The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip In Iowa Is As Charming As It Is Sweet
By Raymond Goldfield|Published June 01, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Is there anything better than pie? Whether you’re a fan of apple, strawberry rhubarb, or local favorites like sour cream and raisin, there’s a pie shop that’s the perfect fit for your dessert needs. The best pies in Iowa are hiding in a variety of bakeries, cafes, and pantries – and this pie shop road trip will take you to six of the state’s best.
Have a big appetite? This ultimate pie road trip can be done in one day with under six hours of driving - if you're up for it.
They offer a regular selection of fresh-baked pies, but if they're offering the triple-fruit, don't miss it - it's packed with blueberries, raspberries, and rhubarb.
Have you embarked on your own ultimate Iowa pie adventure? Before you take ours, let us know about your can’t miss pie destinations in the comments section. If you’re looking for a more savory road trip in the Hawkeye State to go with sweet adventure, make sure to check out this hole-in-the-wall BBQ road trip.
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