Emporium Pies

The line for these pies were extremely long, so my parents and I decide to go check out their pies. We waited in line for 40 – 45 minutes for a few pie slices and drinks — so make sure you’re ready to wait in line!
My mom and I ordered an apple pie with ice cream on the side (Lord of the Pies). It was good, the crust was well made, and the cinnamon streusel was extremely delicious. However, the pie was overall a little too sweet, and I only had half a slice!
My dad ordered a peppermint cream pie from the Christmas menu, named Father Christmas. It was extremely good, the cream was light and fluffy, and the chocolate cookie crust tied the whole pie together! I definitely recommend this pie!
My dad also got a bourbon pecan pie with shortbread crust. He says the nuts were good, however the crust was a little too sweet.
We also got the hot chocolate with a homemade marshmallow on top, and it was good. Nothing special about it though!
Overall, the pies here were good, but nothing outstanding. It’s good if you hear a sweet tooth, but everything just tasted a little too sweet.

Doesn’t quite live up to the hype. The pie was decent, but nothing amazing. Not to be rude, but the quality is what you might find from the bakery in a decent grocery store. The line was long. Waited in line for about fifteen minutes to get to the counter. My wife gor the «buttermilk blitzen,» and I got the «smooth operator.» Like I said, they were good, but not special.
I think if you’re going to specialize in one food item (pies, in this case), there should be something about the food, the service, and the environment that just makes the entire experience amazing. Instead, what this place delivers is a long wait, cramped space, and a pie that’s just just okay.

If you’re a pie lover, a trip to Emporium is a necessary pilgrimage. The pies here are flawless; I don’t know how else to describe them. And there are a variety of pies to suit a variety of pie tastes, whether you’re into more traditional apple pies or a lover of chocolatey mousse pies.
On my recent visit, I had the (seasonal) merry berry pie and a cup of coffee. Even the coffee was good! And I’m a tough critic when it comes to coffee.
A nice little touch here is the charming packaging in which your slice of pie is served — in a small wooden crate-​like container, loosely tied together with a piece of string, with a wooden fork tucked underneath. It kinda makes the experience feel a little more special. :o)
The one downside to Emporium is the line, which is always out to the street. Seating inside is also limited, so be prepared to take it to go or enjoy your pie at one of the outdoor tables if the weather permits.

This is one of my go to dessert spots whenever I’m in Dallas.
Smooth Operator: silky chocolate pie with pretzel crust. This pie is amazingggg. The chocolate is rich and creamy and the pretzel crust complements it well by adding a good bite to it. This is my go to order here now!
Drunken Nut: I love pecan pies so of course it was good. But there’s nothing too special about the flavor of this one. I could have gotten a pecan pie at the grocery store and still be pleased. Overall, still tasty though!
There has been a line on all my visits, but it moves fairly quickly. Also, not a lot of spots inside so if you want, you can get it to go and they give it to you in a cute little box!

Love the pies here. Also love the atmosphere of the place, it feels like walking into a Pinterest board that has come alive. They do a cute job packing your slices of pie to go and the coffee is good.

My friends and I split the Merry Berry (cranberry and nuts), the Smooth Operator (chocolate with a pretzel crust, and the Buttermilk Blitzen. They were all fine, but nothing special. My favorite was the Buttermilk Blitzen, which the cashier described as tasting just like a chai latte. She was right that it did taste like a chai latte, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought a chai latte would have been cheaper and had a fraction of the calories for the same flavor and satisfaction.
The Merry Berry was good, but not unlike most other fruit pies I’ve had. The Smooth Operator was kind of boring, but the salty crust went well with the chocolate. If they were open late, this seems like it would be a good spot for a late-​night snack, but they’re not. Service was fast and friendly, and I’d probably be willing to go back and try different pies.

I would love to give this place 5 stars but unfortunately they did not have the correct hours stated on their website or voicemail so we ended up driving all the way from north Dallas to get a piece of their pie on a day that they were not even open. They had a sign posted on their front door but I just don’t think that should be the case for a booming business like them so.
Their pies are however. amazing and the flavors are just wonderful. We drive in from Austin and have come here at least a few times even though we have so many other places to choose from as out-​of-​owners. Their service is a bit slow and the space is quite limited inside since it is so tiny but it is still worth it. Parking is tricky at times but also worth braving.

