Originally a St. Johns pie cart, Paiku now serves its sweet, savory, and occasionally game-filled pies in a roomy cafe space in the North Portland neighborhood. Its fruit pies, with flavors like blackberry cabernet, consistently delight, but it’s really all about this cafe’s hard-to-find fillings, from a homey venison shepherd’s pie to the old school Italian Easter pie with Olympia Provisions ham and salami.

Baker Julie Richardson built her reputation on fresh fruit hand pies sold at farmers markets back in 1998. Today, she makes seasonal weekend whole pies and hand pies at The Bakery, the charming Hillsdale bake shop located next door to sister store The Cakery. Go-tos include the pecan pie and any of the crumble-topped fruit pies; for pre-ordered pies, customers can call in orders with 24 hours notice.

Making standout pies among Portland’s crowded gluten-free and vegan bakery scene, owner Lisa Clark churns out flavors like chocolate brownie cream and sour cherry peach amid her charming cafe’s gleaming white countertops, wood beams, and exposed brick walls. The bakery asks for at least five days notice.

This casual, cheery Aussie-inspired café is a one-stop shop featuring both savory and sweet pies. After a hearty beef-and-mushroom pie or a curried vegetable pasty, pros know to finish with a slice of tangy apple streusel or a silky chocolate-peanut butter cream pie. Pacific Pie Company also offers pies to-go.

Holding it down in Northeast, this airy bakery often has a fruit pie available, which change frequently and follow the seasons. When available, the rhubarb is a knockout; when unavailable for slice, devotees can order it and others in 10-inch whole pies with as little as 48 hours notice — the best bet is to stop in to place short-notice orders. During the holidays, it’s easy to spot flavors like pumpkin and pecan by the slice.

Specializing in individual-sized pies, The Pie Spot’s tiny, cutesy cafe offers a fun alternative to the slice, with fillings like s'more, brown butter pecan, and brandy apple. Plus, the restaurant offers killer pot pies and quiches for lunchers. Gluten-free options are available, though the kitchen is not 100 percent gluten-free.

For those who rank, this homey spot is easily one of the city's top three pie shops: The crusts are always crisp and the fillings fresh. Lauretta Jean’s is a leader in both summery and holiday-vibed pies — the sweet potato marshmallow meringue screams Thanksgiving, while the coconut Key lime tastes like Fourth of July in Florida. Kate McMillen particularly shines with her cream pies, as well as the standout salted honey pie.

This old school spot makes pies to order and serves five-inch mini-pies daily, with classic Oregon flavors like Marionberry and cherry. For the holidays, the apple mincemeat pie and sweet potato pie are a long-standing tradition in many Portland homes.

Operating in Montavilla since 2005, Bipartisan serves a selection of handmade standbys like Marionberry and chocolate silk in a space with old-school Portland coffeeshop vibes. With slices and whole pies in vegan and gluten-free varieties, the bakery accommodates all, and will make custom pies based on customer preference. Orders are accepted phone and in-person, but no orders are made in advance.

This Gresham pie shop sources its fruit from Hood River and the Willamette Valley, which goes in a flaky, buttery, blonde crust. The rustic cafe is an easy spot to enjoy a slice, from the obligatory Oregon Marionberry to captivating macadamia nut.