We will produce, by personal taste testing, the top Key Lime pie makers in Key West. Let’s roll!
- The Red Shoe Island Bistro. Wow, based on 1890’s recipe made from scratch daily, incredible!!
- Cafe Sole (also from scratch)
- Key Lime Pie Company (#1 production made version)
- Blue Heaven
- Kermit’s (nope)
Best Key Lime Pie in Key West
Of course it makes sense that the best Key Lime Pie in Key West would be made from scratch at the best restaurant on the island. When I ate at the Red Shoe Island Bistro I ended the meal asking about their KLP. They told me it was made from
Max
The Red Shoe Island Bistro’s version is king!
Key Lime Pie (Cafe Sole)
Tonight is the final in a series judging all the main Key Lime Pie offerings in Key West. Coming in at a new number 2 is Cafe Sole. This is another “made from scratch” version with a marshmallow topping vs. whipped cream. The filling was softer than The Red Shoe,
Max
Number 2 is also a scratch made version at a.great restaurant
Key Lime Pie Company (#1)
I got a two for one review at the Hogfish Bar and Grill. I went for the fish, and ended up having the best key lime pie in the keys in the process. This is from the Key Lime Pie Company and damn it’s so good. Kills Kermits, don’
Max
Number 1 “production” version for good reason!
Blue Heaven Key Lime Pie
”Who has the best key lime pie on the island?” I asked. “Blue Heaven.” I was told point blank by a very plugged in local who’d already set me onto the Santiago Bodega. It was a far better, much more “home made” version of Key Lime Pie than Kermits.
Max
Kermit’s Key Lime Pie
While it’s kinda hard to get excited about eating it out of a plastic cup, it was delicious. Their claim to fame is locally made every day by the same people for years. They claim it is the “perfect balance is sweet and tart”. I’d have to agree
Max
