Experiences
My Plans

Culture Trip stands with
Black Lives Matter

The 10 Best Pies To Treat Yourself To In Austin

©James Roper/Bronx Banter Blog
©James Roper/Bronx Banter Blog
Photo of Meaghan Kielley
Meaghan Kielley
22 November 2016

As a versatile food, pies can take on a number of delicious flavor combinations that can transform it from a savoury dinner dish to a decadent dessert. Whether you’re a newcomer or local, you will soon discover that Austin is home to many famed versions of this baked dish that are bound to cater to all taste buds, served in restaurants and cafes all around the city. From Southern classics to mouthwatering fruit and chocolate combinations, we take a look at the the top 10 pies in Austin.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken: Chess Pie

Restaurant, American
Map View
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Chess Pie
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Chess Pie | Courtesy of Cheryl Phipps
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is a chain that began in Tennessee over 60 years ago and made its way to Austin. While the fried chicken may be their claim to fame, their homemade chess pies are some of the best in town. Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert: eggs, sugar, butter and some flour combined to make a rich, sweet custard in flakey pie crust. Gus’s offers two types of chess pies, Chess & Chocolate Chess; Chess wins as favourite but the Chocolate Chess comes in as a close second.
Open In Google Maps
117 San Jacinto Boulevard, Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas, 78701, USA
+15124744877
Visit Website

Franklin Barbecue: Bourbon Banana Pie

Bakery, Diner, Market, Restaurant, BBQ, $$$
Map View
Bourbon Banana Pie at Franklin Barbecue
Bourbon Banana Pie at Franklin Barbecue | Courtesy of Vicky Nguyen

Franklin Barbecue is known for barbecue so good that people are willing to wait 3-4 hours in line. The barbecue is not the only attraction on this menu, check out the Bourbon Banana Pie. Supplied by local bakery, The Cake & Spoon, some customers even say this pie is better than the barbecue! Small in size, but big in flavour, imagine a boozier banana pie pudding in a cookie pie crust. Be sure to get in line early, this one sells out quick! (Or visit Cake & Spoon at the SFC Farmer’s Market on Saturdays!)

Open In Google Maps
900 East 11th Street, Central East Austin, Austin, Texas, 78702, USA
+15126531187
Visit Website

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill: Signature Skillet Apple Pie

Bar, Restaurant, Diner, American, Pub Grub, Contemporary, $$$
Map View
Moonshine Grill, Austin
Moonshine Grill, Austin | Steve Snodgrass/Flickr
If you’re looking for a pie that will completely satisfy your hunger, look no further than Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill. Served in a large skillet, this dish is so substantial it could even be considered a meal and has been known to feed as many as four at a table! Double-crusted, filled with cinnamon sugar glazed apples, cooked to perfection, and finally topped off with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream. Notable runner-up to the Signature Skillet Apple Pie is Moonshine’s Peanut Butter Mousse Pie with Oreo cookie crust.
Open In Google Maps
303 Red River Street, Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas, 78701, USA
+15122369599
Visit Website

Micklethwait Craft Meats: Brisket Frito Pie

Food Truck, Restaurant, $$$
Map View
Brisket Frito Pie at Micklethwait Craft Meats
Brisket Frito Pie at Micklethwait Craft Meats | Courtesy of Nikki Casillas

One of Texas’ favourite pies has to be the Frito pie. Micklethwait Craft Meats takes this classic dish and cranks the flavor up a notch by adding brisket into the mix. The end product is a blend of brisket chili con carne, Frito chips, cheddar, sliced brisket, pickled jalapeño escabeche, house made sour cream and fresh cilantro. What makes this Brisket Frito Pie so good? Michlethwait knows their meats, you can even ask Michelle Obama, who made sure to stop by for some of their famous Texas barbecue during SXSW.

