Serve up a slice of your favorite pie to celebrate this mathematical holiday
New Report: Just in Time for Pi Day, This Is the Most Popular Pie in America
Published on Mar. 12, 2025
Whether you’re a math whiz or you simply love desserts, National Pi Day is one of the sweetest holidays of the year. In case you’ve never heard of Pi Day, here are the pi facts you need to know: Celebrated on March 14 (3.14—get it?), National Pi Day pays homage to one of the most famous numbers in mathematics. And one of the best ways to spread the arithmetical love is with pie—everyone’s favorite Pi Day homonym!
There are so many delectable varieties of pie to choose from, but only one can truly be called the most popular pie in America. While determining which pie is the most beloved in the USA is no small task, Instacart rose to the challenge.
Ready to find out if your favorite flavor is also America’s favorite? Keep reading to find out which pie reigns supreme from sea to shining sea.
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How did Instacart determine the most popular pie?
This year, in celebration of Pi Day, Instacart reviewed all of the pies ordered via its delivery service in 2024, tallying up which flavors were the most requested. To determine the reigning champion of pies in the United States, the company then analyzed the data to find out which pie was ordered the most, making it the most popular.
What’s the most popular pie in America?
Without further ado, the most popular pie in America is … apple! According to Instacart, 29% of all pies ordered in 2024 were apple pie—that’s nearly one out of every three pies sold. While the runner-up, pumpkin pie, was hot on its heels, there’s no denying that apple pie is an American classic for a reason: People love it!
Which pies round out the top 10?
Apple pie may be the most popular in America, but it’s definitely not the only pie in town. Want to know if your favorite flavor made the top 10? Check out the results below, which include not just the varieties of pie but also the percentage of pies sold across the country.
- Apple pie (29%)
- Pumpkin pie (23%)
- Pecan pie (9%)
- Cherry pie (8%)
- Lemon meringue pie (6%)
- Blueberry pie (5%)
- Chocolate pie (4%)
- Key lime pie (4%)
- Peach pie (3%)
- Other pies (3%)
What were the most popular pies by region?
As you might guess, different parts of the United States favor different varieties of pie, and despite being the national favorite, apple pie doesn’t earn the top spot in any particular region.
If you ask people along the West Coast and in Florida, they’ll tell you that pumpkin pie is the best all year round, despite its reputation as a fall favorite. Throughout the Midwest and as far as Arizona, cherry pie is the most popular variety. However, throughout the South, pecan pie is the undeniable favorite, with fans of the nutty confection spanning from North Carolina to Texas.
But the most fascinating region is the East Coast, where several pies are neck and neck for the title of top dog. The most popular pies along the eastern seaboard include key lime, lemon meringue, chocolate and blueberry pie, which is particularly beloved in New England.
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Source:
- Instacart: “Slicing Into Pi Day: Instacart Reveals America’s Favorite Pies”
