We won't pretend that the best part of any meal isn't dessert. Let's just get that out of the way. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner ending with the perfect bite of something sweet wraps a nice little bow on the entire experience. We're not particularly picky when it comes to dessert, but we've always had a hard time denying ourselves a slice of pie. Even better is taking home the whole thing! If you agree, you'll want to make a trip to this restaurant and bakery. They might just have the best pie in the state!

Lou's Restaurant in Hanover is a favorite among Dartmouth students and locals. And, it's easy to see why!

First a coffee shop, Lou's was the dream of Lou Bressett, a U.S. Marine veteran. He invested in a failing restaurant on Main Street and opened his own version on April 11th, 1947.

The restaurant has changed hands just a few times since then and it still offers all the home cooked goodness that was its hallmark in the 1940s.

They have a large menu perfect for lunch and dinner. And the servings are large, hearty and satisfying.

Lou's is also well-known for great breakfasts.

But it's that display of pies that most people look at first when they walk in. It's always full of a huge selection, ranging in flavors from fruit to chocolate.

You can always rely on their incredible apple pie. The crust is huge to make room for the amount of filling inside.

Pair it with ice cream and you've got a seriously perfect dessert!

They make a variety of traditional pies like that apple version and a pecan pie.

Plus they always have some special options like this chocolate cream pie.

And while we love them all, the ones that are made with seasonal and local ingredients are definitely favorites. Check out this blueberry pie made with New Hampshire Bascom Road Farm berries.

Pair any of them with ice cream and you're in for a treat. Stop in to see what they have on any given day and plan ahead to take home a whole one to enjoy for days. If it lasts that long!

Lou's Restaurant is open every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can learn more about them by visiting their website, or follow them on Facebook. You can reach them on 603-643-3321.

And, because now all we can think about is getting a slice here are 9 places in New Hampshire where you can get the most mouth watering pie.