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    The Giving Pies

    4.6 (343 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Mushroom Quiche
    amy

    So initially, I had discovered this place on Yelp and had added it to my "want to go" list.. solely for the Biscoff Cookie Butter Latte. If you know me, you know I love Biscoff anything and everything. And I also love lattes. So being able to find a place in San Jose that makes Biscoff Cookie Butter lattes felt to me like finding a diamond earring in a giant pool. The sign in front kind of makes this place a little hard to miss- it's settled amidst a small little strip of shops, including a Greek place that also happens to be delicious! Hahaha. But once you walk in, the design and vibe of the place is very homey and relaxing. I observed some small talk between a customer and the very polite and dedicated cashier man, so it seemed like there must be some regulars and good rapport established, which is always good! Once their interaction was over, he thanked me for being patient and was so receptive in taking my order! Asked all the right questions and was so incredibly thoughtful through and through. I was sitting down waiting and he brought my takeout order over to me, which consisted of two Mushroom Bacon quiches and one Biscoff latte of course. Anytime a place physically carries your TAKEOUT order over to where you are seated waiting, it's always such an incredible gesture that definitely adds to the place's charm. The latte was oh so delicious oh my goodness. And the mushroom quiches were soft, flakey, savory but not sickeningly savory, indulgent but still light, and just overall yummy as heck. I'm honestly glad I discovered and bookmarked this place when I did. No regrets and 10/10 recommend!

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    Therese A.

    Nice cafe with several small tables for seating! Pleasant atmosphere and very welcoming. I came in the afternoon and there were plenty of medium sized and mini sized pies to choose from on the go. The parking lot is small and one-way but there is more parking behind the building structure. Quick and ready delicious pies!

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    Dave D.

    The Giving Pies is a small pie shop in Willow Glen. The shop is tiny and somewhat disorganized but the service is friendly and efficient. The place did have a strong chemical/cleaner smell but we took the pies to go. We got medium versions of the apple crumble and pear almond pies. The reviews on both sides of this are right. The pies themselves are about $8 each which is kind of expensive considering you can buy a 10" pie at Whole Foods for about $15. They have a decent crust but the filling is minimal and somewhat bland. The only thing I taste is fruit and sugar. It needs additional ingredients to elevate the flavor. The crumb top is good, not too sweet. But again it's missing some flavor. Also it gets everywhere as you cut and eat this pie. It should stick to the fruit a bit more. Overall, it's somewhere between a 3 and 4 star but I'm rounding up.

    Jacqueline Z.

    My work catered The Giving Pies for a fall treat, so I got to try a vast variety of mini sweet pies from them! I loved all the ones that I tried but my favorites were definitely the banana chocolate pie and the chocolate raspberry. They also have gluten free options as well. The flavor options include classics like apple pie but also some unique ones like sweet potato. I'll definitely be paying them a visit next time I'm in the mood for pies!

    Tania C.

    This is a cute spot that sells amazing pies. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but the idea of supporting a business that gives back to the community. First off, If you are opposed to paying a little more for freshly made, community supporting company, this place is not for you. We got two mini pies, two quiches and two drinks. All of which, were FABULOUS! Each mini pie we had, had a buttery, flaky, and crunchy topping. The filling was nice and balanced, not too sweet. The mushroom quiche was so good that we actually went back and bought another one to take home. The owner greeted us and provided excellent service and gave some recommendations when I asked.

    Amanda V.

    This was a very okay experience across the board: okay service, okay food, okay ambiance (not much seating away from the counter or door). Had the crab green onion pie for lunch. It felt like it was missing something: maybe tomatoes? The pie also didn't taste super fresh. Maybe the sweet pies are the real specialty here.

    Kevin L.

    Got some mini pies here for the kids and they loved it! What kid will turn down chocolate pie, right? Blueberry was also quite a nice tasty treat. The quiches look really good too and will aim to try those in the future for breakfast/brunch.

    Emily M.

    Their mini pies are the perfect size for a little snack. I'm not usually big on sweets but their mini pies were the perfect size to satisfy my sweet tooth along with not being too sweet. I didn't get the name of the cashier who helped me but she was super helpful as I couldn't decide what I wanted

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    Hannah W.

