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Herlihy , who previously worked at Ogie ’ s Trailer Park , started baking out of Hope Artiste Village in the spring of 2020 . The space hosts a kitchen and bakery counter , though she warns hungry visitors to be ready for a little culinary adventure — the selection changes daily , and items often sell out . “ I get the best people that come in here ,” she says . “ A lot of people are just open to what ’ s here this week : ‘ What ’ s new ?’ And I love that .”

Instead , come with an open mind and an empty stomach ready to sample the selection of savory hand pies , full-size pies and sweet favorites like Key lime and chocolate cream . Individual pies typically make a meal for one , while full-size pies are sold whole or by the slice when available . Herlihy also offers take-and-bake versions of some of her bestsellers , including chicken pot pie , and takes special orders over email . HOURS : Wed .– Fri . noon – 4 p . m .; Sat . 10 a . m .– 1 p . m . LOCATION : Hope Artiste Village , 1005 Main St ., Suite 8208 , Pawtucket , instagram . com / pvdpies
the greenhouse seating area or outdoor deck to while away the morning with a coffee and a freshly baked muffin . ( We ’ re partial to the banana nut muffin , but get there early — they sell out !) Once you ’ ve finished choosing your dessert spread from the pastry case , check out the gift shop for a selection of farm products and unique gift items year-round . You can even pick up fresh milk courtesy of another Blackstone Valley favorite , Wright ’ s Dairy Farm . Just be sure to plan a return trip in the fall when the pumpkins are ripe and the apple cider is flowing in everything from doughnuts to hot mulled drinks . HOURS : Mon .– Sun . 6 a . m .– 6 p . m . LOCATION : 2920 Diamond Hill Rd ., Cumberland , 333-2240 , phantomfarms . com
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Phantom Farms , Cumberland A northern Rhode Island classic , Phantom Farms has been serving up baked goods and freshly picked apples for the better part of seven decades . Stop in for a blueberry , apple or Fruits of the Forest pie , and you ’ ll soon find yourself wandering into
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