This Downtown Pie Shop in Texas Has More Pies Than You Can Name (Oh, Really?)

Do you love a slice of pie with a piece of history? Travel back with us along old U.S. Route 66.

Breathe in the aroma. Feel the breeze through an open car window. You’ve arrived at Texan Cafe and Pie Shop in Hutto, Texas.

You can’t miss it.

Every slice delivers the perfect balance of flaky crust and creamy filling. Photo credit: Texan Cafe and Pie Shop

It’s the pie shop with a giant bull’s head above you!

If I met him on the street, I’m not sure I’d ask him for pie — but then again, he does have good taste.

Actually, for me, the curly face and pink nostrils up there put me right at home. Yeah, we’re here for pie. But we’re also Texans, proud of it, before we step foot in that door.

It’s nice to meet you

The brick building’s starting to fade a bit. The bottom half’s white, but the upper half’s a mix of brown and lighter shades.

The bull’s head tops the roof, rising at least a foot above the roof’s edge.

An overhang blocks you from the rainy days of April or the hot sunny days of Texas summers. Some shade, or a dry spot to stand, is a welcome respite.

Little bulbs grace the edges of the overhang, in a neat row. On dark nights, they’ll light your way to the doors of your favorite pie shop.

The whole shop has a lovely downtown feel. It’s on a corner. Parking’s in front of the building, set diagonally. They have benches out front, with swirling designs and curly arms. A large Lone Star in each bench’s back, of course.

One of the features I like best is the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows.

It fits the pie shop style. The windows are in perfect little squares in rows. The second-floor windows, narrower and rectangular, reflect a greenish light back into the day. On the other side of the second story, more windows, floor to ceiling almost, add their own cheeriness.

The front door? A startling red. But it’s homey, too. It’s the color scheme of those old-fashioned diners of U.S. Route 66. Red. White. Black.

It’s like a curated, modern take on classic farmhouse charm. Colors are bright and vibrant. The bull’s white forehead. The door’s red paint. The sign’s black outline.

Texan Cafe has shades they can pull down, for when the sun’s a little too bright. It’s a shame to limit those nice big windows, but shade isn’t something to trifle with in the 100s of summer temps.

What’s my time window?

The hours are where you’ll really want to pay attention. Make note of what works for your schedule!

The Texan Cafe and Pie Shop is open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. They’re open a half hour later on Friday and Saturday, until 9 p.m. On Sunday, they’re closed.

Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Cheers! 

Takeout is only available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Plan ahead!

They’re open for dinner from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, they stay open a half hour later, until 9 p.m.

How about lunch? The pie shop’s lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

They don’t take reservations, so allot your time accordingly.

Their busiest day is Saturday, and weekdays are your best bet for peace and quiet.

Pies of the alphabet

What’s that you’re really here for? Pies, I know!

Let’s check out our A-Z (or rather, T) of pies here at Texan Cafe.

As there’s the classic Apple Pie. That’s one of my favorites. There’s something about the mix of sweet and a crisp crust. Those pies are $5.99 by the slice.

Next up is our Amish Buttermilk Pie. Those are also $5.99 by the slice. The crust loops in tight circles, up against a flaky top to the pie.

We have lots of Bs! There’s the Banana Cream Pie. That pie’s $6.49 by the slice.

I’d go for the Banana Pudding … though not technically a full-on pie. It’s $5.99 by the bowl.

Feeling adventurous? Try out the Better Than Anything Cake. It’s $5.99 by the slice. That name alone is enough to make even the most indecisive dessert lover lean in.

Blackberry Cobbler’s on the dessert menu, too. It’s the kind of dessert that earns its mess. These are a little more expensive, at $7.99 a slice.

I was excited to come across a Blueberry Banana Cream Pie ($6.49). Have you heard of one of those before? It’d be a fun combination to try out, if you’re a fan of blueberries and bananas.

If you like your blueberries on their own, there’s a Blueberry Pie, for $6.49 a slice.

Pockets full of Butterfinger wrappers? There’s a pie for you, friend. It’s the Butterfinger Pie at $5.99 a slice.

I like to root out the chocolate options on a dessert menu, too. There’s a Brownie Cream Cheese Pie. Cream cheese is my weakness! A slice of that pie is $5.99.

Cs! First up, we have our chocolates. I did warn you I like chocolate!

There’s a Chocolate Chess Pie that’s $5.99 a slice. For super chocolate fans, there’s a Chocolate Fudge Pie. Bring it on! That one’s $5.99 by the slice.

More into cherry pies? There’s a Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie, at $6.49 per slice. If you like your Cherry Pie plain and simple, there’s one at the same price.

