San Diego Chicken Pie Shop

Long standing chicken pot pie joint in San Diego. We ordered and got a hot and ready chosen pot pie. It was fast and easy. Fast food often comes with its pros and cons however. My son and husband both said they thought the food was mediocre. I remember eating their pot pie long before I went vegan. It’s tasty. My mom even came here as a child. Great historical spot to visit and eat, it is one of the oldest restaurants in San Diego after all! Cool decor and I know the crust is made fresh and the chicken is steamed in house.

We love coming here for the delicious food! It's been here since 1938! The portions are huge, the prices are reasonable, and the service and ambiance is great! Bonus... they accept San Diego Synergy cards they sell at Costo too.

The food was super good, the crispy chicken salad was huge and delicious 😋 the burger was fantastic with perfect toasted bund a crisp huge slice of tomato and red union made the for one super delicious burger. The chicken and waffles were amazing too. Definitely recome if you have a big family or enjoy solo. The prices were crazy especially since the portions were great for what you pay!!

Absolutely delicious. Got the special which came with a pot pie, mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, and a slice of pie.Also got a cup of split pea soup while my buddy got this delicious looking burger. Everything tasted great and looked just as good too. Service was fine for the most part though the server cleared my friends plate while it still had some food on it.

It breaks my heart giving the Chicken Pie Shop 4 stars, seeing as I’ve gone since I was a kid. But unfortunately the quality hasn’t been the same as of lately. Food either seems overseasoned (too much salt in the potatoes) or underwhelming (coleslaw way too bland). But as I’ve said in NUMEROUS reviews - everybody has an off day and maybe I’ve just been hitting on the off days. Still some of the best chicken, hands down the best chicken pot pies, and the staff are some of the sweetest most welcoming people I’ve ever met. Hoping for my inevitable next visit, they get that 5th star back 🖤

This is the second time I have ordered from chicken pie shop I got it through a delivery service I got the Cobb salad and again it was fantastic! They really know what they're doing there! Thank you again for a wonderful lunch and dinner because it was too big for me to eat at one time.

We’ve been long-time customers (5-10 years+) and keep coming back for the World Famous Chicken Pie Dinner, which is still as good and as filling as always. Price: In August 2025 the chicken pot pie dinner is now $17.49. Reviewing menus from the past several years, it had once been $11-12 perhaps early pandemic, then went up to $13-14 in 2023 and $14-15 in 2024. These price increases are well beyond the price of inflation, plus now there is a credit card processing fee of 4% it appears. The to go menu sign says “Pay with cash and get 4% off” however that appears to not be correct as the price is the same with cash, just there is a credit card surcharge/processing fee of 4%, it appears based on our bill. Service: Takeout orders are delivered quick and in-dining service is decent. We’ve had a few instances of spotty dining service since 2021 but enough times of good service too. Food: Other food items are meh in our experiences, but all the chicken pot pie and fixins and dessert pies have been amazing time and time again Parking: New (I think) parking lot in the back with plenty of spots, plus some street parking

I love it, so good, family vibes restaurant. Even the mashed potatoes is great, flavorful. Service is great, attentive. Definitely a good place. 🥰

I bookmarked this place after it popped up on the Too Good Too Go app. My dear friend Tom, suggested we go here for lunch. He's been coming here for over 70 years. We dined on Sunday afternoon. I dropped Tom off curbside then proceeded to park in the back. Didn't see any parking so I looped around hoping someone was leaving. Lucky me, a family of four were about to leave. I threw on my blinker, waited patiently for them to back out. As they are backing out this asshole in a white Tesla goes around me and swoops in to steal my spot. I could have gotten confrontational but he's lucky I had company with me so I refrained. I ended up parking across the street and hiked over. It took me so long Tom thought I abandoned him at the restaurant. He had a worried look on his face. Our colorful and smiley waitress came over to take our order: chicken pot pie with coleslaw and Classic Chicken Pot Pie Meal. It came out with hot rolls within 5 minutes. The flaky pie was packed with an abundance of chicken and generously dressed in gravy. Veggies were the standard carrot, corn and peas medley. Mashed potatoes had a deep valley of gravy. Rolls were soft and warm with creamy butter. Perfect as the pictures and savory delicious. It was a classic comfort meal that reminds you of grandma's cooking. We ate 1/2 our meals and got cherry pie and coconut cream pie to go. It was spacious inside, classic vintage booths and decor. You feel like your sitting in a historical restaurant that has fed thousands of family over 87 years! Gotta support businesses that give our active military and veterans a discount. Tom proudly sported his Korean War hat. We even met a Marine while we were paying the bill.

