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These are the best places get delicious pie in Macon GA, Yelp says

A mural off the side of H&H Restaurant, depicting founders Inez Hill and Louis Hudson with members of The Allman Brothers Band eating their soul food. The band sparked a relationship with the two owners.
A mural off the side of H&H Restaurant, depicting founders Inez Hill and Louis Hudson with members of The Allman Brothers Band eating their soul food. The band sparked a relationship with the two owners.

Warm apple pie, fresh cherry pie, yummy pumpkin pie or classic southern pecan pie. Any way you slice it, pie is always a good idea.

And if you are a pie-lover (who isn’t, right?), Macon has plenty of places to get a slice (or whole pie).

Here are the top 6 places to get a slice of pie in Macon, according to Yelp:

The Bear’s Den

The Bear’s Den is one of few restaurants in Macon that serve green bean casserole.
The Bear’s Den is one of few restaurants in Macon that serve green bean casserole. Anisah Muhammad Center for Collaborative Journalism

Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Yelp review: “Unbelievably delicious. The Pecan pie is the best...in the world,” said Tony P.

What to order: Pecan pie or sweet potato pie

Layers

The Pecan Pie Cheesecake at Layers has all the best fall flavors in one bite.
The Pecan Pie Cheesecake at Layers has all the best fall flavors in one bite. courtesy of Layers Facebook

Yelp rating: 4.9 out of 5

Yelp review: “The Pecan Pie cheesecake is absolutely amazingly delicious! The cheesecake itself is creamy and light. The pecan pie topping is just perfect and the buttery crust pulls it together perfectly,” said Tara P.

What to order: Pecan pie

Dovetail

Yelp rating: 4.6 out of 5

Yelp review: “Don’t skip out on dessert, the cracked pie is life,” said Chyna H.

What to order: Cracked pie, Elvis pie or chocolate mousse pie

The Rookery

A historical marker in front of The Rookery’s entrance in Downtown Macon, showcasing how the restaurant was the birthplace of summer music festival Bragg Jam. After brothers Brax and Tate Bragg died in a car accident in 1999, Russell Walker, a friend and member of The Buckleys, Brax Bragg’s band, hosted a memorial jam session.
A historical marker in front of The Rookery’s entrance in Downtown Macon, showcasing how the restaurant was the birthplace of summer music festival Bragg Jam. After brothers Brax and Tate Bragg died in a car accident in 1999, Russell Walker, a friend and member of The Buckleys, Brax Bragg’s band, hosted a memorial jam session. Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

Yelp rating: 4.2 out of 5

Yelp review: “We got the homemade apple pie and it was perfect! The restaurant itself has such a cool vibe and the drinks are great too,” said Veronica P.

What to order: Apple pie or derby pie

H&H Restaurant

A mural off the side of H&H Restaurant, depicting founders Inez Hill and Louis Hudson with members of The Allman Brothers Band eating their soul food. The band sparked a relationship with the two owners.
A mural off the side of H&H Restaurant, depicting founders Inez Hill and Louis Hudson with members of The Allman Brothers Band eating their soul food. The band sparked a relationship with the two owners. Katie Tucker/The Telegraph

Yelp rating: 3.9 out of 5

Yelp review: “This was some of the best food I’ve had,” said Jaime D.

What to order: Sweet potato pie

Dawson’s Kitchen

Yelp rating: 4.3 out of 5

Yelp review: “Love this place. I stop by every time I’m in Macon,” said Patti W.

What to order: Chocolate pie, pecan pie or lemon meringue pie

What’s your favorite spot to get pie? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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