Justice of the Pies

Best pie in Chicago hands down! We tried the caramel apple crumble pie, key lime pie. apple banana bread and peanut butter cookie. It was all the perfect level of sweetness! Will be returning to try their savory pies.

First time patronizing this establishment I got a good review from a co-worker. The atmosphere is nice in the restaurant and is very clean, well lit, has tables to sit and a bathroom. Customer service was excellent. If you get a quiche it's a little bit of a wait it took about 15 to 20 minutes for my quiche. I got the spinach bacon quiche, the lemon lavender cookie, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and a peanut butter cookie. I also got a slice of the salted caramel peach pie and a strawberry ginger lemonade. My favorite thing was the lemon lavender cookie and second up will be the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. For my piece of pie the crust at the bottom was a little soggy. Me personally I like a little bit of a more solid crispier crust. The quiche was fair not something I will get again. The strawberry ginger lemonade was refreshing. So I came, I ate, I saw and here's my review

Just moved to Chicago from overseas and this was a warm welcome for my new home. The pecan pie and quiche was excellent! Fresh home baked goods and attentive service, aspects corporate cooking enterprises will never provide. Plus, a James Beard award speaks volumes.

This place was out of this world delicious! A must try! We tried many of the desserts and all were incredibly delicious… however, the key lime pie was my most favorite. Absolutely phenomenal! The customer service is 5 stars. This is a family owned shop and we felt welcomed from the second we walked in to the second that we left. I will definitely be coming by again very soon, even if I live in California!

I was so amazed at how delicious the pies were. The owner was also amazing and inspiring. Her story is beyond great! The outreach program she runs for the community warms my heart. This place deserves all the success. The chicken pot pie was fire.

I haven't had 1 unhappy treat at Justice of the Pies. Also, try the bacon and spinach quiche, come with side salad 🥗 greens (15 min to cook). It's worth the weight. Cookies are on point good.

As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome and full description and explanation of the menu. I tried the shokupan cinnamon roll, salted caramel peach pie and banana pudding. My favorite was the peach pie; the caramel paired with the peach was so delicious and I loved the texture of the pie and crust! I personally wasn’t a huge fan of the banana pudding; I prefer a more mousse-like texture with a more vanilla-forward flavor and this one was more pudding-like. The flavor of the cinnamon roll was AMAZING but I wish it was a bit softer and warmer. However, I did go later in the morning and got one of the last rolls so this could have been because I didn’t get there early enough. Definitely a place that everyone should visit!

Just wow! Loved the environment, Dr. B is amazing and I want to come every day now. The food is so delicious! Its a jewel!

Last weekend we ordered five pies for a graduation party dinner and everyone loved them. This was my first time trying but I would definitely go back to try the savory pie offerings. I emailed the owner to ensure our pies were available for pick up and they promptly responded to our request. All pies were homemade with fresh ingredients, buttery thick crust with toppings provided separately to keep the pies from being soggy. The location is a small quaint bakery and I liked the modern decor. The staff were all very accommodating. Give this place a try you won't be disappointed with the flavors and quality. You can tell the owner put some Love into their pies :-)

I had a friend ask me to stop by to see if we could by a specific type of cake. We tried to look online for a number or a place to see items and pricing but there wasn't one. So, I took the drive. When I arrived there wasn't a line, and they had displayed what they were serving. I ordered a Peanut butter cookie, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie and banana pudding. I gave the banana pudding to my dad as it's his favorite he let me know that it was okay nothing to write home about. I Tried the Peanut Butter and the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie. I was hoping the oatmeal cookie would give double tree vibes, but it fell short. The Peanut butter Cookie was just okay to me. The pricing was a bit higher than I was expecting. I definitely want to give them another try as the customer service was great and they are known for their pies. So, I'll try a pie next time.

The service was impeccable nicely lit open concept with all kinds of offerings both sweet and savory... Pie... I got a slice o the key lime pie it was delicious! Can't wait to come back and try the quiche...

