Texas road trips taste better when the stops involve fruit and a flaky crust. Fall is a great time to hit the highway, with cooler weather, pumpkins showing up at farm markets, and plenty of jars of peach preserves lining country store shelves.
This list covers seven towns where you can grab a homemade fried pie, scoop up peach ice cream, or stock up on jams and salsas made from Texas fruit. Some stops sit right off the interstate, while others are along quiet Hill Country and East Texas highways.
A few are open every day, and others keep shorter schedules, so check hours before you go. Pack a cooler, bring an appetite, and save this list for your next weekend drive.
1. Cooper Farms, Fairfield, TX
Exit 198 on I-45 is where a lot of Dallas to Houston drivers suddenly remember they need a snack. Cooper Farms makes that pit stop a lot more interesting than a bag of chips.
The fried pies come in apple, peach, and apricot, and there are whole homemade pies too. Shelves hold preserves, jams, canned fruit, canned vegetables, and salsas, so it is easy to leave with a box of edible souvenirs.
Peach fans have plenty of choices here. Fresh peaches show up in season, and peach milkshakes share the menu with butter pecan, along with ice cream and a wide spread of peach snacks.
The fudge selection is big enough to slow you down. Add candy, old-fashioned soda pops, jerky, lattes, and barista drinks, and the place covers sweet, salty, and caffeinated cravings in one stop.
Fall brings pumpkins and other seasonal produce. Cooper Farms is open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, and it also offers diesel, propane exchange, an ATM, and restrooms, which makes it a very practical stop.
Sunday afternoons tend to be busiest.
2. Efurd Orchards, Pittsburg, TX
Twelve flavors of ice cream is a strong opening argument for any country store. Efurd Orchards backs it up with peaches that have earned a loyal following in Camp County.
Pittsburg sits in the piney woods of East Texas, surrounded by farmland. The orchard store along Highway 271 South feels right at home there.
Inside, jarred goods take up a lot of real estate. Peach preserves and apricot preserves are popular picks, and you will also find jams, jellies, honey, and fresh produce.
Gardeners should leave some room in the trunk. Efurd also sells plants and trees, so a fall visit can double as a shopping trip for next year’s yard.
Plan around the schedule, since the store is closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours run 9 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 PM on Sunday.
3. Burg’s Corner, Stonewall, TX
US-290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg is the heart of Texas peach country, and Stonewall is right in the middle of it. Burg’s Corner is one of the easiest stops to spot along that stretch.
Peaches and other seasonal produce are the main draw. When the fruit gets scarce at the end of the season, this stand has a reputation for still having some on hand.
The pantry items keep it worth a stop in fall. Peach salsa and bread and butter pickles are two jars I would grab without much debate.
Peach ice cream is also on the menu, which makes a quick visit feel like a proper treat. Most people are in and out fast.
Burg’s Corner is open Thursday through Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM. It closes Tuesday and Wednesday, so midweek drivers will want a backup plan.
4. The Fried Pie Shoppe, Glen Rose, TX
Some of the best desserts in Texas are sold next to the gas pumps. The Fried Pie Shoppe in Glen Rose proves it with a simple counter inside a gas station.
The pies are made fresh every day. Lemon and peach are two fruit fillings to look for, and there are sugar free options for anyone watching their intake.
Prices fall in the one to ten dollar range per person. That makes it easy to buy a few flavors and split them in the car.
Glen Rose is a small riverside town in Somervell County with plenty of scenic back roads. A pie stop fits nicely into a fall day of exploring the area.
Service is quick, and takeout is the way to go. Free parking makes pulling in simple.
5. Jenschke Orchards, Fredericksburg, TX
Picking your own fruit is getting harder to find around Fredericksburg. Jenschke Orchards still offers it, along with pre-picked fruit for anyone who prefers to skip the work.
Peaches, blackberries, and strawberries have all been part of the u-pick lineup depending on the season. The operation is well organized, which helps when the fields get busy.
The general store carries produce like peaches and tomatoes, plus pickled quail eggs for the curious. Homemade ice cream is served onsite, and there is a restaurant too.
Fredericksburg’s German heritage and Main Street shops make it an easy town to build a whole day around. Jenschke sits east of town on US-290.
Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Check what is in season before you go, since fall offerings differ from the summer peach rush.
6. Baker’s Ribs Caddo Mills/Greenville, Greenville, TX
Barbecue first, fried pie second. That is the game plan at Baker’s Ribs, right off I-30 at Exit 87 near Caddo Mills and Greenville.
The menu covers St. Louis-style ribs, chopped brisket, Texas fries, and sides like baked beans and pasta salad. Breakfast is served too, with chorizo tacos among the early options.
Save room for dessert, because the fried pie selection mixes classic flavors with some offbeat ones. German chocolate is one example.
The setting is casual with counter service. Families will find a kids’ menu and high chairs, dogs are allowed, and there is plenty of free parking, including space for trucks.
Baker’s is open 8 AM to 8 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 8 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. It is closed Monday, and Friday evenings tend to get busy.
7. The Original Fried Pie Shop, Red Oak, TX
Heading in or out of Dallas on I-35E? The Original Fried Pie Shop in Red Oak sits right on the service road, which makes it a handy final stop on this list.
Fillings include coconut, chocolate, and cherry, and the shop keeps an assortment ready. The pies run bigger than most homemade versions, with a flaky crust that holds up well even after a trip in the fridge.
Many of them taste like the fried pies people remember from childhood kitchens. That nostalgia is a big part of the appeal.
Coffee and breakfast make it a smart morning stop. Prices stay in the one to ten dollar range per person.
The shop opens at 7 AM on weekdays and 8 AM on weekends, closing at 8 PM daily. Free parking and restrooms make it an easy break for road trippers.
From East Texas orchards to Hill Country stands, these seven stops turn a fall drive into a tasty tour. Pick a route, grab a pie, and bring home a jar or two.
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