San Diego Chicken Pie Shop

San Diego Chicken Pie Shop is classic comfort food done right. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and tender inside, and the chicken pie was packed with flavor and covered in delicious gravy. The mashed potatoes and veggies tasted fresh and made the whole plate feel like a home-cooked meal. Portions are big, the food comes out hot, and everything feels homemade. It’s one of those spots that gives you that old-school diner vibe — simple, satisfying, and reliable every time. If you’re craving comfort food, this place definitely hits the spot.

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!!

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 🖤

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.

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.

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

Another 5-star Review! Perfect everything, all staff act as one. Everyone chips in to ensure you're happy. Veterans receive 10% off, and they have handicap parking. Extremely fair point, easy on the wallet. Yes, that's real whipped cream made fresh daily in-house for the pies. Been dining here for years and years without a single bad experience.

This restaurant is popular for its chicken pie dinners that include mashed potatoes, gravy,, canned vegetables, coleslaw, a bread roll, and a piece of pie for dessert. Don't expect gourmet food. It's your classic diner fare, reasonably priced and often brought to you by servers who have worked at the restaurant for many years. The dining room is not fancy either, but you might find some of the pictures on the wall, documenting the restaurants history, to be worth a glance. The Chicken Pie Shoo is an iconic San Diego institution, beloved by many natives. It's lasted decades because of its familiar comfort food menu and consistent service.

The portion size is pretty large. The soup was very salty, and the pot pie was just okay. Not much flavor. Corn was bland & coleslaw was not good. Mashed potato was nothing memorable. The coconut cream pie was good though. I thought the venue was very dirty with trash all over the ground. The service seemed very understaffed. There were a lot of dishes non-cleaned from tables so they need more restaurant staff & the grounds needed to be vacuumed. It would improve the quality of the experience much more.

Went in to try their pot pie. Interior was spacious for a diner. Very clean. Seating and service were quick. Got seated and a drink almost immediately. I ordered their classic pot pie dinner. The pie was amazing. Every bite had chicken so there was never a doubt that it had chicken. It also came with a helping of creamy mashed potatoes and gravy along with corn, Cole slaw and a dinner roll. I kind of spilt some of the pie on myself, I was quick to clean it up and eat it before anyone noticed...lol! Next time I'll try their fried chicken. A friend of mine says it's excellent. Definitely a next time

If you like chicken pies and a large amount of food, this is the place for you. I ordered the World Famous Chicken Pie meal for $17. It came with mash potatoes covered in gravy, mixed vegetables, biscuit, very large chicken pies and dessert (peach pie for me). The potatoes were creamy and the gravy was tasty. The veggies were ok and the chicken pie was generous with all the chicken stuffed inside. The peach pie was ok, but I would come on Wednesday because they have the banana cream pie available. The service was friendly and quick while the ambiance was very country inspired with old sports memorabilia from San Diego.

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.

OH man. Their food is so good! Prices are reasonable too! The Great: Their food The Good: Portions are large The Bad: Kind of a dirty feel The Ugly: NA I love this place. I don't live in San Diego, so it's a treat when I go. The service is ok, but the food is so good!

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.

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.

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.

We had the hot turkey sandwich with fries. My brother said it was pretty good. He liked the fries as they were crispy. I had the chicken pot pie with Cole slaw. The pie tasted just like I had 30 years ago! This restaurant has been remodeled so all the old smells have gone away, which is a good thing. They also have ample parking behind the restaurant. We probably won't be coming back, as this was just a reminiscing moment for us. Janet was our server and she was awesome!

I've never really had a pie outside of frozen food so I wasn't sure what to expect but I was definitely pleasantly surprised with my meal! The atmosphere was very homey and I really enjoyed the service from the server. I also really appreciate that they have their own parking lot space so I didn't have to fight for a parking spot on the streets.

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 is my second time at the chicken pie shop. This time I came in for breakfast and had the neighborhood grind. It features a chicken pie topped with two eggs, smothered, and gravy, served with bacon or sausage and hashbrowns. Enjoy the entire meal I really like their link sausage. Beth, the waitress was really on the ball, especially as it got crowded and she was the only one in the area. An excellent waitress the restaurant is not necessarily decorated to the fancy side, but it does make you feel comfortable . I look forward to my next visit.

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.

Amazing! I'm so far behind on my Yelp reviews but eating here has kicked it off again! First of all, come here. Frequent this business and keep it alive. It's been around since 1938. I had the classic chicken pie with mashed potatoes and corn. It was perfect. North Park tends to attract pretentious out-of-towners who apparently don't know how to enjoy a simple meal. They're asking for too much in terms of style or glam. This food was great IMO and delivered in terms of taste and amount.

