Some of the best food memories start with a place you almost drove right past. Up in the hills of California, there is a little pie shop where the smell of warm apples and cinnamon greets you before you even reach the counter.
I walked in hungry and curious, expecting a quick snack, and walked out planning my next trip. If you love flaky crust, fruit that tastes like it just came off the tree, and a scoop of ice cream melting on top, keep reading.
A Main Street Bakeshop in the Hills of San Diego County
Tucked along 2225 Main St in the mountain town of Julian, Julian Pie Company sits right where travelers tend to slow down and look around. It is a bakeshop first and foremost, known for pies, cookies, and apple cider donuts that pull in steady crowds.
Visitors often describe Julian itself as a hidden gem of the San Diego area, and they call this shop a gem within that gem. The building feels quaint and welcoming, with tables outside on a patio and more seating indoors…