Arlington’s Livin’ the Pie Life Takes No. 1 in Newsweek’s 2026 Pie Reader Poll

By Chris Colgan

Image credit: Livin’ the Pie Life. Screenshot of the bakery’s website supplied by Chris Colgan.

The Arlington bakery behind the national recognition is Livin’ the Pie Life at 2166 North Glebe Road. It finished first in Newsweek’s 2026 “America’s Best Pie” Readers’ Choice Awards, according to ARLnow’s September 22 reporting. The bakery also celebrates the win on its own website.

For anyone building a list of local stops to explore in Arlington, this is a timely addition.

What did the bakery win?

This was a readers’ choice competition. ARLnow reports that Newsweek editors chose 20 nominees and readers voted online, with results published September 9. Livin’ the Pie Life led the 10 winners.

That distinction matters: this is recognition from an online reader poll, rather than a claim that every pie shop in America underwent a blind taste test. It is still a reason to celebrate an Arlington business earning national attention.

Read ARLnow’s report or visit Newsweek’s award page.

Plan your visit to North Glebe Road

The bakery’s official website lists its address as 2166 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207. It offers advance ordering as well as purchases from the daily bake during business hours.

Planning around a particular pie? The site asks customers to preorder at least three days ahead. Check the current menu and pickup date before making plans; a listing or award does not guarantee that a specific item will be available when you arrive.

Check the bakery’s current menu, ordering options and hours.

Make it part of exploring Arlington

If you are considering a move, leave time between home tours to experience the places you might actually use. A bakery stop is one small part of that exercise. So are checking the drive to work, walking the route to everyday errands and seeing how a neighborhood feels at different times.

Enjoying a local business does not tell you whether a particular home fits your budget or routine. It does give you another reason to get out of the listing photos and explore the area in person.

Five quick questions

Which Arlington bakery won?

Livin’ the Pie Life, on North Glebe Road.

Was this a readers’ choice award?

Yes. The recognition came through Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice competition.

Where is the shop?

2166 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia 22207.

Do I need to preorder?

The bakery offers both advance orders and daily-bake purchases. Its website specifies at least three days for preorders; check the current options before your visit.

Does the award apply to Arlington, Virginia?

Yes—the recognized shop is in Arlington, Virginia.

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