Stumbled upon this View Park/Windsor Hills gem while exploring our new neighborhood, and we had no idea what to expect walking in. We were greeted by the owner and his daughter and talk about some sweet people! The owner told my husband and me that it's a family-owned business and that they also live in the neighborhood. We told him we had just moved into the neighborhood and wanted to check them out. Right away, it felt like we were being welcomed into the community. He let us sample a few of the pot pie flavors, and every single one was so good! We ended up ordering the combo meal for $24.99, which comes with your choice of a 5" pot pie or bowl of chili, a side salad, AND a 5" pie. You really can't beat that! We got the curry chicken pot pie and pecan sweet potato pie. The sweet and savory combination was chef's kiss! Every. Single. Bite. The pot pie had this flaky, buttery crust with a chicken filling that was packed with flavor. And let me tell you about this side salad because it deserves its own moment! It's a zucchini salad made with zucchini, yellow squash, Honeycrisp apple, red onions, bell peppers, and a house-made vinaigrette. So fresh and SO good! Now, because we were being greedy AND wanted to support, we also got the banana pudding and a slice of pound cake. Man listen...the desserts will make you wanna slap yo momma!!! What I really appreciated is that the desserts weren't overly sweet. Just right! I could seriously go on and on about how good the food and service were. The ambiance is really cool and laid-back, with a few tables available for dining inside. There's street parking. We lucked up and found a spot right in front, but it was a Wednesday. I can imagine parking being a little more difficult on the weekends since there are several restaurants along Slauson on both sides of the street. So happy we stumbled upon this neighborhood gem. Great food, great people, and exactly the type of family-owned business we love supporting. We will DEFINITELY be back! read more

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You can't go wrong at Crustees!! Let's start with the staff-- You are warmly greeted with a kind welcome as soon as you enter. Samples are given so you can taste before purchase. Cleanliness: The interior is always spotless and well maintained. Limited seating. Food and Dessert: My favorites are the key lime pie, pecan sweet potato pie and the berry cobbler. Must try the curry chicken pot pie and white chicken chili. The traditional chili is also hearty and filling, don't forget the cornbread muffin! The gumbo was good as welwhen I tried it. read more

Why haven't I stopped by Crustees sooner?! I tried their peach cobbler once at a farmer's market years ago and added it to my list. I thought it was a dessert place, but they have lots of savory items that look good, too. I got a Northridge Nutter Butter, which is classic banana pudding with nutter butter cookies and a peanut butter drizzle. Peanut butter and banana is such a good combo, I'm surprised I've never seen this type of banana pudding before. It is SO good. I saw another review that said it's only 4 bites and zero bananas in sight. I believe it's 16oz, so it's a larger portion. Two could share even so the 4 bites thing was comical. As for the bananas, it was light on bananas but I prefer it that way so it comes down to your personal preference. The pudding was light, maybe mixed with whipped cream. I really enjoyed it. I also tried some of the pecan pie and that is good as well! Classic, with the flakiest crust. read more

Crustees Eatery - Northridge Nutter Butter Banana Pudding - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you go on a weekday from 4-6p, you can't park on the street in front of the entrance. I went to grab some apple pies and ended up trying their chili and chili pot pie. Both tasted amazing!! My kids ate them swiftly and left no crumbs. Both were seasoned well and the portion of crust to filling worked well for the pot pie. I especially love that they have a full menu of non-pork options (ground turkey, chicken sausage, etc...). This was my first time, but won't be my last! read more

Crustees Eatery - 5" Chili Cheese Pot Pie - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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had a craving for banana pudding. This place was the cure. I have been here before and loved the shepherds pie. The establishment is clean and welcoming. friendly service and excellent quality pies and pudding! Love this place! read more

Crustees Eatery - banana pudding classic! - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've had Crustees a few times now thanks to their booth at the Beverly Hills Farmers Market. It's so good, I keep coming back for more of their pot pies. The flagship chicken pot pie is probably my favorite of their offerings! It's the perfect combination of chicken, veggies and their homemade chicken cream sauce and the crust. You'll understand why they are called Crustees...it's just unreal and is so well balanced with all the interior components. Second favorite is the curry chicken, also loved the shephard's pie. I really think you can't go wrong with any of their savory options. Get their bigger sized pie as then it's the perfect portion for 2 people to share for a meal. And for $10-13 a pop? Crustees Eatery is fire~!!! read more

