Pie is so nostalgic. It's the centerpiece of a holiday family meal, and it's a comforting bite of goodness after a long day. If your sweet tooth is anything like ours, you can thank your lucky stars you're from Texas - where it's almost harder to find a place that DOESN'T serve pie as a mandatory part of supper. Looking for the best pies in Texas? We know just where you should go.

Of course, having so many options has its downfalls - it can leave you overwhelmed as to where to go first! Don't worry, we've got you covered. Serving everything from classic apple, pecan and pumpkin to the more exotic peanut butter cup and even red velvet, these are the 18 best places to get pie in Texas.

1. Pie in the Sky Pie Co. (Magnolia, Conroe, and College Station)

Starting off our list is Pie in the Sky Pie Co. The pie pictured is chocolate pecan (YUM!), but they also have all your fruity favorites like cherry and rhubarb as well as more decadent choices like chocolate and banana cream. And with three locations in the Lone Star State, it's never been easier to satisfy your sugar cravings. To learn more, visit Pie In The Sky's website.

2. Jake and Dorothy's Cafe (Stephenville)

You won't find many people here in Stephensville, but you will find some amazing pie with a side of southern hospitality (and maybe a scoop or two of ice cream). To learn more, visit Jake and Dorothy's Facebook page.

3. Simply Country (Liberty)

Nestled in the small town of Liberty is a wonderful hidden gem. Simply Country is known for their scrumptious southern fare, but nothing beats their incredible sweet treats. Just take a look at their giant meringue pies! You'll want to hop in the car and take a road trip to this charming destination.

4. Love Creek Orchards (Medina)

What better place to get apple pie (and every other apple baked good you can imagine) than an ORCHARD? And dessert isn't all you'll find here. In addition to their charming patio cafe,

Love Creek Orchards offers tours through a beautiful maple forest and apple picking adventures! You'll fall head over heels for this enchanting place.

5. Florida's Kitchen (Livingston)

You'd never guess that this hole-in-the-wall barbecue joint has some of the best pie money can buy. Save room after your ribs, coleslaw, collard greens and hush puppies for a huge slice of Chocolate Meringue. Your taste buds will thank you. To learn more, visit the official website of Florida's Kitchen.

6. Lucy's On The Square Cafe (Celina)

This cafe in the heart of Celina's town square is the definition of southern comfort. Mmmm, pumpkin pie is an exceptional treat. To learn more about this tasty destination, visit Lucy's On The Square's website.

7. Whistle Stop Cafe (Decatur)

This cute diner in Decatur will bring you back to the 50's. Their impressive coconut cream pie is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Patrons also recommend the banana pudding if you aren't in the mood for pie. (But let's be honest, who's ever not in the mood for pie?) For more information, visit Whistle Stop Cafe's website.

8. The Shed Cafe (Edom)

This small town cafe will leave you feeling warm and cozy inside - not to mention stuffed! You may have to loosen your belt buckle a few notches, but this Reese's Dream pie is well worth it. The buttermilk pie is also highly recommended. Pay a visit to The Shed Cafe in Edom and indulge a little!

9. The Roost Cafe (Eustace)

If you've ever wondered what a fried coconut pie looks like, this is it. And yes, it's basically heaven in dessert form. The Roost Cafe whips up a wide variety of mouthwatering desserts. No matter what you order, you won't be disappointed!

10. Mel's Diner (Wheeler)

Mel's Diner in Wheeler has a pie to satisfy everyone's hunger cravings. Chocolate, pecan, buttermilk, brownie, peanut butter...the only thing they have in common is the love and passion in every bite that's characteristic of down home cookin'. We'll take one of everything, please.

11. Norma's Cafe (Dallas)

Although not a small town, mom-and-pop pie house, Norma's Cafe in Dallas

will sure have you fooled. They offer an extensive food menu with everything from loaded three-egg omelettes to award-winning chicken fried steak, but the real star of the show is the Mile-High Cream Pie. Stop by one of their five Dallas area locations, and prepare to be amazed!

12. Texas Pie Company (Kyle)

The next time you're in Central Texas, you can't leave without going to

Texas Pie Company. Their pies are some of the most unique we've ever seen. Enjoy everything from Almond Joy, pumpkin praline and peanut butter mousse to strawberry peach and strawberry rhubarb. And the best part? They come in mini form so you can sample them all! If you're more of a brownie person, the pecan pie bars and s'mores brownies are top notch, too. This eatery is so good, it earned the city of Kyle the title "Pie Capital of Texas." Come see why!

13. Emporium Pies (Dallas)

Emporium Pies in Dallas

might not offer the small town, down home experience that seems to make pie just taste better, but we doubt that'll matter much once your taste buds get a load of their creations. Gourmet in every sense of the word, these pies will leave your head spinning. Pictured here is a slice of Smooth Operator, a french silk pie with a pretzel crust. You'll also love the incredible Ebony and Ivory pie, a buttermilk chess pie with a nutella filling. Craving more? Try their epic red velvet creation.

14. Donald Citrano's Coffee Shop Cafe (McGregor)

Editor's note: Please note this cafe has closed.This restaurant might be named after coffee, but that sure isn't what it's known for. The owner's wife, Valerie, uses her grandmother's secret recipes to produce some of the most decadent pie in Texas. Just look at this slice of Chocolate Meringue! The meringue just keeps getting taller the farther down we get in this list! To learn more, visit the official website for Donald Citrano's Coffee Shop Cafe.

No meringue to be found here, but this lovely German Chocolate pie is just as delicious. Donald Citrano's also offers peanut butter, hot fudge (complete with whipped cream and a cherry!), black bottom mocha, chocolate pecan, and all your favorite classics, plus a full breakfast and lunch menu with all the southern fixin's. The town of McGregor may be small, but its pies are anything but.

15. Texan Cafe and Pie Shop (Hutto)

We've never seen a more extensive pie menu than that of the Texan Cafe and Pie Shop. Texas Monthly was impressed, too, mentioning them in their "40 Best Small Town Cafes" article. This is the Snickers Pie - yeah, you read that right.

And this is the coconut cream pie. They also have about 20 other pie flavors and an impressive lunch menu. To learn more, visit The Texan Cafe's website.

16. Pie Peddlers (Glen Rose, Waco, Hico, Hamilton, and Clifton)

This buttery, melt-in-your-mouth southern slice of heaven could put your mama's pie to shame. Pie Peddlers sticks to the classics like apple, cherry, key lime, and buttermilk because simple is best, right? Peach is pictured here (with the obligatory scoop of ice cream, of course.)

17. Koffee Kup (Hico)

You can't forget about the fantastic Koffee Kup in Hico! This little gem came in second according to Texas Country Reporter's viewers. You'll find all your favorites here - blueberry, strawberry, and coconut meringue - and this indulgent slice of black forest, two layers of rich chocolate filling with whipped topping and garnished with pecans, chocolate shavings and a cherry. Double chocolate? Sign us up!

18. Blue Bonnet Cafe (Marble Falls)

Rounding out the list is none other than the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls. This place is known all over the state, not only for pie but for southern specials like chicken and dumplings and meatloaf as well. Their pie selection ranges from banana cream to chocolate meringue to cherry, but if you're feeling indecisive, a good ol' slice of pecan will never disappoint. You may want to make a reservation though - the line can be miles long, and for good reason, too!

Who do you think makes the best pies in Texas? Have you been to any of these iconic eateries? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And if you know another place that serves mouthwatering desserts in Texas, nominate it for a chance to be featured.

For more scrumptious sweets, take this chocolate shop road trip through Texas.