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Quick answer: For Thanksgiving pies in Morris County, our top picks are Wightman’s Farms in Morristown, Alstede Farms and Stony Hill Farms in Chester, Ort Farms in Long Valley, Riamede Farm and Hacklebarney Farm in Chester, and Starseed Bakery in Rockaway for gluten free pies. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, so order by mid November.
Nobody at the Thanksgiving table remembers who made the stuffing, but everyone remembers a great pie. The good news is that Morris County is farm country once you head west of Route 287, and some of the best pies in New Jersey come out of farm market kitchens a short drive from home.
We ranked our seven favorite places to buy or preorder Thanksgiving pies this year, from century old family farms to a dedicated gluten free bakery. Planning the whole meal? Our Thanksgiving in Morris County guide covers dinners, takeout and events.
1. Wightman’s Farms, Morristown
Wightman’s is the classic Morris County fall stop, and its farm market keeps baking right through the holidays. Expect fresh baked pies and cookies alongside hot coffee, homemade donuts and ready to heat dishes like lasagna and meatloaf, which makes it an easy one stop shop for the week of Thanksgiving. The market is open seven days a week.
Address: 1111 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown
Hours: Farm market daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check wightmanfarms.com for holiday hours.
2. Alstede Farms, Chester
Alstede’s farm store sells its own home baked pies plus pot pies and quiche, and the farm runs a dedicated Thanksgiving preorder on its website. Grab a gallon of fresh cider while you are there. The farm store is open every day except Thanksgiving Day itself, so plan to pick up by Wednesday.
Address: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Hours: Farm store daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving). Preorder at alstedefarms.com.
3. Stony Hill Farms, Chester
No farm on this list has a bigger pie menu. Stony Hill bakes more than two dozen flavors, from Dutch apple and peach praline to strawberry rhubarb, with pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato and coconut custard joining for the holidays. Every pie comes by the slice, half or whole, and there are no sugar added apple, blueberry and peach options too. Holiday pies can be ordered through the farm’s online store.
Address: 15 North Road, Chester
Hours: Seasonal hours, open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23, closed Thanksgiving. Call 908 879 2908 to confirm. Bakery menu.
4. Ort Farms, Long Valley
Six generations of the Ort family have farmed in Long Valley, and the farm market’s fall kitchen turns out freshly baked apple and pumpkin pies. Pick up a pie, a half gallon of cider and a cup of the pumpkin or maple soft serve if you are feeling festive. Call ahead about holiday quantities.
Address: 25 Bartley Road, Long Valley
Hours: Farm market daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Details at ortfarms.com.
5. Riamede Farm, Chester
Riamede is famous for its apple cider donuts, and its Thanksgiving preorder lets you add them to the dessert table. The holiday menu includes apple, pumpkin and chocolate pecan pies plus pumpkin rolls, all ordered online for pickup the days before Thanksgiving. Check the farm’s site for this year’s order deadline.
Address: 122 Oakdale Road, Chester
Hours: Wednesday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Tuesdays. Order at riamedefarm.com.
6. Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill, Chester
Tucked near Hacklebarney State Park, this old cider mill’s farm store is stocked with homemade baked goods and pies, along with honey, jams and hot cider. It is the coziest pie run on this list. Hours shift in November: the store is open Thursday through Sunday until Thanksgiving week, opens Tuesday and Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, then goes to weekends until its last day on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Address: 104 State Park Road, Chester
Hours: Thursday through Sunday in November. See hacklebarneyfarm.com.
7. Starseed Bakery, Rockaway
If someone at your table eats gluten free, Starseed is the answer. Everything this Rockaway bakery makes is free of gluten, dairy and soy, and its pie lineup includes a traditional pumpkin pie and a vegan apple streusel pie. Pies are available for pickup at the shop just off Route 80.
Address: 100 Hibernia Ave., Rockaway
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 p.m. Wednesday), Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order at starseedbakery.com.
How to get your Thanksgiving pie without the stress
Preorder if you can. Farm kitchens sell out of pumpkin and pecan the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and most farm stores are closed on the holiday itself. Make it a day trip: Alstede, Stony Hill, Riamede and Hacklebarney are all within a few miles of each other in Chester, and our list of the best apple cider donuts in Morris County will tell you where to grab a dozen on the way home. For cakes and cookies, see our best bakeries in Morris County.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I order Thanksgiving pies in Morris County?
Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms and Riamede Farm in Chester all take Thanksgiving pie orders online, and Wightman’s Farms in Morristown and Ort Farms in Long Valley bake pies fresh at their farm markets.
Where can I get a gluten free pie in Morris County?
Starseed Bakery in Rockaway makes everything free of gluten, dairy and soy, including a pumpkin pie and a vegan apple streusel pie.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Most farm markets close that day, so plan to pick up pies by Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Photo: Rachel Claire, Pexels.
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