Best Pies in Kansas City

Buttery, flaky pie crust and delicious filling—mmmm! The cold winter months are our favorite time to savor classic American pies! Be they chocolate, pecan, cherry or something a little more exotic, delicious pies just like Mom used to make (or maybe even better) are served up by masterful local bakeries.

The Upper Crust Pie Bakery (7943 Santa Fe, Overland Park, 913.642.2999, UpperCrustPieBakery.com) is owned and operated by sisters who know the art of a delicious made-from-scratch pie. Their shop specializes in buttery, flaky crusts and delicious flavors. Try Grandma’s apple pie with a hint of nutmeg, blackberry apple, pumpkin pie or French apple with a streusel crumb topping.

Ranking as a favorite in the City Market, Bloom (15 E. 3rd St., Kansas City, MO, 816.283.8437) uses only the finest ingredients for their made-from-scratch baked goods, and you can taste the quality! They bake delicious pies, cakes and breads perfect for special occasions or a delicious treat on a weekday.

Tippin’s, a Kansas City tradition for more than 35 years, began as Pippin’s restaurants in 1980. The name changed to Tippin’s in 1985 and won the hearts of pie lovers across the metro. The restaurant chain closed in 2004, but Balls Foods purchased the company and sells pies using the original recipes at grocery stores across the metro. Kansas Citians still can enjoy their favorite Tippin’s pies by ordering online at TippinsPies.com or at neighborhood grocers. Traditional holiday flavors, including pumpkin and pecan, are always popular, but we are partial to the French silk and key lime pies.

On a cold winter’s day, nothing is quite as satisfying as a delicious homemade potpie. Living up to the name, Potpie in Westport (904 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO, 816.561.2702, KCPotpie.com) was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and sells the tastiest potpie in town. Choose beef, chicken or mushroom varieties.

You Say Tomato (2801 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO, 816.756.5097, YouSayTomatoKC.wordpress.com) uses ingredients from local farms to dish up healthy and delicious made-from-scratch food. Their fresh fruit pies are hearty and delicious.