A Piece of the South’s Best Pies
than sitting down on a beautiful summer day to enjoy a slice of pie. And one of the many things we love about living in the South is that there are so many iconic pies to choose from. You probably have treasured family recipes at home for one or’s locations is: “Life is too short to eat bad pie.” They’ve got nearly every filling you can dream up, and they’ll even happily make your favorite flavor in smaller 2- or 4-inch versions. is a staple in Raleigh, North Carolina, but their menu’s hidden gem is their take on Chocolate Chess Pie. It’s the perfect balance of creamy and smooth without being too sweet. And speaking of chocolate, our fellow chocolate lovers out there will swoon for the Chocolate Meringue Pie at in Mississippi. One slice is mouthwatering perfection incarnate, but be warned—this particularly pleasing pastry is only available on Fridays. What better way to ring in your weekend? in Louisiana has a lineup of crave-worthy pies to choose from with a few standouts like the Banana Caramel Pie, which boasts slices of fresh banana and oh-so-sticky caramel under a layer of fluffy whipped cream. in West Virginia has one of the largest selections of by-the-slice options that we’ve seen. They have all the classics from Dutch apple and cherry to fun flavors like Chocolate Chip Cookie and Pineapple Cream. in Tennessee may be on the outskirts of Knoxville, but this combination market, restaurant, and bakery has a light and airy Coconut Cream Pie worth the journey for many loyal locals. At in Kentucky, you know you’re getting a scratch-made creation. From crust to filling, they’ve created award-winning bakes including a Coconut Meringue Pie and even a Kentucky-themed pie. Last but certainly not least, in Florida packs a punch with their memorable Key Lime Pie. The chef and owner uses a piecrust recipe his grandmother taught him that could stand out all on its own, but the bright, zesty taste of fresh Key limes is the true star of the show here. Whichever way your sweet tooth leads you with these slices this summer, you can’t go wrong. Did your favorite make the list?
