South Dakota is home to many interesting and unique restaurants, but this one definitely takes the cake - well, pie - as one of the most unusual, yet amazing places to eat in the entire state. There is definitely no other eatery that can be compared to this, and people from all over the world stop in just to get a taste of the best pie in South Dakota.

Bobkat's Purple Pie Place is nestled in Custer, South Dakota, and it's hard to miss... literally. When they say this place is purple, they actually mean it!

Can you sense why they call this one of the best pie shops in South Dakota?

They even have a purple pig mascot waiting to greet you outside! It's a favorite for tourists to pose by and take photos. And while the exterior is very unique, the interior is just as special.

Transparent chairs and cute decorations fill this place, and yes - a lot of it is purple, too. We're not here just for looks, though. What about the food?

Their pie is simply to die for. Rhubarb pie is definitely a favorite of many. And make sure to get it à la mode, because their ice cream is top notch.

You can pair just about any flavor you want with your chosen slice of pie. Create the perfect taste combination, or the prettiest, or both! And if you'd prefer them separate, you can get your ice cream in a waffle cone. They even offer a dipped cone, which is worth a try because they are super delicious.

They do serve other types of pies and hot meals for lunch and dinner, too, like this chicken pot pie, complete with a chicken pie crust. Is that cute or what? They also have melt-in-your-mouth macaroni and cheese that will blow your tastebuds away. Not a fan of either of those? They have plenty of other options to suit just about anyone.

Many people love the pie at Purple Pie Place so much that they go ahead and just take a full pie home. All the pies are made fresh and you can taste the good quality and love that goes into every one.

Quick Hits: Best Pie in South Dakota

By Annie Sandmeier

Where can you get the best dessert in South Dakota? Needless to say, if you want a slice of delicious homemade pie, Purple Pie Place is the way to go... but where does one visit for some of the other best desserts in South Dakota? If you scream for ice cream, you can never go wrong with a scoop (or 5) from Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream + Country Store, which serves homemade ice cream made from their very own dairy farm milk. Is homemade fudge and candy more your jam? Then you are going to love Turtle Town and their many types of homemade fudge, turtles, and other chocolates. Gluten free goodies? Bizzy Lizzy Flourless Bakery it is!

What are the best restaurants in South Dakota? Now THIS is a question, as South Dakota is a foodie's paradise! For a perfectly cooked steak and prime rib, we recommend Grey Goose Store & Social Club, which is actually a gas station with an unbelievable restaurant inside. Do you have a train lover in the family or just want to go to a good place with a unique ambiance? Check out the 50's Train Diner; an old 1950s Santa Fe Train car that is now parked at 1880 Town and serves a huge selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Want to go somewhere that is just flat out iconic? Wall Drug it is! (Psst... get the homemade donuts. You will thank me later!)

What is South Dakota's state food? Since many of our ancestors hail from Germany, we cannot get enough homemade treats like kuchen and kolach, but also love bierocks and chislic. More of our non-German favorites include hot beef sandwiches, Indian tacos, and anything with buffalo.

Address: 19 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730

Are you craving one of the best desserts in South Dakota yet? If you are, head over to Custer ASAP. Once you see all the purple, you'll know you're in the right place to get a slice of pie that will blow every other one of the so-called best homemade pies in South Dakota out of the water. There's no place like it anywhere else!