This place is the place to go for comfort food. I always get their chicken pot pie meals and it's a good price for what it comes with (pot pie, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, veggies, bread, and a slice of pie) The workers are super friendly every time I've dined in and picked up food and every time I order food to go, it is ready quick!

So, I love me a big old slice of nostalgia and this place is typically 4/5 on that front. But, the overwhelming flavor I got for my chicken pie dinner was SALT. Take me to the Hoover Dam and give me a straw levels of salt. I was having a hard time finishing my chicken pot pie. The coleslaw was also finely minced and almost blended. Maybe it has always been this way? Place has been around 87 years so maybe this is just the way it is? I really do want to love this place and will be back. But, just chill on the NaCl guys! Meal was appropriately seasoned for a chain smoker with a deviated septum. Our server was a rockstar 5/5 she was attentive and areal pro. Got my daughter her meal quickly and was on top of the refills etc. the cinnamon roll is also the size of a compact car. At $10.99 it's a steal.

Good ol Instagram brought us here. We pass by this place often and finally decided to try after seeing so many videos. There is a parking lot, however i am unsure if its free since i found street parking right in front. The place itself is big and lots of seating inside. There is also a counter service area to sit as well. Came on a Saturday around noon time and it wasn't too busy. We were seated right away. They do have high chairs for those that need it for their little ones. They offer an all day breakfast menu as well and lunch/dinner. We decided to try the pot pie with fries as well as the fried chicken entree. The fried chicken entree comes with soup, mashed potatoes, corn, 4 pieces of chicken, dinner roll and dessert! Pot pie was smothered with gravy. I thought it tasted good and the portion was good enough to share between 2-3 people. Fried chicken entree was also a big portion to share. We thought it tasted good as well. we decided to get the apple pie for the dessert and that was good too. All in all, we enjoyed our food. Service was good. Prices were decent for san diego. Also, women's restroom has a baby changing station.

Although the chicken is good, you can have other interesting meals. They have specials every day and they make good alternatives to chicken. On Sunday,, they have a very good turkey dinner. It. Ones with soup to start, vegetables, mashed potatoes, Cole slaw with stuffing and a nice gravy. For dessert (which comes with the special) they have a choice of pie. You can check the website for the specials. Give it a try.

We ordered door dash and was not disappointed Chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes with gravy, fried chicken, rolls, split pea soup, apple pie, blueberry pie and a HUGE cinnamon roll for another morning. Everything was delicious. The order was correct and came hot We've dined in before and the quailty did not change with delivery.

I tried the fried chicken dinner for the time yesterday and it was the best restaurant version I've ever had. It's better than big name franchises, i.e., KFC and Popeye's. It's cooked to order which takes a little longer but worth the wait! Next I'll call ahead. The Ambiance was nice, the place has a touch of nostalgia. It was very clean and the atmosphere was nice and cool. The patrons certainly appreciated the air conditioning!

Fast ,friendly, and absolutely delicious. I actually decided not to get a pit pur today. I got the Ruben instead and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. For a second I thought I was in a NY deli. Ten out of ten recommend and will definitely order again.