Quite the buttoned up spot to grab a fresh meal. The small eatery (it looks to seat up to a max of 7 people) is bright, pristine clean and generally quiet, with smooth R&B music faintly playing in the background. Most of their foods are neatly displayed out in the display counter, and you are order there before seating. My meal came out rather quickly after my drink was served, and the server(?) / employee was very friendly. I ordered a honey lavender latte, a couple of quiches (tomato basil and spinach feta & bacon), banana pudding, and caramel peach pie. Of what I had, the honey lavender latte (with oat milk) was the best item. It's naturally sweet and the lavender comes across very evenly throughout the beverage. The tomato basil tasted fresh, but had little flavor to it. The banana pudding, while large in quantity, was lackluster for me, as it tasted like something I could make at home. I also ordered the caramel peach pie for my husband, and from what I tasted, that was really good, especially the crust. I'd visit again though, and would stick to ordering the sweet pies.

This dessert venue deserves five stars for the quality of the food, friendly service, and warm interior. I can only give it four stars because occasionally there is a sour smell, and there is a dearth of parking.

Traveled to Chicago from Maryland and had to pay Justice of the Pies a visit before leaving! They were not only open on MotherFay but open regular hours of 9a - 5p!! We were immediately greeted and asked if it was our first time. We said yes and she asked if we wanted to hear about their menu options. We then received a very thorough rundown of our options. We were flying out after leaving the shop so we felt limited in what we could take with us. We opted on a savory slice and a sweet slice for both my daughter and I. She also got an Iced Vanilla Latte which she said was "VERY good". She was given several options of milk to choose from!! We also purchased merchandise to include Maya's cookbook - that she signed and personalized for us and a "Cutie Pie" hat!! I was intrigued to see they also sold shea butters!! Now back to the food, I had the bacon spinach quiche - very thick and large individual slices - all served with salad in a delicious vinaigrette dressing. I prefer smaller slices if bacon for ease of eating but it was delish. My daughter had the spinach and feta and "LOVED the buttery crust". We were pressed for time so they weren't warmed up as much as I would've preferred but the taste was still good!! We also got sweet potato pie and salted caramel peach pie. I sampled the sweet potato but meed to heat it up before evaluating. To be continued.

My sis told me about this place opening. Maya-Camille Broussard, the chef, has had pop-ups, and sells goods in some restaurants, but this is her first brick and mortar. We came by for the 'soft opening' (tba on the grand opening) and we could see the celebrity chef in the window baking! (She is deaf so please do not tap on the window!). Around the corner is the small interior (there appears to be a bench outside for sitting but we did not utilize it). A LONG line preceded us. We stood and moved a little steadily for a while. The inside has some seats along a counter, and a seating area (I think) further inside. It is very cozy in there, so if you elected to sit, it would be tight, with the line right behind you. This is right off Stoney Island at 87th. The front has a nice display case for cookies, pies, cheesecakes, quiches, cakes, brownies, a wide assortment! We were not going home directly so we picked foods that are good to eat on the go. I got the choc chip oatmeal cookie, my party got the lemon/basil cookie and brownie. All the treats were gorgeous to eat and look at! I don't usu care for lemon cookies but this was so good and flavorful! The order process was kind of hectic; while friendly and accepting of suggestions, it could be messy. If they were out of something but it was coming up, they would take the order and give you a written note to wait til the item was available. It is so congested in there, I don't know that I would have the patience for that. But it's better than waiting 15 min for nothing. They were very good about announcing being out of something. I think maybe an app would benefit the process. IF you like Maya-Camille Broussard's work and want a celeb siting, stop by there and check out the place, wave hello. There was merchandise such as her book, candles, and other objects by local vendors. When I have more time and less waistline, I'll come back for foods I can eat with a fork!

