By: Anissa Reyes By: Anissa Reyes | November 22, 2021 | Food & Drink,
Whether you're in search of the nostalgic taste of grandma's kitchen or craving something innovative and sweet, need a little something for the holidays or just a treat for another day well done, Dallas brings a wonderful assortment of pies you just have to try.
These pie shops are taste-tested to satisfy your cravings and make an impressive tabletop dessert for dinner guests. Pair them with some ice cream, coffee, whipped cream and more. It's your pie, just let these top-tier shops do the baking.
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314 N Bishop Ave. / Website
Located in the Dallas Fort Worth Area, Emporium Pies creates masterful treats that simply must be experienced by food lovers everywhere. This homemade pie shop serves the comfort of home and brings the spirit of the holidays straight to your taste buds. The Emporium offers so with many flavors, it's difficult to decide on just one. Luckily, you can get slices a la carte and try them all. Don't miss Emporium's Drop Dead Gorgeous pie, serving pumpkin custard on top of a homemade gingerbread crust. Lord of the Pies is another top menu item; a deep-dish apple pie with cinnamon streusel and a crust topped with freshly chopped apples. Get your pie fixin’ at Emporium Pies. You won’t regret it!
1707 North Collins St. Suite 115 / Website
America’s greatest comfort food started in the kitchens of southern grandmothers, and the pies at Buttermilk Pie Sky Shop are no exception. With shops all around the country, this chain brings quality pies and good service. Rooted in community, Buttermilk Sky's motto is “pie it forward,” meaning a portion of sales go back into the local community. This tradition and the sweet pies inspire community members to dig in. Try the Peanut Butter Cream pie made from whipped peanut butter and cream cheese with an Oreo crust; and the Chewy Chocolate Chip with brown sugar, chocolate chips and vanilla baked into a buttery shortbread crust.
520 S Main St. #200 / Website
We guarantee JudyPie has a pie flavor for you. All the pies and baked goods in the shop are freshly made from scratch each morning. The pie crusts are created from a unique shortbread recipe for an extra crisp base. Stop by at dinner time for a savory chicken pot pie, but leave room for dessert and try the Honey Bee pie made with honey whiskey throughout the crust and whipped cream. The shop is small and charming, offering a great view of Grapevine Main Street. JudyPie also serves homemade vanilla ice cream treats, cinnamon rolls, pie shakes and other unique dessert items.
9014 Garland Rd. / Website
Satisfy your sweet tooth with the fresh and seasonal pies of Humble. This shop specializes in classic flavors using fresh fruits. Pies come in and out of season based on the availability of the fruits used in the recipes. Pair your pie with a coffee, sourced from a local roaster. Menu items include the Chocolate Cream Pie with a flaky pastry crust, rich chocolate pot de crème topped with house-made whipped cream and dark chocolate. The Damn Fine Cherry pie is also a favorite, made from both tart and sweet cherries topped with a pastry crust.
2441 Goldfinch Ln. / Website
Piefalootin started as a home business as founder Tracy Dowd took orders in her home kitchen. Now, her delicious pie recipes are served in an East Dallas shop. Many of her creations are unusual, but the creations are unbeatable and burst with flavors. Take a walk on the wild side with the Cherry Jalapeño pie consisting of cherries and jalapeños on top of a graham cracker crust. Go bananas with the banoffee pie's banana nut bread crust crumbles and dulce de leche, banana and espresso whipped cream. The dedication to pie is strong at Piefalootin, and you'll be hooked for sure.
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