Best Pie in Houston: Pecan, Fruit and Cream Pies Worth Ordering
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The best pecan pie in Houston comes from Three Brothers Bakery, a Houston family operation open since 1949 with four locations that ships nationwide via Goldbelly. For variety — 40-plus pies, some available around the clock — House of Pies is the answer. Nine confirmed bakeries and restaurants make this list, covering pecan, fruit, and cream pies at every budget from a $7.50 slice at Goode Company Barbecue to a $40 whole pie from Dessert Gallery.
One fact worth knowing before you order: Texas is the country's leading producer of pecans — it's the official state tree of Texas — which means Houston sits at the center of the American pecan supply. When a bakery here calls something a Texas pecan pie, it often means locally grown nuts from orchards along the Brazos and Colorado rivers.
How we chose
Every place on this list was verified as currently open via its official website or confirmed operating status in October 2026. We looked for pie — whole or by the slice — actually on the menu, and we prioritized spots with a clear identity: a bakery that lives and dies by its crust, a BBQ restaurant with a family recipe baked fresh each morning, a diner that has served the same slice since before most of us moved here. Hours and prices change; treat every figure below as "typically" and check the venue before you go.
The dedicated bakeries
Three Brothers Bakery
Four Houston locations: Braeswood Place · Memorial · Tanglewood · Washington Avenue
Three Brothers has been baking in Houston since 1949, and its pecan pie is the reason most people know the name. The bakery makes four variations: classic Southern pecan, Texas fudge pecan, chocolate bourbon pecan, and salted caramel pecan. You can order a whole pie shipped anywhere in the country via Goldbelly if you can't make it to a location.
Best for: Thanksgiving preorders. Three Brothers takes holiday orders well in advance; call early if you want a whole pie for the table.
Tip: The Washington Avenue location fits naturally into a Heights or Midtown food day. The Braeswood location serves the Medical Center and Rice Village neighborhoods.
Fluff Bake Bar
1701 W 15th St, Greater Heights · Wed–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm · closed Mon–Tue
Rebecca Masson — a former Top Chef contestant — runs this Heights bakery on a rotating seasonal menu of roughly 15 items sold daily until they run out. The pecan pie ($28 for a 9-inch whole pie) and the chocolate-pecan-bourbon pie ($30) are regulars on the menu. Nothing is ordinary here: flavors shift with the season, and whatever is on the board that day was made that morning.
Best for: A destination baked good you can't get on Goldbelly. Go mid-week for the best selection; weekends sell out earlier.
Tip: The bakery is on a residential block on West 15th Street — park on the street and walk to the door.
Dessert Gallery
3600 Kirby Dr Suite D, Upper Kirby · 25 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands · open daily
Dessert Gallery has been serving oversized slices and whole pies from its Upper Kirby location since 1995. The Southern Pecan Pie and the To-Die-For Fudge Pecan Pie each run $40 for a whole pie or $10.95 a slice. The Double Crust Apple Pie ($45 whole) and the Double Decker Key Lime Pie ($40) round out the evergreen menu. The Woodlands location serves the same menu.
Best for: Whole holiday pies with a long track record. The shop also does seasonal holiday collections — check the website for Thanksgiving and Christmas preorder windows, or call (713) 960-4400.
Tip: Dessert Gallery is a full cafe and dessert shop, not just a bakery counter. The Upper Kirby area has strong dinner options if you want to make a night of it.
Restaurants with great pie
Goode Company Barbecue
5109 Kirby Dr, Upper Kirby · open daily · typically 11am–8:30pm (9pm Fri–Sat)
The Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie is Goode Company's signature dessert and a Texas BBQ institution — a family recipe baked fresh each morning at the restaurant. A slice typically runs around $7.50 at the counter. Whole pies and gift boxes are available for pickup or shipping — check goodecompany.com for current pricing.
Best for: The most complete Texas meal in one stop: brisket, sausage, and the state's most iconic pie. Our best BBQ in Houston guide covers the full Goode Company menu.
Tip: The restaurant fills up on weekends. Order the pie at the counter when you place your food order; slices sometimes run out before closing.
House of Pies
3112 Kirby Dr (24 hrs) · 6142 Westheimer Rd · 11311 Fuqua St (24 hrs) · 25686 NW Freeway, Cypress · 1330 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands
House of Pies is the city's widest net: 40-plus varieties, two locations open 24 hours, five locations spread across Houston. The Bayou Goo is the one you order if you have never been — cream cheese, pecans, vanilla-chocolate custard, and whipped cream layered in a single pie, a creation that exists only in Houston. Beyond the signature, there is Texas Pecan Pie, Pecan Fudge Pie, Banana Cream, French Silk, Cherry, Blueberry, Peach, and a dozen more.
Best for: Late-night pie or a group that cannot agree on a flavor. The Kirby location is one block from Goode Company Barbecue — finish lunch at one and dessert at the other.
Tip: The Bayou Goo is a Houston original and the single best argument for visiting in person rather than ordering online.
Treebeards
1117 Texas Ave, Downtown · 711 Louisiana St, Pennzoil Place Tunnel · weekdays only · typically 10:45am–2pm
Treebeards has served Southern food in downtown Houston since 1978 and offers whole 9-inch pies to go: pecan ($26), apple with crumb topping ($12), and chess-and-lemon ($10). The downtown locations are weekday lunch spots, which makes them the practical choice for a weekday midday stop or an office Thanksgiving order. Add a walk through the Downtown Houston restaurant corridor for dinner ideas.
