Though the chocolate peanut butter is adored, Food & Wine hailed First Slice’s apple pie as one of the best in the country. The cafe also has a charity component, so eating all that pie supports a good cause. There are locations in Ravenswood, Albany Park, Andersonville, and Evanston.

Eaters with certain dietary restrictions don’t have to let it stop them from enjoying pie. Defloured caters to people with celiac disease by making all of its products gluten-free. The pies, which must be ordered a week ahead of time, are available in options such as apple, cranberry, and pumpkin.

After splitting from Bang Bang Pie in 2014, Dave and Megan Miller founded Baker Miller. Their blueberry pie, when available, is a must-have. Hand pies are also available for a single-person serving.

Pastry chef Judy Contino’s talents are on full display at this charming Lakeview cafe. Her delightful pies highlight flavors such as sour cherry, lemon meringue, and chocolate chess.

This cute Lincoln Park shop dabbles in just about every sweet treat imaginable, pies included. Visitors can order whole nine-inch pies with fillings such as banana cream, apple cherry, and lemon meringue.

James Beard Award-winner Mindy Segal is regarded as one of Chicago’s premier sweets makers and she creates some exceptional desserts. Hot Chocolate’s menu changes seasonally but her current pie offering is a milk chocolate cream version with whipped hot chocolate, chocolate tahini rice, and coffee cocoa nib anglaise.

Spinning J capitalizes on nostalgia in Humboldt Park and visitors will feel like they've stepped through a time warp with the retro atmosphere. Even during Chicago’s cold months, it's okay to order apple, raspberry, or pear pies à la mode. Those are just the classic flavors — the shop has been known to use hibiscus and lemongrass in more creative ways as well.

The flaky and buttery crust is the star of the show at one of Chicago’s finest pie makers. The selection changes daily so there’s always something new to try. Choices range from apple and triple berry to s’mores and chocolate chess.

Rick Bayless created the recipe for this landmark dessert at Frontera. Chocolate pecan pie is topped with a dollop of Kahlúa whipped cream.

Hogsalt Hospitality’s stylish steakhouse delivers an indulgent dessert to cap off every meal. A chocolate cookie crust and creamy pudding sit beneath a massive orb of whipped cream.

Sisters Meg and Molly Svec built a following at local farmers markets before setting up shop in Oak Park a few years ago. The pair focus on making pies with local, seasonal ingredients and customers are treated to slices such as chocolate cream, chocolate chess, and horchata custard.

Opened in 1907, the Walnut Room is a timeless Chicago institution. The seventh-floor restaurant inside Macy’s on State Street leans heavily on classic comfort foods. For dessert, guests have the option of a Frango mint chocolate ice cream pie topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Unlike other pie purveyors, Justice of the Pies is a one-woman operation. Maya-Camille Broussard is a food entrepreneur with a social mission. Her company — established to honor her late father and criminal defense attorney Stephen J. Broussard — partners with local organizations that provide help for people in need. Folks can order pies shipped or find them at farmers markets all over town. Unusual flavors include bleu cheese praline pear, chocolate bacon bourbon pecan, sweet basil Key lime, and blueberry banana pudding.

This Greater Grand Crossing bakery specializes in sweet potato pies. Its “laser pie” features sweet potato squares dressed with chocolate, caramel, and nuts. The caramel is important: In 2015, burglars broke in and stole nearly 50 caramel-covered treats. Yes, it's that good.

Don't be so basic during decorative gourd season. Skip the pumpkin spice and trot over to Jimmy Jamm for a slice of its famous sweet potato pies. The filling is as smooth as silk.