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The Best Chicken Pot Pie in Every State

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There are few comfort foods as universally loved as chicken pot pie. A great one has to hit every note: flaky crust, creamy filling, tender chicken, and just enough vegetables to make the whole thing feel homemade. To find the best chicken pot pie in every state, we looked for restaurants, bakeries, diners, and pie shops that are still operating and have strong local buzz, menu mentions, review support, or broader food-media recognition.

Menu availability can change, especially for daily specials and seasonal pies, so it’s always smart to call ahead before making a special trip.

Alabama: Metro Diner

A fork lifts a steaming bite of creamy chicken pot pie topped with golden biscuit crust from a small white baking dish, showing pieces of chicken, peas, carrots, and corn inside.
Metro Diner/Google

Multiple locations

Metro Diner’s chicken pot pie has earned a reputation as one of Alabama’s best comfort-food orders. It’s the kind of classic, hearty version that delivers golden crust, creamy filling, and plenty of chicken.

Alaska: A Pie Stop

A close-up of a partially eaten pasty filled with diced potatoes, carrots, and meat, held in front of a car steering wheel with a Chevrolet logo.
Andrew H./Yelp

Anchorage

A Pie Stop specializes in sweet and savory pies, and its chicken pot pie is served as a Monday favorite. This locally owned shop is a strong pick for anyone who wants a bakery-style pot pie made by people who really know pastry.

Arizona: The Hudson

A golden-brown pot pie with a flaky crust sits on a white plate. The crust is topped with a pastry shaped like the letter "H" and sprinkled with chopped herbs.
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Sedona

The Hudson serves a rotisserie chicken pot pie with carrots, onion, celery, peas, and potatoes. It’s a cozy, polished take on the classic, with a scenic Sedona setting to match.

Arkansas: Neal’s Cafe

A golden-brown pot pie topped with chopped green herbs sits on a white plate, placed on a speckled brown countertop.
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Springdale

Neal’s Cafe is a local institution known for homestyle cooking and daily specials. Its Friday chicken pot pie is exactly the kind of old-school comfort dish that makes regulars plan their week around it.

California: Musso & Frank Grill

A casserole dish of baked macaroni and cheese with a golden, bubbly crust sits on a white plate with a decorative doily, alongside a glass of water and another dish in the background on a restaurant table.
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Hollywood

This legendary Hollywood restaurant serves chicken pot pie on Thursdays. With its historic dining room and old-school service, Musso & Frank makes the dish feel like a piece of Los Angeles history.

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Colorado: Denver Biscuit Company

A plate of savory chicken and vegetables covered in creamy mushroom gravy, garnished with rosemary, on a white plate with brown trim.
Leana C./Yelp

Denver

Denver Biscuit Company puts a biscuit-forward spin on chicken pot pie. Instead of a traditional pastry shell, expect a rich, hearty bowl built around the restaurant’s beloved biscuits.

Connecticut: Dottie’s Diner

A plate with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, steamed broccoli and carrots, a pickle spear, and a side of white gravy. A napkin is partially visible to the left.
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Woodbury

Dottie’s may be famous for doughnuts, but its chicken pot pie deserves attention, too. The diner’s retro feel and scratch-made comfort food make it a natural home for a cozy, creamy pot pie.

Delaware: Jessop’s Tavern

A pot pie topped with golden, flaky pastry sits on a metal plate. Creamy filling with peas spills out, and a spoon rests beside it. A glass, utensils, and a red napkin are on the wooden table.
Emily Panases/Google

New Castle

Set inside one of Delaware’s oldest buildings, Jessop’s Tavern gives chicken pot pie a historic tavern setting. It’s a fitting place for a rich, traditional version of the dish.

Florida: Se7en Bites

A close-up of a baked savory pie with a flaky, golden-brown crust sprinkled with pepper, served with a side of pimento cheese and a fried patty on a white paper-lined tray.
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Orlando

Se7en Bites makes its chicken pot pie from scratch with tender chicken and vegetables, and the dish has even been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It’s a hearty Southern-style favorite that often sells out.