Open In Google Maps
1309 Rosewood Avenue, Blackshear-Prospect Hill, Austin, Texas, 78702, USA
+15127915961
Visit Website

Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery: Key Lime Pie

Bakery, Cafe, Deli, American
Map View
Key Lime Pie at Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
Key Lime Pie at Quack's 43rd Street Bakery | Courtesy of Dan Brennan
Quack’s Bakery, previously located on Guadalupe St. and known as Captain Quackenbush’s Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Cafe, was the first coffeehouse in Austin in 1983. The name and locale have changed but the Key Lime Pie is still one of the best in town. A crunchy crust holds the sweet, tart custard filling together perfectly. Some say the crust is so good that it could be a stand-alone order! Even better, Quack’s doesn’t use any frozen dough or mixes, preservatives, high fructose corn syrups or additives.
Open In Google Maps
411 East 43rd Street, Hyde Park, Austin, Texas, 78751, USA
+15124533399
Visit Website

Tiny Pies: Pecan Pie

Bakery, Pastries, American, $$$
Map View
Tiny Pies, Pecan Pie
Tiny Pies, Pecan Pie | Courtesy of Madi Rawlins
Tiny Pies may be small in size, but they are big on taste! Started by a mother and daughter with a love for baking pies, they were inspired to open up Tiny Pies when their kids requested pie in their lunch bags. Tiny Pies offers many flavors but the stand-out is the Pecan Pie. The buttery, flaky crust (almost like a pastry) is packed to the brim with pecans. The filling is well-balanced, the sugar is a subtle complement to the pecans and not a competitor, allowing the roasted pecan flavor to be the real highlight. Just the way pecan pie should be!
Open In Google Maps
100, 5035 Burnet Road, Brentwood, Austin, Texas, 78756, USA
+15129160184
Visit Website

Pie Plante: Bourbon Sour Cherry Pie

Food Truck, American, $$$
Map View
Bourbon Sour Cherry Pie at Pie Plante
Bourbon Sour Cherry Pie at Pie Plante | Courtesy of Pie Plante
Austin is famous for their food trucks and Pie Plante is certainly a foodtruck to note. It’s the Bourbon Sour Cherry pie that really holds the top spot here. Butter crust, almond crumb topping and a filling that is boozy, tart, sweet and multi-faceted, each bite has a uniquely delicious flavour profile. As if that’s not appetizing enough, top off this bourbon-cherry fusion with ice cream for an even sweeter treat.
Open In Google Maps
504 West Oltorf Street, Austin, Texas, 78704, USA
+16465731835

Lucy’s Fried Chicken: Sweet Tea Pie

Restaurant, American, $$$
Map View
Lucy’s Fried Chicken has four locations in Austin
Lucy’s Fried Chicken has four locations in Austin | © John Davidson
Lucy’s Fried Chicken is relatively new to Austin, first opening in 2012. In just four years, Lucy’s Fried Chicken has expanded to include two more locations in the city. The made-from-scratch Sweet Tea pie might have something to do with this. Sweet Tea Pie is a classic Southern dessert and Lucy’s is doing their part to keep the tradition alive and well. Forks have no troubles cutting through the buttery crust and smooth filling. This pie is tart with a hint of zesty lemon and a dollop of homemade whipped cream is the perfect lightness to the thick custard filling.
Open In Google Maps
2218 College Avenue, Bouldin Creek, Austin, Texas, 78704, USA
+15122972423
Visit Website

Sugar Mama's Bakeshop: Triple Berry Pie

Dessert Shop, Bakery, Pastry Shop, Dessert
Map View
Triple Berry Pie at Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Triple Berry Pie at Sugar Mama's Bakeshop | Courtesy of Tiff Ting
Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop is a sweet stop for a number of reasons and their Triple Berry Pie is definitely one of them. An Austin favorite for almost 10 years, Sugar Mama’s gained national fame with their victory on Cupcake Wars and a birthday cake for Kanye West. The Triple Berry Pie met first place success in a local Austin contest for best pie. So what makes this slice so sweet? The combination of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries in a crispy, butter double-crust made completely from scratch, plus Sugar Mama’s admirable dedication to high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging.
Open In Google Maps
1905 South 1st Street, Bouldin Creek, Austin, Texas, 78704, USA
+15124483727
Visit Website

Upper Crust Bakery: Coconut Cream Pie

Bakery, Cafe, American, Vegetarian
Map View
Upper Crust Bakery serves a wide variety of desserts and homemade sandwiches. The majority of Upper Crust’s pies are seasonal, so mark your calendar for the Coconut Cream Pie, available January through mid-October. The coconut pastry cream is sweet, rich and thick, no runny cream filling here! Fluffy, whipped topping and toasted coconut flakes combine for another crave-worthy layer. You’ll want to include the bottom layer of crust in every bite! Upper Crust upgraded the traditional coconut cream pie recipe by coating the crust in a Belgian-chocolate.
Open In Google Maps
4508 Burnet Road, Rosedale, Austin, Texas, 78756, USA
+15124670102
Visit Website
Give us feedback

Cookies Policy

We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK"