumpkin pie? Yep. The 10” pie serves 10 and costs $32.
• But I hate pumpkin pie. Then get three-berry (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry); pecan; or apple, sour cream, and walnut.
• Actually, I don’t like pie much at all: What are you, a communist?
• Anything else I should know? Buy three or more pies, and receive two Kiva Cafe tea cups ($12 value).
• Ordering: Must be placed by November 13. Payment required at the time of order.
• Pick-up: From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25.
• Delivery: No.
• Contact: 139 Reade St. (Hudson/Greenwich), kivacafe.com, 212-587-1198.

TRIBECA TREATS
• Is there pumpkin pie? Nope.
• But it’s not Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie! Try pumpkin cheese cake (individually sized or 9”) or pumpkin cake with cinnamon buttercream frosting (available in various sizes, including cupcakes).
• Actually, I don’t like pumpkin much at all: There are also plain and mocha cheesecakes, cookie and mini-cupcake trays, chocolate-dipped figs, and all kinds of cakes—pecan spice, cranapple cider, blueberry “cheesecake,” carrot, red velvet, vanilla, devil’s food, and black-and-white (all of which are also available as cupcakes).
• Anything else I should know? The cookie/cupcake trays and choclate-dipped figs make nice host gifts, or pick up a chocolate box stocked with truffles.
• Ordering: Order in person or by calling 212-571-0500. Place orders by Friday, Nov. 20, to ensure your selection is available.
• Pick-up: Until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
• Delivery: All orders received by Sunday, Nov. 15, will get free delivery throughout Manhattan on Tuesday Nov. 24, or Wednesday, Nov. 25. Otherwise, delivery is $5 for Manhattan between Canal and Murray (and more for elsewhere).
• Contact: 94 Reade St. (Church/West Broadway), 212-571-0500, tribecatreats.com.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
• Is there pumpkin pie? Yep. The 9” pie serves 8–12 and costs $11. Vegan pumpkin pies are also available.
• But I hate pumpkin pie. Take your pick from apple, blueberry, cherry, pecan, and vegan-pumpkin and vegan-apple-cranberry-currant pies ($14–$16).
• Actually, I don’t like pie much at all: Order a platter of fresh fruit, pumpkin or cranberry-orange tea breads, or brie en croûte stuffed with fall fruit compote; or raid the store’s candy counter. Whole Foods also has a wide assortment of cakes, cheesecakes (pumpkin, vanilla, chocolate, or raspberry), cupcakes, fall-themed cookies, and even a few sugar-free items (such as a cheesecake).
• Anything else you should know? Whole Foods will do the entire meal—and even has vegan dishes and menus.
• Ordering: In person or at wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tribeca by 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24.
• Pick-up: On Wednesday, Nov. 25, the last time window ends at 10 p.m. On Thursday, Nov. 26, the last window ends at 2:30 p.m.
• Delivery: There’s no delivery for Holiday Menu items. The store’s regular delivery service on Wednesday, Nov. 25, will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (with a four-hour window), as normal.
• Contact: 270 Greenwich St. (Warren); 212-349-6555, wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tribeca.

WICHCRAFT
• Is there pumpkin pie? Yep. The 9” pie serves 6–8 and costs $22.
• But I hate pumpkin pie: There are also apple crumb and pecan pies.
• Actually, I don’t like pie much at all: Well, you could order vanilla ice cream for $6 per pint.
• Ordering: At wichcraftnyc.com, by calling 212-780-0577, or filling out a form (available at Wichcraft counters) and handing it in. The last day to order is Monday, Nov. 23.
• Pick-up: At the Wichcraft location of your choice on Wednesday, Nov. 25, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Delivery: Delivery is free within Wichcraft’s normal zones (check wichcraftnyc.com). All deliveries will be Wednesday Nov. 25 either 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm (you choose a window).
• Contact: 397 Greenwich St. (Beach), 212-780-0577, wichcraftnyc.com.