Georgia: Paul’s Pot Pies

A round, golden-brown pie topped with pastry cutouts shaped like a flower and leaves, placed on a wooden surface beside a polka dot napkin and a fork.
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Marietta

Paul’s Pot Pies has been built around one thing: excellent savory pies. The chicken pot pie became so popular that it helped turn the business into a dedicated pie shop.

Hawaii: Hilo Bay Cafe

A close-up of a partially eaten pot pie with flaky golden crust, filled with creamy sauce, green peas, and pieces of chicken. A white plastic fork rests on top of the pie.
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Hilo

Hilo Bay Cafe offers an island take on comfort food, with a chicken pot pie that has earned national attention. Its version adds a little extra personality — it features a yellow curry vegetable filling — while keeping the creamy, flaky essentials intact.

Idaho: Boise Pie Co.

A large, round chocolate chip cookie pie with a golden-brown crust sits on a metal surface. The pie is thick and dotted with chocolate chips throughout the top.
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Boise

Boise Pie Co. is best known for dessert pies, but its savory chicken pot pie is a standout. The bakery-style crust gives this one an especially homemade feel.

Illinois: Hoosier Mama Pie Company

A partially eaten slice of chicken pot pie with vegetables on a white plate with a silver fork, set on a wooden table.
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Chicago

Hoosier Mama Pie Company is one of Chicago’s most beloved pie shops, and its chicken pot pie is a local favorite. You can go big with a full pie or keep it simple with a slice.

Indiana: Pots & Pans Pie Co.

A partially eaten pot pie in a foil pie pan, showing a golden, flaky crust and a filling of vegetables and sauce, including potatoes, carrots, peas, and other ingredients.
Gabbi Bratton/Google

Indianapolis

Pots & Pans Pie Co. makes handmade pies, including a take-and-bake chicken pot pie. It’s ideal for anyone who wants restaurant-quality comfort food at home.

Iowa: The Machine Shed

A fork lifting a piece of flaky crust from a bowl of chicken pot pie, showing creamy filling with peas and chicken inside, on a plate lined with a red and white napkin.
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Davenport

The Machine Shed bakes its chicken pot pies fresh throughout the day. It’s a classic Midwest pick: hearty, filling, and proudly homestyle.

Kansas: Conroy’s Public House

A close-up of a bowl of meat and vegetable stew topped with a flaky, golden puff pastry crust, served on a white plate with a spoon beside it.
Jason Brown/Google

Leawood

Conroy’s serves an elevated pub-style chicken pot pie topped with puff pastry. The result is rich and comforting without feeling too heavy.

Kentucky: Double Dogs Chow House

A golden-brown pot pie sits on a wooden board with a leather-handled tray. A drink, utensils, and a Double Dogs restaurant menu featuring a dog illustration are visible in the background.
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Multiple locations

Double Dogs serves a skillet-style chicken pot pie with plenty of filling and a hearty presentation. It’s a crowd-pleasing version from a casual Kentucky favorite.

Louisiana: Elsie’s Plate & Pie

A golden-brown pot pie topped with herbs sits in a black baking dish on a white plate, accompanied by a spoon and fork. Other food and drinks are partially visible in the background on a wooden table.
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 Baton Rouge

Elsie’s is all about pie, both sweet and savory. Its chicken pot pie is a Baton Rouge favorite, with a homemade feel and the kind of crust pie lovers seek out.

Maine: Dysart’s Restaurant & Truck Stop

A round pot pie with a golden crust sits on a white plate next to a soft dinner roll and a small cup of grape jelly, with a napkin and utensils in the background on a beige table.
Warren Morgan

Hermon

Dysart’s is a Maine comfort-food staple, and its chicken pot pie fits right in. It’s hearty, no-fuss, and exactly what you want from a roadside classic.

Maryland: SoBo Cafe

A bowl covered with golden, flaky puff pastry on a plate with a black napkin, next to a small salad, glasses of water, and iced drinks on a white tablecloth.
Stephen Jones/Google

Baltimore

SoBo Cafe gives chicken pot pie a warm neighborhood-restaurant treatment. Diners praise the cozy atmosphere and elevated comfort-food menu.

