We came for the pie but the rest of the food was delicious as well. The California Benedict was spectacular and the home fries were beautifully crispy and perfectly seasoned. The number of pie options was the thing we were most excited about and they had all four of the ones we wanted to try. The staff were friendly and attentive and made our visit great. We will definitely visit again the next time we're in Carlsbad. read more

A friend of mine loves Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe and raves about their pies. He's always telling me I should eat here. So recently, to celebrate his birthday, I brought him here for lunch. The restaurant has a roomy, dog-friendly outdoor patio with tables and umbrellas. My fur-baby was with us, so we went straight to the patio and nabbed a table in a quiet, shaded area. Fernando was our server. He was very pleasant, friendly and attentive the whole time we were there. This is definitely a comfort food kind of place, and the portions are big. I'm glad I looked at the menu online the day before, because the menu is extensive, has a lot of heavier meals that I normally don't eat, and I could take my time finding the right meal. We ordered from the Lunch & Dinner Menu. My friend ordered from the Senior Meals section: corn chowder soup and Meatloaf with Gravy. I ordered from the Burgers section: a Veggie Burger and a side of sweet potato fries. The Veggie Burger comes with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion and mayo on the side, which allowed me to build my Veggie Burger exactly the way I want it. My friend loved his meal, and I loved mine. I don't know what type of bread was used for my Veggie Burger's bun but it was delicious and seemed freshly baked. I'll be back! read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Meatloaf with Gravy and broccoli on the side. - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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plenty of seating, friendly service, and a huge menu. We tried the ribeye, steak salad, pot pie, pecan roll, and strawberry rhubarb crisp. The ribeye was my favorite thin cut but seasoned perfectly. The pot pie was a little salty for me, and the desserts were just alright. Overall, great prices and awesome service. The food was good, just not really my style. read more

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Have been wanting to try this place for quite some time. It's cute and has a lot more seating outside in a contained patio. They have delicious delicacies up front that we did not get a chance to try. We arrived for brunch and it was pretty busy. Service was pretty good. Seemed like our table was neglected at times. Huge menu. Lots to choose from. Ended up trying the chicken and waffles, which was standard compared to other restaurant's. The only concern we had was that one of our family members waited quite a while for his meal, only to be told much later that they had run out of the crab. It seemed like there may have been some miscommunication between the kitchen and the waitstaff, which unfortunately led to a longer wait than necessary. While these things can happen during a busy brunch service, earlier communication would have made for a much better experience. read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Chicken and waffles (missing a chicken- husband stole) lol - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Always the best. The pie is the best of course it's a pie shop! I love the chicken salad. The servers are nice a friendly. It's very family oriented. No rushing you eat digest and be calm is the feeling I get from here. As I said before every time I'm in Carlsbad this is a stop . read more

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I was craving a chicken pot pie, and a friend's recommendation brought me here. I came here during the Friday lunch rush, the place was bustling and filled with people who clearly seemed like regulars. The ambiance was homey and they also had a large outdoor seating. Despite the full house, our server Fernando was incredibly efficient and attentive. Our food arrived much faster than expected! My friend ordered Flower Fields Sandwich, which was loaded with avocado, grilled mushrooms, eggplant, and onion, and she absolutely loved it. My Chicken Pot Pie came with mashed potatoes and soup. It's a 6 inch pie packed with plenty of tasty chicken and peas. The crust was buttery and flaky. A great spot for lunch. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Food was great. Service was funky. Lots of foot traffic and attitude. Server to guest interaction, started off personal with her body language and how she directed her questions. After observing while eating my brunch I realized it's not me. She appear to naturally be unhappy. So I tipped her over 20%, because I figured if that's her attitude naturally, she's going to need help Making tips. Server's name is "roanna." I won't be going back or r read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Receipt, time and date stamp. - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is in my personal top 5 places for pie. Also awesome place for breakfast, so many options, big menu, and we've always experienced pleasant customer service. I really love their breakfast sausage. The pecan roll is fantastic. Great cinnamon rolls. Great chicken fried steak, the country gravy is tasty. Good chili . Belgian waffle is not a fave, and corned beef hash was a little overcooked this time around, we mentioned to the waitress and we were able to replace it with no extra charge for the breakfast sausage. When you're in Carlsbad, this is a must! As busy as they were, food came out timely. There's a happy homely vibe, lots of satisfied patrons all around . read more

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The best place for pie! I am a huge fan of their Fresh Peach Cream Pie, but it's not available until May Will return for sure Love the place, but the men's room requires some attention or reform. Thus the four read more

