The Small Town In Missouri Boasting World-Famous Pie Is The Sweetest Day Trip Destination

Anytime's a good time for pie - especially if it's homemade. Homemade, after all, means made with love and filled with flavor. No one makes pies quite like Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery in Missouri, a beloved small town destination that draws sweets lovers from all over. Next time you're in the area, make it a point to stop at this adorable restaurant and bakery.

Set in the darling town of Kimmswick, The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery is all about homemade - and that's part of why it's such a beloved neighborhood destination.

The restaurant and bakery, which date back to the 1980s, also draws rave reviews for its friendliness and cozy atmosphere. You'll feel like you're right at home.

If you're really hungry, grab a seat for a delicious homemade bite to eat. The adorable restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch, including such favorites as fried chicken.

Whether you're having dessert after a meal or you're just craving a scrumptious slice of pie, you won't find better than Blue Owl Bakery's pie.

The bakery, in fact, earns quite a bit of praise from the media. It's gained recognition on The Travel Channel and in O Magazine.

That's just a small taste of the media recognition the adorable bakery has received during its storied history.

Diners are equally enthusiastic about the pie, using such glowing words as "incredible," "unbelievable," and "decadent." However, you don't want to just take their word for it.

You'll definitely want to judge for yourself. Choose from one of nearly two dozen pies, including such classics as lemon meringue and apple crumb pie.

Oh, but there's so much more to the deliciousness. Don't forget to try the cherry, French silk, and old-fashioned pecan pie.

Pie is just the beginning of the deliciousness on the menu. The menu boasts more than a half of a dozen types of cake - from chocolate passion to strawberry sensation.

Chocoholic? Try the German chocolate cake.

Pastries, cookies, and small bites are on the menu, too. Sometimes nothing cures a sweets craving like a cake pop or a chocolate covered strawberry.

Visit the official website of The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery for days, hours, and menus. Or, stop by the Blue Owl Facebook page.

Have you had the pie at Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! If you like a ton of choices, you'll love Peggy Jean's Pies in Columbia. The bakery boasts a selection of more than 30 pie flavors.