We have been enjoying Smith's pies for a good ten years. When we stopped in to pick up an apple pie for our Thanksgiving dinner we stumbled across what turned out to be an unexpected treat. Next to the register was a small package wrapped in red & white string, labeled "Bonnie's Uncommon Fruitcake." I've been a sucker for trying fruitcakes ever since I had my first slice of Freihofer's Fruitcake over seventy years ago. Here was a locally baked fruitcake with no difficult to pronounce or preservative ingredients. That definitely made it "Uncommon." Pecans, dates, candied fruit (cherries, pineapple), eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. That's it! I thought it tasted delicious. It was not overly sweet, had a good amount of nuts and candied fruit, and there was minimal cake (flour) holding it all together perfectly. I don't know where else you might be able to find this delicious fruitcake, but not to worry. Bonnie Nicolosi provided the following information on the fruitcake for you to contact her. Bonnie@NicolosiGroup.com (518) 588-0304 Hopefully, she distributes her treats to a place near you or can accommodate you in another fashion. Check out my photos for a mouthwatering encouragement! read more

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.....The Pies.... There are so many flavors and they are all excellent. .... Every stinkin' one .... That crust .....To Die For ...That is all. read more

They have the best pies I've ever had. The crust is fabulous and everything inside each one is just perfect in my opinion.

great apple, blueberry, tollhouse pies! ( they're all delicious) no need to cook at home, just go to Smith's!! read more

Smith's Orchard & Bake Shop - a slice of apple pie from Smith's ! - Bakeries Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

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Hubby and I were in the mood for apple cider donuts. I found Smith's Orchard & Bake Shop on Yelp and so we decided to drive over. They had a large selection of pies - small and large, fruits & vegetables as well as many other tasty treats. We resisted all the deliciousness and only ordered two apple cider donuts. These donuts were so delicious! Slightly dense yet fluffy and perfectly coated with apple cider sugar. Yumm! They were priced 1 for $1, 6 for $5. Go for the half dozen, they're that good! Make sure to visit the farm animals to say hi! read more

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Delicious pies always! As is everything else in that little shop - jellies, jams, dressings, and fresh vegetables in season! Totally awesome. read more

The sweetest little bake shop. Clearly family run across several generations. Everything in the shop is made by them or locally sourced. The pies are truly homemade, hand made - they were churning them out as we were there. The donuts are a must have - warm out of the oven, perfectly fluffy and covered in cinnamon sugar. The prices are also very affordable (half a dozen donuts for $4!). If I was a local, I'd be in all the time. But it's also worthy of a tourist destination! Don't miss an opportunity to go. They also have a dairy farm and it was cool to catch a glimpse of the cows. read more

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Pie crust is thick, not enough salt and to short (to much crisco) making it greasy. And the pies could have more filling. Not to mention they need to come to the 20th century and accept credit card payments. It's a quaint little store, people are nice and atmosphere is warm and delicious smelling. read more

I googled the outlet store for hours of operation I drove 35 minutes to get there to get a frozen pie so I can have it for Thanksgiving They inform me when I walked in even though the hours were posted that they were on a lunch break and they could not accommodate me I had to come back in an hour You have to understand this is in the middle of nowhere ... I wasn't about to sit in my car for an hour because they couldn't or wouldn't. Some huffy woman came out in some kind of an outrage to inform me that Thanksgiving was in a week...what did I expect? According to my calendar it's 12 days away... She was very rude to me as a customer I don't appreciate driving all that way for a ridiculous pie I can get anywhere read more

Some of the best Apple cider donuts I've ever had!! Super quick and efficient getting our donuts and our pie! We picked apples and the apple orchard was very quiet and hidden. Not many people there and apples were huge and not picked over. read more

In a farm bakery, these women make fresh baked pies. They are just the right sweetness with tender flaky crusts. Their apple cider donuts are divine. Fresh seasonal vegetables, apples, cheese, cider jams, pantry items, and their frozen meats are sold too. The pies are available at Prime Meats in Wilton and King Bros Dairy in Schuylerville and other stores for convenience. read more

I cannot believe I've lived here over 20 yrs an I just discovered this AMAZING gem in our community. I walked in the smell of the fresh pies had my mouth salivating no joke . They come out fresh an hot each morning by 11 am an offer whole pies $15. Small pies @ $6.00 They offer a big list of different pies I bought a Blueberry crumble an half dozen Apple cider doughnuts I ate one before I even made it to the car. They were still warm . Tonight as I got in bed I remembered the pie in the fridge I jumped up had to have a slice as i was mentally debating wether I should warm it or not I took a bite it never made it to be warmed it was DELICIOUS cold as ice ! I'm looking forward to making this a bi monthly stop an trying the different flavor pies available. read more

