PIE. A simple, unassuming little word—yet the very mention of it conjures up such happy emotion! Meringue, cream, fruit, chocolate, crisp, nut, silk, caramel and even savory…do you lean toward a perfect flaky crust, perhaps the classic graham cracker or, dare we say it, fried into a heavenly, crunchy packet of goodness? We could argue for days about which is the best, but that would be precious time lost when considering how many glorious pie options exist for the tasting in Fayetteville. Here are a few for you to conquer:
Rymolene’s Pies | @RymolenePies
This unassuming little shop is located at 955 N. Shiloh and the moment you open the front door you’re greeted with a large whiteboard covered with an ever-changing and shockingly long handwritten list of the day’s pie selections. Once you’ve studied your practically endless options, move on to the glass case to gawk at what you’re about to undertake. Wondering about the unique name? It’s a combination of the owner’s children’s names, RYan, MOrgan and alLENE, and her promise is that every pie is baked with love and care. The Strawberry Rhubarb is award-winning, and you might want to try something with heat, like the Blueberry Jalapeno!
Rolling Pin Cafe | @RollingPinCafe
If you love a down home café where regulars are known by name and an impressive array of John Wayne memorabilia is sure to capture your attention, ordering a slice of house made fruit or cream pie at the Rolling Pin will not disappoint. In business for nearly three decades and located at 2565 E. Huntsville, the vibe is friendly and fun. Get an online order in early to have your own pies made for pick up, and you will never arrive at a Razorback tailgate party empty-handed!
Pink House Alchemy | @pinkhousehq
Pink House Alchemy is known nationwide for their flavored syrups. Lesser known is their award winning bakery, available at their retail location at 928 N. College. Try the Bee's Knees pie. This delicious toasted coconut pie with lavender-infused lemon curd and coconut pudding is the best pie in Arkansas. Award-winning baker, Hannah Davis, is the genius behind it, crowned "Best Overall Pie" at the 2023 Arkansas Pie Festival.
Richard's Country Meat Market | @RichardsCountryMeatMarket
Stick with us here, we promise that this is the right list! This local butcher shop doesn't just serve up meat and deli items - they've also got a full range of pies to go, available at their 3042 N Market Ave location. They tend to stick to the traditional flavors, like apple, pumpkin, strawberry, pecan, lemon, peach, cherry, and blueberry. Every pie that comes out of Richard's has got that homemade in the kitchen taste that just smacks authentic - because they are!
Village Inn | Village Inn Fayetteville
Utter the word “pie” in the middle of the week, and anyone in town will tell you to head straight to Village Inn at 3364 N. College—where pie is actually free with each dine-in meal for twelve glorious hours between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays. The array of options is dazzling any day of the week, and best of all, they’re open 24 hours a day to ensure everyone from late night-loving college students to early-rising seniors get some tasty baked goodness.
Black Bear Diner | @BlackBearDinerFayetteville
If you really need a decadent pie and nothing else will do, be sure to drop into Black Bear Diner at 4078 N College Ave—where all the cream pies are made with the richest ingredients, like heavy cream and whole milk, making for a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth pie. Don't be dissuaded by Black Bear Diner's status as a chain restaurant - the hours make it convenient to access your pie fix whenever you need it, and the options are delectable: chocolate, banana, and coconut, each with their own complimentary crust.
Rick’s Bakery | @ricksbakery
Luscious pies are just a small part of the spectacular array of baked goodies produced fresh every day at Rick’s Bakery, operating to the sheer delight of young and old since 1980. Walking into Rick’s for the first time provides a truly wonderful assault to the senses, and we recommend allowing time to just wander a bit and enjoy the atmosphere. Located at 1220 N. College, this bakery is a favorite daily routine for locals on the way to work or school, as well as a Saturday morning tradition for families.
And while the places we’ve described all make pie a top priority on their menus, there are plenty of other establishments which sneak a bit of sweet homemade pie nirvana into the mix. Don’t miss the house-made treats at Southern Food Co. at 3575 W. Wedington, Mockingbird Kitchen at 1466 N College, and Sassy's Red House at 700 N College!
Pack your elastic waist pants, y’all. Fayetteville, Arkansas pie is second to none!
