Restaurants with Outstanding Pies:
Slices to plan a whole meal around? These might just be worth it.
Jack Rose
This colorful, energetic restaurant in the Pontchartrain Hotel is known for their free-spirited brunches involving chambongs, but the real star of the show for any sweets lover is the Mile High Pie. It’s a towering confection featuring a cookie crust and three layers of ice cream (peppermint, chocolate, and vanilla, to be exact), covered in a thick layer of marshmallow frosting with chocolate sauce on top.
Camellia Grill
Sometimes with pie you gotta keep it simple, and Camellia Grill does just that with their pecan pie. Grab a seat at the counter at this bubble-gum hued diner in the heart of the Riverbend, and order a slice with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Wanna really live it up? Pair it with a chocolate freeze on the side–you won’t regret it.
Pêche
All of Chef Donald Link’s restaurants are equally delicious, but for seafood lovers, there’s no place like Pêche. And for pie lovers, there’s no pie quite like Pêche’s key lime pie with buttermilk chantilly and crème anglaise.
Clancy’s
Clancy’s, a beloved upscale restaurant tucked away in a quiet residential corner of Uptown New Orleans, is as classic as they come. Our ideal meal would be an ice-cold martini, a plate of their fried oysters and brie, a crabmeat salad, and a slice of their heavenly lemon icebox pie. It’s equal parts sweet and tart, served in a graham cracker crust with fresh whipped cream.
Emeril’s
The banana cream pie at Emeril’s is a blast from the past, so classic that it’ll take you back to your banana cream pudding days as a kid. Complete with caramel sauce and chocolate shavings, you can also order the banana cream pie at sister restaurant Meril in the Warehouse District.
Commander’s Palace
When you think of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants, Commander’s is always on the list. They’re known for their unparalleled service, incredible cuisine, and bright teal exterior in the middle of the Garden District. While many people would tell you a meal there isn’t complete without their bread pudding soufflé (and they’re not wrong, per se), real ones know that the pecan pie is the sleeper hit of the dessert menu. Pro tip: if you’re craving it, you can swing by Le Petit Bleu (their mini takeout operation) for a slice (or a full pie) daily from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Backatown Coffee Parlour
While pie for breakfast might sound like something a much younger version of yourself would have tried to unsuccessfully convince your mother of, when it comes to the sweet potato pie at Backatown Coffee Parlour, those dreams feel like a perfectly acceptable reality. After all, with sweet potato being the star ingredient, it’s basically health food, right? While that might be a stretch, it does pair very well with a Golden Latte or cold brew and a morning of sightseeing in the historic Tremé.
GW Fins
Ice cream pies are basically the best of both worlds–you get your pie and your à la mode all in one. This pie features a pretzel crust, malted caramel ice cream, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel with chocolate-covered pretzels on top.
Brigtsen’s
Brigtsen’s feels a lot like going to a close friend’s home, not only because the restaurant itself is located in what was once an actual house, but also because Chef Brigtsen and his wife Marna strive to make it feel warm and welcoming. And when it comes to warm and welcoming desserts, you once again can’t piece a slice of pecan pie. Brigtsen is famous for his, which is served with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
The Munch Factory
Known for their fried seafood and Creole eats, The Munch Factory has a dessert menu boasting only two items: bread pudding and key lime pie. But, it's quality, not quantity that counts. Indulge in a slice of this tart yet sweet treat with a graham cracker crust and whipped cream.
Best Bakeries for Pie:
If you’re in need of a full pie (or a slice on the go), check out these bakeries with very strong pie game.
Hubig’s Pies
The return of Hubig’s Pies after a decade of shuttered doors caused a frenzy in New Orleans. Now that pies have been on grocery shelves for a little while now, the delectable fruit-filled handpies are easy to find in flavors like lemon, apple, and chocolate, as well as seasonal flavors. You can even have a dozen shipped to you via their website.
Levee Baking Co.
With a knack for decadent pastries, it comes as no surprise that Levee excels in making pies. Hidden in a shop just off Magazine Street, stop in for a seasonal hand pie.
CupCake Fairies
While we adore this Bayou Road spot for their signature cupcakes, any pie pro will tell you not to sleep on their Pixie pies–which are perfect for when you need just a pop of pie in your life.
Gracious Bakery
Gracious Bakery is forever one of our favorite spots to grab coffee or a light lunch. But their specialty pies are definitely worth carving out some time for. If you’re in town for the holidays, you can order full pies to bring to your celebration. But we’re really here for the pies by the slice. Call ahead or check on their social media to see what’s on the menu.
La Boulangerie
Say oui to this French-inspired bakery along Magazine Street. Here you’ll find the usual suspects, like key lime, as well as tarts like chocolate and lemon meringue. You can usually grab them by the slice or call ahead if you need a full pie.
Adrian's Bakery
This bakery in Gentilly offers everything from king cakes to donuts, and pie, of course. Order their specialty sweet potato pie for a taste of heaven.