Myrtle's Pie - Princeton, Illinois

John M.

What a hidden gem in Princeton Illinois!

Only open Friday thru Sunday.. this gem makes some of the best pies I have ever had.

The owner loves what he does and it shows . They offer a wide selection of fruit and creme pies. You can also call in advance if there is a flavor you are craving or if you want a gluten free crust.

Prices are very reasonable. We sat inside and had the lemon meringue and banana creme. Both were fantastic.

Purchased a few cinnamon rolls and a key lime pie to go.

Will definitely be back!

Dena P.

This place is a gem! First of all, the pies are amazing! The crusts are flaky, they are fresh, and they are so delicious. I took a road trip (almost 2 hours) just to try this pie and it was worth every mile. We split 3 different pieces of pie (butterscotch, lemon meringue, and coconut cream). The meringue was at least 4 inches tall and was perfect. The pies weren’t overly sweet and did I mention delicious? It’s a charming little pie shop with 3 large family-style tables. The owner is super friendly and happy to serve. The shop has limited hours so look it up before you make the drive. I highly recommend making this a destination if you’re craving some homemade pie that tastes like grandma used to make (if your grandma was a great baker).

Kristopher P.

Every day is Pie Day at Myrtle’s. My visit took place on both 3/14 (Pi Day) and a Monday, and despite indicating they had a huge weekend of sales, their selection was varied and outstanding. There were countless available flavors available by the slice, some available both baked and whole, and a freezer full of “take and bake” pies and quiches equal in variety. For those dining in, there was hot coffee and hot chocolate available.

My visit included two slices of pie at the restaurant with a cup of coffee, as well as a whole quiche and two slices of pie for friends. The French Silk pie was rich and decadent, and the strawberry rhubarb was the perfect mix of sweet and tart.

After hearing about the restaurant from a friend, I drove just over an hour to try it, and was not disappointed. The cashier told me that they regularly see people stretching from Peoria to Chicago visiting regularly, some arriving with “grocery lists” to take home for friends and coworkers. So if you plan a visit, check their menu for what’s available and consider phoning ahead for a frozen pie or quiche, flavor of your choosing, to take home.

A P.

Driving by on 80? Stop in. Driving through Princeton? Go ahead and check it out. Are you at least within a surrounding county because that's worth the drive as well. Had a slice of lemon meringue pie and it was great. It had several inches of meringue, properly cooked and mixed. Very light and airy. The lemon was amazing as well. Tart and not overly sweet, just the right balance. I still have a few things to go through to eat though. Will update

Donna T.

Oh my!!! This was my first trip to this local treasure. I LOVE PIE! I am always on the hunt for good pie. Ever since our local Baker's Square went under, I have had a tough time finding a place that made great fruit pies. THIS IS THAT PLACE!!

I got a slice of apple, cherry and peach pies. I am going to try to restrain myself and eat only one piece every other day. I had a small sliver of each to taste and they were all delicious!!

There was an option for everyone. Cream pies, fruit pies, seasonal pie and even had several options of fresh baked cookies. Everything looked so good.

There are a few tables in the bakery and they have assorted hot and cold beverages to accompany their sweet treats. Next time I drive out, I am getting a piece to eat at the location to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

I love the town of Princeton. Cute stores, antiques, restaurants AND the best pie shop ever!!

Ray F.

Great pie! We loved it and came back a day later. They do have inside and outside dining available. Plenty of parking. Neat little shops nearby to explore if you want to try and walk off some of it afterwards. We have a vacation property about 40 minutes away and will definitely make it a regular stop.

Tammy S.

We had been told if we were ever in Princeton to try the pie at Myrtles so we decided to take a little roadtrip to try it and boy it did not disappoint. Myrtles Cafe and Pies is a quaint little place with a homey vibe. We tried 4 different types of pie a 3 different types of tea. The pie pieces were large and very good. They have a very large assortment of homemade pies they said they make fresh daily and change out often. We asked if they made pies to order and was handed a very extensive list and told just give them an advance notice of what was wanted.

Flyn H.

First time visiting.

Delicious pies! I ordered the strawberry rhubarb, key lime, and coconut cream pie.

Took them home and they were gobbled up within 2-3 days.