I stopped by earlier today and honestly, I was just expecting to grab a slice of pie and head out. But Lacey at the front counter totally made my day. She was super patient while I hemmed and hawed over which flavor to get, and she gave me a killer recommendation (the Strawberry Rhubarb did not disappoint). It's just nice to run into someone who seems like they actually enjoy what they're doing. She was super quick, super friendly, and just had great energy. If the owners are reading this Lacey deserves a raise! I'll definitely be back. It's 10/10 for the pie, but 11/10 for the service. read more

Ok so confession... this place has the BEST key-lime pie slices ! The Mexican Chocolate mouse is also a 10/10 must try!! Service is always friendly and quick. Ambiance is a quick pick up and go vibe. There are a few small seats inside to enjoy if you'd like. read more

This review is specifically for the girl who works at A LA MODE in Ballard on Sunday. 1. She could use some friendliness training! Unfriendly, unknowledgable. 2. I asked for the Bluberry Slice - she replied they did not have any. I asked what the slice was that had " blue" in it. She replied " blue hawaiian." BLUE HAWAIIAN has blueberries. 3. My cappuccino was BURNT! *** Now I know why TIP jar was empty! read more

Stopped by yesterday after a light dinner with neighbor. We both went with a slice of Strawberry Rhubarb pie. Was delicious not too sweet not to tart. Crust was beautifully made. Cute space with a few tables. Lots of cream and fruit pies to select from, they also make their own ice cream as well I believe. Service was friendly and helpful in making a decision. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Cute t shirts - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lots of delicious pies from cream pies to fruit pies! They also have coffee and pie milkshakes. I greatly enjoyed their crème brûlée pie, it was so airy and fluffy. It was the perfect night time sweet treat. They're opened till 9pm. read more

The fact that this place is a 5 minute walk from my house is an enormous hazard. Easy in and out counter service and a wide selection of pies that can't miss. Thank god for winter and lots of layers because there's no way I'm getting back under 200lbs with these guys nearby. read more

The best crème brûlée cheesecake I've ever had (and first time for this combination too)! Cheesecake itself is also delicious as well, but the top part (caramelized crème brûlée) is the HIGHLIGHT of everything!! Can't wait to try other pies here because they look all so good!! The staff is nice to explain how their bakers bake everything in west Seattle store in 2am everyday and transport them to this store in Ballard. Will definitely come back in the earlier day to try their fresh pies. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Crme Brule Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A la Mode has the best pies in Seattle! My hubs and I have been patrons of theirs for years and they never disappoint. Their staff are always friendly too. Some of our favorites include the vegan apple pie, vegan raspberry almond pie, Mexican Chocolate Cream pie, and the White Chocolate Banana Cream pie. Over the years, the prices have gone way up and so we've slowed our consumption, which has been good for both our bank accounts and our waistlines, but still, when we want to treat ourselves to great pie, we go to A la Mode. read more

Oooooo weeee this pie place is so good and fun flavors. Their slices are huge in addition to their heaping scoop of ice cream. I can never finish in one sitting. The service is chill, I wouldn't say welcoming. Just service. The decor is very minimal. Bathroom is clean. The store itself is clean, kind of tucked away behind the Ballard hustle and bustle, but well kept outside. Parking is street. There is also to go pie slices available. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Grasshopper pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First off the smell of fresh savory pie, meets you at the door. Didn't realize they did sweet and savory! The cashier gal was a sweetheart and very helpful with selecting the right pie and size. Pretty small inside, but a couple of tables if you wanted to sit and enjoy your slice! read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Haven't been to A La Mode in 8 years. Got the cookies and cream, french apple and peanut butter. Very nice new place in Ballard, nice staff, easy parking. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - A La Mode sign - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What happened to the recipe this year? This used to be the pie I looked forward to every thanksgiving and Christmas with the family until A La Mode Management I'm assuming must have decided to enact a cost saving measure that turned the pie into more apple pudding bread In the past the French apple pie had a nice thick crumble top crust and underneath identifiable individual apple slice chunks surrounded by a delicious syrup like sauce . Now it's like the filling is just an apple sauce puree and the crust is used to be thick & chunky enough to be a cookie on top. There is no visible sauce from the pie when cut as well making the pie seem much drier. I don't think I can recommend this pie any longer or buy this again if it stays like this. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - French Apple Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried the Blue Hawaiian, and it was a tropical dream--blueberry, pineapple, and coconut all worked together perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, just how I like it. Cozy little spot, great for satisfying a pie craving. Would definitely come back to try more flavors! read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing pies, the sour cherry and all other pies so awesome. Try affogato with their own vanilla ice cream, just wow! read more

