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This Is the Best Pie Shop in Every State

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Invented as a way to conveniently encase and transport cooked meat, pie can be thought of as the original tupperware, and was enjoyed by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Pie came to the New World with English settlers, who often did not eat the crust, but rather used it as a way to contain the filling during baking.

Although the pies of yesteryear were mostly of the savory sort — containing fowl or fish — the word pie in modern America has become synonymous with dessert. 

24/7 Tempo has compiled the best pie shop in every state, the majority of which specialize in sweet rather than savory pies. (Craving something sweet, but not into pie? Check out these popular desserts you must try from every state.)

Some of these pie shops boast specialties featuring fillings made of ingredients plentiful in the area, such as sweet potatoes and pecans in the South, passion fruit in Hawaii, and cherries in Michigan. On the other hand, old stand-bys like apple, chocolate mousse, and coconut cream pie are widely available across the country, not only in specialty pie shops, but everywhere from high class restaurants to old-fashioned diners. Here are 25 retro restaurant dishes we might never see again.

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To assemble a list of the best pie shop in every state, 24/7 Tempo consulted reviews and rankings on a wide range of websites, including Yelp, Taste of Home, Thrillist, Fodors, Food Network, Spoon University, Forbes, Delish, and The Daily Meal, as well as numerous local and regional sites. While precedence was given to shops specializing in pies (often with “pie” in their name), in some cases bakeries with more general focus and occasionally places that are primarily cafés were included, if they were highly rated for their pies.

Courtesy of JaWanda's Sweet Potato Pie

Alabama: JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pie
> Location: Birmingham
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Orange crème cheese

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Courtesy of A Pie Stop

Alaska: A Pie Stop
> Location: Anchorage
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Apple streusel

Courtesy of Mamma Toledo's The Pie Hole

Arizona: Mamma Toledo’s The Pie Hole
> Location: Phoenix
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Chocolate cream

Courtesy of Rymolene's Pies

Arkansas: Rymolene’s Pies
> Location: Fayetteville
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Sweet praline custard

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Photo by Sushant Z. via Yelp

California: Julian Pie Company
> Location: Julian
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Caramel Dutch apple

Photo by Crista L. via Yelp

Colorado: Granny Scott’s Pie Shop
> Location: Lakewood
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Swiss chocolate mousse

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Courtesy of Michele's Pies LLC

Connecticut: Michele’s Pies
> Location: Norwalk
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Pineapple mango with macadamia coconut crumb

Courtesy of Sweet Somethings Dessert Shoppe

Delaware: Sweet Somethings
> Location: Wilmington
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: White chocolate banana cream

Photo by Mike B. via Yelp

Florida: The Pie Factory
> Location: Largo
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Reese’s Peanuttier Peanut Butter

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Courtesy of Crave Pie Studio

Georgia: Crave Pie Studio
> Location: Alpharetta
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Bourbon buttermilk

Hawaiian Pie Company

Hawaii: Hawaiian Pie Company
> Location: Honolulu
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Hawaiian passion pear

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Courtesy of Birdie's Pie Shop

Idaho: Birdie’s Pie Shop
> Location: Post Falls
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Strawberry lemonade

Photo by Tammy S. via Yelp

Illinois: Myrtle’s Café and Pies
> Location: Princeton
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Root beer float

Courtesy of Lisa's Pie Shop

Indiana: Lisa’s Pie Shop
> Location: Atlanta
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Black raspberry in a jar

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Courtesy of Try Pie Bakers

Iowa: Try Pie Bakers
> Location: Waterloo
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Rhubarb raspberry lavender

Photo by Lindsay I. via Yelp

Kansas: The Upper Crust Pie Bakery
> Location: Overland Park
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Butterscotch meringue

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Courtesy of Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company

Kentucky: Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company
> Location: Louisville
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Purple sweet potato

Courtesy of Not Just Pie

Louisiana: Not Just Pie
> Location: Monroe
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Coconut

Courtesy of Puzzle Mountain Bakery

Maine: Puzzle Mountain Bakery
> Location: Newry
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Maine blueberry

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Courtesy of The Ugly Pie

Maryland: The Ugly Pie
> Location: Salisbury
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Tart red cherry

Courtesy of Connie M. via Yelp

Massachusetts: Ever So Humble Pie Company
> Location: East Walpole
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: New England apple

