Name a more iconic American dessert than pie—we’ll wait. Ever since pie-making customs were first brought over by Europeans by colonists, pies have served as a symbol of American culinary tradition.
Cake and cookies may be more of the standard go-to for parties these days, but pie remains a cherished part of American food culture as a feature on a holiday table or just because. Pies evolved over the years as regions came up with unique twists: Key Lime Pie in Florida, Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania, haupia (coconut) pie from the island of Oahu.
Today, you can pretty much find any variety you could imagine at the best bakeries in the USA. We still enjoy a classic apple or pecan pie, but we also like mixing it up. Indulge in old-fashioned sweet potato pie at Busy Bee Cafe in Atlanta, try a yuzu-matcha meringue at Spinning J Bakery in Chicago, and don't miss any pie at cult-favorite Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.
Build these stops into your next trip, or if you won't be near one in the foreseeable future, lucky for you, most of these delicious treats can be shipped. Whether you're looking for the perfect sweet treat for your next celebration or just have a sweet tooth to fill any time of year, we've rounded up the absolute best pies in America.
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