Traditional pie is good. Fried pie is even better. And whether you agree or need proof, you’ve got to pay a visit Tom’s Fried Pies. The small town spot is known far and wide for its namesake pies, which have been named among the best of the best.
Tom’s Fried Pies is tucked away in Richland, a tiny town (about 7,000 residents) in Rankin County.
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Since opening in 2009, the fried pie shop has hit a few benchmarks.
Rachel Phuong Le/Google Not only did it relocate to its current locale in 2011, but, in 2019, Tripping Travel Guide included Tom’s on its list of places to find the best apple pie in America.
Despite Tom’s modest, small town locale, the recognition isn’t that surprising.
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People from all over the country visit Tom’s for its famous fried pies.
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Made using a tried-and-true family recipe, the old-fashioned pies are oozing with nostalgia - and deliciously sweet fillings.
Rachel Phuong Le/Google The menu features a slew of fruit and cream fillings, which includes everything from apple and pineapple to chocolate and sweet potato.
Tom’s also serves savory pies, which come stuffed with meat and veggies.
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In addition to a variety of flavors, the pies come in two sizes.
Rachel Phuong Le/Google And if you’ve got a really big craving to satisfy (or simply want to stock up), Tom’s offers discounted prices if you buy the pies by the dozen.
All of the pies – both sweet and savory – are made on site, from scratch, daily.
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The fruit pies are made continuously throughout the day and stored in a display case, so you can just walk in and grab one.
Tom’s Fried Pies/Facebook The meat pies, on the other hand, are made-to-order and take about six minutes to make. Of course, if you prefer your fruit pie hot or want a custom mix of fillings, just ask, and Tom’s will whip it up for you.
For more info, call Tom’s Fried Pies at (769) 257-7351. You can also visit the Tom’s Fried Pies website. And make sure to like Tom’s Fried Pies on Facebook.
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Not only did it relocate to its current locale in 2011, but, in 2019, Tripping Travel Guide included Tom’s on its list of places to find the best apple pie in America.
Kim Butts/Google
Rachel Phuong Le/Google
The menu features a slew of fruit and cream fillings, which includes everything from apple and pineapple to chocolate and sweet potato.
And if you’ve got a really big craving to satisfy (or simply want to stock up), Tom’s offers discounted prices if you buy the pies by the dozen.
The meat pies, on the other hand, are made-to-order and take about six minutes to make. Of course, if you prefer your fruit pie hot or want a custom mix of fillings, just ask, and Tom’s will whip it up for you.
These fried pies aren’t the only state dish that belongs on your dining bucket list. You’ve also got to try a slugburger from this café, which is so good that the recipe hasn’t changed since 1947.
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Address: Tom’s Fried Pies, 827 US 49, Richland, MS 39218, USA
