We all know that there are few things more American than apple pie. Well, there are few things more Floridian than Key lime pie. The dessert was invented in Key West and has earned the title of Florida’s official state pie. Whether you want to try this unique treat for the first or millionth time, you have to try a slice from this world-famous shop and restaurant in Key West.

If, like many Floridians, you're on a lifelong quest for the best slice of Key lime pie, this Key West shop definitely deserves a spot on your bucket list.
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Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe was founded in the Old Town historic district of Key West more than 20 years ago. Since then, this adorable, brightly-colored shop has garnered quite the reputation, with awards and recognition from everyone from the Food Network to National Geographic.
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Kermit's is also home to a cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and early dinner for hungry locals and tourists.
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Plus, the shop has a lovely tropical patio with a small waterfall and a tranquil koi pond that serves as the perfect place to relax and take a break from the buzz of the city.
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The most important part, of course, is the Key lime pie. Kermit's version is a real crowd-pleaser, smooth and creamy, with just the right balance of sweetness and lime. Equally famous are the slices on a stick that are frozen and dipped in delicious Belgian chocolate. After all, you can't leave Key West without trying Key lime pie!
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There's so much more than pie, though. Serious fans of Florida's favorite citrus will be in Key lime heaven, with products including Key lime sauces, salsas, candies, cookies, soaps, lotions, and more.
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Thanks to years of growing popularity, Kermit's has now expanded to a second location on Duval Street in Key West and a third location in DeLand that doubles as the production kitchen and warehouse for all of the non-pie Key lime products.
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You don’t have to travel to one of these shops to try their famous Key lime pie, though. Whether you want to try it for the very first time or send the edible gift of wonderful Key West memories, Kermit’s pies and other products ship all over the U.S. and Canada.

To order some of Kermit’s Key West Key Lime pies or some other wonderful Key lime products for yourself or your favorite Key lime lover, check out the online selection at keylimeshop.com. (Keep in mind that the pies have to be shipped overnight with a special process in order to be sent around the country, which can be pricey, depending on where you live.)

Have you ever visited Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe? What shop or restaurant do you think serves the best Key lime pie in the Sunshine State?

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