The Chicken Pie Shop
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/sandiego, r/asksandiego11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The Chicken Pie Shop, and several enjoy the food. One commenter praises the meat-and-gravy pot pie, and another praises the coconut cream pie. Several commenters call it an old-school spot, and one calls it a San Diego institution. One diner found the food overly salty and says they won't return.
Address
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop, 2633 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/honestlynoideas in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Lists it as a favorite old establishment from 1938.
- Recommendsu/snejj in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Names it as an old-school spot from 1938.
- Recommendsu/machineGUNinHERhand in r/sandiego · Jun 2024taste
Expresses enthusiasm for the meat-and-gravy pot pie.
- Recommendsu/marleymcfly1 in r/sandiego · Jun 2024taste
Calls the food amazing and praises the coconut cream pie.
- Recommendsu/vine-vines in r/sandiego · Nov 2025
Recommends the chicken pie shop's yearly holiday meal kit as a good choice.
- Recommendsu/obsssesk8s in r/sandiego · Nov 2025
Notes the chicken pie shop does takeout and pies, which the commenter likes.
- Recommendsu/SDConcert_Lover in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Calls the place a true San Diego institution.
- Recommendsu/Acceptable_Guard9920 in r/asksandiego · Sep 2026taste
Says the food at this pie place is very flavorful and enjoyable.
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- Recommendsu/meguggs in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Lists it among recommended old-school spots.
- Recommendsu/SL13377 in r/asksandiego · Sep 2026taste
Agrees with the parent that the place is tasty, adding no new detail.
- Caveatu/ConfusedObserver0 in r/sandiego · Jun 2024taste
Found the food overly salty and won't return.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.