If your reading this review you are not a long time San Diego resident or you are in a social circle that doesn't ever leave the city. Julian pies is not really about the pies at all. It is one of those great multigenerational hipster field trip food institutions like Katz's Deli in New York. The idea is that you go for a drive with your lover or family on a lazy Saturday or Sunday in the mountains. The scenery is great, but if you're not into hiking there isn't much to do when your there, and if you do hike you will be hungry, so either way you grab a piece of pie. Apple pie is the thing because Julian has been an apple growing area and that means you are tasting "local flavor". The pies are yummy and very overpriced but that is because you are really buying "a real San Diego experience".
Roxy ShuShu
Outstanding pies!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Mountain Berry Crumb
Angelina E.
When you come to the city of Julian, there are plenty of pie shops to choose from. I opted for Julian Pie Company and am pretty pleased with my choice. I decided to order their most popular flavor, the Dutch Apple and I got it warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We also ordered the apple caramel and some apple cookies to-go. I can see why Dutch Apple is so popular, it's delicious! It's exactly what you want Apple pie to taste like. Warm, sweet with flavorful chunks of apple and the ice cream complemented it well and cut the sweetness a bit too. Crust was fantastic! The cookies were a nice treat to eat a few hours later and my husband really liked the apple caramel pie although I preferred the Dutch version. Employees are friendly. Definitely come here if you visit this lovely town!
Genis Artiaga
The pies were really good, but the town is a bit boring. There is not really much to do and the nice part is really small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Davis
We went. For the most part, it's take out. You stand in line, pick your pie and then pay for it. Any special orders, they place your tray by where you pay and call out your number. It's small inside there. They have some tables and a bathroom. When they call your name, you better be listening because someone will be breathing on your order.Cashier wasn't that friendly either. I could've spent my $$$ on something else.I will not go back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
John Berry
Oh. Yes. Please. Reliable and well made.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherry Foley
Just went in and purchased a cooked Dutch Apple and a frozen Dutch Apple for Easter dessert. The cooked one was great as expected! This reminder to post, reminded me the frozen pie is still in the deep freeze, haha. We didn't have it for Easter dessert. Always great pies there. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dutch
Darcie Jenkins
This place is California famous for a reason!! The pie was ordered was phenomenal! Staff was so kind and wonderful and the little area was super cute for dining in both inside and outside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dutch
Hannah S.
The little town of Julian is famous for it's apple orchards and of course that leads to apple pie - which is what this shop is known for...but they had a pecan pie on my visit and I've been scouring SoCal for a decent slice of pecan for over 10 years so I had to give it a shot here. And it was the best I've found in SoCal!! The pecans are rich and the filling is smooth with the perfect pecan pie flavor! It was a rainy day so I grabbed a small Poor Man's Mocha to go along with my pie - it's half coffee, half hot cocoa (I'd give this a miss - it wasn't very good). They have a lot of pie choices - different variations of apple such as Dutch apple, caramel apple, peach apple crumb, boysenberry apple, as well as other pie flavors altogether like strawberry rhubarb. You can grab a slice or a whole pie and they have take-and-bake options too. They also offer breads, muffins, and cookies. Definitely a great spot for dessert after walking around quaint Julian! Staff were helpful - prices are reasonable. Julian Pie Co is a family owned shop and they even have their own Apple orchard of 17,000 trees! Truly a home grown operation- love it! The shop is small and gets packed - there's limited seating inside but they have more tables outside. Parking is all street parking but Julian is very small and walkable with lots to see. I'll definitely be visiting again and trying their Apple pie next time.
Darcie J.
This place is California famous for a reason!! The pie was ordered was phenomenal! Staff was so kind and wonderful and the little area was super cute for dining in both inside and outside!
I mean how can you go wrong? The food is delicious. Service is pretty quick. If it’s cold out or snowing, get there early or get it to go.
David K.
I have been coming here for over 20 years. So many great memories with so many good friends. It never disappoints. They are the best of the best at what they do.
