{"id":254607,"date":"2026-07-29T13:46:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/254607\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:46:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:46:19","slug":"pennsylvania-home-to-two-of-the-nations-best-pie-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/254607\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania home to two of the nation\u2019s best pie shops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/707fcf5f-a340-4f99-af30-fa1a49a31374.jpeg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" title=\"Here\u2019s what to know about visiting two Pennsylvania pie shops recently recognized as some of the best in the nation by USA Today readers.\" alt=\"Here\u2019s what to know about visiting two Pennsylvania pie shops recently recognized as some of the best in the nation by USA Today readers.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        Here\u2019s what to know about visiting two Pennsylvania pie shops recently recognized as some of the best in the nation by USA Today readers.<\/p>\n<p>                DebbiSmirnoff<\/p>\n<p>            Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Craving a nice slice of pie? Pennsylvania is home to two of the best pie shops in the nation, according to a recent report.<\/p>\n<p>The USA Today\u2019s Readers\u2019 Choice Awards for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/best-pie-shop\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Pie Shop (2026)<\/a>,\u201d published June 17, named Bingham\u2019s Restaurant in Kingsley No. 2, while Nomadic Pies in Kennett Square snagged a fifth place finish.<\/p>\n<p>USA Today described <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binghamsfamilyrestaurant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bingham\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> as \u201cthe perfect pit stop\u201d for pie, with flavors such as peach crumb, chocolate peanut butter and pecan.<\/p>\n<p>Bingham\u2019s Restaurant was established in 1984, and prides itself on made-from-scratch comfort food, freshly baked pies and small-town hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether you\u2019re stopping in for a quick breakfast on the road, gathering for dinner with family, or simply craving a slice of fresh pie, there\u2019s always a seat waiting for you here,\u201d the restaurant\u2019s website reads.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample of the pie menu at Bingham\u2019s Restaurant:<\/p>\n<p>Caramel apple crumb pie: $23.95Chocolate cream pie: $19.95Country apply pie: $19.95Coconut cream pie: $19.95Chocolate peanut butter pie: $22.95Raspberry pie: $22.95<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want a full pie, you can also grab a slice of most flavors for $5.99.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its famed pies, Bingham\u2019s Restaurant also offers full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast options include French toast, Belgian waffles, eggs, omelets, hot cakes and more. For lunch or dinner, try a fresh salad, cheeseburger, homemade soup or sandwich platter.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the recognition for its pies, Bingham\u2019s Restaurant was also named the <a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/best-roadside-diner\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">No. 1 best roadside diner<\/a> in 2026 by USA Today readers.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 6092 PA-92 in Kingsley, Pa.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily<\/p>\n<p>Visiting Nomadic Pies<\/p>\n<p>USA Today lauded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicpies.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nomadic Pies<\/a> for its sweet and savory options, from chicken pot pie to classic fruit pies.<\/p>\n<p>Nomadic Pies owner Molly Johnston <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicpies.com\/about-5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">founded the business in 2012<\/a>, selling pies from a food truck before opening the downtown store.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to bring you back to your grandmother\u2019s kitchen with the nostalgic smell of warm apple pie, while also leading you on a culinary adventure with flavor combinations you never imagined you\u2019d find in pie form,\u201d Nomadic Pies\u2019 website reads.<\/p>\n<p>Nomadic Pies serves walk-in customers, but staff recommend placing a pre-order as the pies often sell out.<\/p>\n<p>Flavor options include blueberry crumb, peach berry, strawberry rhubarb, shepherd\u2019s pie, red Thai curry and more. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicpies.com\/s-projects-basic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">menu is seasonally inspired<\/a> and changes weekly.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Location: 132 W. State St. in Kennett Square, Pa.<\/p>\n<p>The Centre Daily Times has contacted staff with Bingham\u2019s Restaurant and Nomadic Pies for comment about the recognition from USA Today.<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 best pie shops<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how the top 10 best pie shops in the nation compared, according to the 2026 USA Today Readers\u2019 Choice Awards:<\/p>\n<p>Ikeda\u2019s in Auburn, Calif.Bingham\u2019s Restaurant in Kingsley, Pa.Stockholm Pie and General Store in Stockholm, Wisc.Norske Nook Restaurant and Bakery in Wisconsin (multiple locations)Nomadic Pies in Kennett Square, Pa.Pie Junkie in Oklahoma CityMixed Fillings Pie Shop in Jacksonville, Fla.JudyPie in Grapevine, TexasThe Apple Pan in Los AngelesFlying Saucer Pie Company in Houston<br \/>\n        Related Stories from  Centre Daily Times<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centredaily.com\/profile\/258975348\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1785332779_790_MHoward ID Photo.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Profile Image of Meredith Howard\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centredaily.com\/profile\/258975348\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meredith Howard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    Belleville News-Democrat<\/p>\n<p>            Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. 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