Whether you’re celebrating Pi Day on March 14 or simply craving a flaky crust and sweet filling, the Triangle has plenty of bakeries serving standout pies. These local spots in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Pittsboro offer some of the best places to grab a slice, from classic apple and pecan pies to creative hand pies and pie bars. Here’s where to get pie in the Triangle year-round.
Wake County
Slice Pie Company
Slice Pie Company serves up award-winning desserts at its shop in southeast Raleigh. The family business – named one of the “most legendary pie shops in the South” by Southern Living – offers delicious flavors like banana cream, apple and dark chocolate truffle.
Bittersweet
Pair your pie with an equally decadent cocktail at Raleigh’s Bittersweet. Indulge in a slice of Derby Pie, a chocolate-bourbon pecan pie with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream, and sip a sweet boozy peppermint latte.
Durham County
The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop
Treat yourself to The Mad Hatter’s key lime pie after enjoying the all-day breakfast, an espresso drink or a savory sandwich.
Guglhupf
Head to this iconic German-inspired bakeshop for a fun twist to your Pi Day. Celebrate on March 14 or any time with tasty pie variations and alternatives, including a variety of tarts, bars, brownies and more.
Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
Rose’s bakes rotating treats made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The bakery menu changes each day, but enjoying one of Rose’s hand pies is a certifiably delectable way to spend this Pi Day.
Loaf
Swing by Loaf’s downtown bakery or find them at the Durham Farmers Market and grab a few pie bars, brownies and tarts to go from this longtime Durham bakery. Flavors include ginger maple pecan, nanaimo and walnut sea salt.
Orange County
Tonya’s Cookies
Tonya Council, the granddaughter of Mildred Council – the late owner of the beloved Mama Dip’s Kitchen – continues her family’s culinary legacy at her own restaurant and dessert spot, Tonya’s Cafe & Bakeshop. Her Tonya’s Cookies dessert business provides delivery nationwide or pickup in the bakeshop. Celebrate Pi Day with Tonya’s pies, including apple, cherry, chocolate chess, chocolate pecan, coconut custard and key lime flavors.
Even Dough Bakery
This Carrboro bakery opened the doors to its brick-and-mortar in fall 2025 and is a must-visit cafe and bakery for breakfast. Even Dough serves two classic pie flavors – old fashioned apple pie and blueberry pie – the perfect complement to your March 14 festivities.
Chatham County
Carolina Cravings Co.
Owners Yeraldyn Martinez and Illiana Escalante bake delicious treats in their Hillsboro Street shop in downtown Pittsboro – a multicultural and bilingual bakery in downtown Pittsboro. Satisfy your Pi Day cravings with their pie bars, made with pecan, lemon, peanut butter, perfect brownie, coconut pie or cranberry pie flavors.
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