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The Best Pecan Pies in Every State

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Louisiana: Mr. B’s Bistro
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Pecan pie is a Southern dessert that you'll find at every Thanksgiving and most reunions or potlucks. Pecan pie ( however you pronounce it) is undeniably delicious, and we all have our favorite place to get a slice, even if it's just in Mama's kitchen. According to Yelp's data, these are the places in each state to get the best pecan pie in America. Yelp identified businesses in the restaurant and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning the phrase "pecan pie," then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning "pecan pie." Although there's nothing like a true Southern pecan pie, apparently, you can find some pretty close competition in non-Southern states, too. Regardless where you are in the U.S., you're never too far from a little Southern comfort in a slice of pecan pie. These are the best pecan pies in every state.  
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Alabama: Luna’s Eat & Drink

Alabama: Luna’s Eat & Drink
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Orange Beach

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Alaska: Fat Ptarmigan

Alaska: Fat Ptarmigan
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Anchorage

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Arizona: Little Miss BBQ

Arizona: Little Miss BBQ
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Phoenix

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Arkansas: Local Flavor Cafe

Arkansas: Local Flavor Cafe
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Eureka Springs

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California: Benitoite

California: Benitoite
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Montrose

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Colorado: Front Range Barbecue

Colorado: Front Range Barbecue
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Colorado Springs

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Connecticut: Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue

Connecticut: Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue
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Hartford

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D.C.: Old Ebbit Grill

D.C.: Old Ebbit Grill
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Washington, D.C.

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Delaware: Po’ Boys Creole and Fresh Catch

Delaware: Po’ Boys Creole and Fresh Catch
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Milton

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Florida: Owen’s Fish Camp

Florida: Owen’s Fish Camp
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Sarasota

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Georgia: Louisiana Bistreaux

Georgia: Louisiana Bistreaux
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East Point

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Hawaii: The Right Slice

Hawaii: The Right Slice
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Kalaheo

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Idaho: Grandpa’s Southern Bar-B-Q

Idaho: Grandpa’s Southern Bar-B-Q
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Idaho Falls

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Illinois: Cajun Connection

Illinois: Cajun Connection
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Utica

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Indiana: Repeal Restaurant

Indiana: Repeal Restaurant
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Indianapolis

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Iowa: Bubba

Iowa: Bubba
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Des Moines

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Kansas: Excellent Choice

Kansas: Excellent Choice
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Leavenworth

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Kentucky: Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar

Kentucky: Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar
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Louisville

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Louisiana: Mr. B’s Bistro

Louisiana: Mr. B’s Bistro
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New Orleans

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Maine: Street and Co.

Maine: Street and Co.
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Portland

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Maryland: Thames Street Oyster House

Maryland: Thames Street Oyster House
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Baltimore

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Massachusetts: Southern Kin Cookhouse

Massachusetts: Southern Kin Cookhouse
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Somerville

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Michigan: Lockhart’s BBQ

Michigan: Lockhart’s BBQ
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Royal Oak

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Minnesota: Betty Danger’s Country Club

Minnesota: Betty Danger’s Country Club
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Minneapolis

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Mississippi: Pleasant’s BBQ

Mississippi: Pleasant’s BBQ
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Ocean Springs

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Missouri: Sugarfire Smoke House

Missouri: Sugarfire Smoke House
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St. Louis

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Montana: Roost Fried Chicken

Montana: Roost Fried Chicken
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Bozeman

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Nebraska: Modern Love

Nebraska: Modern Love
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Omaha

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Nevada: The Hush Puppy

Nevada: The Hush Puppy
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Las Vegas

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New Hampshire: Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q

New Hampshire: Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q
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Nashua

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New Jersey: Mr. Tod’s Pie Factory

New Jersey: Mr. Tod’s Pie Factory
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Englewood

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New Mexico: Jambo Cafe

New Mexico: Jambo Cafe
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Santa Fe

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New York: Two Little Red Hens

New York: Two Little Red Hens
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New York

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North Carolina: Haywood Smokehouse

North Carolina: Haywood Smokehouse
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Waynesville

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North Dakota: The Shack on Broadway