    Drove up eager for a wonderful pie but walked away having learned the beautiful story of Voahangy and the Giving Pies. This woman owned business not only provides delicious and unique flavors baked into mini, small, or standard sized pies, she also manages to make sure every pie purchased means money flows back into the community. This small business donates a portion of their sales to programs like e-sports and other school fundraisers! Such a cozy little shop making and shipping out pies! I learned all of this from a lovely conversation with the server, Giovanni, who has worked at the giving pies for over four years! Thanks for the great service! I opted for the lemon and the banana chocolate mini pies. Then happily got a trio of savory quiches too! We tried the green onion crab one this evening. It was like a crab Rangoon baked in a crisp buttery shell! Thank you Voahangy, Giovanni, and the whole Giving pies squad for spreading yumminess and goodness in the world!

    Julie S.

    I have been a few times now- really enjoyed the different flavors at Giving pies. The crust and crumble are also delicious. A few of my favorites are peach, raspberry and apple. There are three different sizes. The staff is friendly.

    Elsie Y.

    We were on a quest for an apple pie, so were excited to discover this shop. The service was helpful, welcoming and friendly. It's a small shop but they have a few dine in tables. We picked up both an apple and pear & almond pie. As mentioned in other reviews, the pies were a bit bland and underwhelming. Perhaps they had an off day. They also had a variety of savory pies, maybe those might be better.

    A medium apple pie and a mini salted caramel and coconut creme pie
    Fran V.

    These pies are delicious with a buttery, flaky crust. I grabbed a few minis to try different flavors and each so enjoyable, especially the chocolate salted caramel. It's a small store so be ready to grab and go, but be prepared for some cooked-with-love deliciousness!

    The best alternative to birthday cupcakes, cookies and cakes - cupcake sized pies! Super cute and so yummy! Pecan is made with all brown sugar and no corn syrup - so good! The staff is very nice and helpful. Happy to support a small business bakery.

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    Ask the Community - The Giving Pies

    Hi, How would one describe the pie crust here? Does it differ whether it’s fruit, savory or custard filled?

    How big or small are the mini pies? How much $ are the mini pies and fuller or big size? Thx

    2 inch for the minis. 3 biters. Starts at $2.90 (online) Full size 9 inch starts at $31 online.

    For nut allergies, on the pies with almond crumble, is it possible to not use almond crumble?

    You can request a nut free topping but you have to be aware that despite our precautions, there's still a risk of cross contamination and depending on the allergy severity it might be better to forgo buying from our store.

    Do we need to preorder mini pies or can walk in?

    We have usually 10 of our 25 flavors in mini pies each day for walk-ins. If you are looking for a particular flavor, please do preorder.

    Are the gluten free pies prepared separately from other pies? What precautions are taken for someone with a celiac/gluten allergy?

    Are savory pies still on pre-order only? Do you sell pies by slices?

    We have savory pies available for sale everyday at the cafe. The earlier in the day, the better selection. We do not sell pies by slices. But you have the option of mini and/or persona sizel pies for sweet pies and personal size pies for savory.

    Hello, are you open on Mondays?

    Yes we are: 9-2pm.

    Do they take debit or credit?

    Yes they do

    Do u mail to San Diego area?

    They do not currently ship pies, but follow their website for possible changes in the future: https://www.thegivingpies.com/faq

    Does the new store require pre orders only?

    No walk ins are welcome!

    Are you taking pie orders for Thanksgiving?

    Hi! At the moment, we are only taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving from corporations. General public pre-orders will start one month from Thanksgiving.

    Can the pies be customized with 2 flavors, half of one and half of another?

    Hello! Unfortunately no. The fillings are liquidish and they would run into each other.

    What are the most popular pie flavors?

    Lemon, pecan, banana chocolate

    Will you be that the Stanford's Farmers Market tomorrow?

    Unfortunately I won't be. I have to many orders to fill. So sorry.

    How are people placing their orders? Giving Pies website doesn't seem to allow for pick-up at all, and delivery is option isn't for over 2 weeks.

    I have blocked my system until after December 3rd because I'm all booked since then.

    I read that Voahangy has gluten-free pies available, are there also any vegan options, by any chance?

    Hi Angelique! Yes I do have Vegan options. The flavors for my vegan options are: blueberry, raspberry, peach, mango and pineapple.

    Are these pies available at any Farmers Markets or only by order?

    So far It's at Stanford Farmer's market on Tuesdays only. She takes orders as well.

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