Massachusetts: Centerville Pie Co.

Close-up of a chicken pot pie in a foil tin with a portion cut out, revealing creamy filling with chicken pieces, peas, carrots, and sauce under a golden-brown crust.
Olivia Wilder/Google

Centerville

Centerville Pie Co. is nationally known for its chicken pies, even earning Oprah’s attention. Its pot pie is rich, familiar, and built around serious pie-making skill.

Michigan: Great Lakes Pot Pies

A savory meat pie with a golden, flaky crust sits on a blue plate decorated with yellow lemons. A slice of the pie has been removed, revealing a filling of ground meat and vegetables.
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Clawson

Great Lakes Pot Pies specializes in handmade pot pies using local ingredients. The chicken pot pie is the signature order, with a flaky crust and deeply comforting filling.

Minnesota: The St. Paul Grill

A golden-brown, flaky bread or pastry crust covers a creamy, white filling, served on a white plate with a red rim. Part of the crust has been broken, exposing the filling inside.
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 St. Paul

The St. Paul Grill serves a refined version of chicken pot pie in a classic dining-room setting. It’s elegant, but still gives you that warm, nostalgic pot pie feeling.

Mississippi: Sugar Magnolia Takery

A plate with a green salad topped with cherry tomatoes, broccoli, walnuts, feta cheese, a bread roll, a serving of creamy chicken casserole, and a small container of salad dressing on the side.
Judy E./Yelp

Flowood

Sugar Magnolia Takery is known for take-home meals, sweets, and savory pies. Its chicken pot pie is a local favorite for easy, comforting dinners.

Missouri: PotPie

A fork breaks into a golden, flaky meat pie on a white plate, revealing chunks of beef, carrots, and gravy inside. The pie sits on a wooden table with a napkin and utensils in the background.
Tyler Young/Google

Kansas City

With a name like PotPie, expectations are high — and this Kansas City restaurant delivers. Its chicken pot pie is known for a generous portion, great crust, and a slightly upscale comfort-food feel.

Montana: Stonefly Lounge

Three small savory pies with golden, flaky crusts are in individual aluminum tins on a dark wooden surface. The pies appear homemade, with visible herbs and a slightly rustic appearance.
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Coram

Near Glacier National Park, Stonefly Lounge serves savory pies in a relaxed mountain setting. Its chicken pot pie comes in mini and deep-dish styles, making it a memorable post-adventure meal.

Nebraska: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

A golden-brown pot pie with a flaky crust sits on a white plate. Three short slits are cut into the top crust. Part of a knife, fork, glass, and a person wearing a blue patterned shirt are visible around the plate.
Rob Hartung/Google

Omaha

Cheddar’s may be a chain, but its chicken pot pie has a devoted following. The Omaha location is a reliable place to find a scratch-kitchen-style version with a big, flaky crust.

Nevada: Honey Salt

A small cast iron skillet filled with a creamy, baked dip topped with herbs and crispy onions sits on a wooden board next to slices of toasted bread; a hand reaches for a glass of water in the background.
Wayne Auxier/Google

Las Vegas

Honey Salt is a well-known locals’ favorite that leans heavily into elevated comfort food, and its chicken pot pie is one of the standout dishes. Made with a rich, creamy filling and topped with a flaky, golden crust, it strikes a balance between classic homestyle flavor and a more polished, restaurant-quality presentation.

New Hampshire: The Common Man

A round cast iron dish topped with a golden, lattice-patterned puff pastry sits on a white plate, surrounded by empty plates, forks, and knives on a brown paper-covered table.
Bronson/Google

Multiple locations

The Common Man is a longtime New Hampshire staple known for classic Yankee comfort food, and its chicken pot pie is a menu favorite. Served bubbling hot with a flaky crust and a rich, creamy filling packed with tender chicken and vegetables, it’s exactly the kind of hearty, dependable dish that has kept locals coming back for decades. The cozy, rustic setting makes it feel even more like a home-cooked meal.