For sooo many happy year's I've had the utter pleasure to actually dine here. At least six to eight times per year in fact. Always consistent. Always easy on the wallet. Always value and most of all, always extremely tasty. Good parking in rear of building that's 4 sure. Try the pies, as good or better than Marie Caldener or the Cheese Cake Factory . BTW. Veterans get 10% off grand total. Take an extra 4% off if paying in cash. That's 14% off! NonVets, paying in cash, 4% 0ff.

Beware - pot pies are chock full of real chicken! That is a total delight, not your standard pot pie which typically skimps on chicken. Had the chicken pot pie with whipped potatoes. Within minutes our order was ready! When you see your plate your first thought is, where will we go next or order 'cause that won't fill me. Then about 3/4 of the way through your thankful there isn't more 'cause where would you put it?!. While my standard idea of chicken pot pie isn't literally a pie just stuffed with chicken I really enjoyed its simplicity. The only thing I'd do next time is ask for sauce on the side as it was, for us, salt and didn't add value. I'd want to add it sparingly but that's me and mom. Dad felt differently. The sauce was average for him but he enjoyed as it was on the pie. He had the coleslaw instead of potatoes and felt it was a nice compliment. Mom added, that the pie crust is very rich. Service was very friendly and incredibly fast. Energetic atmosphere. Comfy food and interior. Like a mix between a diner, almost sports bar and country house. Free parking available in the rear.

This place has been around forever and has consistently offered delicious food. There is nothing fancy about this place or the food, but it's very hearty and satisfying. I've been on a little kick lately eating there a few times a month lol. There is some street parking and they have their own parking lot in the back. It's a little bit loud inside, kind of has a feel of like a cafeteria with the noise. I always order my food to go. The package everything very nicely and securely. Service has always been friendly I think for the portions you get the prices are reasonable. The staple chicken pie meal is about $18 before tax but you get the chicken pie, veggies, mashed potatoes and dessert! I always do extra mashed potatoes instead of coleslaw, which they don't charge any extra to swap out. I'm a huge cinnamon roll fan and I do not like their cinnamon roll. It's very big and about $10. It's pretty much just a big piece of dense, sweet bread, and then they give you butter and candy pecans on the side. I for sure will not order it again. So far, my favorite dessert of theirs is the chocolate cream pie, it's absolutely delicious and the crust is so bomb. Last time I went, I got a chocolate chip cookie for the first time and it was so delicious. I am and always have been a fan, and no doubt we'll be back very soon.

I've always wondered what this place is like after 87 years of being in San Diego. I had to find out why. when you walk in you're greeted by a nice lady. The place is very old-fashioned. There's no music playing. The coleslaw and mashed potatoes taste just like KFC. The daily veggie are peas, corn, carrots and green beans. All obviously from a can. The chicken pot pie tastes like the ones you get in the freezer section of the supermarket. The waitresses are mostly older Women that have been doing WAY too long. They have become robots. The cherry pie was ok. This meal made me Feel fat , unhealthy and bloated.

Old school type of vibe that you can sense has been there for decades. If you like chicken pot pie you have to come try . They have an insanely good meal for $15.59 you get pot pie, whipped potatoes, daily veggie, Cole slaw, roll and slice of pie. The crust on the pot pie is light and the gravy went well with it. I liked their cherry pie crust even more. You can tell it is made with love. Plenty of seating and spacious restaurant. The service was good. If you get a soda, they give you one refill and even a to go cup! Parking lot in the rear and street parking.

My boyfriend and I received a gift card to this restaurant and honestly when he first suggested it I wasn't too excited since I'm not usually a fan of chicken pot pie. But I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. The service was absolutely wonderful. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food came out quickly and everything was fresh and flavorful. I was especially surprised by how much I enjoyed the food. The mashed potatoes and chicken soup were seasoned perfectly and full of comfort. Even though I typically don't like pie, the one our server recommended completely changed my mind. It was flaky, filled with fresh fruit, and incredibly moist. I genuinely loved it. This experience really exceeded my expectations and I would happily come back. Great food and even better service.