How do you feel about silkiness? Texan Cafe has a Chocolate Silk Pie that’s $5.99 a slice.

Or go after the Chunky Monkey Pie that’s $5.99 a slice, for something different and fun.

Toffee lovers? Eat up a slice of the Chocolate Toffee Pie for $5.99. Or if you enjoy meringue, the pie shop has a Chocolate Meringue Pie at the same price point.

If someone whips out the coconut shavings, do you pour them on? If that’s you, check out the cafe’s Coconut Cream Pie. It’s $5.99 per slice.

No D, but E on its own? That’s right! EARTHQUAKE! If you’re brave, sign up for the Earthquake Cake at $6.49 per slice.

Scanning to find a gluten-free choice? Texan Cafe has a gluten-free, flourless Chocolate Cake that’s $6.99. Chocolate, bonus.

I tend to look for lemon-flavored desserts, too. And they have one! It’s a Lemon Cake that’s $6.49 a slice.

No F, but a G? What would G be for except Guy? My Guy? Treat your guy to a Guy Pie at $5.99 a slice.

Where are my chocolate lovers at? There’s a German Chocolate Pie. It’s $5.99 by the slice.

No H, I, or J on the menu — though a Hutto-themed pie does feel like a missed opportunity.

Ks? Well, it’s for Key Lime Pie, naturally! They’re $5.99 by the slice.

Remember that meringue mention earlier? It was a hint — there’s a Lemon Meringue Pie at $5.99 a slice.

For the same price, double up the lemon flavor, with a Lemon Drop Pie.

M is for the Miss Texas Chocolate Cake — a $6.49 slice worth celebrating with the girls in your group.

No N, but we do have an O! It’s an Oreo Cookie Pie, for $5.99 a slice. For anyone who’s ever finished an entire sleeve of Oreos in one sitting, this is a dream come true.

Ps naturally have a lot of our classics. You’ve got your Peach Cobbler ($7.99 a slice), Peanut Butter Pie ($5.99), Peach Pie ($6.49), and Pecan Pie ($6.49).

More Ps are your Pecan Cobbler ($7.99), Pumpkin Dump Cake ($6.49), Pumpkin Pie ($6.49), Pumpkin Magic Cake ($6.49), and Pumpkin Praline Pie ($6.49).

Me? I’d go for the Peppermint Patty Pie at $5.99 — it’s pink, and honestly, that’s reason enough.

No Q on the menu, but there is one R! It’s a Rhubarb Pie, at $6.49 per slice. Craving the Ss already? Texan Cafe has a Salted Caramel Pie that’s $5.99 by the slice. There’s also a Snickers pie ($5.99), Strawberry Cream Cheese ($5.99), and S’more Pie ($5.99).

Sugar-free options, each $5.99 per slice, include a Butterscotch Cream Pie, Banana Cream Pie, Cherry Cream Pie, Chocolate Silk Pie, Pistachio Cream Pie (yes!), and Coconut Cream Pie.

Don’t retreat into your shell just yet! In the Ts, we have a Turtle Pie at $5.99 per slice and a Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Pie for the same price.

Chocolate rounds it all out, of course!

Besides pies, Texan Cafe and Pie Shop has a full-length menu for their lunch hours.

Sides include corn, fried okra, green beans, carrots, mac and cheese, and more.

At lunch, I’d order the Onion Rings for $8.99. If you like mushrooms, there are Fried Mushrooms at $9.99 with ranch dipping sauce.

Daily lunch specials are comfort foods, such as Catfish, Chicken Fried Steak, and Chicken Fried Chicken. These fall into the $12-15 range. Note that they’re lunch portions!

There’s a Healthy Choices section, with Grilled Chicken Breast and a Salmon Caesar Salad.

The kids’ menu has more offerings than you’d find most places. Texan Cafe has Chicken Tenders, Fried Catfish, Grilled Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Corn Dogs, Steak Fingers, and Cheeseburgers.

Kids on board? It’s official! How do we get there? Plug Texan Cafe and Pie Shop into Maps.

Where: Texan Cafe and Pie Shop, 207 East St, Hutto, TX 78634

Mooo…ve over, ordinary diners — U.S. Route 66 and its golden-era charm are alive and well here.

What do you smell? Wafts of perfume from a past that’s so long ago. Hear? The whistle of the wind past your car window. And what’s that?

It’s a fork in the road. Lucky for you, this one comes with pie.

Find them online at thetexancafe.com, follow along on Facebook, and pull up directions on Google Maps before you head out — because with a pie menu this long, you’ll want to arrive with a plan and an empty stomach.