When people say they are willing to travel 3 hours to get the food they love, I thought they better be head over their heels because that's quite the trip to just sink their teeth into whatever they thirsted for! And more importantly, I thought no food "around me" would make me want to do such a thing. I was wrong, I was so wrong. Smith's Orchard and Bakeshop was one of the last stops we visited before we returned home in the concrete jungle, and I made sure we swing by to support local businesses. I also wanted to give apple pie another chance because we had one from another place that bummed us out with its sad crust and unsatisfying filling. I suppose NY really is best with apples and Vermont is better with maple syrup, because damn, this is the best pie I've ever had in my whole life. We bought both apple and blueberry crumble pies, and we immediately put them the the taste test in our car while they were still warm. The verdict is in, and I am a believer, ONE DOES WANT TO TRAVEL 3 HOURS FOR GOOD FOOD!! More specifically, I am willing to travel 3 hours to get Smith's pies! read more

The best pie shop around! My family has been getting pies from Mrs Smith for over 15 years and they've always been delicious. You can call ahead tor reserve a specific flavor that you want. They also have cakes, donuts, cookies, meats, and other goods. Everyone is always so nice! read more

First things first, come here and buy everything and you'd be golden. The apple raspberry crumb pie is out of this world. I bought the small one just to try them out and regretted not buying 5 big ones. By the time I got here cars were parked all over the place and the line was crazy long, but we were there for apple picking too so no big deal. You get your bags and go out into the orchards. Come back and wait online to pay per pound. All the workers were friendly and shoveling out fresh pies as fast as humanly possible. This is a place to get early and grab your pies and apple cider doughnuts among many other things. All the customers on line were so happy and now I know the reason. Goodness was coming and they all knew it. This place can count me as a regular now. read more

4 days ago I ordered 2 pies (frozen) to be picked up at 10:30 Sat. I get there and only the Apple is ready. They said the pumpkin was still setting. They wanted to know if I could come back later. I drove 31 miles so I was not coming back. I left with only 1 pie. I will not be back. read more

Support local, family business. Shelly, Katie and the rest of the staff are great. The pies we got were delicious. My first time to Smith's and I will be back. Highly recommend. read more

I came here today with my boyfriend after totally forgetting this gem existed and will now be a regular customer. I had purchased a large apple raspberry pie, a small cherry crumb pie, a carrot cake, and some of apple cider donuts. let me tell you those donuts didn't make it home and i regret not getting a full dozen, both pies were amazing but that crumble topping won me over completely on the cherry!! i also grabbed a couple pieces of their sweet corn displayed in the produce section to make for dinner and it was the best damn sweet corn i've ever had in my life! both ladies who helped me out were extremely nice and you can tell they put their all into this place. they also have a wide selection of meat which will be my next trip down there, did i mention this place is amazing? read more

My review is based strictly on the blueberry crumble pie. A family member brought one over for a celebratory meal last night and it was so delicious I couldn't stop thinking about it. Just went back to the fridge for a second night's generous helping and just had to leave this review. The blueberry filling is superb and the crust is impossibly good. read more

OMG OMG OMG I wish I had bought triple what I purchased. Leaving Saratoga area, I got there shortly after they opened in the morning and purchased a dozen donuts and 2 apple pies for two separate friends. AMAZING!!! This is worth a trip and with a driving app you can find it if you are not local. The donuts DO last more than a day, so just buy MORE. They only take cash or check, but they have an ATM in the shop. The ATM charged me $2.50 fee but I'm so glad that that was there or otherwise I could only buy what cash I had on hand. I truly would have bought so much more if I knew the quality of the goods. From the store you can see women in the back baking. This is the real deal, so just go already. read more

Best. Pies. Ever. Seriously...do yourself a favor and let them do the baking for you!

Lots of choices for great pies Then Great donuts at the counter just beg to be eaten

Great pies!!!! Helpful and friendly staff. Be sure to order early so you don't miss out for holidays.

Best pies. If you need for a special occasion, mark your calendar and order a month or more in advance. Great store of local meats, fruits, etc. and excellent cider donuts. Once you visit and taste the goods, you'll be back for more. read more

Cute little orchard/farm stand. On the smaller side, but great apples, cider donuts and fresh pies. Stop to shop but don't plan to make a day of it. read more

It was a super yummy blueberry pie the neighbors brought us. We will be trying the other flavors too! Made from scratch -- fluffy crunchy perfect crust. read more

Great place! looks like it's family owned and operated! Extremely helpful. Several different types of apples to choose from for picking. read more

Smith's Orchard & Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

No credit cards. Help is surly. I've had the pies before. They're fine. Lakeside Farms or even Hannaford have pies as good and I'll go to either one of those because the employees are nice. read more

Pies by far are the best !' Homemade crust !!! Yum. Usually warm. Makes it hard for the ride home !!!!!

