Why This Place Should Be on Your Thanksgiving Radar
Located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, Delicious Orchards has become a beloved destination for food-lovers seeking high-quality baked goods, fresh produce, and an elevated experience beyond your average grocery stop. The store carries a sense of tradition and charm, and its bakery offerings—especially the pies—have earned quite a following.
When it comes to Thanksgiving, securing a standout dessert is part of the holiday ritual. Here’s a breakdown of everything you should know before you line up for your pie.
Spotlight on the Pies
The pie selection at Delicious Orchards is impressive and baked daily—expect classic flavors like apple, pumpkin, coconut custard, and seasonal variations.
A few tips:
Decide early which flavors you want; they do tend to sell out.
Expect a line and higher crowds as the holiday approaches.
Some pies may also be available frozen for later baking at home.
Ordering & Thanksgiving Process
In-store / holiday rush:
On the day before Thanksgiving (or the Tuesday of that week), many shoppers converge for pies. The parking lot and entrance can get busy.
Once inside the pie area, the process is efficient: staff often line up by flavor, ask how many of each you want, and you move along in a streamlined way.
Online / mail-order options:
Delicious Orchards also offers a mail-order/call-center service for shipping gift boxes and bakery items.
Important: When selecting a ship date online, note that the date shown is the ship date, not the arrival date, so allow delivery time.
For holiday orders, you’ll want to place your request well in advance to guarantee availability and timely delivery or pick-up.
Store Hours Related to Ordering
Retail store hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The store is closed on Mondays.
Mail-order / call-center hours: Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed on weekends) for shipping orders.
Address (for planning & pick-up purposes): 320 State Route 34 (or sometimes listed as County Road 537) Colts Neck, NJ 07722.
Tips for the holiday
If you plan to go in-store: aim to arrive early, know your parking strategy, and have your pie flavors selected to move efficiently.
If you expect to pick up pies on a less busy day, calling ahead to confirm availability is wise.
If shipping: place your order as far ahead of Thanksgiving as possible, and choose a ship date that allows a buffer for transit delays.
Consider frozen-pie options if you’d rather bake closer to the day.
A Few Fun Facts & Extras
Although known for produce and orchard work, the market has evolved into a full-blown country food market with scratch-baked goods, specialty items, and elaborate gift baskets.
Visitors often mention the scenic outside setting (sunflower fields, beehives) and the sense that you’re still visiting a “farm-market experience”, even though the bakery and indoor store are large and well-established.
If you’re looking for a pie that stands out this Thanksgiving, Delicious Orchards is a strong contender. Their pies are part of a broader, high-quality bakery and market experience, and with a little planning—whether you’re ordering ahead or braving the store rush—you’ll be well positioned to add something memorable to your holiday table.