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Great service .. many good choices. Next to the beach. Can't wait for the food ... Ordered the chicken fried and the chicken and waffles.. gonna get a key lime pie too.. read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Piping hot coffee - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Everything was absolutely amazing! Chicken pot pie was to die for. The burger was fresh and meaty. The pie was killer. All the servers were very friendly and nice. We will definitely be back to this hidden gem! read more

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Went on Saturday at 11:15 am and it was bustling. Walking in, there were people looking at the glass displays of their baked goods. So many different types of pies, muffins, cookies, etc. We went past it to get seated. Thankfully, we were able to get seated right away. This place has such a homey vibe to it that you can't help but get comfortable right away. There's indoor and outdoor seating in the patio. We ordered the quiche of the day (bacon, cheese, onion) with a side of home fries and an almond muffin. We also got the Variety platter. The food was delicious, exactly how you expect it to be, comfort food with a homemade feel. We've tried their pies & muffins in the past and they're so good. We love this place and highly recommend! read more

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This is some of the best apple and banana cream pie I've ever had. The pies that have come close to being this good are Emporium Pies in Texas. Banana cream is closer to a pudding feel similar to Magnolia Bakery without being overly sweet without being chunky. The apple pie was decadent, just sweet enough, crispy, flaky, and satisfying. It would have been perfect a la mode but I had to take this to go unfortunately. Love the old timey feel and charm of this place and the super friendly and helpful staff. If I were asked the best thing I ate in Carlsbad in my short trip, it'd be these pies. read more

Great place to break up your drive. Largest selection of fresh baked pies. Tasty coffee and friendly staff. Eating inside or out, though their garden area is a great place to enjoy your close friends and pie! read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Lemon meringue pie - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

One of my favorite places to eat when I am in Carlsbad. They have great combinations with half a salad,soup and pie at a great price. The pies are all phenomenal. I have loved all of the pies I have tried from fruit pies to cream. The service and staff are always great. The ambiance is f great for families and is casual. They do have a cute patio in back which is where I love to enjoy my lunch during beautiful weather. read more

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Weekday lunch, no wait for a table. Another great experience here with awesome service, Best chicken pot pies ever. Also really liked their battered shrimp tacos and onion rings. Til next time! read more

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Been here twice now for brunch and both times were great! The staff is super nice and attentive. I got the corned beef both times with potatoes and it was delicious. My mom got a couple different omelets and they were both yummy! She gets the potato cake and pancake. She likes the pancake because it's not too sweet. This last time she got a pumpkin pie slice to-go and she said it was good :) We'll def be back! read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Corned Beef Hash - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Loved it!! I wish I could remember my server's name. She had the cutest eyeglass frames and brown hair. There were three of us on a Monday and we were sat immediately. The outdoor area is cute and provides sufficient shade. We had a breakfast special, the sausage is amazing, eggs cooked perfectly! The BLT is really good and I'm pretty picky. The chicken and waffles were pretty good as well. We don't normally like chicken tenders, we prefer Chicken on the bone, but it was good for a tender. The waffles were good too. We enjoyed a great breakfast on the patio for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend if you are in the area. (Don't forget to stop by their Fresh Bakery and bring some things home) read more

Love the senior menu especially the fish and chips and meat loaf. Lots of food for under $16 (Apr 2026) that includes salad, potatoes, veggies, roll and dessert. Plenty of food but never enough as leftovers. Great service. Old school restaurant with kind and unrushed servers. Water glasses and drinks were always full even at closing. Regular burger is HUGE and tasty. Patty must be 1/2 lb. Cooked EXACTLY as you want. Rare was definitely rare and loved it. Fries are great, fresh and crispy. read more

The food at The Village Kitchen is actually great--but the service completely ruins the experience. Every time we've gone, they're clearly understaffed, with maybe one or two waiters trying to handle the entire place. It's honestly frustrating. You end up waiting forever--an hour and a half just to get your food is not okay. And having to constantly flag someone down just to get water or coffee refills? That shouldn't be happening. At some point, it just feels like management is being cheap instead of hiring enough staff to run the restaurant properly. I even wanted to order pie, but service was so slow I gave up and just wanted to leave. Great food can't make up for this level of service. Not coming back. read more

Was going to see my accountant for taxes. Stopped by my go to place for cookies and pie. The best. Cookies crispy chocolate chip. Amazing. Dutch apple pie a go to. Recommend. Very friendly staff also read more