New Jersey: The Chicken or the Egg (Chegg)

A bread bowl filled with creamy soup containing diced carrots, celery, and potatoes, served with a toasted bread slice on a white plate; fries and other food items are visible in the background.
Stephen/Google

Beach Haven

Better known as “Chegg,” this Long Beach Island staple is famous for chicken in all forms — and that includes a standout chicken pot pie. It’s a hearty, no-frills version packed with tender chicken and vegetables under a flaky crust, exactly what you want after a day at the shore.

New Mexico: Aly’s A La Cart

A golden-brown pot pie with a decorative star crust sits on a white square plate, accompanied by a side of roasted potatoes, on a wooden table.
Cam K/Google

Taos

Aly’s A La Cart serves a chicken chipotle pie that brings New Mexico flavor to the pot pie format. It’s a smart pick for anyone who wants comfort food with a little heat and some unexpected spices — think garam masala, coriander, and cumin.

New Jersey: The Committed Pig

A cozy restaurant with rustic blue wooden walls, eclectic wall art including farm animal silhouettes and metal grates, and mismatched chairs around wooden tables set with condiments. Warm lighting adds to the inviting atmosphere.
Marcos Lucilla/Google

Morristown

The Committed Pig is known for elevated comfort food, and its chicken pot pie delivers on that promise. Served hot with a flaky crust and a rich, creamy filling packed with chicken and vegetables, it’s a modern take that still feels classic. The restaurant has a strong local following and consistently high reviews, making it a dependable pick for one of the state’s best versions.

North Carolina: Village Tavern

A white bowl with golden-brown puff pastry on top, served on a white plate in a restaurant with dim lighting and red chairs in the background.
Doug10/Tripadvisor

Multiple locations

Village Tavern has built a strong reputation for classic American comfort food, and its chicken pot pie is one of the most consistently praised dishes on the menu. It’s a traditional version done right — a rich, creamy filling loaded with chicken and vegetables, sealed under a flaky, golden crust. With multiple locations and steady reviews, it’s a reliable and accessible pick across the state.

North Dakota: Granite City Food & Brewery

A bowl of pot pie topped with a golden, flaky pastry crust, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a white plate with a black napkin and a spoon beside it.

Doc-Rocketman/Tripadvisor

Fargo

Granite City’s chicken pot pie is big, golden, and built for comfort. The brewery setting makes it a satisfying cold-weather order.

Ohio: Just Pies

A partially eaten pot pie with a golden-brown crust sits on a marble countertop, revealing a filling of chicken, peas, and carrots.
Terri Ives/Google

Westerville

Just Pies packs its chicken pot pie with vegetables and large pieces of chicken. As the name suggests, this is a place that takes crust seriously.

Oklahoma: Paseo Grill

A golden-brown pie with a flaky crust sits in a small cast iron skillet on a wooden trivet, placed on a white plate with a spoon beside it on a table covered with a white tablecloth.
Jenny G/Google

 Oklahoma City

Paseo Grill’s chicken pot pie is a lunch-menu favorite, but quantities are limited. Plan ahead if you want to try this polished, locally loved version.

Oregon: Lauretta Jean’s

A savory herb-crusted pot pie on a white plate with green trim, served alongside a kale salad with croutons, shredded cheese, and a few cucumber slices.
John Atkins/Google

Portland

Lauretta Jean’s offers take-and-bake chicken pot pies, making it easy to enjoy one at home. The shop’s reputation for excellent pastry gives this savory pie a major advantage.

Pennsylvania: Curly’s Comfort Food

A brightly lit Curly’s restaurant at dusk features red neon lights and signage for fries and wings; an ATM stands near the entrance, and the parking lot is mostly empty under a clear evening sky.
Tom Aquilone/Google

Levittown

Curly’s offers a chicken pot pie that appears as a Thursday comfort-food special. It’s casual, filling, and made for serious cravings.

Rhode Island: Blue Plate Diner

A white bowl filled with chicken pot pie, featuring chunks of chicken, carrots, peas, and gravy, topped with a golden, flaky biscuit and a sprinkle of chopped chives.

Kjay/Tripadvisor

Middletown

Blue Plate Diner serves made-from-scratch comfort food in an old-school diner setting. Its chicken pot pie is one of the cozy classics that keeps people coming back.

