Not only is Williams the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon” and a nostalgic Route 66 town, but the small city of just over 3,000 boasts something else, as well: world-famous lemon meringue pie. Pine Country Restaurant bakes several dozen flavors of pie every morning, each with its own unique deliciousness that begs to be enjoyed. There isn’t a single variety worth skipping, but the lemon meringue is especially indulgent — just wait ’til you see how thick the whipped topping is!
Hiding in plain sight on a Williams street corner, Pine Country Restaurant is the definition of unassuming.
TripAdvisor/Slork It would be easy to walk right by without stopping, but the world-famous pie doesn’t need a fancy atmosphere to attract customers from all corners of the nation.
Inside, the no-frills ambiance is even more pronounced.
TripAdvisor/Gonen2014 Checkered tablecloths, wood-paneled walls, American flags, and kitschy decor evoke an unmistakable small-town charm. The light fixtures are even hanging from strands of pine – paying homage to the cafe’s name, no doubt.
Visible from your first step into the restaurant, a sprawling dessert case makes eating a regular meal suddenly seem unnecessary.
TripAdvisor/evilalva From carrot cake to cinnamon rolls to every pie under the sun, no sweet tooth leaves Pine Country Restaurant unsatisfied.
Just look at all of these flavors!
TripAdvisor/Joannebo Pro-tip: come with a large group, have everyone order a different slice, and pass your plates to the left after each taste. Once you’ve settled on a favorite, bring home an entire pie for later (this is the most crucial step.)
Out of all the truly decadent choices, customers seem particularly smitten by the lemon meringue.
TripAdvisor/valigiapesante We can totally understand why – not only is the curd filling creamy and decadent, but an even taller whipped topping? It’s like biting into the fluffiest cloud imaginable.
Not surprisingly, other crowd favorites also feature meringue.
TripAdvisor/koppla69 Coconut cream, banana cream, and chocolate-dipped cherry cream are just a few of the many decadent slices of heaven.
If all this sweet talk has your taste buds screaming for something savory, you’ll be delighted to find a vast selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees on the menu.
TripAdvisor/HotelRinconTarasco As delicious as dessert may be, sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a giant plate of roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy (with pie for dessert, of course.)
Visit the restaurant’s website to learn more.
TripAdvisor/Slork
It would be easy to walk right by without stopping, but the world-famous pie doesn’t need a fancy atmosphere to attract customers from all corners of the nation.
TripAdvisor/Gonen2014
Checkered tablecloths, wood-paneled walls, American flags, and kitschy decor evoke an unmistakable small-town charm. The light fixtures are even hanging from strands of pine – paying homage to the cafe’s name, no doubt.
TripAdvisor/evilalva
From carrot cake to cinnamon rolls to every pie under the sun, no sweet tooth leaves Pine Country Restaurant unsatisfied.
TripAdvisor/Joannebo
Pro-tip: come with a large group, have everyone order a different slice, and pass your plates to the left after each taste. Once you’ve settled on a favorite, bring home an entire pie for later (this is the most crucial step.)
TripAdvisor/valigiapesante
We can totally understand why – not only is the curd filling creamy and decadent, but an even taller whipped topping? It’s like biting into the fluffiest cloud imaginable.
TripAdvisor/koppla69
Coconut cream, banana cream, and chocolate-dipped cherry cream are just a few of the many decadent slices of heaven.
TripAdvisor/HotelRinconTarasco
As delicious as dessert may be, sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a giant plate of roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy (with pie for dessert, of course.)
Have you ever tried the lemon meringue pie at Pine Country Restaurant? If so, what did you think? What was your favorite flavor of pie at the cafe?
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Address: 107 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046, USA