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I do love a great slice of pie and have always sniffed out the tasty bakeries where ever I go! These are mighty tasty pies here. Muffins & cinnamon rolls are also popular This visit was for brunch with some pals & it was delicous I had a spinach/cheese scramble with the house potatoes. The service was very good. Our waitress was patient & very attentive. For the record, parking can be very tricky on a Sunday. Church is right next door. It is jammed packed. Lines of folks waiting. Nice outside patio space. Have gotten pies here and have been very happy. Yummy custard & banana cream. Will return ideally on a week day for another meal Also open for dinner. read more

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I waited at the counter for a few minutes as everyone was busy.... It gave me a few minutes to look around... I pre-ordered the sugar free banana pie....a gift for my daughter in law... she loves banana anything....but she is not supposed to have sugar.... A pie with tax is $32.45 Parking is a challenge at times....The Restaurant is pretty busy too.... read more

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Aloha gang! Went to lunch at the popular Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad. This family run restaurant serves the best "home style" dishes and their pies are the best in the area. The wait staff is always cordial and the restaurant is cozy and pleasant and they offer outdoor dining as well. I decided to order a sandwich and went with the Tamarack Beach Club Sandwich. It's a triple decker treat with roast beef, ham, Swiss cheese and coleslaw on rye bread I asked to have the bread toated. It comes with a choice of fries, potato salad, coleslaw, soup or salad. I chose the fries. This sandwich was so delicious. The savory roast beef and ham combined with sweet and crunchy coleslaw and the tanginess of thousand island dressing raised the flavor of this hefty sando I highly recommend this if you enjoy club sandwiches. I've been craving a pie for days and decided to order a Banana Cream Pie to take home. It was topped with a cloud of whipped cream and filled with fresh sliced bananas and lucious custard filling. A perfect way to finish a great lunch. The good thing...I'll have dessert for the rest of the week. Yay!!! read more

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I was really craving a lemon meringue piece of pie and wanted to buy a cinnamon roll for my kid. I thought of this place. It was so disappointing, the worst lemon meringue piece of pie The meringue part was melting and the pie didn't have a crust? Weird. The cinnamon roll was so dry,,yikes Normally everything here is delicious. I do have to mention the Staff is so friendly. Pie and cinnamon roll get 2 stars but the customer service a 4 star. I was so disappointed read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - No crust and just this jelly like pie filling, so sad - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Came here for lunch and had 1/2 sandwich combo meal which included salad or soup and a slice of pie. I chose the BLT for my sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. Bacon was thick cut and cooked perfectly. Salad included beets, my favorite. The star of the show was the pies. I had the fresh peach pie and I think this was my first time having fresh peaches in a pie. Too bad peaches aren't in season for longer. My friend had the banana cream pie and it was delicious as well. Service is excellent. Had to resist the urge to get more pies but we will be back next time when we're in town. Highly recommend!! read more

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We stopped here for a quick meal following a visit to Legoland with the kids. Food came quickly, very generous portions, service was excellent and the kids menu received two big thumbs up from our kids. Our waiter was so attentive, kind and energetic even though it was the end of the night. Food was delicious and the pie options were too good to pass up so we took some slices to go. Highly recommend if you're looking for a homey, delicious meal and quick and attentive service! read more

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June 08, 2026 9:31am The food was Outstanding, the service sucked! I was seated I asked for a water, the water came. Waitress came I ordered chicken fried steak, potato cake, scrambled eggs, sourdough toast, and rootbeer. Finished water. Order came did not get my rootbeer, no refill offered. No one checked in or asked if I wanted a water refill until I was eating the last bite. Would definitely suggest eating here, as I said the food was outstanding, but keep your head on a swivel seem you have to ask for your drinks and refills. This is the first time in my life of 53 years I did not leave a tip. Hope I don't get Rosie on my next visit. read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Receipt, proof I was there. - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Excellent experience overall! We got there around 11 am, just before the lunch rush and were seated immediately. It got pretty busy after we got there and there were people waiting to be seated by the time we left. They have a lot of seating inside and outside. They also have a big parking lot but this place is popular, so I would recommend coming in just before peak hours. We got the French toast and the chorizo scramble with a side of potato pancake and a homemade biscuit. Both plates were excellent. The French toast was just right - not too sweet, fluffy and freshly made. The chorizo scramble was a teeny bit saltier than I like, but savory, with a slight kick and flavorful. The potato pancake didn't have as much salt so the combo worked. The biscuit was decent. We went back later that day to get some pie. They didn't have the banana cream pie, so we got the chocolate banana cream pie and the boysenberry pie slices. For people who like bananas, you will love the banana cream pie. Definitely strong on the banana component! The boysenberry was just right between sweet and tart. The pie crust were flaky and not at all soggy. We have found a new favorite place for American brunch and will be back for sure! read more

