Kitchen No. 324
Chicken Pot Pie
The presentation of this pie is impressive: A large crock filled with chicken, vegetables and gravy is topped with flaky pastry crust and a fried chicken drumstick. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as for the body. The flaky crust dissolves into the thick gravy, creating buttery bites studded with vegetables and chunks of tender chicken. If you are a fried chicken fiend, don’t save the drumstick for later; there won’t be any room left. 324 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City. www.kitchen324.com
Pies & Such
Rhubarb Pie
An old, 1920s boxcar diner/drive-thru that seats 40 people, this cozy mom-and-pop eatery prepares everything from scratch, a feature you can taste in each bite. While whole pies can be whipped up by special order, those who want to dine in can enjoy all kinds of bites from the lunch menu, which includes delicious pies by the slice. The rhubarb pie, usually mixed with strawberries or raspberries, is Pies & Such’s must-try top-seller. This slice of sweetness packs a tart punch with its rhubarb, berry flavor combination. Enjoy fresh and tasty forkfuls on red- and-white-checkered tablecloths: The picture-perfect backdrop for a delectable pie. 216 E. Second St., Bartlesville. 918.337.3620
Pioneer Pies
Dutch Apple Pie
The Shapards – brothers Ed and Bill and their wives Sandy and Veda – have been pioneering the art of cooking, cutting and serving pie since 1982; they even developed a tool that perfectly cuts a pie into five pieces. Serving up country-style tastes, this Oklahoma City diner has the décor to match. While its saloon-like exterior entices passers-by to stop in for a bite and its interior features make them want to stay awhile – wooden-paneled walls donned with antique country trinkets that include vases, pitchers, plates, mugs, the popular wagon wheel and much more – it’s the tastes that keep them coming back. Pioneer Pies’ full, flavor-packed menu includes 26 pies. The Dutch apple pie, one of its standout slices, is a bite of bliss. Its apples, cooked just right, come buried under a delicious topping, and its apple glaze has just the right amount of sweetness and spice. 2201 SW 74th St., Oklahoma City. www.pioneerpies.com
Albert G’s
Sweet Potato Pie
Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and smoked chicken is generally what draws hungry patrons to Albert G’s two Tulsa locations. The joint serves classic barbecue meals, complete with coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans. And those from the south will testify that no barbecue meal is complete without a slice of sweet potato pie. Luckily, Albert G’s has that, too. Sweet potatoes are whipped into a sweet, dense custard, baked and served as a follower to the rich barbecue offered at Albert G’s. 2748 S. Harvard Ave.; 421 E. First St., Tulsa. www.albertgs.com
Coleman’s Bakery
Coconut Cream Pie
The sign directing customers into this family-owned and run restaurant and bakery reads Coleman’s All Beef Burgers, but this small, homey eatery on the corner of Fifth and North Seminole Avenue in downtown Okmulgee is about so much more. Two blackboards, behind an extensive display counter showcasing shelf upon shelf of sweet treats, act as Coleman’s menu. With a quaint, tidy dining room comprised of about 10 tables, eating here is always a cozy, familiar experience, with great tastes to top it off. And because of its size, to-go orders are consistent throughout the day. Famous for its delicious classic burgers and onion rings, the Coleman name is also known for its homemade, old-fashioned pies. When Jack and Myra opened Coleman’s in 1955 at its first location off the highway, Myra would make the pie. Three generations later, at its current locations, their granddaughter Alice runs the operation, and she says the coconut cream pie is the fan favorite, bringing in customers from all over the state, and beyond, for a taste. Dig your fork into one of these slices for a sure way to cure that sweet tooth. 118 N. Seminole Ave., Okmulgee.