The squad Christina Tosi put together for Netflix "Bake Squad" was amazing. It includes Maya -Camille Broussard, flavor queen, Ashley Holt, cake expert, Gonzo Jimenzo, chocolatier and Christopher Rull, design mavericks this team had me glued to to series. But Maya Camille wins on the show kept me wondering about the savory and sweet flavor profiles she created. So when I was reading a local newspaper here in Chicago and saw an article that she would be opening a brick and mortar location I had to go. I didn't make the soft launch but I stopped by after church today. Let me start with the location, it's on the corner of 86th St and Blackstone, entrance on Blackstone and the kitchen view is on 86th. I saw Maya-Camille in the kitchen doing her thing and I started to have a fan moment but realized two things 1) due to a childhood accident she lost a % of her hearing 2) I didn't want the stalking fan moment. So I went into the facility and place my order. I wanted to try several things to find my favorites. I purchased the Tomato Basil Quiche, Lemon Pound cake, Key Lime Pie and a Shokupan Cinnamon roll ( it's a Japanese milk bread way too much cream frosting for me. But the roll was AMAZING. HECK everything was soo flavorful now I understand the "Queen of flavor" title she gained on the show. The location is clean and smells very nice honestly everything in the bakery and restaurant section was soo clean. She also sells trinkets like hoodies, tshirts, hats and other merchandise with her monogram saying on it "Hey Cutie Pie" I almost brought a hoodie until I saw a $85 price tag on it. But let me tell you the fabric was the business. It was thick and very good quality. Speaking of price do not go there expecting a $3.00 slice of pie or a whole cake for $40 it ain't happening. The ingredients of these goodies, the flavor and the service is beyond the cost. Everything was delicious May God continue to bless this family and Maya-Camille's ministry.

The rare occasion where a place is with the hype! Everything we had was delicious, absolutely nothing was bad but the pie as well as the banana pudding were the standout dishes. The teas I loved but because they were so well balanced. Quite far from a typically sweet tea. Yes the prices are good on the higher side but I can't think of a place with outstanding pies & tea under one roof anywhere else in the city. The treats let the natural flavor shine as opposed to places where they let you he sugar do all the talking. Prior to coming I told myself I wouldn't dare shell out this kind of money for a mere pie however I was wrong. The ice cream machine was down but I'm actually glad Twas because the pie alone by itself was to die for.

I've had slices of pies from this company before at the farmers market & I was always impressed with the quality, taste & uniqueness of the flavors. Finally stopped by the actual restaurant and was very pleased. Nice, clean establishment. Very friendly staff. Great selection of menu items. On this visit I got a slice of the bourbon pecan pie. Delicious as always. I tried something new called the Capricorn cheesecake. It was a very dense, interesting dessert. Not too sweet. Very satisfying. I will definitely be returning soon to try more of the items.

I live on Maui, had three days in Chicago, and this was one of the first on my list of places I wanted to try. Peach pie was amazing, what they do for their community is so special, and their cookbook is also amazing. The young man at the counter was so friendly, helpful, and engaging. Next time I come through Chicago will definitely try again!

I love coming to this place! Very friendly service and the peanut butter cookies are amazing. They also have fantastic assortment of pies that you can buy whole or as slices.

So excited Justice of the Pies has a brick and mortar store. I tried a lot of her work the last few years at pop up's and events around town. Her Strawberry Basil Key Lime Pie is just amazing. Probably not the first pie combo you think of but it works so well together. The spot is clean and beautiful. Barista made me a great cup of coffee while I waited and the cashier was super friendly and knew all about the menu.

The reason my back will remain big. I stumbled across this amazing bakery while making my weekly wing stop run, and this was perfect because I needed something sweet for afterwards. The lemon pound cake was amazing. And surprisingly it was still warm when I got it home. You will not be disappointed with any of the options you choose. Just get here!!

Everything was a stand out - spinach feta bacon quiche, lemon pound cake, cinnamon roll. And the place is beautiful. We will be back!

The strawberry basil key lime is extremely delicious! I wish they were opened more days!

I am split in the middle because the basil strawberry key lime was good but I was not a fan of the pumpkin because it tasted like lemon. I have the pecan and will try that soon. The pumpkin has me nervous to try the sweet potato.

I purchased a slice of Lemon Pound Cake. It was horrible. The cake was very dense. Part of the top portion of the cake was not cooked thoroughly. I think I will pass. The cake is too expensive for it's taste and texture. I know good bakery goods, this is not it.

