It’s Pie O’Clock Somewhere! Meet the Georgia Biz Behind Your Favorite Freezer Pie

It’s National Pie Day! Let’s be honest—no one’s exactly throwing parties for this one. But pie deserves a little love. Whether it’s fresh from the oven, picked up from a local bakery, or lovingly made by Granny herself, pie has a way of bringing people together. Yes, for most of us, it’s often a last-minute grab from the frozen food aisle (because life happens).

But here’s something to think about while you enjoy your next slice: the people behind the pie. If your freezer is home to an Edwards pie—Key Lime, Turtle, or Chocolate Cream—you’re taking a bite of Georgia history.

It all started back in the 1950s when Edwards Baking Company opened as a small bakeshop in Atlanta, serving schools and diners with homemade treats. By the 1960s, they introduced frozen pre-baked pies to grocery stores, and in the ’70s, they changed the game again with single-serving slices—because sometimes, one slice is all you need (or so we tell ourselves).

That same Southern ingenuity is what makes your favorite Edwards pie possible today. Every creamy filling and flaky crust comes from a recipe rooted in tradition. Without a small Georgia bakery dreaming big, these pies would never have made it to your grocery store. So, when you grab a slice, you’re not just enjoying dessert—you’re savoring a piece of history baked right here in the South.

This Pie Day, let’s do more than eat pie—let’s celebrate it. Whether you’re team Key Lime, Chocolate Cream, or Turtle, remember the sweet legacy that’s behind every bite.

Check out https://gbj.com/food-drink for bakeries near you!