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I visited Crustees on a Tuesday evening, and it was fairly busy with takeout and DoorDash orders. Initially, I was told that the seafood gumbo pot pie wasn't available, but I appreciated that they were able to make one for me in about 15 minutes. The pot pie itself was good, though I was expecting more seafood. The gumbo seemed to contain mostly chicken and sausage, and I didn't notice much seafood. Because of that, I think I'll give the veggie pot pie a try on my next visit. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler with ice cream, and that was definitely a highlight of the meal, warm, flavorful, and a great way to end the evening. Overall, a solid experience with friendly service and tasty comfort food. I'd come back to try some of their other pot pie options. read more

Most awesome black family owned restaurant in Los Angeles!! Best chili in California!! Awesome family business, respectful to all customers!!! Nice music, wonderful atmosphere. Positive vibes here! Rustic Turkey Chili is giving life when it rains!!! read more

Crustees Eatery - The inside of Crustees! If you have not been here this is what it looks like!! - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got the chicken pie. The good: all white meat as promised. Flaky crust. The not so great: the filling was only ok. Not nasty, but def not the best I've had. It was also quite pricey. And for over $13 for a 6 inch pie, it should've knocked my socks off & been the best I've had. The older guy who sold pie was pleasant & the place was clean. They advertise an apple crisp which intrigued me, until I asked if there was nuts. The guy told me there were. Well, that isn't listed in description & probably should be. read more

Ordered seafood gumbo with crab and shrimp and rice. I get a bowl of oil with a scant amount of shrimp and NO CRAB OR RICE OR SEASONING! It's bland AND nasty. I called and the owner told the caller to tell me he's sorry and to go online and take care of it myself. I will never order from them again. read more

Crustees Eatery - An oily bowl of tasteless so-called seafood gumbo - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!! The service is quick!!! The people are so friendly and kind. The ambiance is very much like your having Sunday dinner with family. I have been here twice in the past week. It is so good and every day they have a special item on their menu. I was lucky enough the first time to have their Gumbo Pot pie!!! I had to force myself to save some for later. It was AMAZING. I had the curry pot pie today and my eyes were closed with every delicious bite. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! #BlackOwnedandOperated read more

I finally decided to try one of these. Very delicious. I was a bit skeptical about the price for the size of the pot pie( but overall I am satisfied read more

Crustees Eatery - Chili Cheese Pot PIe - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I recently tried this place for the first time before leaving for a flight and the chicken pot pie knocked me into a beautiful food coma. I had the biggest craving for such a long time and I'm so grateful Crustees exists! I enjoyed a cup of their turkey chili and their chicken chili! I am pleased at the options for chili! Both were amazing, the turkey one seemed a little spiced but it was AMAZING. The chicken chili was great but my preference is the turkey one for now. The chicken pot pie was perfect, the crust made it a full circle moment and it is a perfect serving for just one. I inhaled it before I could get a decent photo of its presentation, vegetables were cooked to perfection and the actual inside of the pie was so warm and seemed like it was hugging my stomach from the inside. I also enjoyed their corn bread which was a little dry but it was still plenty flavorful. I did go back recently for a birthday desert for myself, I'm not a cake person but I LOVE pumpkin pie and I was so excited to go back for a mini one as my birthday desert! It was delicious! Cherry on top for sure. The two times I've visited the staff has been very welcoming and also helped me set up a rewards account that I absolutely will be adding points to. There's a nice sit down section outside but I prefer dining inside if anything, seemed very clean and organized but not too much decor which is fine because the food makes up for it. The only thing I would add as a negative is they do not accept cash payments. I understand cashless restaurants are everywhere now but I really would've appreciated the cash payment option. read more

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Banana Pudding :( It's described as "classic" banana pudding, but there's absolutely nothing classic about it. First taste, immediately tasted that horrible boxed flavor, way too sweet and located ZERO bananas. I haven't tried anything else, first time and I'm not impressed. For a small intimate spot, why can't the time be made to make this so called "classic" truly homemade, especially for the price? That dessert tasted assembly line manufactured without a care in the world. read more

Crustees Eatery - $8 for 4 bites, total waste. - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Peach cobbler was really good it was hot out the over and the Strawberry Banana pudding was delicious. read more

Crustees Eatery - Peach Cobbler - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I enjoy the salads , chili and dessert. Very clean fast service. Owner and helper are polite!