North Dakota: The Shack on Broadway
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Fargo

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Ohio: Third and Hollywood

Ohio: Third and Hollywood
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Grandview Heights

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Oklahoma: Pie Junkie

Oklahoma: Pie Junkie
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Oklahoma City

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Oregon: Pine State Biscuits

Oregon: Pine State Biscuits
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Portland

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Pennsylvania: Miller’s Smorgasbord

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Ronks

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Rhode Island: Durk’s Bar.B.Q

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Providence

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South Carolina: Magnolias

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Charleston

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South Dakota: Blackbird Espresso

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Spearfish

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Tennessee: Arnold’s Country Kitchen

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Memphis

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Texas: Franklin Barbecue

Texas: Franklin Barbecue
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Austin

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Utah: Comb Ridge Eat and Drink

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Bluff

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Vermont: Bistro Henry

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Manchester Center

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Virginia: Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster Barbecue

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Alexandria

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Washington: Pie Bar

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Seattle

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West Virginia: Bluegrass Kitchen

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Charleston

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Wisconsin: Double B’s BBQ

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West Allis

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Wyoming: Branding Iron Cafe

Wyoming: Branding Iron Cafe
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Bondurant

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    1 of 51 Alabama: Luna’s Eat & Drink
    2 of 51 Alaska: Fat Ptarmigan
    3 of 51 Arizona: Little Miss BBQ
    4 of 51 Arkansas: Local Flavor Cafe
    5 of 51 California: Benitoite
    6 of 51 Colorado: Front Range Barbecue
    7 of 51 Connecticut: Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue
    8 of 51 D.C.: Old Ebbit Grill
    9 of 51 Delaware: Po’ Boys Creole and Fresh Catch
    10 of 51 Florida: Owen’s Fish Camp
    11 of 51 Georgia: Louisiana Bistreaux
    12 of 51 Hawaii: The Right Slice
    13 of 51 Idaho: Grandpa’s Southern Bar-B-Q
    14 of 51 Illinois: Cajun Connection
    15 of 51 Indiana: Repeal Restaurant
    16 of 51 Iowa: Bubba
    17 of 51 Kansas: Excellent Choice
    18 of 51 Kentucky: Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar
    19 of 51 Louisiana: Mr. B’s Bistro
    20 of 51 Maine: Street and Co.
    21 of 51 Maryland: Thames Street Oyster House
    22 of 51 Massachusetts: Southern Kin Cookhouse
    23 of 51 Michigan: Lockhart’s BBQ
    24 of 51 Minnesota: Betty Danger’s Country Club
    25 of 51 Mississippi: Pleasant’s BBQ
    26 of 51 Missouri: Sugarfire Smoke House
    27 of 51 Montana: Roost Fried Chicken
    28 of 51 Nebraska: Modern Love
    29 of 51 Nevada: The Hush Puppy
    30 of 51 New Hampshire: Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q
    31 of 51 New Jersey: Mr. Tod’s Pie Factory
    32 of 51 New Mexico: Jambo Cafe
    33 of 51 New York: Two Little Red Hens
    34 of 51 North Carolina: Haywood Smokehouse
    35 of 51 North Dakota: The Shack on Broadway
    36 of 51 Ohio: Third and Hollywood
    37 of 51 Oklahoma: Pie Junkie
    38 of 51 Oregon: Pine State Biscuits
    39 of 51 Pennsylvania: Miller’s Smorgasbord
    40 of 51 Rhode Island: Durk’s Bar.B.Q
    41 of 51 South Carolina: Magnolias
    42 of 51 South Dakota: Blackbird Espresso
    43 of 51 Tennessee: Arnold’s Country Kitchen
    44 of 51 Texas: Franklin Barbecue
    45 of 51 Utah: Comb Ridge Eat and Drink
    46 of 51 Vermont: Bistro Henry
    47 of 51 Virginia: Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster Barbecue
    48 of 51 Washington: Pie Bar
    49 of 51 West Virginia: Bluegrass Kitchen
    50 of 51 Wisconsin: Double B’s BBQ
    51 of 51 Wyoming: Branding Iron Cafe

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