Justice of the Pies is a gem! We had salted caramel peach pie which was delicious! Also had the last cinnamon roll, fudge brownie and a peanut butter cookie. Everything was scrumptious! It's a tiny place so when they are out, they're out. Go early so you have choices. Also bought the cookbook... looking forward to trying the recipes!

so fun!!!! love the pies! my favorite was the key lime and burban but they where all so yummy! everyone was so kind and i'm looking forward to coming back!!!

Mango-Chili Key Lime Pie? Salted-Carmel Peach? Spinach-Feta & Bacon quiche? There are like 14 reasons this new bake-shop on the Chicago riverwalk is probably about to get a Hot & New badge--but these from-scratch hand-made baked goods are only the reasons you need. They will talk to your mouth. I can't believe place has landed in downtown. This is good stuff y'all. Here's a some more things to know: 1. It's a little hidden--behind the historic stone walls on the riverwalk. But if you start at the DuSable bridge (the big one at Michigan & Wacker) and head downstairs you're practically there. 2. If you're visiting Chicago, this is a convenient way to get authentic local tastes! It's part of the brand new Chicago Riverwalk Community Marketplace, which gives non-corporate locally-owned businesses a shot downtown. Some other amazing vendors like Chiya Chai and Gordos. (I've been to both at their original neighborhood locations). 3. Not only local, but Justice of the Pies is a minority-woman owned business (founded by Maya-Camille Broussard), which benefits children & young people in the city. (And if you didn't know that, you would still think the pies are amazing.) 4. It's right across the street from the imposing face of the Trump Tower and it's called Justice of the Pies. Think David & Goliath in a riverwalk faceoff. I'm going with David and his pies. Get it now as these may be only open in summer and fall--they are running 6 months at a time.

I have seen Justice of the Pies on the news, and my mother and I have been trying to get to the physical store on the south side of Chicago for a while. Well, we finally made it.....with approximately 15 minutes to spare. The store on South Blackstone is open Friday through Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm. The bakery is very clean and inviting. The customer service was excellent. When you arrive, you are greeted with a smile and a very thorough explanation of the menu and options. Wanting to definitely support smaller businesses, we ordered more than one item.....without looking at the prices. We were a little shocked at the total....$71.63 for (3) three items (Order # 053).....including a tip, but "what the heck", black owned, great reputation, and great reviews......we were happy and excited about our purchases. Three items: (1) Banana Pudding, (1) Apple Cider Bread Pudding, and (1) Whole Key Lime Pie. ....1st two items are single servings. I only gave Justice of the Pies (3) three stars, not because the desserts were not tasty, but because the cost of each was a little overpriced. The Banana Pudding was more custard than pudding....very thick and moldable. I also tasted more custard than any bananas, even though I saw few bananas. The Apple Cider Bread pudding was actually very tasty, especially with the sauce that was included......but still a little overpriced. Now for the final item we purchased, the whole Key Lime Pie....I'd like to consider myself a true connoisseur when it comes to Key Lime Pie's. The pie was very delicious-----but considering the size of the pie, 6 or 7 inches in diameter, I/we were disappointed about the $35 price tag. Also, the depth/thickness of the pie was "about" one (1) inch.....barely. The final nail in the coffin for me, was the added 4% Restaurant Tax, on top of the 10.25% sales tax. I don't know why or how Justice of the Pies is justifying that additional tax, but for me, it is quite excessive. I am a baker, by training, trade and experience, so I will continue to bake for my myself when I want banana "pudding", apple cider bread pudding or a whole key lime pie. I can a least say, "Yes, I tried Justice of the Pies!". .......and oh, by the way, we were offered a sample of their pound cake; the sample was a crumb left on the tray at the end of the day (lol).......unfortunately it was too tiny to give an adequate review.

Visited this bright and adorable café in my childhood neighborhood last week with a friend to catch-up and chit-chat. The service was very good and attentive. We sat in the back with our coffee and order to eat there while they prepared our to go orders for our families. I ordered the bacon, feta quiche, sweet potato pie, cinnamon rolls and a coffee with hazelnut. The quiche came with a little salad and was good. I tried a bite of the cinnamon roll and it was phenomenal. The frosting was not super sweet like on a typical roll and the roll itself was soft, fluffy and really big enough for 2 people. Later in the day I tried the sweet potato pie and it too was really good. They offered a flight of pie with really interesting flavors that I was not to try that day but I look forward to going back soon. However, I will say I if you visit prepare yourself and wallet my bill was $50 For 4 bakery items and a coffee, not a complaint due to the price of food today just a heads up to those planning a visit.

