Word travels fast when a fried pie is this good, and people across Georgia have started rearranging road trips just to make a stop here. The Apple Fried Pie That Built This Bakery’s ReputationSome recipes earn their place in history one generation at a time. The classic apple fried pie here traces directly back to Adele Mercier, who first perfected the recipe decades ago. The rotating lineup of seasonal fried pie flavors means the display case looks different depending on when you show up. Chocolate and coconut varieties also make appearances, and the coconut fried pie has quietly built a devoted following all its own.