Pie Ranch is an essential. Not just as a stop on your trips from here to there, but essential for our world. Pie Ranch is one of those rare institutions that gives so much more than it takes and keeps giving, changing the world, one delicious pie at a time. read more

I wish people would understand that Pie Ranch is more than just a road side stand that sells delicious pies, eggs and vegetables, all of which are harvested from the farm right behind the store. Pie Ranch is a non-profit that connects Bay Area High Schoolers to the land and learn where food comes from; that its not from a Safeway or a bodega. Crops are planted, cultivated, harvested, consumed on site. I really encourage everyone to see Pie Ranch as more than just a place to get pie. And hopefully their larger mission will make the pies a bit sweeter. read more

I've been going to pie Ranch for years. Any time we drive down the coast, we try to leave time for a stop on the way home. Awesome fruits, veggies and baked goods! And if you do a little research, you will find that the ranch provides incredible education opportunities for nearby students. How can you go wrong? read more

So we stopped by Pie ranch when driving down the coast , it was in the summer , lots of tourist's driving by you'd think they would be packed. Not so much , we went in expecting to find copious amounts of treats to tempt the taste buds. The place is called PIE ranch and there was hardly any pie's !! We settled for an overpriced dry brownie and left. They sell coffee and had eggs and some beans for sale but that was it. Will drive past next time and get food elsewhere. Just to add this wasn't just a one visit review , still had no pie on the second visit. Maybe they should change their name. read more

In summary: (1) The selection of pies available is unsatisfactory. (2) The quality of pies may be good (I cannot verify or refute this because we did not want the one pumpkin pie available for sale.), but the pies do not appear to be baked on-site. (3) All reviews mentioning very expensive prices for pies are correct. Details: This establishment seems to support a lot of commendable activities, including local produce and sustainable agriculture programs. However, I came for pie, which is prominently advertised by multiple signs for PIE placed up to half a mile away along Route 1 in both directions. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon, nowhere near closing time. There was one pumpkin pie left in the display case. Additionally, there appeared to be no facilities (i.e. ovens) on-site that would permit pie-making, suggesting that the pies being sold are actually sourced from some other bakery. read more

We had strawberry rhubarb pie and lemon chess buttermilk pie. Delicious. There aren't a ton of food options near Costanoa, and this is a good one. It's also perfect after a hike to Ano Nuevo to see the elephant seals. Pie is a little pricey but it also feels like an experience. There are picnic tables in the back where you can eat, and sometimes they have farm dinners. read more

They offer 10% off for cyclists! I purchased a shortbread cookie and a head of bok choy. Both were delicious!!

We stopped here this past Saturday on the recommendation from a friend who says that the pies are delicious. WE WERE SO DISAPPOINTED!! Yes the pie tastes good (not great), but the filling was only about 1/4 " thick. And, there was a long hair in the pie! Yuck!! For $23 a pop, they won't be seeing us again. Suggest you stop at the grocery/bakery in Pescadero and get a terrific, hair-free pie for $17. Suggest that Pie Ranch put a decent amount of filling in the pies and have the bakers wear head coverings. read more

For a place that calls itself "pie ranch", the pies should really be exceptional. (Maybe they should rebrand to "sustainable food ranch" or some other name.) Unfortunately, the pies were nothing special. I had an ollalieberry pie. It was so thin! Think tart, not pie. Also, I understand that Americans eat too much sugar -- however, this is no reason to under sugar the pie and make it sour. I would also like a warning somewhere if the pie crust is made with whole wheat flour. All in all, I gave them a charitable donation of $23. read more

First I have to admit that Pie Ranch is just a mile or so down the road from us. So we get our pies and veggies almost as we need them. But in addition to the great food is their monthly Barn Dance held on third Saturday of each month. It's tied to their Community Work Day, potluck dinner. It's a real piece of Americana. read more

Good low key farmers market slash coffee cafe slash baked goods. The pies are not the best but the smaller pastry rule. Always top grade organic veggies and berries. Plus its in a barn and makes for a good place to just hang out chat and have some coffee with a pastry. I want to find a house for sale up near there (ano neuvo area) -- anyone with info let me know please. read more