These pies are amazing!!! My visit to Dallas led me here and I’m so glad. It’s situated in the cute artsy Bishop district almost reminiscent of Old Pas in Pasadena, CA. Luckily my trip to Dallas coincided with the holidays and I was able to taste their seasonal pies, one of which was a choc cookie crust with peppermint filling. Emporium Pies blew my mind with how incredible pies can actually be. It’s truly opened my mind from the pumpkin-​pie-​only-​please mindset I’ve been living my entire life. Selling by the slice facilitates going on the tasty adventure of trying them all, but I’ll save you from wondering where to start– they’re all good. I can’t be in Dallas and not go here and one visit is never enough.

There was a decent line when we arrived but it didn’t take long to go through. I looked at the menu and got the apple pie one and we also ordered a chocolate pie (they had fancy names for them but it really doesn’t matter). I tried them both and they tasted good at first, but then as you ate more it became overly sweet. The chocolate filling was super sweet and it had a pretzel crust, it was a nice combo but I also got the salt flavor from the pretzel that I didn’t enjoy. The apple pie has thinly sliced apples and a crumb topping. The crumb topping tasted like brown sugar, it was overly sweet. The crust was flakey but nothing special. When I was looking at the menu they charge $ 40 for a pie and like $ 5 for a slice. I do not think this place is worth the money for me

NOT A PIE SHOP, BUT AN EMPORIUM OF PLEASURE!
At first glance of the shop, I thought there was a line outside an old American bakery from the 18^th century. This is not a strange thought since Emporium Pies is located in the Bishop Arts District, where Dallas gets a little quirky & weird in a good way!). Expect to see a line of people waiting to get their pies. Upon entering, it is like a trip to grandma’s house. Small kitchen where the grandkids slice pies & a small dining area inside. You can also sit outside to soak up the sun & enjoy the festivities on the street. Anyway, you’ve waited for this review, which I guarantee will make you want to wait in line for Emporium Pies.
And now… PIE!
The Food: EMPORIUM OF PLEASURE.
Get the slice of pie in a to-​go container, and it comes in a miniature picnic basket made of popsicle sticks. You get a wooden fork, made of the same material as those disposable wooden ice cream spoons (think Blue Bell). Great presentation that makes you feel less guilty about indulging.
Drunken Nut: THE BEST KIND OF DRUNK.
A Bourbon Pecan Pie with a shortbread crust and the taste & aroma of maple syrup. The filling has a buttery, maple sugary, pecan, brown sugary, & cooked down bourbon taste. The shortbread crust is buttery & flakes wonderfully to combine with the dense filling. Both the filling and crust come together to provide a chewy crunch that explodes with these flavors. Overall, you see a pecan pie, but you taste pecan pie with maple sugar, a slight shot of bourbon, & buttery shortbread cookies. This is the taste of Autumn in full force.
Cloud Nine: MORE LIKE CLOUD INFINITY. This is the food of the gods.
It consists of toasted brown sugar meringue on top, followed by butterscotch custard, and finally housemade caramel all over the pie crust. The toasted brown sugar meringue has a nice light & fluffy character that relaxes your palette. It is sweet, but also made complex by the roasted sugar, like a fine, light molasses. Butterscotch custard is the crème de la crème. It dominates the composition of the pie, but makes all the other layers better by enhancing their flavor. It is sweet, heavily buttery, and has a toasty, burnt quality that takes its flavors above cloud 9, 10, 11, 12… infinity. The housemade caramel is sweet & thick, a nice way to coat your tongue & sweet tooth. I want to bring into attention; each layer has a similar roasted, toasted, buttery, creamy, sweet, and decadent flavor; but what distinguishes them is their texture. The brown sugar meringue is light, fluffy, and thin; a cloud on this heavenly pie. The butterscotch custard is thick & custardy, clumps at the right spots, localizes the flavor on the sweet points of your tongue. Finally, the ooey gooey, viscous caramel packages the other layers & lays on your tongue, cuddling your taste buds. Bravo, encore!
Smooth Operator: HEAVENLY BLISS.
Their version of French silk chocolate pie but with a salted pretzel crust. The chocolate is light in texture and succumbs to your tongue and melts into liquid chocolate. It melts like cream cheese, the ultimate indulgence in chocolate. Right when the chocolate melts on your tongue, you experience a split second of coolness, similar to tucking your hand onto the cool side of the pillow. With each bite, you breathe a sigh of heavenly delight. The chocolate filling is smooth & strong, but not too sweet, complemented by crunchy & salty pretzel crust. The way the pretzel crust flakes, combined with the smooth chocolate filling reminds me of a smores crumble. Occasionally, you get the salted chunk of pretzel, but it cleanses your palette of decadent chocolate. A masterpiece at work, and you get to enjoy every bite. Seduced by the silky chocolate again.
Buttercream Gang: GRANDMA’S GANG.
Looks like a lemon meringue pie, but without the meringue. Tastes like a Chinese egg custard tart (aka Dan Tat). It has a creamy & dense texture, with a strong buttery & egg-​y flavor. It consists of a buttermilk custard wrapped by a buttery, crisp, and flaky shortbread crust. The pie filling tastes mainly of egg & custard, which complements the buttery shortbread crust well. It is plain & simple, a memory of how life should sometimes be.
The Verdict: PIES THAT CAN REPLACE THANKSGIVING TURKEY.
Slices of pie are ~$ 5 each, which may be a little expensive; but it is WORTH EVERY PENNY & SECOND OF WAITING. Pie is served in a mini picnic basket with a wooden fork reminiscent of wooden ice cream spoons. Cloud Nine is a synonym for divine, with brown sugar meringue, butterscotch custard, & housemade caramel in 3-​layers. Drunken Nut is the Autumn essential pie with maple, pecans, and bourbon. Buttercream Gang invokes simpler times with a buttery pie & crust that is is too elegant. Smooth Operator is the answer to every chocolate craving problem. The line to wait for this pie is something that everyone should experience. A must eat place in a must see city with a group of must enjoy people.