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Courtesy of Grand Traverse Pie Company

Michigan: Grand Traverse Pie Company
> Location: Traverse City
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Natural Michigan cherry

Photo by Jacks M. via Yelp

Minnesota: Heather’s Pies
> Location: Minneapolis
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Triple berry

Courtesy of Sugaree's Bakery

Mississippi: Sugaree’s Bakery
> Location: New Albany
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Mississippi pecan

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Photo by Alyssa D. via Yelp

Missouri: A Slice of Pie
> Location: Rolla
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Tollhouse

Courtesy of The Coffee Pot Bakery Cafe

Montana: The Coffee Pot Bakery Cafe
> Location: Bozeman
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Chocolate mousse

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Courtesy of The Bubbly Tart

Nebraska: The Bubbly Tart
> Location: Omaha
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Caramel apple sour cream

Photo by Brad K. via Yelp

Nevada: Pie Roller Desserts
> Location: Las Vegas
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Blueberry, lavender, and cashew

Courtesy of Just Like Mom's Pastries

New Hampshire: Just Like Mom’s Pastries
> Location: Weare
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Butter pecan

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Courtesy of Pie Lady Cafe

New Jersey: Pie Lady Cafe
> Location: Moorestown
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Apple

Photo by Heidi Natalie S. via Yelp

New Mexico: Burro Street Bakery
> Location: Cloudcraft
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Peach

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Courtesy of Miss American Pie

New York: Miss American Pie
> Location: Brooklyn
> Yelp rating: 5.0
> Sample specialty: Old-fashioned banana cream

Photo by Marie C. via Yelp

North Carolina: Fayetteville Pie Company
> Location: Fayetteville
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Angry Apple (with Fireball Whiskey)

Courtesy of Nichole's Fine Pastry & Cafe

North Dakota: Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Cafe
> Location: Fargo
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Sour cream raisin

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Photo by Nadira Y. via Yelp

Ohio: Just Pies
> Location: Westerville
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Buckeye (peanut butter and chocolate)

Courtesy of Pie Junkie

Oklahoma: Pie Junkie
> Location: Oklahoma City
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Bird Dog buttermilk (with Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey)

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Photo by Patti F. via Yelp

Oregon: The Pie Spot
> Location: Portland
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Lemon vanilla bean

Courtesy of The Pie Place

Pennsylvania: The Pie Place
> Location: Pittsburgh
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Freestone peach

Courtesy of DeLuise Bakery

Rhode Island: DeLuise Bakery
> Location: Cranston
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Pumpkin

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Courtesy of Sugar Bakeshop

South Carolina: Sugar Bakeshop
> Location: Charleston
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Chocolate bourbon pecan

Courtesy of Purple Pie Place Restaurant, Pie Shop and Ice Cream Parlor

South Dakota: Purple Pie Place
> Location: Custer
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Raspberry rhubarb jalapeno

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Courtesy of Papa C Pies Bakery

Tennessee: Papa C Pies Bakery
> Location: Brentwood
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Chess

Courtesy of Royers Pie Haven

Texas: Royers Pie Haven
> Location: Round Top
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Texas trash (caramel, chocolate chips, coconut, graham crackers, and pretzels)

Courtesy of Veyo Pies

Utah: Veyo Pies
> Location: Veyo
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Peach blueberry

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Photo by Dave H. via Yelp

Vermont: Poorhouse Pies
> Location: Underhill
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Maple cranberry nut

Courtesy of Mom's Apple Pie Company

Virginia: Mom’s Apple Pie Company
> Location: Leesburg
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Apple and butter pecan apple crumb

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Photo by Sharon C. via Yelp

Washington: A la Mode Pies
> Location: Seattle
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Mexican chocolate mousse

Courtesy of Oliver's Pies

West Virginia: Oliver’s Pies
> Location: Wheeling
> Yelp rating: 4.0
> Sample specialty: Pineapple cream

Courtesy of Stockholm Pie & General Store

Wisconsin: Stockholm Pie & General Store
> Location: Stockholm
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Lingonberry lemon

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Courtesy of Cowboy Cafe - Dubois, WY

Wyoming: Cowboy Cafe
> Location: Dubois
> Yelp rating: 4.5
> Sample specialty: Cherry almond

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