‘Tis the season for stretchy pants and eating until we need to be wheeled away from the table. Pecan pie is one of our traditional holiday desserts in Texas, and these 14 places serve some of the absolute best.
1. Royer's Round Top Cafe (Round Top)
2. Blue Bonnet Cafe (Marble Falls)
This long-standing fixture of the Marble Falls community is known for dishing out every Southern comfort under the sun, but everyone is secretly just there for the pie. Try a slice at 5703, 211 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654.
3. The Shed Cafe (Edom)
This small-town cafe serves its pecan pie a la mode, but on the side so that the flavor doesn't get diluted by ice cream. Genius idea! You'll find The Shed at 8337 FM279, Brownsboro, TX 75756.
4. Blanco Bowling Club Cafe (Blanco)
Nobody expects bowling alleys to have food that's even remotely edible, let alone some of the best pie around. Blanco Bowling Club Cafe is a pleasant surprise, located at 310 4th St, Blanco, TX 78606.
5. Must Be Heaven (Brenham)
We all know Brenham as the home of our beloved Blue Bell, a heaping scoopful of which is plopped atop every pie slice here at Must Be Heaven. With checkered floors, neon signs, and old-fashioned bar stools, get ready for a delicious trip back in time. The diner can be found at 107 W Alamo St, Brenham, TX 77833.
6. Emporium Pies (Dallas)
Although it's in a big city, Emporium Pies might as well be a small-town cafe. Its homey ambiance and freshly made pies are guaranteed to remind you of Sunday suppers at grandma's house. Get your fix at 314 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208.
7. Fredericksburg Pie Company (Fredericksburg)
Who knew pecan pie came in multiple flavors? Here at Fredericksburg Pie Company, you can dig into bourbon orange and chocolate variations of the traditional dessert. Give your taste buds something to write home about at 4208, 108 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
8. Jake & Dorothy's Cafe (Stephenville)
While you won't come across very many people in Stephenville, there's plenty of delicious pie to be found at Jake & Dorothy's. A town icon, the restaurant will start selling out for the holiday's before you know it! Try a piece of deliciousness before it's too late at 406 E Washington St, Stephenville, TX 76401.
9. Lucy's on the Square (Celina)
This charming cafe in the heart of downtown Celina is everything we love about our small Texas communities. How scrumptious does this slice look? It hardly even needs any whipped cream because the base is so good already. Lucy's is located at 127 N Ohio St, Celina, TX 75009.
10. Pie Peddlers (Glen Rose)
After marveling at dinosaur tracks, refuel with an adorable mini pecan pie at this quaint cafe. Wash it all down with an old-fashioned coke and leave feeling happily stuffed. The address is 102 Walnut St, Glen Rose, TX 76043.
11. Texan Cafe (Hutto)
Mentioned in Texas Monthly 's "40 Best Small Town Cafes" article, this Hutto staple has the most extensive pie menu you've ever seen. We're partial to pecan, but there are nearly 20 other flavors if you prefer something else. Stop by at 207 East St, Hutto, TX 78634.
12. Donald Citrano's Coffee Shop Cafe (McGregor)
The town of McGregor might be small, but its pies definitely aren't. Who's hungry for a slice of chocolate pecan? Sink your teeth into this beaut at 1005 W McGregor Dr, McGregor, TX 76657.
13. Mel's Diner (Wheeler)
You can taste the love and passion poured into every pie made at Mel's. Fill up while you can - in a couple weeks, they'll be up to their ears in holiday orders! You'll find the diner at 1005 W McGregor Dr, McGregor, TX 76657.
14. Flying Saucer Pie Co (Houston)
This family-owned joint is nationally known for its unparalleled pies. Lines are out the door for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so visit ASAP to avoid the crowds! Flying Saucer is located at 436 W Crosstimbers Rd, Houston, TX 77018.
Have you tried pecan pie from any of these restaurants? Where’s your favorite place to get pecan pie from in Texas?
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