March 14th is famously known as National Pi Day, and there is some pretty great pie around Springfield. If you’re looking to sink your teeth into some tasty treats, here are some of the places you can get a slice on 3.14.
Prairie Pie
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Prairie Pie is a wholesale pie company based out of Vito’s Kitchen in downtown Springfield, founded by baker Eleanor Taylor. You can place an order on the “Order Pie” page on prairiepie.com. From flavors like hibiscus lemon meringue to earl grey cream pie, there’s something for every person’s taste buds.
Address: 307 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield
Village Inn
If you want a good breakfast and some great pie, this is the place. Village Inn is a nationwide chain but that doesn’t distract from being home to some of the most decadent pies around. Enjoy flavors such as caramel pecan silk supreme or classics like banana cream and cherry.
*Multiple locations around Springfield
The Pie Box
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Heavenly pies straight to your door is what The Pie Box is all about. From flavors like strawberry to toasted coconut cream, you can have fresh pie, anytime, without leaving your house. The best part? Every pie is about $16.
Address: 904 N. Main S.t Suite 400, Nixa
Beth's Bake Shoppe & Tea Room
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Tea and pie complement each other at Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room. Customers can enjoy a variety of pies from cherry lattice to chocolate chip pecan for $20.
Address: 1645 W. Republic Rd. Unit D, Springfield
London Calling Pasty Company
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You’ve seen the giant red double-decker bus around town, but did you know London Calling sells pie? An English favorite, their banoffee pie has a graham cracker and butter crust filled with caramel, fresh bananas and whipped cream that you can buy straight from their food truck.
*Multiple locations around Springfield
Whipped Cream & Other Delights
If you're vegan, you don't have to completely opt-out of pi day. Whipped Cream & Other Delights is a 100% vegan bakery offering pastries, cakes, cupcakes, and pies for preorder. Place your order the day before and pick up your items the next day!
Address: 608 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield