I'm not a huge pie fan, probably because so many pies are soggy and sugar laden…read more THIS was not the case at Julian Pie Company!! Despite the long line, i was thrilled with the variety of choices. In addition to a fabulous selection, they offer toppings like ice cream or cheese. About the pie- the crust was flavorful, light and flaky. We selected strawberry rhubarb and peach. They were delicious- i could taste the fruit and the peach was not hijacked by cinnamon. There is limited seating inside but it was a gorgeous day and the patio is lovely Definitely meets the hype

The pie here is delicious. I love all of them but I especially love the Dutch apple pie. It has so…read moremany crumbles on it that make it have the best crisp. They sell out later in the day so I suggest getting there earlier. The service is nice and fast if you go early but later on there is usually a line

Visiting a pie house in Julian is a must and we decided on Mom's pie house! I saw that they have…read morethe Apple Dumpling that looks so good so I had to come and try. There is plenty of seating indoors, bathrooms are clean, and there was AC for the hot weather. Line was out the door but service was quick and efficient so it made the experience great! Apple Dumpling - 1000/10, so delicious and perfect if you prefer more pastry to apple ratio! We also ordered Cinnamon ice cream on the side to eat with it and it was delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie - 10000/10 WOW, this was my favorite since strawberries are my favorite fruit as well!! I would definitely get this again We came on a Saturday afternoon and the Apple Ruby Pie was sold out by the time we got to the front, so that will be a must try next time!

Came to this little town specifically for the apple pie--and it did NOT disappoint!…read more The apple pie was absolutely delicious! We also tried the cinnamon ice cream, and OMG... so yummy! I forgot to take a picture because we were too busy enjoying it! Just a heads-up, Mom's store can get pretty busy, so be prepared for a little wait. It's definitely a popular spot for a reason! Parking: Street parking only, first come, first served. If you're an apple pie lover, this is definitely a place to add to your list!

Estella was helping me with 2 Pies 1 was Carmel, Apple,…read morePecan Another Apple, Rhubarb pie I ask if I could leave the pie's until we are checked in to the hotel. Estella said she can keep them until 5 but by 3ish I pick up the them up. And we were able to celebrate our friend Birthday with lots of laughs

This place has a decent lunch combo of a 1/2 sandwich, soup or salad and a slice of pie for $18…read more The sandwich was a good size and its turkey, ham, roast beef or tuna and a choice of Swiss or cheddar cheese. It came with chips and a salad or soup of the day which was chicken pot pie. Overall a good meal but the woman behind the counter could have been a little nicer. She grumbled about people forgetting to lose the door to where I got paranoid about forgetting to close it. Maybe add a self door closing mechanism if you want that door closed?? There's some inside and some outside seating. Pies were delicious but I think the one down the street was slightly better

When it comes to chocolate I don't discriminate, which is hard to do if you are vegan. Since, I'm…read morevegetarian I don't have a problem unless it's chocolate covered bacon, which doesn't appeal to me. I'll pass on the chocolate covered crickets too. My darling girls spent the day in Julian and came across this place. They were kind enough to bring me back a Vegan Cookies & Cream Chocolate Bar. We each had a square and were surprised with how tasty it was. The chocolate had a creamy smoothness and just enough cookie crumbs to give it a slightly crunchy texture. It doesn't melt as easily as regular chocolate but it was far better than Hersey's Cookies and Cream bar, which tastes like chemicals. If you're visiting Julian stop by and show this place some love. In addition to hand crafted chocolates they also have baked goods, sweet delights, gift items, & treats for your pup. All of which are made fresh daily by the owner. Vegan options available too.

We visited this quaint chocolate shop while stopping through Julian one day. We were warmly greeted…read moreand educated on the different chocolates with a smile. We tried the birthday cake, s'more's, milk chocolate caramel and dark chocolate sea salt caramel. Every chocolate was delicious and not a morsel remained!

Hey this place is great! Baja chicken was better than expected. Service was excellent our waitress…read morewas super nice... so considerate. Expressing was not bad really woke me up. Things to consider the wait outside was not to bad, but get your name in. The door to the place open outward. So haha they arnt closed I promise it's just the door. Apple awesome ... and they have togo window!! Hey friends tip big these girls drive a long way to serve. And they need your support. Love supporting small business and especially people that care.

Saturday night in Julian, most places are closed. But not Julian Cafe and Bakery ! It was doing…read moregold rush business, quite fitting for Julian. Just about every table was occupied, but the servers were efficient and certainly friendly. My order was the Cafe Hamburger ($16.95) which came with a huge portion of French fries, and slices of pickle, onion and tomato. I requested mayo to complement the house-made ketchup. The patty was thick, done medium well, and very tasty, clamped by a very fresh bun. Tammy was the server, and despite being quite busy, checked in once or twice. A great burger and great service.

Hands down the best pie I've ever had was from CA mountain bakery. I've never had boysenberry apple…read morepie (I never knew I liked boysenberry) but my friend wanted to try it so I ordered a frozen pie to go and we all loved it and agreed it's the best we've had. Even a frozen pie that I cooked at home was amazing, Of course when I was there to pick up the to go pie, we decided to try their breakfast sandwich and apple pie with cinnamon ice cream...everything was so good. Oh and I did order frozen pot pies to eat at home and I really enjoyed it as well. I know Julian may not be a place many of you thought of checking out but this place alone makes ir worth the drive. The small town of Julian is adorable and I highly recommend you go at some point. They are known for apple everything ~ cider, etc.,

My review is for their Apple crumbled pie i purchased at Dons Market while waiting to charge my EV…read more. I decided to surprise my girls for dessert while we camped at La Jolla Indian Reservation campsite . They all liked their dessert, pie tasted great and not overly sweet . Our only complaint was not much apple chunks pieces inside .

