A la Mode Pies

Delicious! On the expensive side, but so, so good. The Blue Hawaiian was a real treat. Crust made with lard and butter. Very flaky and tender, and the ice cream they served with it was top-​notch. I’ll definitely be returning!

Unilocaled best pie about a month ago while watching the Waitress movie. all the movie talked about was pie and all I wanted was PIE!
Accidently found this place while driving through the area! Hadn’t even eaten lunch yet, but had to stop for pie.
Ordered Key Lime Pie for there — which was AMAZING! Best Key Lime Pie I think we’ve ever had! To go we had the Quiche, Blue Hawaiian, Chocolate and of course another Key Lime to go. All were sooo good! Can’t wait to go back again.
Also there were a lot of couple there doing pie tasting for their wedding. what a great idea!

My son wanted apple pie for his birthday but I am not a great pie maker. I wanted something special so if I wasn’t going to make one, A La Mode was the saving option. The French Apple pie was amazing, totally worth the trip. The crust on top was buttery goodness and the apples inside were just the right mix of tart and sweet. Will definitely trek up again for another when I recover from this one!

Stopped here after had some spicy lunch, this place is definitely a treat. A special experience. We’ve never been here before. The guy gave us a small tour of the pies. I wanted to have the Pecan Caramel slice, but we decided to share a Mexican Chocolate slice with our daughter. The slice was big enough to share. Husband ordered coffee. The guy boxed me the Pecan slice that I wanted at 1^st as a treat. Such a really nice and warm experience 1^st time coming here. We’re definitely coming back to try another pies. And fyi their pies are so delicious.

Amazing. Butterscotch bourbon and lemon meringue pies were out of this world! And they’ve got warm, friendly folks staffing the place… loved it!

On our way home we felt the need for some dessert, so we stopped at «A la Mode Pies» and were impressed by the huge variety of Pies they offer in this small and also pretty location.
We got a slice of their «Mexican Chocolate Mousse Pie» for take-​out and managed to bring it home safe.
Then, finally, the big moment came and we took the first bite.
OMG.
The fresh whipped cream on top was really good, but topped by the chocolate mousse with cinnamon and a «hint of cayenne pepper» (as they say), the cracker crust is a good base for all that. The mixture of sweet and a bit «fire» was a nice experience; everything seems to melt in your mouth.
I really, really enjoyed my half of the slice, and for real: I couldn’t have managed to eat a whole slice by myself! So it’s good for sharing.
Ladies and Gentlemen, forget about counting calories and enjoy this piece of chocolate dream!
I’m curious to try other delicious treats of A la Mode Pies!

I have never thought of myself as a pie person. I love food, dessert especially, but pie has always been ‘meh’ until now! Cute little shop across from the Zoo. Tried four different pies slices to go: Carmel Pecan tart, French Apple, Bourbon Butterscotch, and Key Lime. My favorite was the Pecan Caramel. Crisp/​toasted pecans, good caramel, thin layer of chocolate and yummy crust. It’s not the Karo syrupy, sickly sweet pecan pie most places want to serve. The Bourbon Butterscotch came in second. Cream pie with that deep butterscotch flavor with the bourbon highlighting the flavors instead of overpowering them. The Key Lime was my husbands favorite. Tart, sweet and creamy. The Apple pie was good as well, just didn’t stand out compared to the others.
Damn! This means we are going to have to work in extra laps around the Zoo now to include all the pies we will be eating after our visits.

I rarely write reviews but this place may have changed my entire outlook on pie!
The key lime was unbelievable, silky perfect tartness and the crust was so yummy!
Apple pie topping was far superior then a normal crust.
I am looking forward to trying many more pieces.
Hopefully soon

Just finishing this review from about the end of 2014…
This is quite simply the best pie place in Seattle. Unfortunately, that wouldn’t normally mean I’m saying much as most part places in Seattle or mediocre at best. But this place, truly really is great. My favorites are the Blue Hawaiian which is coconut blueberry and pineapple, and the Bourbon butterscotch pecan pie, which is decidedly more of a creampie. Chris and Norman are 2 really charming folks who work there Chris owns the place, and I never fail 2 barely be able to decide which slice of pie to get. I sometimes wonder 2 or 3 just stuffed myself silly. Is Chris ever figures out how to make a good straight up pecan pie I will probably freak out and games 27 pounds

