Pie, Perfected: Your Go-To Guide To D.C.’s Most Delish Desserts

Sometimes you just need to give in to life’s little indulgences. Whether it’s finally buying those sandals you’ve been eyeing since March, taking an impromptu beach weekend, or treating yourself to a seriously sinful dessert, giving the green light to summer’s sweetest desires just feels right.

And that’s where pie — sweet, flaky, juicy, delicious pie — comes in. It’s the ideal way to satisfy your hot-weather sweet tooth — not melty, messy, or too heavy. Basically, it's perfection on a plate.

So, it’s high time you familiarized yourself with the area’s best options to see which pie shop is your perfect fit. We scoured the DMV and found 10 delicious destinations from Arlington to Olney to H Street NE. Click through and prepare yourself for the sweetest part of the season.