The Best Pies in Los Angeles

By Katherine Spiers

November 28, 2011

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You thought you'd had your fill of pie on Thanksgiving? You fool! It is only the beginning of the winter, holiday pie season, and to mark the importance of this dessert, December 1 has been deemed National Pie Day. To celebrate, we found 10 of our favorite pies in Los Angeles. Where do you find your most beloved pies? Let us know in the comments!

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Banana Cream Pie at Apple Pan. Image from The Eaten Path.

Pie2

Blackberry Pie at Village Bakery and Cafe. Image from The Let Me Eat Cake.

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Pot pie at Good Girl Dinette. Image by mmmthatsgood.

Pie4

Strawberry Pie at Pie N' Burger. Image by Flickr user revrev.

Pie5

Pies at the Original Farmers' Market. Image by Flickr user Wallula Junction

Pie6

Lime Pie at Clifton's Cafe. Image by Flickr user Redfishingboat.com

Pie7

Caramelized Banana Cream Pie at Jiraffe. Image by Flickr user KayOne73.

Pie8

Mini Rhubarb Pie at Chego. Image by Flickr user Muy Yum.

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Apple Pie at Du-Par's. Image by Flickr user LA Wad

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Sour Cherry Pie at Public Kitchen and Bar. Image by Flickr user One More Bite Blog.

[Additional reporting by Yoli Martinez]

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