I WANTED TO LOVE IT. Legacy restaurants always get extra extra credit from me but this place feels like it's cutting corners and barely hanging on. The sign about not serving certain desserts to "cut down on food waste" was distressing and telling. I wish the best for this place but it was not living up to its potential. Grateful it's here but please try to do better. Fix the clock, stay open later, offer more pies, put a little more stuffing in the booths, put a fan in the bathroom...

enjoy the soup here that chicken soup is the most delicious thing ever not too fan of the pies for some weird reason but the soup is the best thing. One thing to notice is that customer service is pretty good. I've never eaten at the restaurant. I'll be taking it to go therefore that's why I don't have a picture but what need to know is they're closed on Mondays so boo

This place doesn't disappoint. Had the classic c chicken Pie dinner and it's as amazing as it's been for as long as I remember. Service is always good, but not stuffy. You have to check out their awesome displays of chickens and SD local stuff in the cases throughout the restaurant. Been coming here for years and will keep doing so.

Keeping this review short and to the point -- Ordered: Chicken Pie Dinner, Extra Gravy, Country Fried Steak (Comes with Chicken soup, rolls, cole slaw, pie) - Sides - Chicken Soup: Insanely salty, lack of depth and flavor. Cole Slaw: Fresh, but very sweet Rolls: Dry - Chicken Pie Dinner - Mashed Potatoes: Extremely dense, not fluffy, definitely instant potatoes Veggies: Flash frozen veggie mix, bland but welcomed since everything else was salty Gravy: Salty Chicken Pot Pie: Ok - loaded with shredded chicken, extra gravy is necessary for moisture but it was salty. - Country Fried Steak - Fried Steak: Gravy was good, chicken steak had little flavor and a bit tough, breading fell off easily. - Ambiance & Service- Recently remodeled exterior has a modern look and feel, interior has some charm but is still quite old. Service was alright. Neighborhood restaurant that has been a staple in SD for 86 years. We came here not with high expectations at all, but this fell really short of any standards. Unfortunately, it tastes like post WWII / hospital food. I know this taste is nostalgic for many and while carrying on the traditional recipe for all this time is impressive, some changes are necessary. And to the business owner - No, we did not tell the management our food was overly salty. Yes, we know the chicken pie recipe hasn't changed in 86 years.

I hosted a luncheon at this cozy restaurant, a recommendation from my partner in crime. I made sure to call and see if they do separate checks for a large group and if they took reservations. Since the answer was yes, I went ahead and made the reservation. Cassandra who took my call was very patience and helpful. A few days before the reservation I made a call back to confirm how many would be attending as I was instructed to do. It was a different person that confirmed my reservation and took the info of how many in our group. He asked would we want a separate room for our group and I opted for that. Upon my arrival the day of our reservation our server directed us to the 'Nest', which was room off to the side towards the entrance. Server was quick to ask if we wanted anything to drink while we set up for the luncheon. Our group put our food order in and food started flowing in after 15 minutes afterwards. I ordered the Chicken pie with Whipped Potatoes. I ordered a side of corn. Rolls came with everyone's order. My dish was delicious. Although I was surprised there were no carrots or peas in the filling of the pie. It was still good, flavorful and niche pieces of chicken. I just added my corn to the mix. The gravy and whipped potatoes was great. The rolls were a pretty good size and came with plenty of pkg'd butter. I had no room for dessert but I did get the very large cinnamon roll ($10) to go for dessert later. The decor is country, and cozy. Pretty roomy inside, with table seating and booth as well. It looks like they have two registers. One may be used specifically for To-Go orders. Service was a mix. Some acknowledged you, some were friendly. Our server for our luncheon was great, quick and patient. Curbside parking as well as parking in the back of the restaurant. We look forward to returning.

I loved their chicken pot pie. It was almost amazing if they just had more gravy/saucy. The chicken was super dry but the flavor was great. There weren't any potatoes but that's OK with me. Its actually quite small of a pot pie but shareable with my wonderful husband. You go in and there is the restaurant side and to the left is the to go section. It's quick and easy. Next time I'll have to come order other things.

