Pi(e) Day in Long Beach
Pi(e) Day is here, as it is every March 14–i.e. 3-14–offering the opportunity to appreciate both math (Pi is 3.14) and dessert (Pie is scrumptious). Finding great pie in Long Beach is a simple equation, readily available at some of the city’s oldest, most beloved eateries, many of which offer great Pi Day specials. Here’s a slice of some great places to enjoy Pi(e) Day, every day.
KEY LIME, Laurie’s Pie Bar
Laurie’s Pie Bar (450 Pine Ave) not only offers all manner of sweet pies made from scratch–Whiskey Peach to purple wonder Ube Coconut–but also savory pot pies and pies for your pet. Their most popular is the tart and magnificent Key Lime pie, complete with handmade graham cracker crust. For Pi Day, they’re offering $3.14 Key Lime Pie Shots for the first 100 guests–limit one per person. Pie Bar’s Frankenpie option allows you to make your own pie by picking six separate slices and, for Pi Day, if you buy five slices, you’ll get the sixth free!
LEMON LUSH, Bake ‘N Broil
As they’ve done for decades, Bake n Broil (3697 Atlantic Ave) bakers arrive at 4:30 AM to begin the process of crafting a selection of homemade favorites from scratch–turning out an incredible 2,000 leading up to Thanksgiving. While everyone has a Bake ’N Broil favorite, whether apple, German chocolate or French peach, its most popular is called Lemon Lush. The Lush comes from a combination of sweet and cream cheese, lemon curd, and just the right amount of pecans.
BANBERRY, Polly’s Pies
Polly’s Pies (3490 Atlantic Ave.) pie menu is highly curated, leaning heavily toward the classics: apple, cherry, chocolate cream, etc. Still, their signature pie is an amazing amalgam of strawberries and banana called, wait for it, Banberry, which combines banana creme filling, topped with fresh strawberries, all of it ringed with a healthy band of real whipped cream. On Pi Day, if you dine in at Polly’s and order an entree you’ll receive a free slice of pie for dessert.
STRAWBERRY, Hof’s Hut
It doesn’t get any more traditional than strawberry pie, and of course, it doesn’t get any more traditional in Long Beach than Hof’s Hut (2147 N Bellflower Blvd). This local institution has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for more than 70 years, greeting each guest to its Los Altos location with a large refrigerated case of pies in its entrance. Standing out is the spectacularly sweet architecture that goes into Hof’s signature Strawberry Pie, piled high with ruby red glistening strawberries. On Pi Day, you'll get $3.14 off any large, fresh-baked pie.
450 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 435-6910
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THE PIE BAR450 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, California 90802
