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“Food Drenched in Gravy!”
"Southern California was once a land of many coffee shops: urban eateries where you could count on three square meals a day, served swiftly, at reasonable prices. Many of the reliable old coffee shops are gone, but the Chicken Pie Shop endures – a charming relic of the sort of square meals that are found only in restaurants. What we appreciate, as we fork into a Chicken Pie Shop chicken pie – which is nothing but meat and gravy and crust – and tear into the big soft dinner rolls that come with it, is that this is a meal that doesn't want to be home cooking. It is coffee shop food – clean, wholesome, and predictable. And it is oh-so-nice to eat. We also like the hot turkey sandwich with whipped potatoes and gravy. And the hot roast beef. And the dinner of chicken giblets in gravy inside a patty shell. There are low-cost steaks and good fried chicken as well; and they also exude the democratic aroma of mealtime at a dime store lunch counter. In a land of restaurant overachievers, there is much to be said for such probity. We especially appreciate the skills of the waitresses in their maroon tunics. They "Hi, hon" you and bring the grub at hypersonic speed. We well remember our first visit, many years ago, when our waitress volunteered the information that she was having a calendar of boudoir photos made for her boyfriend, but had to stop after the "April" photography session when she came down with shingles. At that, she served dessert: red Jell-O, filled with chunks of canned fruit cocktail. This may not be everybody’s idea of a great finish to a great meal, but we fell in love for life."
Known for large portions. Chicken dishes. American 'homestyle' cooking. Specials ($14-$15), Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Mondays. Thurs. Special is Sirloin tips, over 1/4 c. Flat noodles, very salty... Read more
The apple and blueberry pies were very good. My wife said the pecan pie wasn't all that good; it had an unusual, solid filling. They should rename this place turkey pie shop. We got the individual... Read more
When you walk in, you feel like you are taking a step back in time. The atmosphere is nostalgic and the staff welcoming and friendly. The menu here is enormous. And the portions are huge. There... Read more
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
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- Sun, Tue - Sat: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Coffee
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Drive Through
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