I pulled into Keo, Arkansas, on a Tuesday morning, skeptical that any pie could justify a 30-minute drive and a rearranged schedule. Then I watched three people walk past the lunch specials board and order dessert before anything else.
That’s when I knew Charlotte’s Eats & Sweets wasn’t playing around. This tiny café in a former drugstore has turned pie into a competitive sport, and locals treat the 11 a.m. opening like a starting gun.
Let’s see what makes this café so special.
The Pie Café Locals Plan Their Day Around
Regulars know the drill: arrive at opening, claim your slice, then maybe think about lunch…