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.

Yesterday was our first time visiting the Chicken Pie Shop. My husband used to live down the street, and I've passed by this place countless times without ever stopping in. Recently, I heard about their renovation, and although it's been some time since that was completed, we finally decided to give it a try--for my birthday! I wanted something homey that served breakfast, and this fit the bill perfectly. Right off the bat, I loved the mural on the side of the building--it's so charming! We snapped a few photos there before heading in. Once inside, I was surprised by how spacious it was. The décor--rooster knickknacks, framed photos, and a cozy diner vibe--made it feel warm and welcoming. The woman who greeted us was also our server, and it seemed like she might've been handling the whole dining room on her own. She was kind and attentive, especially with the coffee refills (always appreciated!). We ordered: Corned Beef Hash & Eggs The Neighborhood Grind French Toast with Blueberry Purée on the side The food took a little longer than expected, but everything came out hot. The Corned Beef Hash was unique--rectangular, crispy, and not the typical style we're used to, but still tasty. The Neighborhood Grind was a standout: a comforting chicken pie topped with gravy and a sunny-side-up egg (my request). I chose bacon (a bit too crispy for my liking but still good) and hashbrowns on the side. The chicken pie wasn't a pot pie--it was something different, hearty, and absolutely packed with chicken. The crust was flaky and delicious, and the gravy tied it all together beautifully. The French Toast was solid--nothing extraordinary, but satisfying. I also grabbed a slice of rhubarb pie to go. Unfortunately, that was a miss; the filling tasted too much like thickener, though the crust was excellent. Overall, we left happy and full. Despite a few small hiccups, it's a place I'd gladly visit again for that comforting, old-school diner experience.

I live on 30th st and driven by many times. 4 years ago my Dad and stepmom and I came here. I thought it was excellent taste like eating a thanksgiving meal. So I decided this year with my stepdad to come here to celebrate thanksgiving since he won't be able to on thanksgiving day. We order the hot turkey sandwich. The sandwich really wasn't a sandwich sine it had gravy all over the sandwich so we had to eat it with fork and knife (steak knife). It was good even though I was expecting a sandwich to hold, it came with smashed potatoes and more gravy. Next time I'll have the fried chicken. Anyway we ordered pumpkin pie I give it a 5 since it tasted like something was missing. Maybe a bad bash. I do like the setting felt like a country cafeteria. For the parking since I use a disabled van the spaces in the parking lot and curb were taken so we had to park in the Moneytree parking lot.

Always drove past this place on my way home from work and was always curious to check this place out. Especially since it's been around for 87 years! Went here with my family for our Sunday get-together. Didn't wait too long, but we arrived just in time before the rush. Lots of chicken decor (on brand), very spacious, diner-style restaurant. Food took awhile to arrive but granted, it was a busy brunch/lunch hour on a Sunday. I ordered the chicken and waffles, and it was not bad! The chicken was nicely seasoned and you get the crunch from the breading. Great pair with the waffles, drizzled with syrup and whipped butter they provided for my dish. Glad I was able to check this off my to do list, food was good!

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.

Been coming here since I was a baby and I'm old! if you need yummy food, come grab some chicken pies, mashed potatoes and gravy and don't pass on the rolls. I buy a dozen Thanksgiving you can't beat these rolls. Thank you for being a part of the San Diego community forever.

I don't know how this place only has a 3.7!?! I got a chicken pot pie with gravy and a roll for $8.99 and it was some of the best chicken pot pie that I've had besides the home cooked ones that I make every once in a while. The service there is quick and friendly in the ambience makes you feel like you're transported back in time to the 90s where restaurants were always nice and cozy. It almost feels like a Mom and Pop restaurant you wouldn't normally find in a big city like SD.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OMG! To know the Chicken Pie Shop is to love the Chicken Pie Shop. A rare old time diner with great prices and great old timey food. The atmosphere is very retro and open so you can take in everything (and everyone) in the place. It's not fancy food but pretty darn good. And those of us who love coming here wouldn't want it any other way. I highly recommend you give it a try when you're feeling like you need a cool, low key family style meal in a place that is a legit piece of San Diego history. And don't forget to try that pie! Oh, yeah! And make a point to check out their chickens (you can't miss them)! I once heard that they have all been gifted to the restaurant from their loyal customers over the years. Long may they wave!

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.

This place is fantastic! Great home cooking comfort food for good portion and great prices This place is a gem

Been here a few times with in last 2 months never disappoints. Pot pie covered in gravy with mashed potatoes with gravy. Pies are good I have had the lemon cheery pumpkin and coconut all are great tasting.

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!

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

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.

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!

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 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...

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.

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.

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

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 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??