Saw their "Slow for Pie" sign on the way back up from SC on a beautiful day on Highway 1. Being big pie fans, thats just what we did. We had their galettes, one rhubarb and one strawberry. Delicious. Well, mine was; I was not allowed a bite of my partner-in-crime's, as she hoovered it. It was a beautiful day, so we ate outside. No eggs were for sale, perhaps on the next visit they will be. read more

Oops. I thought this place was a bakery! My dreams of homemade pies quickly evaporated once I discovered this is actually an educational center - focus is on farming. They have a modest selection of (expensive) produce and some (also expensive) pre-made pies. That said, the products are great and it's going to support a great cause. read more

Darn, I've been wanting to come here for awhile and was really excited when I finally had a chance to stop by. The place is really cute and I like that they're a working farm and provide educational programs to the community. Unfortunately when I came it was slim pickings on the mini pies ( I think I had two choices) and the taste was a little lack luster. I got the mini buttermilk lemon pie for $8 and it was pretty blah. Not enough filling and really really dry and over cooked. Total bummer. I'm going to give it one more try the next time I'm on the coast, but frankly the pie was so unexceptional I'm a little gun shy to drop another $8. read more

Delicious pies, local eggs and veggies, this place is a must stop to forget time and take in the scenery. They are pricey, but worth it. I encourage you to partake in a barn dance or a work day it's like a portal back in time. read more

I have had this place bookmarked on Yelp for about a week, and I decided that yesterday was my birthday so what better day to make a little drive & get some pie! We had breakfast at Nicks in Pacifica (Rockaway beach) and drove down the coast, it was a beautiful day! For starters be sure to look for the signs that say "fresh pie" and pay attention to the one that says half a mile because it comes up quick. There is a turning lane to get in the gravel lot so that is nice & the barn is visible from the street! It's about 10 miles outside of the town, down highway one and so worth the drive! I got the lemon buttermilk pie, and a strawberry tart, and fresh strawberries & a blueberry tea! The gal in the barn was very friendly! And they had great selection of everything they offered. I literally just came for the pie, and I was very happy with it. Will I drive back again from Hayward? Absolutely! Next time I would love to explore their property! Lastly, get there early for pie because they only have a limited amount of supply daily! read more

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We were taking a road trip up to half-moon bay and after seeing the half dozen signs advertising the pie ranch on the side of the road we decided to stop. Pulling onto the dirt road behind the pie ranch barn and market, we were suddenly greeted by a pack of barking dogs. I realized it looked deserted. It was 11:20am. There were no signs advertising what time it opened on the road until I walked up onto the porch. I realized they did not open until noon. Too bad, would've loved to try some pies. They should not have signs advertising the pie ranch until it actually opens. Also, the woman inside the store could've been more friendly as she did not greet us nicely as customers or even encourage us to come back. We were willing and ready to buy some pies, but maybe next time. read more

We stopped here yesterday taking Highway 1 from SF to Santa Cruz. A beautiful day and wonderful peach pie. We took it home and heated it up and served it with Haagen-Dazs. A little pricey yeah but I want to go back for the tour and the dance. Pull over and enjoy a pie later! read more

Pie Ranch is an amazing place. Not only a weekend farm stand but a non-profit educational farm with volunteer work days once a month followed by a community potluck dinner and barn dance. They use sustainable farming methods, and make the best pies and pastries with delicious fresh fruit, wheat grown on the farm, eggs from their own chickens and milk from Adelaide, the resident cow. Stop by and visit a little slice of food heaven on earth. read more

I've driven past many times and today finally had the chance to stop in. A disappointment from the start. There were only three pies to choose from which was surprising given both the name, Pie Ranch, and the time of year, summer. I chose the peach pie, a whole pie for $23. Lacked any real peach flavor and much fruit for that matter (maybe some sort of apple filler - though it was definitely called a peach pie). Crust looked very nice, but also was pretty bland and raw tasting. Turns out they don't make the pies there even (I was told they drive them in from Santa Cruz daily). This place I think is really more of an educational ranch/teaching farm, than a place for pie. So the name/marketing is misleading. Next time, I'll just drive on by again. No need to stop in here again. read more

Only 2 pie choices, none with any fruit or berries. (Lemon buttermilk or Walnut) $5 Galette had very minimal cranberries on it and was mostly just crust. Butternut squash hand pie (also $5) was pretty good, well filled - but was not very appetizing to eat cold. Would've been nice if they had a warming option. After seeing the other reviews talking about how this is a local non-profit/learning institution I feel bad giving it a less than stellar review, but it was rather disappointing - even if it was made by a worthy institution. I also didn't see any produce for sale as mentioned by others so may be we weren't there in peak season. read more

If you don't mind flies in your pie or dogs hanging around food, or observing staff handling their bare leg and foot after removing the cast/ brace. If you don't mind it, this is the place for you. (To be fair, the person did wash their hands). Everything looked good with a rustic wholesome character, and highly desirable ingredients, milling their own flour, but sanitary surrounding are also necessary to complete the picture. read more

We stopped by on our way back north to San Francisco. Tried the lemon buttermilk pie and the flourless chocolate brownies, both were delicious! Worth a stop if you're passing by read more

Came for pie, but they had run out! Not sure how it's stocked but it's a bit strange that a place with pie in the name would run out of pie mid afternoon. They had one kind of frozen pie left but we were in need of pie ready to go. Overall farm stand was cute but a bit on the expensive side read more

My husband and I picked up a friend who actually broke down by the "Pie Ranch" and Omg the strawberry rhubarb mini pie is delicious and well worth the drive from the bay area . read more

I was initially skeptical of this place given all the hype. But I had the best peach pie of my life at Pie Ranch. The sweetness came from the fruit, not from too much sugar. They also have some of the freshest produce you'll find in the area -- way better than all the farm stands you'll find between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. read more

A disappointment is the word I would use... 2 days in a row we drove all the way to pie ranch, first day was closed due to an event, but no signage indicating that it wasn't open. The next day we went again, all pies sold out! The girl behind the counter wasn't very friendly and offered us beets instead... I'm sorry we came for pie, not beets. Maybe the name should be beet ranch. Anywho, probably won't come back, it was a long drive for nothing:( I do like that they sell duck eggs, as they are delicious! And they had some cool salt blends. But still... Pie read more

Came here for the pot luck and dance in February and also to tour the grounds as a possible wedding venue. The dance was packed with a lot of college kids but really SO fun! Highly recommend it. We did not like the ranch for a wedding venue, it was a little too rustic for our taste(barbed wire and tires next to the "meadow") and you have use a porta potty in a wedding dress, shudder. While not our wedding venue the people were beyond friendly and the dance was beyond fun. We will be back for another dance when colleges are out of school so its not so crowded. read more

Pie Ranch is truly a hidden gem!!! Located along the Pacific Coast Highway, Pie Ranch is definitely an event to look forward to. It is on the side of the road strictly across the ocean, and very rural in the manner that it's location is truly isolated from the grips of the lights and rush of the city. Upon entering this barn like ranch, you are greeted by a spacious interior containing fresh vegetables for sale along with freshly hatched chicken and duck eggs! There is also apparel for sale in addition to various organic homemade salves, oils, and paper bound notebooks. I came here to try their notorious pies and ordered one mini pie of walnut pecan, lemon buttermilk, an apple galette, a brownie, and shortbread cookie. The mini pies are about $7, while the whole pies cost about $25-$30 each. Let me tell you, never in my life has my palate experienced such a fresh, clean, wholesome memorable gift of their homemade pie crust. Furthermore, the galette was certainly a treat! I rarely eat dessert due to the heaviness of the sugar and rich flavor, but Pie Ranch definitely knows what they're doing. Give them a visit. You won't regret it! read more

