Baker & Spice

"Baker Julie Richardson built her reputation on fresh fruit hand pies sold at farmers markets back in 1998. Today, she makes seasonal pre-ordered whole pies (frozen or fully baked), tartlets, and hand pies at this Hillsdale bakery. Go-tos include the jammy tayberry hand-pies and the intricate pecan tart, though flavors rotate; for pre-ordered pies, customers can call in orders with 24 hours notice or order online." - Michelle Lopez, Eater Staff

"This neighborhood bakery is a favorite for its wide assortment of breads and pastries, which include options like chocolate croissants, scones, crusty sourdough loaves, and chocolate chip cookies. For those looking for something outside of the usual bakery offerings, go for the samosa hand pie or the epi du sel, a funkily shaped baguette topped with flaky salt. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches round out the menu." - Rebecca Roland, Nick Townsend, Thom Hilton

"An offshoot of the Hillsdale favorite Baker & Spice, the Cakery specializes in stunning custom cakes. Tall layer cakes come in flavors like latte and almond raspberry, plus the classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Cakes start at $22, and can be ordered by calling; the shop also sells cake-making equipment, stands, and copies of their cookbook Vintage Cakes (for those looking for a more DIY approach)." - Michelle Lopez, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Hillsdale neighborhood pastry shop Baker and Spice is slinging pies in several flavors for Thanksgiving. Decide between pumpkin, lemon cream, maple pecan, apple, pear tayberry oat crumb, and chocolate chess. Non-pie offerings include savory butternut squash galettes, pumpkin bundt cakes, cranberry buckles, pull-apart rolls, and bags of sweet-and-spicy maple pecans. Orders close Sunday, November 19 at 3 p.m. and will be available for pickup November 21 and 22." - Janey Wong

"Baker Julie Richardson built her reputation on fresh fruit hand pies sold at farmers markets back in 1998. Today, she makes seasonal pre-ordered whole pies (frozen or fully baked), tartlets, and hand pies at this Hillsdale bakery. Go-tos include the jammy tayberry hand-pies and the intricate pecan tart, though flavors rotate; for pre-ordered pies, customers can call in orders with 24 hours notice or order online." - Michelle Lopez