I LOVE BAKE SQUAD!! TeamCAMILLE! All her food looks amazing and i would love to go there in real times, i'm just eating the photos and i live here cook book

Disappointed! Wanted to love the Bleu Cheese Praline Pear pie I ordered but for $85, expected the filling would be composed of MORE than what appeared to be just one pear and LESS of a huge quantity of an oatmeal-based streusel. Crust was good but thick, and one would expect a pie billed as "praline" should contain at least SOME actual pecans instead of only a packet of brown sugar glaze. Packaging was more than adequate to keep the pie cool during shipping--only wish the contents had been as satisfactory. Unfortunately, won't be ordering again.

Justice of the Pies, what can I say, you have irrevocably changed my perception of pies forever. I do not believe I will ever be able to consume mass produced pies ever again. Your products are just that good. Justice of the Pies is based in Hyde Park, but there is not a permanent storefront. Instead, find Justice every Thursday at the Daley Center farmers market, the West Loop Market on Saturdays, Hyde Parks' Harper Court, the winter Renegade Craft Fair and other pop up locations. She also accepts online orders for pickup or for delivery via Uber. Admittedly, I've only tried two pies, but they were both so amazing - Bleu Cheese Praline Pear Pie and the Chocolate Bacon Bourbon Pecan Pie. I highly recommend both. They are fresh, full of real ingredients, creative and traditional and worth every penny.

Really enjoyed a recent catering order from here. The chicken and biscuit pot pie was great, but the lentil and kale pot pie was out of this world. The Brussels sprouts and caramelized onions were fantastic. I would highly recommend using Justice of the Pies for catering at any event.

Great pies! I ordered two online. They were delicious! I the future I hope she reopens her riverwalk spot. I understand it is temporarily closed because of covid-19.

What is pie heaven has only been on the river walk for about 2 weeks. I will have to saw that the pie was so good! It was a nice twist on the classic peach pie! The guy that ranged me up was very helpful, speedy service! I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends. I also love that they deliver!

Had their bourbon pecan pie at the Renegade Holiday Craft Fair today: mm-mm good! Sweet but not too sweet, and the bourbon helped mellow the flavor. The crust was pretty hefty and the plastic fork provided just couldn't stand up to it. Also, they didn't have any napkins at their booth, which seemed ill-advised if they were peddling something sticky like pecan pie? Despite this I would risk messiness for another tasty slice :)

Great pies and great people. We have used them for several recent meetings and have been very happy. It's slightly unusual to send be at meetings so it's also memorable. It doesn't hurt that the pies taste fantastic. They also work with kids throughout the city teaching cooking and healthy eating. And they are available for delivery and catering!!

Two points: I'm reasonably sure this place is NOT closed, at least as a caterer. It is the end of May 2017, and 48 hours ago I was eating their pie at an event at the University of Chicago. Also their website looks pretty current. Which is good news because THE PIE IS EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. Like: yeah! They do the thing where they marry a "comfort food" vibe and a "foodie" vibe: so what I had was the Bleu Cheese Praline Pear Pie and the Sweet Basil Key Lime Pie. Seriously: they were exceptionally good; the event I was at was a nice room full of nice local bakeries, and everyone was good, but these pies were GREAT. I really highly recommend on the basis of total and outrageous deliciousness.

I never thought I'd feel compelled to write a review because I enjoyed someone's green beans...Justice was one of our Fooda options today and I was thankful for a unique option. I ordered the garlic green beans, tomato basil quiche, and carmel peach pie. The green beans alone were AMAZING and I knew a thumbs up was due. The quiche was well seasoned...you know those bland boring just eggy quiches? Not this. Very flavorful and the crust was light and flaky. The pie was the best part. Gooey and warm with plenty of peaches that tasted very fresh and a carmel sauce on top that was just perfect. Thank you Justice for visiting Fooda today!

