Betty's Pie Whole Saloon

"Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon Good, old-fashioned pie can be hard to find these days, which makes Betty’s in Encinitas more than worth a trip. Don't be turned off by the location in a strip mall, Betty's pies are delicious; they always use real fruit, pure butter, premium chocolate and local eggs. Betty's doesn't sell pie slices, hence the name Betty's Pie Hole, but they do make sweet and savory pies in individual and full-size portions. The chicken potpie is hearty and delicious—but it’s the fruit pies, like the perfectly balanced strawberry-rhubarb with a flaky crust, that you’ll be dreaming of for days."

"There are lots of fruity choices at Betty’s, including strawberry rhubarb, coconut cream, sour cherry, apple, blackberry and peach. Seasonal creations include a gingerbread shoofly, pumpkin crumble and Mississippi mud. Prices range between $24 to $28 for a whole pie or $6.50 for a slice." - Darlene Horn

"Elizabeth Harris ran with a Wild West theme at Betty’s Pie Whole Saloon next to Sunshine Gardens Nursery in Encinitas. Pass by wagon wheels, grab a horseshoe-branded chair, and revel in a blackboard menu with over 20 savory and sweet pies. In season, lattice topped strawberry rhubarb pie is a sweet tart masterpiece. Year-round, Grandma Lucy’s chicken pie showcases juicy chicken and vegetables in light gravy beneath Parmesan herb crust that’s accented with rosemary." - Eater Staff, Joshua Lurie