Just take the pie-​making class! It’s SO worth it. Yes, it’s $ 70 per person but it will be the best day of your life. I promise. While your pies are baking you get to eat ALL THE PIE that you want from the store! I don’t know about you but the way I pack pie down… THAT in itself is worth it.
But there’s so much more! Chris tells you all of his magical secrets in the kitchen. You’ll find out how to make mind-​blowing pies to impress the crap out of your family, friends, and co-​workers. Never find yourself awkwardly being a wallflower at a cocktail party, work potluck or a family reunion ever again. After this class, you will get celebrity status at any occasion for your mad pie-​making skills.
Chris (owner of A la Mode) is super engaging and fun — in a way that only someone who really loves what their doing can be. He’ll joke with you and take away any fears/​anxiety/​misconceptions you may have about making pie. At the end, you get to take home your delicious masterpiece, a pint of ice cream, and a lifetime of pie-​making skills.
Now that’s priceless. :)

A little place that specializes in pie and is open until 9 PM? Thank goodness!
Most bakeries typically close around 4 – 6 PM so it’s pretty hard to get dessert when you are craving it (which is usually after dinner for me). But A la Mode Pies thankfully is open until 9 PM so you can easily swing by after dinner. Or come anytime whenever because pie is always good at any time! It’s located right by Woodland Park Zoo so if you are visiting the zoo and find yourself craving something sweet, this place would be great to make a quick stop at.
The shop itself is pretty small and doesn’t have too much seating, but people are in and out pretty fast. They have all their pies in the display case and trust me, they all look so scrumptious! I couldn’t decide on which one I wanted. They also sell mini pies if you are considering devouring one or if you wanted to take one home. You can get your pie slice with a scoop or two of ice cream, but that’s optional. Ice cream is an additional charge however.
They are known for their Blue Hawaiian here. It’s basically a gorgeous blueberry + pineapple + coconut pie. There are coconut flakes and pie crumble on the top which added that extra coconut and sweet goodness to it. There is a lot of filling compared to crust, but thankfully the filling isn’t sickeningly sweet. I ate the whole slice without getting sweetened out. It’s very fruity with the perfect amount of sweetness to satisfy a sweet tooth. I really like the flaky, buttery crust they have as well. It’s on the thicker side on the edge, but that’s one of the best parts! I could feel the blueberries bursting in my mouth with every bite and it just felt like a tropical dream.
The people here are really sweet and patient while you think about what you want. You bus your own table once you’re done eating if you decide to eat inside. Pie slices are currently $ 6 each and can easily be shared since it is a pretty big slice. The place has so many unique flavors that make you want to try all of them. Great place for pie and would recommend!

We had A la Mode Pies make 2 pies for our wedding. We went in 2 weeks before our wedding to an unofficial tasting. My husband and I just wanted to try the pie before we confirmed our decision.
We picked a flavor that we both liked and ordered 2. When the owner found out that we were ordering pie for our wedding he sent us home with a slice on the house.
Everyone absolutely raved about the pies. We didn’t order pie for everyone (we had Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!), but everyone that ate it loved it.

Small corner shop. Lots of pie selections to choose from. You can either get a slice or a whole pie, now even mini pies. You can see some of the bakers in the back baking. Friendly staff. Street parking.
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Yummy delish! We tried several different kinds and all of them are great. I’m not a huge chocolate pie fan but the Mexican chocolate was the best I’ve ever had. It’s creamy and not too dense. The pear and apple is delicious, as well. It’s a little tart but not overpowering, and the ginger isn’t too strong. I preferred mine warmed a little and vanilla ice cream would have been great with it. We also had a few of the mini pies– raspberry and marionberry. I preferred the larger ones with more filling but they are good if you just want a sample.
Also, the staff are super friendly!
I will be back to try cherry, coconut cream, and blueberry soon!

The best pie place I’ve been too for sweet pies. my favorite is the blue Hawaiian and key lime pie. not too overly sweet. pie portions are generous for the price. friendly staff. pie is delicious. really really delicious. the key lime has a thin graham cracker nutty toast crust with creamy tart lime custard that is smooth and light whipped cream on top helps round out the flavors. the Hawaiian has tons of blueberries with tropical tones of coconut and pineapple. this pie is stuffed! the crust on top is crispy and the filling has berries that are not mushy! a strange combo? HECKS NO. IT IS AMAZING! I was going to give up on life today and decided to have pie. life saved. Thanks A la mode.
There is a S’more pie that is decadent and rich and sweet but super good as well. my a fan of the butterscotch but wouldn’t kick it out of bed either if ya know what I mean.
coconut cream pie is next!
I hope one day they attempt a banana cream pie but it will never beat Leoda’s on Maui. nothing ever can! but please please make banana cream pie!!!

