50 States, 50 Awesome Places to Eat Pie

Pie lovers rejoice! December 1st, for some, is National Pie Day — what a better way to celebrate than taking a virtual road trip across the good ol’ U, S, of A to appreciate all the delicious pies in every state? Of course nothing beats the classic warm apple pie, but take a look at some extraordinary pie places out there that are serving up old favorites as well as new creations:

*National Pie Day has been celebrated on several different dates throughout history, including December 1st and January 23rd. Not the worst holiday to celebrate twice…if you know what we mean —

West

1. California, The Pie Hole (Sweet & Savory)
2. Oregon, Divine Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free)
3. Washington, Dahlia Bakery
4. Nevada, Michael Mina (Savory)
5. Idaho, Pie Hut
6. Utah, Morrison Meat Pies (Savory)
7. Montana, Loula’s
8. Wyoming, The Pie Lady
9. Colorado, Mermaids Bakery

(photo credit: yelp.com, Mini Cherry Pies, Mermaids Bakery, Colorado)

Southwest

10. Arizona, Iowa Café
11. New Mexico, Pie-O-Neer
12. Texas, Blue Bonnet Café (Pie Happy Hour)
13. Oklahoma, Pioneer Pies

(photo credit: roadfood.com, Coconut Creme Pie, Blue Bonnet Cafe, Texas)

Midwest

14. North Dakota, Lapp’s Bakery
15. South Dakota, Bobkat’s Purple Pie Place
16. Nebraska, FarmHouse Café and Bakery
17. Kansas, The Upper Crust Pie Bakery (Mini Pies)

(photo credit: uppercrustbakery.com, Assorted Mini Pies, Upper Crust Bakery, Kansas)

18. Minnesota, The Aroma Pie Shop
19. Iowa, Kathy’s Pies
20. Missouri, A Slice of Pie
21. Wisconsin, Upper Krust Pie Shop (Sweet & Savory)
22. Illinois, Hoosier Mama Pie Company (Pie Pops)

(photo credit: chicago.grubstreet.com, Assorted Fruit Filled Pops, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Illinois)

23. Indiana, Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen (Ice Cream)
24. Michigan, Achatz Pies
25. Ohio, Just Pies

Southeast

26. Virginia, Mom’s Apple Pie Company
27. West Virginia, Almost Heaven Desserts
28. North Carolina, Scratch
29. South Carolina, 3.14 Pies (“Designer Pies”)

(photo credit: travelandleisure.com, Blackberry Cabernet Pie, 3.14 Pies, South Carolina)

30. Georgia, Yesterday Café
31. Florida, Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe
32. Kentucky, Whistle Stop Restaurant
33. Tennessee, Litton’s Market and Restaurant
34. Alabama, Pie Lab (Sweet & Savory)

(photo credit: pielab.org, Snickerdoodle Pie, Pie Lab, Alabama)

35. Mississippi, The Pie Folks
36. Arkansas, Charlotte’s Eats and Sweets
37. Louisiana, Strawn’s Eat Shop

Northeast

38. Maine, Quietside Café
39. New Hampshire, Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery
40. Massachusetts, Petsi Pies (Sweet & Savory)

(photo credit: flickr.com, Apple Pie, Petsi Pies, Massachusetts)