Florida's state pie, done right from Key Largo to Key West. Tart and creamy on a graham or gingersnap crust, fried at a bayside bar or frozen on a stick, these are the Keys spots that take key lime pie most seriously.
The full ranking
Florida's state pie, done right from Key Largo to Key West. Tart and creamy on a graham or gingersnap crust, fried at a bayside bar or frozen on a stick, these are the Keys spots that take key lime pie most seriously.
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe (Key West)
A Key West institution on Elizabeth Street where Kermit Carpenter built a key lime empire, the pie is tart and rich on a graham crust made with real key limes. Do not miss the frozen slice on a stick dipped in dark Belgian chocolate.
Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory (Tavernier)
This Upper Keys factory in Tavernier has won 'Best in Florida' honors year after year, turning out a light, creamy, delightfully tart pie in every form from meringue-topped to chocolate-dipped. Enjoy a slice in the peaceful Serenity Garden behind the shop.
Old Town Bakery (Key West)
A cozy Eaton Street bakery whose key lime pie swaps the usual graham crust for a gingersnap crust that plays beautifully against the tart filling. Each slice is crowned with fresh house-made whipped cream just before serving.
Burdine's Waterfront (Marathon)
This Marathon beach bar is famous for its fried key lime pie, wrapped chimichanga-style and dusted with cinnamon sugar so the frozen, ice-cream-like filling stays cool inside the warm, crisp shell. One of the most talked-about desserts in the Keys.
Moondog Cafe (Key West)
A Whitehead Street cafe and bakery, and a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand pick, whose signature key lime pie arrives under a beautiful meringue crown. The zesty, lime-infused custard sits in a buttery crust, with a dairy- and egg-free slice for vegans.
Midway Cafe (Islamorada)
A beloved Islamorada coffee stop where the key lime filling is among the best in the Keys, bright and perfectly balanced. A worthy detour on the drive up or down the Overseas Highway.
Pepe's Cafe (Key West)
Established in 1909 and billed as the oldest eating house in Key West, Pepe's serves a traditional key lime pie with a zingy filling and crunchy graham crust, crowned with whipped cream and a lime wedge. Old-school charm in every bite.
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Key Largo)
The first stop for many travelers heading into the Keys, this license-plate-covered Key Largo institution makes a world-famous key lime pie from a secret recipe, everything homemade down to the graham crust and a fine balance of tart and sweet.
Banana Cafe (Key West)
A French-leaning Duval Street cafe whose key lime pie is tart and well-balanced, set off by a touch of raspberry sauce on top. A satisfying finish in a relaxed Key West room.
Porky's Bayside (Marathon)
This bayside Marathon spot turns the classic on its head with a deep-fried key lime pie, the slice encased in a warm, crisp crust and finished with a creamy raspberry-and-vanilla drizzle. A key lime experience unlike any other.
Ranked across 7 sources: One Girl, Whole World · Florida Keys Key Lime Pie Ranking (2022); We3Travel · Best Key Lime Pie in Key West & the Keys (2024); Currently Traveling · Best Key Lime Pies in the Florida Keys; Miami New Times · 10 Best Key Lime Pies in the Florida Keys (alphabetical); Authentic Florida · 14 Best Key Lime Pies in the Florida Keys, by location (2026); Yelp · Ranked by Rating · 0.5x Weight (June 2026); Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating · 0.5x Weight (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
Related lists
Browse every Top 10 List, see the experts and aggregators behind them, or play the day’s puzzles.