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Great selection of pie! On busier days I would suggest calling to see what they have in stock. We had about 10 pies to choose from. The pies have great flavor and great texture. We loved that the banana cream had actual banana chunks. Inside is super cute and has a good amount of seating. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie and Star-Spangled Sour Cherry Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great experience with helpful recommendations & kind customer service! The tasty pie selection is awesome, with so many options to try from. Great with a cup of tea :) Try it out! read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - White Chocolate Banana Cream - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pies here are okay. Nothing extra ordinary but the service couldn't be worse. I have had bad experiences every time with the service and I decided to give these folks benefit of doubt. Like it's late, it's weekend. But boys working here don't care about the customer at all. I had been standing at the counter for minutes while the guy behind the counter was busy looking at the phone. Without paying any attention to me at all. I can ignore that. But this time, when I asked for two hand pies (shepherd's pie and spicy eggplant). The guy got multiple pies out then, told me that he is not exactly sure which pie is which as it's not labeled. I came home to learn both pies were wrong. I would ignore this as well but not getting the vegetarian pie was the deal breaker for me as my partner couldn't eat anything and had to go hungry. This guy stayed at the counter while I was doing the payment to see how much I am tipping. If only they could put 10% of the effort in the work. Spent more than 26 bucks + tip on wrong pies. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

The best pie I think I've ever had is the Hawaiian from here: coconut, blueberry and pineapple. I hate pie crust and just eat the insides, however, the perfectly flakey, buttery crust was divine and I ate every crumb. My friend ordered the apple and I had a bite - yum! I don't care for apple pie, but yes, it was good. A couple tables indoors and outdoors. They offer ice cream too. A La Mode is available on Goldbelly.com. I had to order a Hawaiian and arriving at my house, it was just as good. read more

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It's PIE it's really good pie But also it's pie!! The place is a cute little shop (grab your merch guys!) and the service is always quick and friendly we even got an extra slice because ours looked a little small! So sweet! So stop buy grab a slice you can't go wrong Cheesecake 4/5 Mexican chocolate 5/5 Marion-berry hazelnut 5/5 read more

Perfect ending to an afternoon in Ballard. First, a visit to The Dog Yard to sip a beverage and watch the dogs play (our dog was left behind while we vacationed in Seattle). Then a delicious meal at Sushilicious and topped off by dessert at A La Mode which is right next door. My key lime pie was perfect and my husband was delighted by his sour cherry pie topped with vanilla ice cream. read more

Blue Hawaiian is my favorite pie and never disappoints. In general there is always great pie variety.

This is a sister location to the original that is also in Ballard. Just as good though. Best apple pies around.

Fabulous and delicious pies! I love the coconut cream but my favorite pie is a savory one! I absolutely love the chicken pot pie! Honestly it's best if they bake it for you, because I bought a frozen pie and made it at home but it just wasn't the same. The crust is thick and holds up well. The filling was thick and the potatoes were chunky! Good sized pieces of chicken too. read more

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Great quality pies and good prices. I do think it's a better deal to get a whole pie rather than the small pies. A slice is nice and definitely enough if you eat it there. The small pies are adorable and best to for 1-2 people MAX! They are teeny baby pies! One whole pie, lasts me and partner about 1-2 weeks because of richness and how filling they are. Best to share with a group of people for a celebration or just to have a nice dessert after dinner for a week. The Cookies & Cream pie is my favorite, as it's fluffy and sweet, light and airy. The Mexican chocolate mousse pie is very rich and the whip cream is necessary with most bites and a milk based drink to wash down. My partner's favorite pie is the Chocolate Caramel Pecan Tart! It is rich too but in a more sweet richness versus the Mexican chocolate mousse is a more concentrated chocolate flavor. This one doesn't have whip cream to wash it down but he doesn't seem to mind. I have a big sweet tooth but it was too rich for me unfortunately. This pie is not airy and fluffy but thick and rich. The pecans make a nice touch as well as the caramel drizzle. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Cookies & Cream Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The pie really isn't what it used to be, the people that work there are typically rude, I've spent hundreds of dollars here in the past but I think I'm going to try one of the other pie joints in the area. read more

