Thanksgiving is almost here! We all know that turkey is the star of Thanksgiving dinner. But Thanksgiving dessert is just as important.

While some prefer to put their baking skills to use, others may not have the time or kitchen space to make their own. Not to worry, Tampa has some amazing bakeries that can whip up something delicious that would be just as good as if it came out of your own oven.

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Too busy cooking dinner to make dessert or maybe you were asked to bring something to a potluck? Here are our picks for local bakeries to help make your Thanksgiving a little sweeter (and easier).

Alessi Bakery
Boulon Brasserie
Dessert by Toffee to Go
Mazzaro's Italian Market
Synergy Sweets
Wright's Gourmet House
Mike's Pies
Pane Rustica

Be sure to check with each location for ordering timelines.

Alessi Bakery

2909 Cypress St., Tampa
Another Tampa landmark on our list! Alessi Bakery was started by Italian immigrant, Nicolo Alessi, in 1912. Their bakery is filled with a delectable array of desserts such as cupcakes, cookies, cakes, pies, and pastries like eclairs, cannoli, and flan. Alessi is the perfect place to grab an assortment of flavors if you want some variety at your Thanksgiving dinner table.

Grab some of their 3″ mousse cream pies in flavors like Nutella Mousse, Boston Cream, and Fresh Fruit Bavarian. They also have fresh baked 3″ pies with traditional flavors like apple, pecan, and pumpkin. You also order platters of Italian Cookies and full-sized cakes and cheesecakes (their Italian Rum Cake is a MUST TRY).

Boulon Brasserie

1001 Water St., Tampa
Last year Boulon aimed to make your Thanksgiving dessert easy with Boulon's limited time online pie ordering. Options included Salted Caramel Apple Pie, Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake with Biscoff Cookie Crust, and Spiced Orange Dream—a toasted marshmallow fluff atop creamy Florida orange custard with a gingerbread cookie crust. Be sure to check back on Boulon's website to place your online order closer to the holiday. Last year, the pies were $45 each.

Dessert by Toffee to Go

3251 W. Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa
Tampa's sweet shop, Toffee to Go, offers desserts for you to sit and savor at their South Tampa location. They offer cakes, cookies, ice cream, pies, and more. Grab a traditional Dutch Apple Pie or Triple Chocolate Pie. They also have seasonal flavors like traditional pumpkin, pecan, and pumpkin swirl cheesecake (see website for availability).

Want something different than traditional pies for Thanksgiving dessert? Grab some Gooey Toffee Bars or Carrot Cake. Of course, be sure to also snag a box of their amazing toffee which is the perfect gift for your turkey day dinner host.

Mazzaro's Italian Market

2909 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Mazzaro's Italian Market is a St. Petersburg staple, and their bakery section is perfect for Thanksgiving desserts if you're looking for something outside of the traditional Thanksgiving pie. Mazzaro's has plenty of cakes, like Carrot Cake, Italian Rum Cake, Espresso Cake, and more. They also have Cannolis and other baked treats. If you're in charge of dessert this year, consider one of their dessert trays with miniature pastries, cannolis, Italian cookies, or Biscotti.

Orders must be placed through their website at least 24 hours ahead of time, but since it's a Thanksgiving order, it's always best to place it as soon as possible.

Synergy Sweets

4016 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
Synergy Sweets is baking up cupcakes, brownies, cookies, cheesecake, and Cheesecake cakes! Be sure to place your order well in advance online in preparation for the Thanksgiving rush.

Thanksgiving Pies

If you’re in a pinch and don’t have the time to bake your own Thanksgiving pie, check out one of these great options at local pie shops around the Bay.

Wright's Gourmet House

1200 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33629
Since 1963, Wright's has been an institution in Tampa. Situated along South Dale Mabry, Wright's is notorious for their world-famous sandwiches and their decadent cakes and desserts. Their traditional pecan and pumpkin pies are year-long staples on their menu (in case you get a hankering for Thanksgiving dinner in the spring). If you want to show up at Friendsgiving with something a little less traditional, you can pick up their Carrot Cake, Hummingbird Cake, or Rum Cake. They also bake up a Peppermint Chocolate Cake (available in November and December only), which is the perfect way to segway into the Christmas holiday.

If you've got dessert covered and but still want something festive to nosh on while enjoying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, pick up some of their seasonal Pumpkin Raisin Nut Gingerbread sweet bread.

Mike's Pies

10350 Windhorst Road, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33619
Mike's Pies kicked off in a humble location in South Tampa. The popularity grew so much, that they can now be found in restaurants across the country. You can still pick up one of their sweet treats at their original location and see for yourself what all the hype is about. Their signature pies include flavors such as Southern Pecan, Apple Crisp, and Deep Dish Reese's Peanut Butter. They also bake up seasonal flavors like Sweet Potato, Pumpkin Pie, and Pumpkin Cheesecake.

All orders must be placed 48 hours in advance, but we promise they'll be worth the wait. If you'd rather snag a ready-made dessert (subject to availability), check out their list of local Tampa Bay retailers.

Pane Rustica

3225 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL
Pane Rustica's bakery is serving up some of their amazing pies this Thanksgiving. Order ahead to pick up one of their Pecan, Pumpkin, or Cranberry Blueberry pies or their warm Apple Tart (with or without streusel) and Pumpkin Cheesecake.

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Featured image credit: Alessi Bakery

Local Bakeries in Tampa to Grab Your Thanksgiving Desserts