Texas takes its pie seriously, and some spots turn out slices so good that regulars call ahead to grab a whole one before it sells out. From tiny downtown cafes to a Houston diner that never closes, these seven places have built their reputations on homemade crust and towering meringue.
Each one gives you a reason to sit down for a slice or plan ahead for a full pie to take home. Here are seven Texas pie shops worth building a road trip around.
1. Blue Bonnet Cafe, Marble Falls, TX
Drive through Marble Falls and locals will tell you the same thing: you cannot leave without stopping at Blue Bonnet Cafe. Sitting right on US-281, it has been a Hill Country landmark for generations.
The menu leans into Texas home cooking. Think Mama’s Famous Pot Roast, chicken fried plates, big omelets, and Texas toast that comes with just about everything…