The Flying Saucer Pie Company, a longtime Houston favorite for pies and other baked goods, is asking for community help this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is coming, Houston! And what better way to celebrate than with a pie!

HOUSTON – People waited for hours in line to get their hands on a Thanksgiving pie from Flying Saucer Pie Company on Crosstimbers in north Houston. I will be at the Flying Saucer Pie,’ and my phone has been going off and ringing and ringing and ringing. ‘Hey, I want two pies, I want five pies, I want eight pies.”Torres ended up buying $1,200 worth of pies! Nancy Ruiz wasn’t too far behind in line and said she’s been coming Thanksgiving week for 20 years. Most people we spoke with said it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the delicious pies.

Flying Saucer Pie Company, the beloved bakery in Houston’s Independence Heights neighborhood has proved its staying power. The pre-Thanksgiving lines are notoriously long at Flying Saucer Pie Company. A quick primer for Houston newcomers: Flying Saucer Pie Company does not take call ahead pie or cake orders the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas. This year, Flying Saucer Pie Company asks that customers in line maintain a six-foot social distance from those who are not in their party. Flying Saucer Pie Company is located at 436 W Crosstimbers St. in Houston; (713) 694-1141, flyingsaucerpieshop.com.