For some travelers, it’s not sights that are the most important things to enjoy on their list, it’s food. And by food, we mean desserts.
Thankfully, this country is chock full of amazing bakeries that can make some of the most incredible options you could ever dream of, including pies.
Yes, that’s right, there are restaurants, pie shops, and bakeries that serve pies so good they are worth the trip.
Is your mouth watering?
Good, because in this post, we’re going to let you in on a secret — where to find the best pies in the U.S.
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Franklin BBQ – Austin, Texas
Franklin BBQ gives you a real two for one. First, it’s consistently cited as one of the best BBQ joints in Austin, a place that’s known for its BBQ. And second, this restaurant has a small selection of amazing pies. A customer favorite is the bourbon banana pie.
Sweet Delights Bakery – Miami, Florida
A delicacy in many Florida hot spots is the key lime pie. For many key lime experts, the best example of this sweet and tart pie is at Sweet Delights in Miami. What’s cool about Sweet Delights is they offer all sorts of different flavors of key lime pie including tropical and holiday flavors.
Muddy’s Bake Shop – Memphis, Tennessee
Muddy’s Bake Shop has been featured on just about every food channel you can think of, and for good reason, it’s a top bakery. So, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that they have an incredible selection of delicious pies. The Nancy’s Boy pie is their unique take on a coconut custard.
Two Fat Cats Bakery – Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine has the distinction of being known as one of the best small foodie towns in the Northeast. The city itself is quaint and cute with a bustling waterfront area that’s chock full of cafes and restaurants. One popular option is Two Fat Cats, where if you try one thing it as to be the wild Maine blueberry pie.
Mrs. Wick’s Pies – Winchester, Indiana
This is a small local bakeshop but its pies are so good they get shipped all over the country. The specialty pie here is one that’s a favorite in Indiana, sugar pie. Want more options? Set foot into Mrs. Wick’s and you’ll see there are nearly three dozen different pies made on-site daily.
I Like Pie Bakeshop – Claremont, California
Just on the outskirts of Los Angeles, you’ll find I Like Pie a little bakery that makes a variety of fresh pies, both sweet and savory, every day. They have a seasonally influenced rotating menu, so you can pop in throughout the year and find new options. Favorites include their chess pies.
Maui Pie Shop – Kihei, Hawaii
Want to have some pies just like grandma made? Well, you won’t find a better spot than Maui Pie in Kihei. While they make plenty of traditional-style pies, where this shop has one big advantage is its tropical location. That means they can make a number of tropical fresh fruit pies, like cherry mango.
Hungry yet? Good, know you have a list of the places where you can get some of the best pies in the U.S. Enjoy!
