A slice of coconut cream pie so tall it wobbles when the server sets it down. That is the first thing you notice when you step into this cozy little cafe in North Carolina, where the best homemade pies in the state are baked fresh every morning.
The crust is golden and flaky, the fillings are packed with real fruit, and the meringue peaks look like clouds. You can order a whole pie for the holidays or just pull up a chair for a single slice and a cup of black coffee.
The dining room feels like someone’s kitchen, with warm lighting and friendly chatter. Locals know to come early before the chess pie runs out, and visitors often leave with a box tied with string…