The Cherry Pit Cafe & Pie Shop, Greensboro

The Cherry Pit Cafe & Pie Shop is the comfort-food creation of husband-and-wife team Brian and April. The focus here is made-from-scratch foods, ranging from omelets and quiches for breakfast to hearty dinner staples like chicken pot pie and homemade meatloaf. The bakery kicks out equally enticing desserts—lattice-top cherry, apple crumb, and coconut pies are also made from scratch, as are the selection of cookies and muffins.