WoW!!! Awesome strawberry rhubarb pie!!! I had never heard of Smith's and bought the pie at Kleinke's in Delmar out of convenience today for a family gathering and it was amazing!!! Now this place is on my list to get to ASAP!!! read more

Just picked up a cherry and raspberry pie today! I also bought a raspberry crumb square and some slices of cake. So far I've tried both pies and the raspberry square. All three were amazing. Check them out, it will be worth the trip! read more

Smith's Orchard & Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Amazing pies, moved to FL four years ago and went back to upstate over the supper, bought three pies!!!

Some of the best pies around. Their apple pie is all fruit, as are all their pies, and their cider donuts can't be beat. Always worth a stop! read more

These pies are by far closest to I've made from scratch !!! The crust is flaky and tasty as well as the ingredients. The pie choices to order from are endless!!! Then there are the apple cider doughnuts!!! In case you didn't know there are other delicious items to pick from like their Smith' Salad Dressings. You must stop in!!!! read more

Great service- I was surprised and happy that they could make a custom pie the day I needed it last minute. Picked it up fresh, warm, and delicious! Note that payment methods are cash or check only, but they do have an ATM there if you need. Highly recommend! read more

We get the pies at Fred the Butcher. The variety is amazing as is the quality. Best in the Capital District without a doubt. They are habit forming!! read more

What can I say? The pie from here is AMAZING! I actually picked up a Smith's pie from Prime when I was visiting some friends who live in the area. They just happened to bring some in and were stocking the shelves. I circled the shelves until I could finally figure out what I wanted and the ultimately decided on an Apple and Peach Crumb Pie! I do not crave for pie that often although I do love my sweets, but this pie is making my mouth water! First off, the pie crust was exactly how I liked it: buttery! Of course, the edges were the best part! The filling was apple and peaches. It was not overly sweet at all. It was balanced with the flavor so that you didn't just get an apple or peach heavy pie. It was almost like a perfect bite each time. The topping was soooo gooood! I have a weakness for crumb toppings. So, if this is down your alley, you gotta pick one up! Now that I'm back in LA, I'm seriously craving for some of their pie! I guess I have to wait until my next trip to Upstate NY. Smith's... I'll see you soon! read more

Smith's Orchard & Bake Shop - Apple and Peach Crumb Pie... Bought from Prime! - Bakeries Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

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Pick a pie, any pie...Smith's has lots! My co-worker who sits behind me loves to make bets. He has a penchant for pie, and suggested that 3 of us at work try to guess Smith's top three most popular pies from their impressive list of pastry treats. This wasn't easy: they have fruit pies and savory pies and pies that'll pop the buttons off your pants (cookie brownie choco pies). After placing our bets, we called Smiths and the super sweet lady shared their top 3 most popular pies...who could guess? I did. That's right, I won, which means I got to pick a pie, any pie, that the other two losers had to purchase and pick up. I picked apple blueberry crumb, and it was SO amazing. The crust, the crumb, zomg. Not too sweet, not too tart. I'm def ordering from Smith's again, they bring your "pie in the sky" ideal dessert down to the kitchen table. read more

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Awesome folks, Very accommodating & the baked goods & EVERYTHING else they sell are the BEST!!!

We were not prepared for the crazy lines when we arrived for our planned visit to Elms Farm (plus we'd brought a dog, which it turns out is not permitted, and they say that on their website so our bad), yelped "cider donut stand" and Smith's came up. A 15 minute drive through beautiful fall foliage and we were there. This is a compact but very efficient operation. Through a window you can see several bakers hard at work making pies in the kitchen. While were waiting, one came out with an armload of said pies. We got a "small" apple peach with crust (vs) crumb topping for $5 and it produced 4 reasonable servings. Filling was well balanced in flavor with fresh fruit taste, not too sweet, and the crust was flaky and just right. There are many choices available. Get a pie! They also sell pasture-raised meats (frozen), apples in season and a variety of jams and whatnot. The only thing they don't sell, and the reason for 4 vs 5 stars, is hot cider donuts! I did not see a donut robot in the kitchen and suspect they cook the day's donuts in a single shift. The donuts were fine, just not hot. And you need hot donuts during cider donut season. read more