Great service! And wonderful food. Would definitely come back once I go to San Diego again

The Chicken Pie Shop is a San Diego staple that I have adored since first visiting in like 2005. I haven't been in person since the renovation but stopped by after a busy day at work for a pie dinner to go. There are few things in the world as consistent as the pie dinner. Delicious and filling without breaking the bank, you get a pot pie, mashed pot, veggies, Cole slaw, a piece of bread, and a slice of dessert pie. Price has obviously gone up a bit but you still get all that for like $15, which is a steal. And so good. And also is basically ready to grab and go within 5 minutes. The renovation is nice, a lot more modern and sleek, while maintaining its kitschy charm in a fresh way. It no longer feels like a dark room at your grandmothers house. Service was nice as well -- which wasn't always the case before. Honestly every San Diegan should know and love this establishment.

If you like heavy white/brown food this would be your go to spot. Felt/tasted like cafeteria food so know before you go. We ordered a whole strawberry pie and it would score a 2 aesthetically, 2.5 for taste.

So glad I finally tried the San Diego Chicken Pie Shop! They very much earn their name because this was by far the best chicken pie I've ever had. The filling was stuffed to the roof. It was soft and tender full of chicken and not just a lot of gravy. The crust was warm and buttery and soaked up the gravy piled on top. The GRAVY. I've never had gravy like this but I don't think I can ever go back to regular ol boring gravy again. This was so flavorful and savory my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The giant cinnamon roll is an absolute beast. Its soft, warm, gooey texture marries perfectly with the melted butter, and sugary glaze coated outside. Topped off with a pile of candied pecans, it's a perfect treat for a sweet tooth and their friends. The restaurant itself is a nice size with lots of tables and booths. They sat us right away and got us started very quickly. Everyone was polite and helpful. It was a great experience and I'm glad I went. The parking lot is a bit tight so if you've got a big vehicle be ready to grab a spot on the street outside the lot but it's definitely worth the trip to come get the ultimate combo of sweet and savory that is, The San Diego Chicken Pie Shop.

Ordered pie special breakfast, chicken dinner and their holiday st Patrick corned beef dinner. All were delicious. Fried chicken was crunchy on the outside but cooked inside and tender. Corned beef special was tasty with potatoes cabbage and beans. The chicken pit pie was flaky and the gravy was creamy and so good. Overall experience was great. Their customer service was pretty good. They refilled coffee periodically and friendly staff. Casual place and just good home style comfort cooking. Will definitely return.

I've seen many reviews for this place. My sister drove me here and treated me to a Chicken Pot Pie meal to go! The pot pie was filled with shredded chicken and tasted delicious! The corn was definitely buttery delicious and the mash potatoes creamy. I loved the gravy too! The pumpkin pie hit the spot for my dessert! Yum! The staff here is very friendly and there is plenty of places to dine in too by yourself or with family and friends. I do so love the cute decor with chicken statues all over the place.

I had a great first time experience! The place was way bigger inside then i expected which is good cause this place fills up at dinner time and I can see why now! For a chicken dinner with Four of the biggest peices ive seen and two sides and a roll for under 20 bucks! I had the chicken pot pie for under 10! Our bill came to under 40 bucks so i added on one of those cinnamon rolls to take home and heat up later.... Everything was worth it! I will return until i eat my way through the whole menu... gravy tasted like my gmas