Best for: A weekday downtown lunch that ends with a slice of pecan pie at an honest price.
Tip: Treebeards closes on weekends. If you want a whole pie for a gathering, plan ahead — they serve the lunch crowd and sell out early most days.
Black Walnut Cafe
5512 Memorial Dr · 5510 Morningside Dr, Rice Village · 10623 Louetta Rd, Vintage Park · open daily · typically 7am–9pm (10pm Fri–Sat)
Black Walnut's pecan pie ($9.90 a slice) comes topped with candied pecans and caramel, served with house-made vanilla gelato. It is on the everyday menu at all locations, which makes it the most accessible reliable slice in the city — no need to check if it is in rotation or if the bakery is open that day. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so pie can follow a full meal.
Best for: An accessible everyday slice without planning ahead. Three Houston-area locations mean one is likely near where you already are.
Barnaby's Cafe
Nine Houston locations: Heights · Midtown · Garden Oaks · River Oaks · Museum District · Downtown · Fountainview · Spring Branch · Fairview
Barnaby's serves a heated apple pie a la mode ($12) — apple filling with Amy's Mexican Vanilla ice cream, dusted with cinnamon — as the dessert on its casual American menu. It is one slice, served right after dinner, at a price that makes ordering dessert an easy call.
Best for: A no-fuss dessert after a casual dinner. Nine Houston locations means there is likely one near where you already are. Check the best brunch options nearby if you want to start the day before ending with pie.
Ouisie's Table
3939 San Felipe St, River Oaks · Mon–Fri 11am–9pm; Sat from 10am
Ouisie's Table serves mini pecan pies ($28 per dozen) — the format is for events and gatherings rather than a single slice, but they are worth knowing if you are planning a party or holiday table. The restaurant has been on San Felipe Street for years and participates in Houston Restaurant Weeks each summer, which keeps it on the radar of serious Houston diners. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Best for: A Houston dinner party dessert with a classic Southern pedigree. More on the neighborhood in our River Oaks restaurants guide.
Holiday preorder tips
Three Houston bakeries make holiday ordering easy:
- Three Brothers Bakery takes Thanksgiving preorders and ships nationwide via Goldbelly. Their pecan varieties sell out faster than other flavors — order by early November to guarantee a pie.
- Dessert Gallery lists seasonal holiday collections on its website. Call (713) 960-4400 to place a Thanksgiving or Christmas order.
- Goode Company Barbecue sells whole Brazos Bottom Pecan Pies and gift boxes for pickup or shipping — a practical host gift that travels well. Check goodecompany.com for current pricing.
For day-of pie with no planning required, the two 24-hour House of Pies locations on Kirby Drive and Fuqua Street are always open.
Save this: pie checklist
- For a gift or Thanksgiving table: Three Brothers Bakery — preorder by early November; ships nationwide via Goldbelly
- For the classic Texas BBQ dessert: Goode Company Barbecue, Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie — typically around $7.50 a slice; check site for whole pie pricing
- For the only-in-Houston cream pie: House of Pies, Bayou Goo (cream cheese, pecans, custard, whipped cream)
- For an artisan rotating selection: Fluff Bake Bar — Wed through Sun; go early, they sell out
- For 24-hour pie, any time: House of Pies on Kirby Dr or Fuqua St
- For an affordable everyday slice: Black Walnut Cafe, pecan pie with vanilla gelato, $9.90
- For a downtown weekday whole pie: Treebeards, pecan $26, weekdays only before 2pm
- For a party dozen: Ouisie's Table, mini pecan pies, $28 per dozen
The best bakeries in Houston covers the full range of pastries and cakes beyond pie. For a full dessert day, start with one of our best brunch spots in Houston and finish with a stop at any bakery on this list.
Last verified: October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best pecan pie in Houston?
Three Brothers Bakery (four Houston locations) is widely regarded as the city's pecan pie specialist, with four variations including classic Southern, Texas fudge pecan, chocolate bourbon pecan, and salted caramel, and nationwide shipping via Goldbelly. Goode Company Barbecue's Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie, baked fresh each morning from a family recipe, is a reliable choice at typically around $7.50 a slice.
Where can I get pie in Houston at midnight?
House of Pies has two 24-hour locations: 3112 Kirby Dr in Upper Kirby and 11311 Fuqua St in south Houston. Both serve 40-plus varieties including the Bayou Goo cream pie, Texas Pecan Pie, and Pecan Fudge Pie around the clock.
What is Bayou Goo pie?
Bayou Goo is a signature pie from House of Pies — a Houston original made with layers of cream cheese, pecans, vanilla-chocolate custard, and whipped cream. It is not available at any other chain or bakery and is unique to House of Pies.
Where can I preorder a pecan pie for Thanksgiving in Houston?
Three Brothers Bakery takes Thanksgiving preorders and ships nationwide via Goldbelly — order by early November. Dessert Gallery and Goode Company Barbecue also sell whole pies and increase holiday supply; call both by early November.
What is a Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie?
The Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie is a signature dessert at Goode Company Barbecue on Kirby Drive in Upper Kirby, Houston. It is a classic Southern pecan pie made from a family recipe, baked fresh each morning at the restaurant. A slice is $7.50; whole pies are $50.
Does Houston have a dedicated pie bakery?
Yes. Fluff Bake Bar at 1701 W 15th St in the Greater Heights specializes in rotating artisan pies including pecan pie ($28) and chocolate-bourbon-pecan pie ($30). It opens Wednesday through Sunday and sells items until sold out each day.