It’s officially pie season in Michigan (not that one ever needs an excuse to eat pie!). Cooler weather, holiday gatherings, and family dinners all call for one thing: a show-stopping dessert. And if you’re looking for the best pie in the state, one bakery is getting national attention—again.

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Known for quality that has earned features on Food Network, Good Morning America, Lovefood.com, and CBS News, this Mitten State bakery continues to impress year after year.

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Achatz Handmade Pie Co. via Facebook
Achatz Handmade Pie Co. via Facebook
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Here in Michigan the crown goes to the 4-Berry Pie from Achatz Handmade Pie Co. The standout dessert is made with a blend of locally sourced cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

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And here’s the kicker—it wasn’t even supposed to be a thing! Wendy Achatz had leftover berries one day and didn’t have enough of each to make a full pie, so she tossed them all together. The result? A sweet-and-tart masterpiece that’s now an award-winning classic.

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Achatz Handmade Pie Co. via Facebook
Achatz Handmade Pie Co. via Facebook
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Of course, the 4-Berry isn’t the only star. Achatz also serves Dutch Apple, Cherry Crumb, Sweet Potato, Pecan, and even gluten-free and sugar-free pies. With nine locations around Michigan—or online shipping if you can’t make it in person—it’s easy to get your hands on one. In addition to pies, you'll find cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats as well.

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Achatz Handmade Pie Co. locations:

  • Livonia - 19734 Haggerty Rd.
  • Armada - 75700 North Ave.
  • Chesterfield - 30301 Commerce Blvd.
  • Troy - 1063 E. Long Lake
  • Bloomfield Hills - 1983 Telegraph Rd.
  • Shelby - 45159 Market St.
  • Beverly Hills - 17736 W. 13 Mile Rd.
  • Oxford - 960 N. Lapper Rd.
  • Madison Heights - 354 John R Rd.

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