I've always passed by so many times and finally decided to check out the SD Chicken Pie Shop. Firstly, it's great to see a restaurant have the success and longevity that this place has. In a couple more years, they'll be celebrating their 90th anniversary! Walking in, you get that immediate old-school diner-esque feel. There is a lot of seating and we were seated immedaitely when we arrived. FYI they also have a to-go ordering area right next to the check-in area as well. If you come here, you're definitely going to have to get a chicken pie so I opted for the Chicken Pie Dinner. For around $15, they definitely give you a great value for the price! The Chicken Pie comes smothered with gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies, coleslaw, a roll, plus dessert. The pie was baked nicely and the crust texture was very easy to cut through. The gravy flavor has a nice strong turkey flavor that brought me back to Thanksgiving. While I enjoyed the gravy, the flavor of it does overpower the chicken and inside of the pie. I didn't taste much flavor from the chicken/inside in comparison to the gravy flavor. The mashed potatoes were a fantastic texture being very whipped and smooth. This too comes with the same gravy on top. However between this and the other sides (roll, coleslaw, veggies) the biggest thing lacking was seasoning. The food overall was fairly bland and the only realy defining flavor was the aforementioned gravy. It also comes with a dessert so we got a slice of peach pie. It looked great but when we took a bite, this too had very little flavor outside of the peaches. The crust looked like it had a good amount of sugar on it, but it tasted like it had no sweetness whatsoever.

I really wanted to love this restaurant. But I found it to be lacking in flavor. Everything tasted ok. The fired chicken was crispy and the chicken was nice and juicy, but the garlic powder they used for the batter was really strong. And it was a little overpowering. My pot pie was kinda dry inside. The pie crust was thin and flaky. Loved that. But the inside of the pie was jam packed with chicken/turkey. It needed way more gravy inside and probably some veggies too to cut all the chicken inside. And it needed flavor too. It needed some kind of seasonings. I had asked for my gravy on the side. Because I didn't want my crust to be soggy. But I knew right away that I needed that gravy to cut all the protein. And to give it some moisture. It was just too dry for me. The mashed potatoes were good. But, the pie was a little disappointing. My daughter got the pancake breakfast meal. I forgot to take a picture of it. She enjoyed her plate. The milk shakes were good. We also tried the pumpkin pie, coconut cream pie, peach cream and apple pie. All the pies were so good! Overall, I probably wouldn't come back to this restaurant. It was good to try once. But I would still tell people about it.

Ive been in North Park my entire life and have ate here my entire life. When the chicken pot pie meal was like $9 lol. It's a good little comfort food spot. Their cherry pie is my absolute favorite. Nothing and no where compares to it. It's better than Julian pies and you can fight me on that. I just had to hope on here cuz the lame reviews are super stupid and the owner's responses are great hahaha. This place is a gem and anything else less than 5 stars should be scrolled right on passed.

Thanks to my husband who introduced me to this place a long time ago. Last Sat (2/8), we celebrated our daughter's bday per her request. All the food we got were delicious as always but the parking was not adequate. The entrance to the lot was confusing especially the 2nd aisle as it goes both ways but it's just too tight. Also, there's a sign that it's only for Chicken Pie shop patrons but as we were leaving, people from the condo or apartments were parking there. Hope it'll be fixed soon or add a parking garage even if it's a 2-level.

Great food and food portions. I did pick up but I have eaten there before and food is on point. Staff is nice and efficient They have parking in the back ohhh and I love the decor !!!!

The restaurant was clean and inviting. It's a large dining room. Our server Marie, was pleasant. I had the chicken pot pie dinner. It was excellent. The dinner came with mashed potatoes and gravy and corn. Also coleslaw and dessert. It was a good value. I brought back fond memories of when I lived here. I recommend the Chicken Pie shop for a tasty and filling meal. Great place for locals.

Love that they had private parking. It's a bit tight but it was nice to not worry about where to park. I got the classic chicken pie dinner and it was perfect. You get small chicken pot pie with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and gravy and corn. It also comes with a side of cole slaw and dinner roll. At the end the waitress asked me if I want a pie and I was like noooo I'm too full then she said it comes with my order! Love that it's a complete meal. I got coconut cream pie and it was so good. Now the inside is a bit old fashioned but the ladies who were working inside were nice and efficient. Wanna come back and bring back the family for a simple home style comfort meal.