I was so fortunate coming across Justice of the Pies at my local farmers market last week (Horner Park Farmers Market). Man her pies are delectable!! I tried her caramel peach pie last week which was pretty damn good. This week after a 4 mile walk I deserved a piece of quiche or pie for breakfast. Well Justice of the Pies had both. So I bought a slice of her heirloom tomato and basil quiche. It wasn't the tart but a quiche and......hot darn!! So flipping tasty!. The slices of tomatoes among the blend of eggs laying on that buttery crust was outstanding. Of course I had to buy a sweet slice too and I opted for the blue cheese pear praline. Those pears were crisp, fresh, and so delicious against that crust with a praline drizzle and little chunks of blue cheese really paired so well together. Holy moley I love it. So should you. It's outstanding and so worth every penny a slice. Man!! So good!!

I just got a salted carmel peach pie with my Urban Canopy CSA box. Oh my-- delicious. Thank you so much!

MY GOODNESS!! A friend of mine blessed me with a whole pie from here. It was the Salted Caramel Peach pie. The entire pie was gone in under a week! I by no means have a sweet tooth or go crazy for pies but this was the best pie I have ever had. No seriously. THE BEST. Unfortunately, I don't live in Chicago anymore but if the owner ever decided to ship these babies I would be first in line. You absolutely have to try these. They are definitely still open for catering so don't think this business is closed down. Also, you can grab a pie in Whole Foods!

Fantastic pies! I've had the sweet basil key lime pie and the sweet potato pie. I love new combination of ingredients and this was my first sweet potato pie ever! Great products and even better social mission. I love Justice of the Pies!

AMAZING. Worth the trip and the online orders. I had the salted caramel peach pie and the bacon bourbon at a party and was 110% sold. I love their mission and the quality of their unique and robust pies. All about supporting justice initiatives through my tummy ;)

I've only had the salted caramel peach pie so far, so I'll reserve my five-star review until I've sampled more, but goodness is the peach variety delicious. I found it at my local Whole Foods, and was a bit concerned about spending five bucks for a slice of pie, but I really had a craving for something sweet and delicious. After the first bite, I was over the expense. The texture was a bit different from the average peach pie, more like a cake /pie hybrid, so I was able to get two servings because of the richness. I recommend this pie all over the place cuz I haven't had anything like it.

Found this wonderful stand at the Daley Plaza market. Outstanding. Her Blue Cheese Pear Pie is to die for. Do not pass this place up.

We ordered the bakers dozen biscuits for a meeting and they were heavenly! We were lucky to have the meeting at The Hatchery building so they were warm and extra delicious. The blueberry mint spread was a yummy accompaniment. The owner (Maya-Camille) is great, communication was easy and we'll definitely order again! Thanks!!

I must give the farmers market stand a second chance. This morning I asked about 3 selections and chose the broccoli cheddar quiche for my breakfast. Unfortunately I was given sweet potato which I only discovered at home. It was so heavily spiced that I couldn't finish it. The rim crust was good but the bottom crust was soggy and mediocre. For $5 it was a disappointment.

I tried one of their pies at a company event and was blown away. I'm not a huge fan of pies in general, but the key lime pie was simply phenomenal. I would highly recommend them for any event and just wish their products were available in stores. Amazing!

I could not recommend Maya-Camille's pies and quiches more. They are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ordered 5 savory and 5 sweet for a party and they were a huge hit: heirloom tomato, spinach/feta/bacon, key lime sweet basil, sweet potato, caramel peach, etc. At $25-30 a pie, cut up into 12 slices each, they were sufficient to feed 40 people (each person trying about 3 slices of different pies) and great value. Maya-Camille kindly cut and delivered the pies to our event. So happy we found this fabulous alternative to boring catering plates. I strongly urge you to support this local Hyde Park business--you will not regret it!

Ordered the dark cherry pie! It was delicious!! A bit pricey, but it was thanksgiving and I felt ok spending the money to support a local baker :)