9 places to grab a slice of pie in Dayton
By Hannah Poturalski
“Any time of the day is a good time for pie,” spoke the wise Fabienne in “Pulp Fiction.”
Ranging from $2 to $5, here are the best places for a slice of pie in Dayton.
Mehaffie's Pies
Mehaffies Pies, 3013 Linden Ave., Dayton, has a variety of pies available every day including fresh Dutch apple and pecan, said owner Greg Hay. He sees a spike on Pi Day holidays. (Contributed photo)
Original Rib House
The Original Rib House, 275 E. National Road, Vandalia, is famous for its sour cream apple pie made by Fran Lawson, mother to the owner. Her recipes are secret, but Lawson reveals she makes her own pie crust and peels all the apples. (Photo/Jim Witmer)
Chappys Tap Room and Grille
Chappys Tap Room and Grille, 2733 W. Alex Bell Road, Moraine, makes its peanut butter pie fresh daily. It’s made with chocolate, cream cheese, whipped cream, peanut butter and a graham cracker crust, said Larry Leonhardt, general manager. “It’s rich but airy,” he said. (Contributed photo)
Dorothy Lane Markets
Dorothy Lane Markets, Oakwood and Washington Square, sell pie slices including cream and berry varieties. (Contributed photo)
MCL Restaurant & Bakery
MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 4485 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, offers pie slices including pecan, coconut cream, cherry, peach, pumpkin and lemon. Their daily menus are posted online. (Contributed photo)
Frischs
Frischs locations in the Dayton area serve many pies daily, including pecan, apple, cherry, coconut cream and strawberry, said Jordan Stutz, executive manager at the Benchwood Road location. (Photo/Frischs Facebook)
Pearson House Restaurant
Pearson House Restaurant, 28 N. Miami St., West Milton, serves up 29 different pie varieties — everything from fruit pies like cherry, peanut butter pie, butterscotch pie, and cream pies. They've served over 550,000 slices of pie since opening 30 years ago, said owner Bob Bianco. (Contributed photo)
Bob Evans
Bob Evans locations in Greater Dayton offer double crust apple pie, pecan, pumpkin, French silk and coconut cream. (Contributed photo)
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