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Brought my friends to come try one of my fav spots in Carlsbad. Every breakfast item I've had is excellent but their pecan rolls are THE BEST, granted my husband says it's the cinnamon rolls. I was so excited they had chicken livers this visit! We always have to get their oatmeal cookies for home. I love their peanut butter chocolate pie but resisted this visit since we were going to be out after. Love that it is family run and service is always on point and everyone is always friendly and helpful. Cozy comfortable dining area with nice patio area. read more

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Place is BOMB. Talk about home made cooking! Hot damn! Why only 4 stars?!? Homemade food bomb biscuits and gravy and all homage sweets and treats?!? Whattttt. Amazing people that works there super friendly and inexpensive read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Bakery - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Take with the caveat that our wait staff was crazy busy so maybe not their fault. The service and food were below average. Thought the ambiance was cute. I could honestly have gotten better food at an ihop with better service. Our waitress didn't exchange the normal small talk and ran away rather rapidly after a partial input of order so we did need to track her back down. The coffee was burnt, the hash browns were burnt. We had the apple pie a la mode. The ice cream was poor quality and the apple pie was average at best. Not impressed. read more

I have to say I've driven by this place so many times and now i finally live down the street from it so I definitely had to give it a try. So far I've only had time for the bakery items and they're really good! Pecan pie is my fave, banana nut Bundt cake is amazing and the cookies are my favorite go tos. I have yet to try the kitchen food but will come back another time to try it out and update my review :) read more

Decided to try this place after a day trip at the Flower Field. Food is amazing and service is great. We ordered chicken pot pie and chicken fried steak, both of which were extraordinarily flavorful and savory without drowning in salt and MSG. Pies taste amazing as well and for once it isn't overly sweet. Woke up the next morning still thinking about the food we had there. Seriously where else do you find a place in today's world where the food not only taste good but also taste RIGHT??? This proves that you can never go wrong with a lowkey mom n' pop cafe with a dedicated baking operation proudly situated in the lobby. read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Homemade Chicken Pot Pie - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Recently enjoying the breakfast specials. Even smaller amounts are usually more than a single person can consume. I've found every person there helpful with great service and welcoming casual atmosphere with choices of tables, booths, and in and outdoor seating. read more

We stopped by this diner on Saturday at 10am and got seated right away in a cozy booth, no wait at all, which was fantastic! I had a veggie egg white omelet, and we ordered the scramble as well, both were spot on. The potato cake was absolutely delicious, I've never had anything like it before, highly recommend that! We couldn't resist grabbing slices of pie, and the peanut butter chocolate cream pie absolutely stole the show, way better than the custard pie! It wasn't too sweet, and the cream was so fluffy and airy, just perfect. Fernando and Javier were both awesome, super friendly and attentive. There's just something about having a classic diner breakfast before leaving Carlsbad that felt so right. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Such a cute little pie shop that also has other breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes too! Parking can be a little tough especially on the weekends and the lot isn't too big Service was pretty friendly and attentive. Inside was spacious and had plenty of seating with the bakery attached to the restaurant. Soo much variety on the menu! Lots of breakfast options like different kinds of omelettes, benedicts, sandwiches, etc! Pricing was quite affordable ($15-20+). There are 15+ flavors for pies, whether you like fruit or cream pies! The California Benedict ($17.95) was so delicious! The two eggs were perfect poached, the muffin was toasted just right, the avocados were super fresh, and the bacon wasn't too salty! The hash browns were super crispy and yummy! This was 9/10 The Crab Cake Benedict ($16.95) was so good and didn't consist of just imitation crab like I was expecting! It was so flavorful and the eggs were poached just right! Definitely would recommend this!! This was 10/10 Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch (1 slice -$5) was so tasty! The pie and strawberries were so fresh! Not too overly sweet and definitely one of the best pies I've ever had! This was 9/10 Would definitely recommend and return read more

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Very nice classic breakfast! The service was great and so so quick. Nothing out of the ordinary but perfect for when you're craving classic breakfast. Cute mom & pop vibes inside (: read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Griddle Combos with Two Eggs and Meat - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Excellent spot. Many choices, good portion and delicious. And if you have room, eat dessert or take a whole pie home. Servers are great read more

Went to Village Kitchen and Pie for brunch for the 1st and enjoyed the food. Servings were big and everything we had was very good. I had the Quiche and cane with a huge muffin. The service was great and she was very attentive. I'll be back read more

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Quiche - American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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