If your reading this review you are not a long time San Diego resident or you are in a social circle that doesn't ever leave the city. Julian pies is not really about the pies at all. It is one of those great multigenerational hipster field trip food institutions like Katz's Deli in New York. The idea is that you go for a drive with your lover or family on a lazy Saturday or Sunday in the mountains. The scenery is great, but if you're not into hiking there isn't much to do when your there, and if you do hike you will be hungry, so either way you grab a piece of pie. Apple pie is the thing because Julian has been an apple growing area and that means you are tasting "local flavor". The pies are yummy and very overpriced but that is because you are really buying "a real San Diego experience".
Outstanding pies!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Mountain Berry Crumb
When you come to the city of Julian, there are plenty of pie shops to choose from. I opted for Julian Pie Company and am pretty pleased with my choice. I decided to order their most popular flavor, the Dutch Apple and I got it warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We also ordered the apple caramel and some apple cookies to-go. I can see why Dutch Apple is so popular, it's delicious! It's exactly what you want Apple pie to taste like. Warm, sweet with flavorful chunks of apple and the ice cream complemented it well and cut the sweetness a bit too. Crust was fantastic! The cookies were a nice treat to eat a few hours later and my husband really liked the apple caramel pie although I preferred the Dutch version. Employees are friendly. Definitely come here if you visit this lovely town!
The pies were really good, but the town is a bit boring. There is not really much to do and the nice part is really small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went. For the most part, it's take out. You stand in line, pick your pie and then pay for it. Any special orders, they place your tray by where you pay and call out your number. It's small inside there. They have some tables and a bathroom. When they call your name, you better be listening because someone will be breathing on your order.Cashier wasn't that friendly either. I could've spent my $$$ on something else.I will not go back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Oh. Yes. Please. Reliable and well made.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just went in and purchased a cooked Dutch Apple and a frozen Dutch Apple for Easter dessert. The cooked one was great as expected! This reminder to post, reminded me the frozen pie is still in the deep freeze, haha. We didn't have it for Easter dessert. Always great pies there. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dutch
This place is California famous for a reason!! The pie was ordered was phenomenal! Staff was so kind and wonderful and the little area was super cute for dining in both inside and outside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dutch
The little town of Julian is famous for it's apple orchards and of course that leads to apple pie - which is what this shop is known for...but they had a pecan pie on my visit and I've been scouring SoCal for a decent slice of pecan for over 10 years so I had to give it a shot here. And it was the best I've found in SoCal!! The pecans are rich and the filling is smooth with the perfect pecan pie flavor! It was a rainy day so I grabbed a small Poor Man's Mocha to go along with my pie - it's half coffee, half hot cocoa (I'd give this a miss - it wasn't very good). They have a lot of pie choices - different variations of apple such as Dutch apple, caramel apple, peach apple crumb, boysenberry apple, as well as other pie flavors altogether like strawberry rhubarb. You can grab a slice or a whole pie and they have take-and-bake options too. They also offer breads, muffins, and cookies. Definitely a great spot for dessert after walking around quaint Julian! Staff were helpful - prices are reasonable. Julian Pie Co is a family owned shop and they even have their own Apple orchard of 17,000 trees! Truly a home grown operation- love it! The shop is small and gets packed - there's limited seating inside but they have more tables outside. Parking is all street parking but Julian is very small and walkable with lots to see. I'll definitely be visiting again and trying their Apple pie next time.
This place is California famous for a reason!! The pie was ordered was phenomenal! Staff was so kind and wonderful and the little area was super cute for dining in both inside and outside!
Restaurantji Recommends
I mean how can you go wrong? The food is delicious. Service is pretty quick. If it’s cold out or snowing, get there early or get it to go.
I have been coming here for over 20 years. So many great memories with so many good friends. It never disappoints. They are the best of the best at what they do.
The best place in Julian to get an apple pie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Natural Apple Pie
Pricy for a pay and regular coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very nice place to go visit, the place is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5