Hello handsome!
If you have fat girl problems like I do, then you’re probably a huge fan of pie… and food… and pretty much anything edible. I don’t go to A La Mode that often (because it would be dangerous), but when I do, I do it in style. Coffee, pie, the works.
The variety of pie flavors seems to have increased over the last few years. I usually opt for coconut cream, so fluffy and delicious, but the chocolate pecan has become a new favorite. The caramel that oozes out of it is just incredible. And the sour cherry is to die for — always fresh and amazing. My lips are watering just thinking about all the yummy flavors that I still have yet to try!
The coffee is also very good — Caffe Umbria — so you know you’re getting the good stuff.
The ambience is very relaxed and clean. There are a few tables both inside and out on the patio. It’s all street parking here, but I have never had a problem, and I’ve come at all times of day during the week.
If you feel especially guilty, you can go across the street and walk some of the calories off at the zoo. Pie and animals… the best combination!

Pie and I go way back. I have never liked birthday cake, and I have always demanded birthday pie. I even tried for a wedding pie, but apparently a pie’s composition does not make it suitable for creating the 3-​tiered monstrosity I desired for my wedding. Needless to say, I am quite the pie fanatic.
I was first introduced to A la Mode pies at my work. They deliver whole pies for any occasion, so my work always ordered one for every employee birthday. After the first bite of my first slice of an A la Mode Butterscotch Bourbon pie, I was hooked harder than a meth head! I would spend many a moment staring at the list of employee birthdays counting down the days until I could shovel more delicious pie in my face.
Finally, I decided to visit the source in Phinney Ridge… the delicious mother ship of all my pie dreams. It is a cute little shop with both some indoor and outdoor seating. What is most awesome is that you can order by the slice if you do not want an entire pie (although I would fully accept the burden of scarfing an entire pie down). All of the pies are made from scratch daily, and they always have seasonal selections right alongside the classics.
A slice is reasonably priced at around $ 5, which is actually a good deal since the slices are almost as big as your face! They are a coffee bar too, so you can get a hefty dose of caffeine along with your plate of sugar! The staff are super friendly. The only bad thing about this place is that it is warm and stuffy in the summer due to the heat from the ovens in back. Although, I see it as a benefit because maybe the heat can help me sweat out the 5 lbs of pie I enjoy eating!
This place is a haven of pie magic and should be given a try at least once if you even remotely love pie. If you don’t like pie, well then we are no longer on speaking terms sir or madam.

Came here on PI day and the line was out the door of this little shop and around the corner maybe ¹⁄₃ of a block down. I’m assuming on a normal day, it is not crazy as such.
Had a slice of their apple pie $ 5.75 with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (additional charge, they serve blue bird ice cream). The pie was steaming hot! Prob bc busy day. It was pretty good! The apples weren’t too soggy and flavor was good. My review is solely based on this though. The shop has a lot more that I didn’t try. Looked like they had 10 – 15 pies on their menu although a lot were not available that day.

Much like the Beatles and the Stones, there are cake people and pie people. If you dig pie, you should treat yourself and hit them up for a slice. You can also buy an entire pie. No one will judge you once they’ve tried their pies.
Open daily until 9 p.m., this little place is across from the Woodland Park Zoo on the west side of Phinney Avenue. Street parking does fill up fast because of its proximity to the zoo. If you prefer to eat pie from the comfort of your own home, Amazon Fresh delivers to your door for a pajama pie night. You can also arrange pie (s) straight from the business for an additional $ 5. Any pie delivery also comes with personalized gift tags!
They sell cream pies like coconut, Mexican chocolate, and banana cream. They sell seasonal fruit pies like spiced apple, summer peach, and sour cherry! Most of their fruit is organic and locally sourced. If you have any food allergies, contact them directly to see if they can work around them. If you must have GF options, they have a take-​and-​bake gluten-​free pie option prepared off-​site by StoneLayne, an exclusive GF bakery.
LolliPies, Pie Babies, and hand pies are also available for purchase. They have slices of savoury quiche only available at the shop so you could conceivably grab lunch and dessert in one visit!

Got 3 pies: blue Hawaii, key lime, and pumpkin.
Key lime: best filling, nice graham cracker crust. Way too much whipped cream.
Pumpkin: great filling, soggy crust.
Blue Hawaii: terrible under baked pie crust. Fortunate the guy packed my pie did the lousy job that most of the bottom crust weren’t in the box, just a piece of ugly upside down on top of the pie.
Boxes were messy, lots of crumbs and sticky filling outside and under the box.
Terrible manner: a lady came in waited forever, the other guy was just drinking coffee chatting in the back. She asked to see if she could order a blue Hawaii for thanksgiving. They obviously told her last year that she needs to come in early to do so, and that’s what she did. The guy said no firmly and the lady left unhappy. As I was waiting for my über ride, the guy laughed in the back, «gosh I just love to say no!» and kept talking about the lady, who obviously lives in the neighborhood.
Even if your pies are AMAZING like Three Babes Bakeshop in San Francisco you still can’t treat customers rudely. In this case, pies are expensive, not great, and you’re incredibly rude to your neighbor.
Under baked/​unbaked pie crust should be a bakery crime, like bready croissants.