South Carolina: Truffles Cafe

A square white plate with a leafy green Caesar salad topped with shredded cheese on the left and a golden-brown pastry with a baked butterfly shape on top on the right.
Shayne Adams/Google

Bluffton

Truffles Cafe makes a more refined chicken pot pie with vegetables and a white wine cream sauce. It’s familiar comfort food with a slightly upscale twist.

South Dakota: Purple Pie Place

A bowl of pot pie with a heart-shaped biscuit on top, served on a decorative plate beside a spoon. In the background, a serving of berry pie with a fork rests in a paper tray.
Rachel Belkin/Google

Custer

Purple Pie Place may be famous for sweet pies, but its signature chicken pot pie deserves a savory spotlight. It’s a perfect stop after exploring the Black Hills.

Tennessee: The Cafe at Thistle Farms

A plate with a fresh salad of greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese, served next to a golden-brown puff pastry and a small cup of creamy dressing.
Bell Dagnan/Google

Nashville

The Cafe at Thistle Farms has served chicken pot pie as a seasonal customer favorite. When it’s available, it’s one of Nashville’s most comforting lunch orders.

Texas: Grace’s

A golden-brown savory pie with a crisscross pattern is served in a small cast iron skillet, alongside glasses of iced tea and plates of salad on a tabletop.
Lisa Marie/Google

Houston

Grace’s makes chicken pot pie with tarragon, thyme, and marsala wine tucked into a decadent crust. It’s Southern comfort with a Houston restaurant polish.

Utah: Croshaw’s Gourmet Pies

Two individual chicken pot pies with golden, flaky crusts are served in metal tins on white plates atop a green cafeteria tray; one pie has a piece of crust broken, revealing peas and creamy filling inside.
Kirk Blake/Google

St. George

Croshaw’s has been making handmade pies for decades. Its chicken pot pies are made in limited quantities, so arriving early is the move.

Vermont: Morningside Bakery

A row of brick buildings with black awnings houses a bakery and other businesses. Outdoor tables and potted plants decorate the sidewalk, and a hanging flower basket is visible on the right. The sky is overcast.
Terry Harlow/Google

Brandon

Morningside Bakery gives chicken pot pie a French bakery touch. The homemade savory pie pairs nicely with the shop’s pastries and small-town charm.

Virginia: The Pie Gourmet

A slice of savory pie with a golden crust and a filling of vegetables and meat sits on a white plate with a floral pattern; a fork and knife rest beside it.
Aarti Bansal/Google

Vienna

The Pie Gourmet has more than 30 years of pie-making experience. Its chicken pot pie features white meat chicken, vegetables, and a rich filling in a well-made crust.

Washington: Uptown Grill

A golden-brown pot pie sits on a white plate with a wooden-handled spoon beside it; in the background are plates of sweet potato fries, regular fries, and a glass of iced tea.
Susan Towerton/Google

Olympia

Uptown Grill’s scratch chicken pot pie is one of its top sellers. It’s a dependable, hearty version that has clearly built a following over time.

West Virginia: Sarah’s Bakery

A golden-brown pie with a flaky, crimped crust and small slits cut into the top, sitting in a metal pie pan against a plain white background.
Tia Lendo/Google

Charleston

Sarah’s Bakery is known for sweets, but its chicken pot pie is reportedly a bestseller. That says a lot in a bakery where the savory item has to compete with dessert.

Wisconsin: The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.

A white plate with a bowl of cooked apples, a spoon, a piece of pretzel bread, and a golden-brown puff pastry pie on a wooden table.
Julie S./Google

Madison

The Great Dane’s chicken pot pie comes with a fun Wisconsin pub twist, including applesauce and a pretzel stick on the side. It’s cozy, filling, and just quirky enough to stand out.

Wyoming: Sidewinders American Grill

A baked pot pie with a golden-brown crust is served in a white dish, accompanied by steamed broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower on a white plate. A folded napkin and glass are in the background.
Stephen Smith/Google

Wilson

Sidewinders makes homemade chicken pot pies in limited batches. Fresh-baked and filling, it’s a great comfort-food order near Jackson Hole.

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