The staff was extremely nice and helpful for a couple of first timers. Chocolate & key lime pies hit right right spot. I enjoyed my beef pot pie but my friends curry chicken pie could've used more juice. I wasn't sure if I would be full but the two pie combo was just the right amount of food. We'll give it another try next time we're in LA. read more

This place is fantastic!! Great hospitality and love the music outside. now let's get into the food, the shepherds pot pie was delicious. I got the key lime pie and it was amazing. Going to stop by again to try the gumbo and banana pudding. read more

The food, the service are all top tier. We always have Crustees for holidays now. Our favorites are the peach cobbler, the key lime and the lemon crème. read more

The peach cobbler here is perfect. Not too sweet! Good ratio of crust to filling as well.

That banana pudding is amazing.! We had to pick up some tailoring at a near by boutique and walked in while they made some adjustments. The turkey chili is delicious and I know turkey chili cause I've been making it by request for my family and for special occasions for a couple of decades. We decided to get a little dessert not expecting to be blown away. My bestie and I were speechless. Couldn't even continue our conversation just a lot of"umm" ,Oh my", "wait " and shaking our heads in complete disbelief that something could be so delicious. We both live in cities close to the San Gabriel Mountains but we vow to make this excursion to support the business and experience complete pleasure. read more

Good food, Good desserts, Great service, Clean store. Prices are not cheap, nor overly expensive. Friendly people working there...what more do u need! read more

Crustees is great I had a craving for a pot pie ona cold rainy day. Diane( who serve in the military and thank you for your service) talked me out of my PJ's to come down and get a Chicken Pot Pie. I went down there and didn't get one I got a Curry Chicken Pot Pie and Key Lime pie. As a self proclaimed Key lime connoisseur it was great. The pies have very fresh ingredients seasoned perfectly also the crust is amazing I see how they get the name Crustees. It was so good I came back today to get some chili and ended up getting the chili cheese pot pie and another key lime pie. This is my new comfort food spot. read more

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The best, short of my Mom ... may she RIP! Chicken pies! Delicious and the home made taste hits all kinds of memories! The crust....yummy! Hands down you will NOT be disappointed. I found them at the farmers market in Playa Del Rey! read more

Food is delicious. Service was very friendly. They specialize in pot pies and fruit cobblers . I've had most everything on the menu and I have enjoyed each one. 5 stars read more

Fantastic peach cobbler and great service! For my birthday, I wanted their peach cobbler instead of cake, and it did not disappoint. It was incredibly delicious. My husband, a returning customer, also enjoyed his banana pudding. A wonderful experience all around. read more

ok so hear me out.... this place has the best thanksgiving pot pie, peach cobbler, jalapeño cornbread, and banana pudding... hands down... ALL in one centralized place. the older black lady who works here is the sweetest human being i've met at the front and she offered samples of the gumbo cause i was apprehensive in ordering it i wanted to gate keep this place, but i keep taking my friends here or picking up pies whenever im on slauson. truly a GEM - parking isn't too bad on the side street. ambience is neat but tiny. it's more a grab & go than sit down! read more

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Mmmmmmm WoW!!! We picked these up based on reviews and photos, took them to a tailgate, simply delicious!! They did NOT disappoint. Certainly hit the spot :) read more

Crustees Eatery - Apple Crisp Cobbler (left) and Mixed Berry Cookie Cobbler(right) - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really really good peach cobbler! I went to a very fancy dinner party at a friend's home. The menu was very hi-brow and when she told me we were having tiramisu, I offered to bring this Crustee's cobbler. Well I did not know that one of the other guests had made the tiramisu and that she was very proud of her dish. Honestly I did not mean to steal her glory. But trust me, when the cobbler was presented, that little Italian cake just didn't have a chance. People licked their spoons and found ways to sneak into the kitchen with plastic cups to take some home. Crustees delivered a delicious not-overly sweet peach filling that had a gentle hint of cinnamon and a crust you could stand up and salute. It was so damn good that the tiramisu lady stopped speaking to me. and this was the highest of compliments read more

I love the way I'm welcomed whenever I stop by. Staff here is always friendly and eager to help. It's rare I feel a restaurant can make food that tastes like my own, amazing cooking...but the turkey chili here is so dang delicious! When you want homemade chili without having to put in the work yourself, this is the place. Perfect for chilly nights. My husband enjoys the gumbo as well. And to top it off, be sure to treat yourself to a delicious pie. I can't wait to try a pot pie as well! read more

