Pantry’s Best
Pantry’s Best, formerly known as Pie House, has a specialty in baking scrumptious pies. This proud bakery is the brainchild of American pie connoisseur Mark Huetsch. Pies range from RMB 149-249, and they taste magnificent.Call five hours in advance to place an order. The bakery also delivers to your home. There’s even a pie blog in English and Chinese on their website.
Daily 9am-9pm. (5166 4464) pantrysbest.com
Bread of Life Bakery
You can feel good about yourself every time you take a bite of the delicious desserts from this special bakery. The Bread of Life Bakery creates jobs and provides a stable, healthy environment for older orphans. The apple pie perfectly blends tart and sweet, and the crusts are just right.
(137 2262 2865 Cheryl, 031 6608 3407) www.breadoflifebakery.org
Kooka Pies
This bakery originated in Shanghai and carries not only sweet, but also savory pastries for delivery. You can choose from a wide variety of scrumptious morsels ranging from sausage roles and curry pies to lemon and apple pastries. Depending on size, prices range from RMB 50-80.
(137 0122 1958)
Paddington Puddings and Pies
Started by UK natives Lottie and Wendy in October 2011, Paddington Puddings and Pies specializes in cakes, biscuits, and other baked goods. The company makes delectable fruit mince pies, which can be spotted at charity bazaars around town. They also deliver.
(135 2101 4945 Wendy, 137 1857 5931 Lottie, paddingtonpies@yahoo.com)
Two Guys and a Pie
This Australian-run pie bakery offers hearty, savory pies that are reasonably-priced and make a great meal. Try meaty classics “Slow Loving Aussie” and the “Shepherd’s Wife.” Though the delivery service is currently out of operation, you can visit their Sanlitun store to taste your perfect pie.
Daily 9am-9pm. Xingfu Sancun Sanxiang (30m west of Nearby the Tree), Chaoyang District (186 1105 3912) www.twoguysandapie.com 朝阳区幸福三村三巷(树旁边酒吧西30米)