Marionberries are basically an Oregon original, and nothing shows them off better than a good pie. The trouble is, the best slices are scattered across the state, from tiny river towns on Highway 30 to busy corners of Portland.
That is why some of these places are the kind you plan a whole road trip around. Here are nine spots where the marionberry pie is good enough to justify a few extra miles on the map.
1. The Berry Patch Restaurant, Westport, OR
Sitting right along US-30 near the Columbia River, this laid-back American eatery has earned a following that stretches well beyond the tiny town of Westport. Some people plan their route around it, arriving by ferry from Puget Island and treating a warm slice as a second breakfast.
The kitchen turns out diner classics like clam chowder, a well-liked reuben, and chicken fried steak. The real headliner is the berry pie, especially the marionberry cream version made with real berries, real cream, and a crust that keeps folks coming back…