We came here for the first time and bought a lemon buttermilk pie. The pie was very good. All of the pies have a really good wheat crust. The building is a converted old barn and is great for kids. Great spot on the 1. read more

Me, Mrs. N, and the little Ns all love Pie Ranch! You owe it to yourself to come to one of the work days/barn dances. You'll learn all about where your food comes from, spend some time outside in a beautiful spot, and then go to a fun dance in the barn with live music and a line caller. Pie Ranch is a real farm with a great mission. Check it out. read more

Really cute place - however - we spent $26.00 on a lemon buttermilk pie and to be honest, meh, not so great. We were excited to get it home but after we each had a piece it went in the trash. It was the only pie they had left at around 3:00 on a Sunday, maybe other pies are good, but I would stay away from that particular flavor. But two stars for the local produce and other goods they sell. read more

I was excited to go to this well-known place along highway 1. The set up is beautiful, a rustic old barn. I bought a strawberry - rhubarb pie for $25, and a dozen eggs for $7 ( I got to choose my own, which was pretty neat). I was willing to pay a lot thinking that I was supporting a local, artisan place... but when we came home, and ate the pie, we were so disappointed. It was mediocre at best, and I was reluctant to tell my husband how much I had spent on it! I may go back their for their produce, but I can bake much better pies than they... I am sad to say... read more

We've been to several farm dinners at the Pie Ranch, courtesy Outstanding in the Field. The property is a beautiful pie-shaped slice of the coast, featuring tons of organic produce, friendly farmers, and education for all. Do your best to get out there and attend a work day / barn dance; far too many of us (and our kids, too) have no idea where food really comes from or what it's really supposed to taste like. read more

I first went to Pie Ranch over a decade ago with a group of Mission High students who planted Pie Ranch's first apple trees. For five years, I visited the farm almkst monthly and watched the fields and visiting kids grow. My experiences there shaped the work I now do with my own urban ag. non-profit, RootDown LA, in South Los Angles. The youth we all work with are astounding, and like all young people, when given opportunities to thrive, become tremendous assets in their communities. I was dismayed to learn tonight about a review here in Yelp - some person felt compelled to note she had driven right past Pie Ranch because she saw and didn't like a #blacklivesmatter sign hanging there. Wow. Honestly, I'm glad they drove by. Places like Pie Ranch, which are fostering so much goodness in the world, don't need to be inundated with ignorant and hateful people. Our kids deserve better than that. read more

Stopped at the Pie Ranch. They were out of eggs. Selected an Apple Pie. It was overpriced. I would not have minded so much if it was a delicious pie. However this pie was horrible. Crust was way too thick. They were so lazy that they did not even remove the skin from the apples. So disgusting to have these skins while chewing the pie. Underfilled as well. What a joke for 24 bucks. Best to keep driving past the Pie Ranch. read more

the idea behind the pie ranch is great. unfortunately it's a bit overrated. we went there today. $23.00 for a pie = not a good deal. they had no pie left at 2:30 when we stopped in at the pie ranch so we left. this place could be rad and so much better. i hope to see them improve the business. it could be a gem. read more

Cute rustic barn. Pie was okay. Nothing special. Can get better at nearby restaurants. Certainly not worth the drive.

Heading home to San Francisco on Highway 1, we were drawn into Pie Ranch from their enticing sign just off the highway. Set up inside an old barn, with vintage-y decor, they sell a small assortment of veggie, fruit, and pie goodness. We bought some rainbow chard for a very reasonable price, which melted in our mouths. We also bought some fresh-picked strawberries - delicous, but started to get a little wilty the next day. The other fruit was pretty hard so we didn't buy it. We bought 2 little pie tartets, one was a berry flavor and the other apricot. Both were delicous. Like the other reviews, it would have been nice to have other options for slices, etc since most people aren't interested in a full pie for $23-$25. I also left with a baby tee ;) They only accept cash, which was a bit of a hassle. Overall, we were pleased with our purchase and always like to support a local deal with good values. read more

What a place! Driving up or down Highway 1, stopping off and being able to buy real food from real people! So refreshing.