Florida’s official state pie is key lime, and the best slices still come from small shops that keep the recipe simple. Think tart filling, graham cracker crust, and none of the bright green food coloring you sometimes find at chain restaurants.
This list covers seven Florida bakeries and pie shops, from the Gulf Coast suburbs of Pinellas County to Orlando, Miami, and all the way down the Overseas Highway to Key West. Some have been around for decades, a few sit right on classic road trip routes, and one started out as a food truck.
Each stop earns its spot for a different reason, whether that is a frozen slice dipped in chocolate, a garden patio, or a counter that stays open late. If you have been chasing a slice that reminds you of a family recipe card, these are the places to start.
Save this one before your next drive.
1. J. J. Gandy’s Pies, Inc., Palm Harbor, FL
North Pinellas County has leaned on this pie shop since 1982, which makes it one of the longer-running names on this list. The bakery on Palm Harbor Boulevard is known for its signature key lime pie and sugar cookies, both made on site.
Key lime is the headliner, but the case usually goes deeper than that. Chocolate fudge pie, blueberry pie, and coffee cake muffins have all been part of the lineup, and the family-run counter has a reputation for friendly service and handing out samples.
Before you go, check the shop’s website or call ahead at 727-938-7437. The bakery has been preparing for a reopening reported for June 2026, so confirming the current status is the smart move.
Listed hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with Sundays and Mondays closed. There is no dine-in, so plan on takeout, and the free on-site lot makes grabbing a whole pie easy.
Saturday afternoons tend to be the busiest stretch.
2. Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shop – Elizabeth Street, Key West, FL
Pie on a stick, dipped in chocolate and frozen, is the order that makes first-timers stop and stare at the menu board. Kermit’s on Elizabeth Street has turned that treat into one of the most recognizable bites in Key West.
The classic slice gets plenty of attention too, thanks to its graham cracker crust and true key lime tang. Beyond pie, the shop sells key lime ice cream, key lime pie candy, Byrd cookies, and a long shelf of lime-flavored goodies that make easy souvenirs.
Out back, an open-air garden patio with a koi pond gives you a shady spot to eat before heading back into the Old Town crowds. Dogs are allowed inside, and coffee is on hand for a morning stop.
Doors open daily from 10 AM to 9:30 PM. Parking nearby is paid street or lot parking, so walking over from the waterfront is often simpler.
3. The Pie Factory – Largo Florida, Largo, FL
Can’t pick just one flavor? The Pie Factory solved that problem with sampler pies, and one popular combo pairs key lime with peanut butter and Oreo slices.
The Walsingham Road shop handmakes a broad range of fruit pies, cream pies, and cheesecakes. Its key lime has a light, bright filling with real lime flavor, which is exactly what you want from a slice that is supposed to taste like the old days.
The graham-crust peanut butter pie is another strong reason to walk in.
The setting leans old Florida, low-key and clean, with seating if you want to eat there. A drive-through window is a handy bonus when you just need a whole pie for a family dinner.
Hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday, until 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 AM to 4 PM Sundays. Sundays draw the biggest crowd, and parking is free.
4. Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory ®, Tavernier, FL
Drive south out of Miami long enough and the Overseas Highway will hand you a pie stop at mile after mile of mangroves. In Tavernier, the Blond Giraffe makes the case for pulling over.
The shop serves both classic and creative takes on key lime pie. The traditional slice is creamy and tangy, with a smooth, firm texture and a graham cracker crust that balances the tartness.
For something colder, there is a chocolate-dipped frozen pie on a stick.
Outdoor tables sit in a garden setting with giant hanging plants and a wishing wall, which turns a quick snack into a proper road trip break. Espresso and coffee are available, and packaged sweets make good take-home gifts.
Hours run daily from 9 AM to 8:30 PM. Weekend afternoons get busy, so weekday mornings are your best bet for a quiet table.
5. Key West Key Lime Pie Co., Key West, FL
Some families return to Key West years later just to find the same pie shop again, and this Greene Street spot is the kind of place that earns those repeat trips.
The specialty is handmade key lime pie with a thick crust and a filling that lands somewhere between creamy and dense. The balance leans tart without going sour.
Chocolate-covered frozen slices are also on the menu, along with ice cream for anyone who wants to cool down after walking Duval.
Being two blocks from busy Old Town sidewalks makes it an easy add-on to a day of sightseeing. Delivery and pickup are both offered, which helps if you want a whole pie back at your rental.
The shop is open daily from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Sunday mornings and afternoons are the busiest window.
6. Sister Honey’s, Orlando, FL
Orlando gets a lot of attention for theme parks, but the dessert crowd knows about this little bakery on East Michigan Street. Sister Honey’s has built an award-winning reputation on pies and cakes that taste homemade.
Key lime and coconut cream are two pies that bring visitors in from out of state. The strawberry cream pie has a following too, and the cake side of the case runs from pistachio to German chocolate, sold whole or by the slice.
I would save this stop for a Saturday treat run, though that is also when it gets busiest. Weekday visits are calmer.
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM. It is takeout only with no restroom, and a free lot makes the grab-and-go easy.
7. Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Miami, FL
Food-truck roots gave this Miami bakery its start, and today it holds down a storefront on North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. Late hours set it apart from almost every other stop here.
Doors stay open until 11 PM every night, with mornings starting at 10 AM on weekdays and 9 AM on weekends. That makes it a rare spot where you can pick up a whole key lime pie long after dinner.
The creamy key lime is a signature, but the case keeps going with crack pie, peanut butter pie, guava cheesecake, flan, and warm cookies with marshmallow. Milkshakes and coffee round things out, and savory options like quiche and chicken pot pie mean you can make a meal of it.
Dine-in, pickup, and delivery are all available. Sunday afternoons and evenings draw the heaviest crowds.
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