Omg this place is so cute and fun!!! I'm so glad I stopped here for lunch!! I had one of the best…read moreveggie wraps of my life. I feel like wraps are usually dry and lack verity of ingredients so I don't usually get them, but I gave this one a chance and now I dream of this wrap. I wish I lived closer to this place! This place is so big, there is plenty of seating, a huge selections of breads and pastries, and a decent size menu of food and drinks! Plus there is a little store area with very cute and fun products like towels, soap, toys, aprons, lotions, and jewelry. I loved all the items that they curated for the little shop area they have. Not to mention the staff was wonderful and very helpful. This place is a must visit if you are in the area.

HORRIBLE OVERPRICED GARBAGE! Don't let the warm light and ambience fool you! It's not the same as…read morebefore!! COLD ROCK HARD quiche, they don't warm up anything. Please see image it's actually horrible. Anything in the pastry display is actually really cold, the cookies were genuinely rock hard and just overly sweet speaking from someone that loves sweet treats.. No house made syrups (horrible lattes) People seem to come here because it's really the only bakery on the way to Julian..

We did a mystery picnic and one of our stops was the Julian Candy Basket. It is cute little candy…read moreshop at the edge of the Main Street. We informed the staff that we were there for a picnic pickup and he let us know we could choose two packages of fudge and four truffles! He took the time to explain all of the truffle flavors and fudge, gave recommendations, and informed us that his mother in law makes all the fudge. We let him know it was our first time in town and he also gave us directions to a Vista point he recommended. His customer service was excellent! I did a lap around the shop itself, but didn't check out everything in detail. It looked like they had a large variety of different candies, either packaged or sold by the pound. Definitely a solace to check out if you're exploring Julian!

What a superb experience. Greeted by Dustin and he was pleasant to chat with. This store has a lot…read moreof yummy goodies and the best part is that it coast $2.50 to $2.60 per quarter pound of loose candy. We grabbed a whole bunch of ginger chews and salt water taffy to much on the drive home. They also have freshly made fudge and sugar free candies. Dustin was great and super polite and friendly.

We stopped by Mom's Pie House after a weekend of camping nearby since it was on the way home, and…read moreof course we couldn't leave Julian without grabbing some pie. We settled on this location since we had a large group, and they had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The shop itself is super cute and I think their outdoor seating is where they really shine! Plenty of benches and tables outside for a picnic type vibe, and they have a small garden that you can stroll through. There was even a friendly resident cat when we came! I got a slice of bumbleberry pie but also tried my friend's apple pie and strawberry rhubarb pie, all with crumble crusts, and they were all good with the perfect crust texture. I also got a taste of my friend's cinnamon ice cream which was good and went well with the apple pie! Lastly, I ordered a pint of their apple cider which was refreshing and just the perfect amount of sweetness, although it was a bit on the pricier side. They also had other things for sale like dog bones, honey, and seeds. The place gave cozy rustic vibes for sure. Overall, a great option if you're looking to enjoy some pie and relax in their garden seating area.

I didn't realize that Mom's Pie House had multiple locations but if you're not interested in…read moreexploring Julian, this stop might be the better option! As far as I can tell, they have the same menu and the pies taste the same. We arrived pretty early in the morning and were the only group up until the end. Order at the front and pick-up towards the side when they call out your number. Dogs aren't allowed inside but there's a huge outdoor area in the back with a beautiful garden and tons of shade. They have a cat wandering around so make sure to keep dogs on leash! I ordered the Apple Crumb a'la mode, which comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The pie was crumbly and the apple filling was sweet and warm. Pairs perfectly with the cold vanilla ice cream! If ice cream isn't your go-to pie accompaniment, you can also get whipped cream. I also got to try the strawberry rhubarb and bumbleberry but those were a bit too tart for my liking. Great snack to start the day! Make sure to stop by if you're in the area and try the apple pies that make Julian so famous.

We went to Miners Diner for lunch while visiting Julian. It's been awhile since I've been here, but…read moreI'm always delighted by the decor (old kids toys, vintage signs, etc). My husband and I ordered a ruben with chili cheese fries and a tri-tip sandwich with fries. The star of the day was actually the chili cheese fries, which was surprising! My husband pointed out that they do serve chili as well, which I will probably get the next time I'm in town. The sandwiches were also very good, though the Ruben could have used a tad more sauerkraut to balance the flavors. The fries on their own are double fried or battered (or something along those lines) and have an incredible crunchy texture! We came on what I would consider a moderately busy day for Julian, I've seen Miner's Diner packed to the brim before. Our server, Kaylin or Kaitlin (I'm sorry about the spelling!) was amazing. It's obvious she's been a server in a busy restaurant for sometime, as she was on top of EVERYTHING. It was like she had the timing down to a science--and not for just our table,--but her whole section. Refill? She was ready. Done with food? Check ready to go + to go boxes. She was doing that with the other tables simultaneously. Impressive, honestly. Overall, this is a nice spot to stop by if it isn't packed to the gills. Food is standard Diner fare, but does add the the mining town vibe Julian has. We didn't get any this time but I also suggest the shakes or sodas. We got one called Tigers Blood in the past and it was very yummy!

Classic restaurant in the heart of downtown Julian that gives off classic diner vibes. The service…read morewas a bit slow even when the restaurant was not particularly busy. The burger was good but the fries came out ice cold.