It breaks my heart giving the Chicken Pie Shop 4 stars, seeing as I've gone since I was a kid. But unfortunately the quality hasn't been the same as of lately. Food either seems overseasoned (too much salt in the potatoes) or underwhelming (coleslaw way too bland). But as I've said in NUMEROUS reviews - everybody has an off day and maybe I've just been hitting on the off days. Still some of the best chicken, hands down the best chicken pot pies, and the staff are some of the sweetest most welcoming people I've ever met. Hoping for my inevitable next visit, they get that 5th star back

I would definitely give it a 4.5 due to the dinner roll, it was a basic roll not sweet at all. A great place to eat with friends and family. There is plenty of space for large groups and the quantity of food is good too. It reminds of my Oklahoma roots and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back..... and I'll make another happy face plate!

We waited about 4 minutes to be seated in this retro style restaurant. After we decided what we wanted, we were served in under 5 minutes!!! The chicken pies were tasty... Mild and delicious. We chose gravy on the side to avoid having too much. They serve multiple flavors of homemade pies as well... Look delicious, but we were too full... Maybe next time. We saw homemade cookies for .99 on the way out. Love the 4 percent discount for cash!! Wheelchair could two of us eat for $21.27 in CA??

I bought a "Too good to go" bag off the app and come in to pick up more order. Since it's a "surprise" I waited until I saw what I got which was 7 rolls, a pint of mashed potatoes, a half pint of gravy a half pint of corn, a half pint of mixed veggies, and a pint of chicken soup. Because I had not been here before I had to try a regular pot pie, a mini pot pie, and the Mac and cheese as well. I am pleasantly surprised that there was only creamy chicken inside the pot pie and not overloaded with mixed veggies as most places do. I am disappointed that it was bland however. I had to doctor up the pies and the Mac but can appreciate the amount of protein and sizes of the orders. I have served quick and attentively from the to go desk, the restaurant was busy and sold out of a few things as I got there around 7pm.

You stand waiting to be seated for a while before anyone ever acknowledges or notices you. This is true whether just three of us are in line as one party or 12 of us in line as multiple parties. So I think that aspect of the service can be improved. But once you order come, the food comes out pretty quickly. While we really enjoy the chicken pot pie, which actually consists of chicken and turkey meat, I think it would be great if the restaurant offered an option of chicken pot pie with vegetables, even if it's just carrots and celery. I am an absolute meat, lover, but I actually would like something else in my pot pie besides meat. We also had a bowl of chicken soup. Which actually was chicken and rice. It was a little salty, but needed pepper. The menu listed soup as $4.99 a bowl, but I was charged $5.40 but didn't say anything. New to me is that you get 4% off your bill if you pay in cash, so the restaurant doesn't have to pay the merchandise transaction fee. This is a nice option. This place closes at 8 PM, even on a Saturday night, so make sure you get there with enough time to order. Street parking is available and I've never had an issue.

The food here is good, might need salt or pepper, but good. The classic chicken pot pie is good, but it filled me up! Ps: the soup is good but the chicken costs extra. The service is slow, nobody is running the seating. Plus, you have to pay at the same place you wait to be seated. After you order it doesn't take too long, depending on what you order. The place itself reminds me of Julian for some reason, but if you look around there are many chickens around. Also, the ambiance is regular. Also don't do to go you get less for more $$$. Overall a 3.4 what knocked it out was the service, the waiter was nice though.

Two doors provide one for pickup/takeout and another for dinning in. I love this concept as it gets a nice crowd here. Service was friendly upon arriving, this place has a home feeling, it's very spacious and can accommodate large groups. Food options were plenty. We decided to try something we couldn't try at home or many places so we opted for the pie and fries for the kiddos and the hubby and I tried the pie famous dinner. The veggie would have been mixed but today was only corn I'm assuming because Thanksgiving is right around the corner and due to low inventory. Overall the pie was fresh delicious and crust was so yummy. These pies were packed with meat and gravy the way a pot pie is supposed to be. The kiddos even liked it!! This is a place if you're wanting some comfort and filling food this is it. I would definitely recommend for family gatherings and holiday meals.