Congratulations on your six years in business, Carl. Your Shepherd's Pies are so delicate, not heavy, and oh so tasty! Be sure to check out the pies such as cherry or mixed berry which is my partner's favorite. So happy to have discovered your eatery! read more

Do not get the banana pudding... the custard does not taste homemade and is waaaay too sweet... there was only one banana in the cup and the cookies were super soggy, so it was probably made a day or two before... I just had high expectations Everything else is super yummy tho and they have great customer service read more

I am so late to discover this amazing eatery specializing in tasty pot pies and flaky dessert cobblers! I saw an ad on FB, and we came today - and they are celebrating their 5 year anniversary today!!! We got a chicken pot pie and a beef pot pie! The chicken pot pie, the classic, was so fulfilling I felt loved! But the beef pot pie!! It had a tantalizing flavor I could not place, and I couldnt stop eating it! We then got the banana pudding and the nutter butter peanut butter pudding!! Light, rich, silky and satisfying! We couldn't stop!! Then we got several desserts to take home: peach cobbler, apple crisp cobbler and the pecan pumpkin pie! God help us!! $85 dollars later, with pies to take home - and we already are planning on coming back! There are so many more varieties to try: more types of pot pies including a special Thanksgiving pot pie, two types of chili, seafood gumbo, and so many more desserts!!! read more

Crustees Eatery - Chicken pot pie, beef pot pie, banana pudding, and nutter butter peanut butter pudding - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good all around. We got the Peach pie, individual Cherry pies and their banana pudding. My favorite was the banana pudding - I could have eaten 2, but had to be mindful to share The pie crusts were really good, the filling were a bit ordinary (and not sweet enough) for me but they did taste very fresh - so much so that I that I bit into a few cherry pits (so watch out, it could hurt depending on how hard you bite). I would like to go back to try their savory pies since the crust is nice and flaky. read more

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Today, I ordered the Gumbo, Curry Chicken Pot Pie, and Pecan Sweet Potato Pie through Grubhub, and the experience was fantastic. I rated it 4 stars primarily because of the Curry Chicken Pot Pie which was my favorite! Rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. The gumbo had a great texture and portion size, but it was slightly lacking in flavor. The same goes for the sweet potato pie, it could use a bit more depth. That said, I was more than satisfied overall and can't wait to order again. Thanks for the comforting meals read more

It's nice to see a place that sells pot pies. They have a nice variety too. The sheapards pie was really good. A little cool in the center tho. Order took longer than expected. Cornbread was pretty good too. read more

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Tasty, savory, delicious, scrumptious, filling...I went today to bless my taste buds. Customer service is very welcoming, friendly and inviting. I was able to find parking on the street in front of the eatery. I left my dog child in the car with it running and my air on full blast because it was a sweltering day. I wasn't sure what to get. There were so many delectable options to choose from both savory and sweet. I was persuaded by the owner to try some items so I got the Curry chicken pot pie, the Mixed berry cookie crumble pie, the peach cobbler, the banana pudding and a cup of chili. My total was 50. Service was quick and I left to go home and devour my food. THEY WERE AMAZING. Chili was thick and heart my curry chicken was moist and full and amaze balls. Both if my dishes were ready to eat and fresh! They filled me up rather quickly. I have not tried my peach cobbler or my banana as I ran out of tummy space!!!! I imagine the food keeps well for lunch the next day and beyond. This is definitely a place I'm coming back to! read more

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Omg the chicken pot pie is so good. I've tasted the chili, gumbo and white beans. Everything I've tried gets

Came in today, for a pick me-up as we love to support our local small businesses only. Had the Cherry Pie before, best I've ever had. The workers and owner are always so friendly. Today had a bite of my partners lemon Meringue and it's by far the best lemon meringue I've ever had, and nothing comes anywhere near close. Stop by if you're in the area. Best in L.A. read more

I would guess by the name that they specialize in pies. And the Apple Pie I tried is fantastic, but their real claim to fame is their sugar-bomb Banana Pudding and the Seafood Gumbo which is truly exceptional. The shrimp and crab infuse the seafood savor, and chicken and sausage make a meaty mix. I'm not going to lie, nine dollars is pretty steep for a 5-inch pie, but the quality is excellent. If I'm going to spend my money somewhere, I'd happily spend it to support this family business. read more