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The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip In Alabama Is As Charming As It Is Sweet

A road trip in Alabama features five of the best pie shops, offering a sweet adventure for dessert lovers.

Published May 25, 2022

Written by 

Jennifer Young

Here in the South, we're known for our delicious food, and that of course includes desserts. A popular dessert that's loved by many people all across the U.S., especially in Alabama, is homemade pie. We've included a road trip route below that'll take you to five of Alabama's best pie shops. The entire road trip is less than six hours and has a driving distance of 314 miles. If you love pie, you'll certainly want to take this road trip for one of Alabama's sweetest adventures.

Map showing a route with stops at Edelyn's Pie, Pie by Mike, and Nellie's Southern Fried Pies, spanning 5 hours 32 minutes.
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1. JaWanda's Sweet Potato Pies - Birmingham

Sign for JaWanda's Sweet Potato Pies, featuring an open storefront with a welcoming entrance and greenery.
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Two pies on a table: one pumpkin pie with a smooth orange filling and one pecan pie with a glossy brown topping.
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As their name suggests, JaWanda's Sweet Potato Pies specializes in sweet potato pies. This award-winning bakery sells a variety of sweet potato pies, including their Original Sweet Potato Pie and Pecan Sweet Potato Pie.

2. Edolyn's Pies - Birmingham

A brightly colored ice cream shop with a sign reading "Evelyn's" and a display of ice cream in a modern setting.
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A round pumpkin pie with a golden crust, placed on a wooden surface.
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Edolyn's Pies is located inside Birmingham's Pizitz Food Hall and sells a variety of homemade pies using family recipes. Each pie is made by hand, including the shop's popular Sweet Potato Pie.

3. Pies By Mike - Clanton

Exterior of a brick building with a sign reading "Pies By Mike" and two doors, one gray and one white.
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A slice of apple pie on a decorative white plate, showcasing a golden crust and apple filling.
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Pies By Mike offers more than 12 flavors of homemade pie, so there's something for everyone. The shop's apple pie is highly recommended. Both whole pies and slices are available.

4. Greensboro Pie - Greensboro

A street view of two adjacent buildings with a gray car parked in front, under a cloudy sky.
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A display case filled with various pies, including pumpkin, pecan, and sweet potato, all beautifully arranged.
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Greensboro Pie is located inside The Stable in downtown Greensboro. All kinds of pie flavors are offered, including OREO, Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, Pumpkin Praline, and so much more.

5. Nellie's Southern Fried Pies - Phenix City

A white pickup truck parked in front of a brick building with colorful signs and a black roof. Trees in the background.
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Golden, flaky pastries arranged on a wire rack, showcasing a crispy exterior and soft interior.
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The pies at Nellie's Southern Fried Pies will remind you of Grandma's fried pies. They're fried in a cast iron skillet and are available in a variety of flavors such as Apple, Peach, Coconut, Lemon, Pecan, and more.

Have you been to any of these Alabama pie shops? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

For more information about Pies By Mike, be sure to take a look at the following article: Choose From More Than 12 Flavors Of Scrumptious Pie When You Visit Pies By Mike In Alabama.

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