We have passed by CPS countless times and finally stopped in to see what it's about. I ordered the chicken pot pie with daily vegetables and shared the peach pie slice that came with my partners meal. I have to just say it, it was unpleasant. The gravy and pie had zero seasoning and it all blended together in a pile that was a little mushy. The vegetables seemed like they were from a can and also had zero seasoning. The bread was unappetizing and cold. I was hoping the peach pie was the saving grace, but it was not. I usually like when things are not too sweet but this was like it was made without sugar. I can't even describe it properly and it was disappointing because peach pie is one of my favorite desserts. I understand this is an old recipe, but they had to have had salt and pepper when it was invented. I love the fact we have such a long running restaurant in north park, but I wish I had a different experience.

Finally stopped by to try this iconic spot, and they had some veggie pot pies available! The staff were so accommodating and helpful in helping us order since we don't eat meat (the gravy is not vegetarian but it was amazing and didn't have meat chunks in it). We finished our meal with a slice of apple pie. Love the decor inside, highlighting the history and nostalgic feel. Will definitely be back!

San Diego Chicken Pie Shop is a slice of old America, holding steady in a city chasing trends. The ambience is pure old-school country with vinyl booths, vintage signs, and a warm, lived-in charm you don't see much anymore. The chicken pie is pure comfort with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and a crust that crumbles just right. The chicken fried steak is crisp and peppery, covered in white gravy that tastes like Sunday afternoon in a small town. The service is part of the experience with authentic diner waiters who are attentive, sassy, and effortlessly friendly. No pretense. No ego. Just good food and good people in a place that gets it.

Slid thru for those Xmas fruit pies and they were bomb bomb. The homemade pies here are something special, the crust, the tartness of the cherries, the texture of the peaches, all exceptional. Since then I've swung by on at least two or three occasions to get more pies. $12.99 each, except for pecan which I believe is $13.99, is still a good value. My new favorite is the coconut cream pie; it's the best I've ever had! There's one particular employee here that seems like I'm ruining their day by patronizing the business, however more importantly, Lisa has continued to provide wonderful customer service, time and time again; I wish them both, the very best. Enjoy!

Great value. Huge portions. Unparalleled vibes and history. I love a humongous chocolate banana milkshake as much as the next of us. However, the chicken dinner does have a sort of canned flavor throughout everything... at least the chicken pie dinner. But! Great rolls and good fried chicken.

We are from LA and our SD friends wanted to go the Chicken Pie Shop. OK, It's a San Diego institution so we said fine, let's do that. The pie is a disk about 5" in diameter. This is no deep-dish pie. It appeared to have about 1 cup of filling. The crust is flaky, and the meat is moist enough, but it is a combination of chicken and turkey. We asked for the gravy on the side. The pie is salty, and the gravy is a salt bomb. That happens when you use chicken base for your sauce, and they use it profusely. It was virtually inedible. Vegetables are canned and the mashed potatoes tasted like they were instant. The service was fine, and the coffee was decent. The rolls taste freshly made. I don't understand the glowing reviews here. Is the food bad, no. Is the food excellent, no. 3 stars.

Friendly staff, the food is great and so are their desserts. Its spacious and inviting.

Since I am traveling from Michigan, I won't be back soon, but I wish I was! The food is exactly the way I was hoping it would be. Very homey, comforting, warm, welcoming and hits the spot! I very much enjoyed the chicken pie with a great crust and the warm delicious gravy, which I couldn't get enough of! More highlights are the homemade chicken rice soup, a cup of comfort with a deep flavor! The banana cream pie was scrumptious and so fresh tasting, creamy, sweet with a flaky, buttery crust and full of bananas! I have the idea of coming here and getting the whole round of pies and trying each one! This was a real treat! I have to mention and appreciate that the service was top notch! Very kind with a lot patience and a friendly demeanor!