Intro’d our group to Emporium Pie. Verdict was… Why haven’t I been here before? Wow… wow…wow…10 out of 10…
Sampled Smooth Operator, Drunken Nut. Hard to go wrong with either of those… but the Smooth Operator just rocks.
Cloud Nine had the most wows per bite.
Just go here… get a piece of pie… you will not be disappointed.

4.5**
Never been a big fan of pie until Emporium Pies. Sure, I enjoyed the occasional slices of apple and pumpkin pies during Thanksgiving, but always preferred other desserts over pie. I thought they were too ridiculously sweet. Turns out it was cause I haven’t had good pie before.
Emporium Pie is a quaint pie shop located in the heart of Bishop Arts District. Come here on a weekend night and you’ll find the line stretching out the door. Don’t worry, the line moves fast. While there isn’t much seating inside the restaurant, there are tables outside for you to enjoy your pies.
Pies are $ 5 a slice. Whole pies are $ 30 with the exception of pumpkin pie and another one I can’t remember, which cost $ 40.
I highly recommend frequenting Emporium Pies to try all their delicious pies. My favorites?
–The Lord of the Pies (apple pie)
–Smooth Operator (chocolate silk pie with salted pretzel crust)
–Cloud Nine (caramel & butterscotch custard)
–The Nannerz (bananas with a vanilla mouse and drizzled with maple caramel)
Note: You have the option of ordering a side of vanilla ice cream to go with your pie. A MUST for ‘The Lord of the Pies.’

Emporium Pies… I never wanted to believe the hype. I delayed visiting because I thought I was just some popular spot that people go crazy for but doesn’t live up to expectations. I was so wrong.
It looks like this may have been a house converted to s restaurant which is not surprising in the bishop arts district. Very cozy, southern ambiance inside.
I’m typically not a fan of baked goods or sweets but every pie I tried here was amazing. We had the smooth operator, the lord of the pies, the pumpkin pie, and the a cream one. All were delicious but the standout for me was lord of the pies. I never knew apple pie could be so rich and tasty. Not overwhelmingly sweet and the apple slices tasted fresh. Very highly recommend braving the line for a slice!