The Small Cafe, A La Mode Pies In Washington Has A Pie Known Around The World
By Andrea Verschuyl|Published September 05, 2023
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Having grown up in Washington, Andrea is a self-admitted Pacific Northwest snob. In their opinion, there's simply nowhere else in the country with the Evergreen State's beauty. After attending university, Andrea devoted themselves to writing full-time. They're thrilled to represent Washington for Only In Your State while pursuing other professional and personal projects. They currently reside in Olympia, where they enjoy leaf-blowing their yard, perfecting homemade ramen, cuddling with their three tiny dogs, and feeding their pufferfish, Sea Biscuit.
Have you been craving a knock-your-pants-off dessert? A La Mode Pies in Seattle is famous for serving the best pie in Washington. In 2022, this no-frills, no gimmicks joint edged out all other confectioners to win Food & Wine magazine’s award for the best pie in the state.
While this iconic pie purveyor has a sprinkling of locations in the Seattle area, my favorite location is the flagship store in Phinney Ridge. Something about the humble, brick exterior resonates with the bakery's mission to serve simple yet exceptional desserts. Not to mention, the building is shaped like a slice of pie!
Inside, eaters will find the Phinney Ridge location to be equally homey. This nostalgic atmosphere is carefully crafted. Owner Chris Porter makes it no secret that his culinary hero is his mother. In everything he does, he strives to capture her inventiveness, warmth, and creativity.
His efforts have pleased taste buds since the Phinney Ridge location opened in 2011, and his selection of mouth-watering confections will satisfy everyone's cravings for home.
Now, business is booming! A La Mode Pies may belong first and foremost to Seattleites, but hungry customers across the States can order a pie to go. With nationwide shipping, borders are no obstacle to making your dessert dreams come true!
The most famous pie served is the Blue Hawaiian. This imaginative and totally-delicious A La Mode signature is a blend of ripe blueberries, crushed pineapple, and toasted coconut. My personal favorite is the Cookies & Cream. It was one of my go-to pick-me-ups on stormy Seattle evenings.
Something sweet at A La Mode Pies is the perfect way to put a button on a Phinney Ridge excursion. The nearby Woodland Park Zoo is an equally iconic fixture of Seattle culture, and the local shops are diverting and delightfully curated.
A La Mode Pies is sure to become a favorite of both out-of-towners and Seattle residents. Their wonderfully crafted desserts are as ideal a cure for homesickness as chicken soup is for a cold. If you visit the Phinney Ridge flagship store, allot time to explore the surrounding neighborhood. Whether delivered to your home or bought in person, you won’t regret your first or last bite of the best pie in Washington.
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