The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad

 

The popular family owned Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad has a 20+ year history, founded in 1994.

 

The retro style eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days per week. Their pie shoppe has about 2 dozen different pies to buy – cream pies, fruit pies and others like pecan and custard - by the slice or by the whole pie (personally I recommend getting a whole one if you are taking out – why stop at 1 slice?!).

 

pies at the Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad

 

 

You can dine at a table, indoors or on the patio, or enjoy counter service; hours are 7 am until 9 pm Monday through Saturday, and 7 am to 8 pm on Sunday.

 

I don’t really have a favorite pie yet since I haven’t tried them all, but the strawberry rhubarb we had last night, with vanilla ice cream, was pretty darn good. Guess I will have to keep taste testing!

 

The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe, despite its name, is not located in Carlsbad Village but is at 950 Tamarack Avenue, at the corner of Pio Pico right by the I-5 freeway and across the street from the VONS Grocery Store! Contact them at (760) 729-6414.

 

And the Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe was even featured in the March/April edition of Carlsbad Magazine.

 

I have to share that I thought immediately of ActiveRain friend Michael Jacobs when I wrote this post. Those in the know don't need an explanation.

 

Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe pies for sale

Comments (20)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Good morning,  Jeff - thank you for the mention.   I especially like cherry pie and have bookmarked this post so I "visit" for a piece or an entire pie the next time I'm in your area.

Apr 12, 2018 10:25 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Jeff - I would certainly stop by often for some comfort food and my favorite pie.

Apr 12, 2018 10:36 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc 610-225-7400 - Devon, PA
Tredyffrin Easttown Realtor, Philly Main Line

Wow, so much choice, pecan sounds good, but we also had some strawberry rhubarb last night and this morning. Life is short and there are so many good pies to taste, don't hold back. Great photos.

Apr 12, 2018 12:04 PM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

This looks like just the type of place I could fast track my search for diabetes. Sounds like a wonderful spot Jeff.

Apr 12, 2018 12:28 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

Good thing I had lunch, and love the photos. A

Apr 12, 2018 12:35 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Oh my Jeff Dowler, CRS  you have made my sweet tooth ache  lemon meringue  or pecan pie   I would like to try many varieties -- have to agree with  Alexandria great picture

Apr 12, 2018 02:37 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

All I can say, Jeff, is I wish I hadn't clicked on this post! I will be craving pie now for at least the rest of the day if not into tomorrow!

Apr 12, 2018 02:52 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

OMG Jeff Dowler, CRS - Good thing we don't have that pie shoppe by us here is Sedona!  I think that strawberry rhubarb is an excellent choice.

Apr 12, 2018 03:15 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff my blood sugar went sky high just looking at those fantastic goodies.

Apr 12, 2018 04:57 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Michael Jacobs 

I think I knew that was your favorite! If you do ever get down and we can coordinate, I will BUY you a slice, or even a whole pie!

Jeff

Apr 12, 2018 05:31 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't get by there often Grant Schneider  and while I have had a number of pies I have yet to eat there. But it has a good reputation.

Jeff

Apr 12, 2018 05:32 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Unfortunately sweets are a fave of mine, so I have no issue with pies, and cakes, and brownies, and...

Jeff

Apr 12, 2018 05:38 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

JL Boney, III  - Ha, ha. Yep the second you walk in the door the pie counter is right there. And everything I have had so far is great!

Jeff

Apr 12, 2018 05:43 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  Ha ha. I get that.

Hannah Williams  - I am working my way through the list. Thankfully we don't stop by often.

Jeff

Apr 12, 2018 05:45 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Nina Hollander 

Ha ha, funny how food photos can do that. It made me want another piece of the pie we have...but I'm waiting til after dinner!

Jeff

Apr 12, 2018 05:47 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe Just Call...408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Taste testing all of those pies could result in needing some new elasticized pants!

Apr 12, 2018 10:45 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Jeff, what a great local spot to visit. It would be hard for me to pick just one pie to sample. So many tempting choices!

Apr 13, 2018 06:47 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jeff Dowler, CRS - This is a GREAT post! I checked out the website for the Village Kitchen and Pie Shop. Even though I gave up sugar about 2 1/2 years ago, I would just have to go "Inny, Meany, Miney, Moe," and let my fingers pick a pie. They all look and SOUND like pie mouth heaven!!! 

Unfortunately, I'd be more tempted like Amanda S. Davidson and just might have to pick out another one to go. The temptations would be too great as pies would be placed on other people's tables. 

It's wonderful that Carlsbad has this famous Family Kitchen and Pie Place. I hope Michael Jacobs gets down there soon for a slice of Cherry Pie and that the two of you meet-up for great conversations. 

Apr 13, 2018 09:32 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

So very true Michelle Carr-Crowe-Top 1% Diamond Certified Real Estate Team Sells Cupertino San Jose Homes-Just Call 408-252-8900 But I figure if I spread it out it won't be an issue, and if I keep exercising.

Amanda S. Davidson  - well I am not a banana fan so easy to eliminate that, but the rest are all possibles.

Jeff

Apr 13, 2018 09:33 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Patricia Feager 

Thanks for your kind words!! It's a great place and it's been around for years so it's well known. Picking the right pie IS tough! It WOULD be fun to meet up with Michael over a slice of cherry pie!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jeff

Apr 13, 2018 09:58 AM

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