You’re going to hear a lot about pies starting right about...now. There's a lot of new-school bakeries that are great, but for this guide, we want to honor those who came before the new school, those vintage businesses that have been stuffing Angelenos' pie holes since your grandad was a kid and the Valley was more citrus than asphalt.
Without further ado, here are L.A.'s 14 best old-school pie destinations.
Philippe The Original
Established In: 1908, a classic luncheonette credited with the invention of the French dip and long popular with cops, working Angelenos, nostalgic Angelenos, and Dodger fans, who come before the game to worship at its great shines of Dodger bobbleheads and memorabilia.
Pies You May Find: Cherry, lemon meringue, chocolate cream, blueberry, and pumpkin.