Blog Wed Feb 21 2007

Talkin' About Pie

In 2004, we asked in Fuel, where does one go for pie? There wasn't much in the way of a definitive answer inside the city. Lots of options outside of Chicago but none too many here.

As Andrew and I sat at the Lincoln Lodge for lunch a few days ago and as I requested pie for dessert and was subsequently disappointed, I recalled the Fuel thread. I also recalled a few months ago when we had dropped in at Fat Willy's for lunch and I just had a slice of some very good coconut cream pie. I had found really good pie in a BBQ joint. But I have yet to find a go-to place for pie.

Let's revisit it. So tell me, dear reader, where do you get your pie in the city?

P.S. I hear Humboldt Pie has pies. I have not yet been. If you have, how is it?

— Naz Hamid / Comments (8)

Andrew / February 22, 2007 7:44 AM

I've only had the lemon squares, but I would assume that the pie at First Slice Pie Cafe (inside the Lill Street Art Center) is amazing. Can anyone verify that for me?

Naz / February 22, 2007 9:47 AM

That place is just a few blocks away! I've stepped in there before but have never eaten there. I should visit this at lunchtime to see about some pies...

Christine B / February 22, 2007 10:54 AM

I'm going to add a post soon on a great company called Hoosier Mama Pies that works out of Kitchen Chicago.

Also, when its in season - the Concord Grape Tart/Pie at West Town Tavern is insanely good.

Naz / February 22, 2007 10:56 AM

Ah yes, Hoosier Mama! I remember they had some Thanksgiving pie action a while back. I see that Glenn's Diner (also just a few blocks away) and Metropolis have them. All of a sudden, I have close pie options. More to investigate.

kl5 / February 22, 2007 12:36 PM

Depot Diner at 5840 W. Roosevelt has homemade pies (at least two kinds) every day. The are fantastic, as are the (homemade) cakes and (made to order) donuts. I love this place.

Ben / February 22, 2007 2:11 PM

I vaguely remember a piece of pie at Glenn's. I think it was maple pecan? Delicious! I had a piece at First Slice too, but that was last summer. I remember it being good, although not knock-your-socks-off good.

Cindy Gruner / February 23, 2007 4:49 PM

I see someone has already mentioned Depot Diner in Austin. I can confirm that their homemade (including the crust!) pies are unbelieveable - the only pie that I've ever had at a restaurant that compares to Grandma's homemade.

Caffeine Free / May 29, 2007 3:36 PM

This may sound kind of boring/lame, but I used to drive to the Baker's Square on Western near Touhy (?...just before it narrows into Evanston). Is that still within city limits?

The seasonal key lime is divine.

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