The ultimate guide to celebrating National Pi Day in metro Detroit

Key takeaways: 

• Signature sweet legend at Sister Pie 
• Local fruit tradition at Grand Traverse 
• Creative flavor mashups at Great Lakes Pot Pies 

Are you ready to celebrate National Pi Day (March 14)? Detroit knows how to go all out, and the pie scene is one of the best in the country. Whether you’re looking for a sweet, savory, or taco pie, there are plenty of delicious ways to honor everyone’s favorite mathematical constant.

Salted Maple Pie at Sister Pie

• Address: 8066 Kercheval Ave., Detroit

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Salted Maple is Sister Pie’s signature pie, featuring golden custard made with maple syrup tucked into flaky, all-butter crust. It’s finished with a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt, creating a perfect salty-sweet balance. This pie is so iconic that it remains a permanent fixture on their menu, even as other seasonal flavors rotate.

Buffalo Chicken Pot Pie at Achatz

• Address: 354 John R Road, Detroit

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This pot pie is a bold, zesty twist on comfort food. It packs chunks of white-meat chicken and a spicy buffalo sauce into their signature handmade crust. It’s the ultimate savory choice for those who want their Pi Day celebration to have a bit of heat, and pies are priced at $3.14 for Pi Day. 

Cherry Crumb Pie at Grand Traverse

• Address: 5303 S Westnedge Ave., Detroit

The top-selling pie at Grand Traverse, made with tart Michigan Montmorency cherries and a toasty crumb topping. It’s the signature pie of the National Cherry Festival held in July. 

Taco Pot Pie at Great Lakes Pot Pies

• Address: 809 W 14 Mile Road, Detroit

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This pot pie is a flavor-packed mashup with ground beef, black beans, corn and melted cheese, tucked in a signature golden crust. This is the perfect choice for a comforting yet spicy twist on the classic pot pie.

Sweet Potato Pie at Sweet Potato Sensations

• Address: 17337 Lahser Road, Detroit

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For all the sweet potato lovers, this pie balances a silky, spiced yam filling with a melt-in-your-mouth crust. Whether you choose the classic version or the sweet potato pecan topping, these pies offer a soul-warming sweetness on PI Day.

Lemon Butta Pie at Lush Yummies Pie

• Address: 23225 Woodward Ave., Detroit

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Lemon Butta Pie is a family masterpiece, featuring a creamy citrus filling. Its texture and buttery crust earned its spot on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” list, cementing itself as a Detroit legend.

Detroit Style Pizza at Buddy’s Pizza

• Address: 1565 Broadway St., Detroit

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The Detroit Style Pizza at Buddy’s is the original pizza pie, featuring a square crust that’s double-stretched and baked in forged steel pans. This iconic pie has defined the city’s pizza identity and remains a must-have for a savory Pi Day celebration. 

Scottish Meat Pies at Ackroyd’s Bakery

• Address: 25137 Plymouth Road, Detroit

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The Traditional Scottish Meat Pies are hand-held savory classics with a succulent beef filling inside a hot-water crust. These double-crust pies are designed to be eaten by hand, offering a comforting bite. They are the ultimate choice for a hearty Pi Day experience.