Had some great pies here after a trip next door to Katsu Burger and Sushi (pro tip: get the sushi). Anyway, the pies were great; fresh and moist. Plus the crust didn't make you go running for a beverage. Another bonus, the worker was super sweet: when I explained how rhubarb is probably a creation of the devil and should be avoided, she said could see that point of view, but when another person in our party said they liked rhubarb, she agreed with them too. GOOD WORK! [you are aware though, that rhubarb leaves are actually toxic? And you still order rhubarb? Well, that's on you, customer.] Their ice cream was a perfect pairing for the pies, too. For pie activities, I recommend A la Mode Pies in Ballard. Mostly because I don't know any other pie places... but still! I had a blueberry pie but I want to go back and try one of the cream pies. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Pies, Menu, Worker - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great selection of pies and perfect for a late night snack. The pies aren't fresh out of the oven so they aren't warm and flakey, but the flavors are well balanced and they aren't too sweet which is nice. The slices may seem a bit small but they're super filling also. The flavors of pie I got were the Blue Hawaiian and the Toasted Coconut Cream. The crust on both pies was tender but not super flakey or crispy. The Toasted Coconut Cream was surprisingly super light and very creamy. It had a nice toasty coconut flavor (as expected) and had a fresh sorta minty aftertaste. The Blue Hawaiian had a primarily blueberry flavor, which was a good balance of sweet and tart. The small chunks of pineapple helped accentuate the sweet tart flavor profile and it was really good. I really enjoyed the crunchy coconut crumble on the top which added a slight nuttiness and an amazing texture. I also enjoyed the ice cream here. I got the Mexican Hot Chocolate flavor and it tasted like a solid chocolate ice cream. It was really light and airy, almost like a soft serve, and had a rich dairy flavor that coated your mouth. The chocolate was present but not overwhelming, and it had a nice aftertaste of cinnamon. I got my pies delivered to me at 9 pm so I didn't get the freshest slices, but they were still pretty good. I imagine that if you went there early in the day and get some pie right when they're baked, it'll be amazing. read more

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Got the petite cherry pie for $10. Loved the crust even though the insides tasted like canned pie cherries. Service was prompt. Inside didn't have much tables. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Cherry pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Scored a nearby parking space, The Homie and I decided to check out the new A la Mode site in Ballard (10/18/21). It's good to see the expansion of a successful indie, as they took over the former Parfait space. Original site is in Phinney Ridge by Woodland Park Zoo and the second one over in West Seattle by the Junction. This third location just opened three weeks ago. Easy peasy just a block north of Market near the Seattle Public Library branch and next door to Katsu Burger. Always welcoming, friendly counter staff. Nice space with limited seating. Lovely, enticing assortment of pies are displayed as you enter. There are also assorted beverages, espresso, and ice cream on hand. They also have fun merch like Tshirts and mugs for purchase. I selected a slice of the Mexican Chocolate Mousse pie. The Homie decided on a slice of the seasonal Chai Tea & Caramel cheesecake, plus a Caffe Umbria cold brew. Consistent quality, rich and decadent. It was amusing to eat my pie though with a soup spoon, lol. It's great that slices are served in recyclable triangle containers for easy transport and storage. Ballard has a wide variety of desserts and sweets options. Perfect for a treat, after a movie at The Bay, after a meal at one of a gazillion nearby restaurants/bars, after that stroll through the Sunday Farmers Market, need to grab something for a potluck, last minute gathering, or outdoor picnic at The Locks or Golden Gardens..definitely add A la Mode - Ballard to your rotation. read more

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Zero stars for customer service. Very disappointing, employee was rude & it made me want to leave empty-handed

I came in on a Wednesday night and there was only one employee, there but there was Very good service and I didn't have to wait at all to get my order also the girl working helped me find some thing that fit my dietary restrictions. Also the vegan option was very good. Lastly the music that was playing was very upbeat and very good. read more

My family of 3 came in on a Tuesday Night. 12/10/24 @ 8:20pm. There was 1 worker, no one at the counter and 1 family already seated. Service - We weren't acknowledged when we walked in nor when we got to the counter to order. When it was time to order we were still not being acknowledged till we awkwardly stood there staring at the employee. It was almost as if we had to ask if he was ready to take our order. When another group of 3 walks up to the counter to order we witness them being immediately greeted. This alone will have us not want us to recommend people to. Food - Pies are good and we always come here whenever we're in the area where one is. Marion Berry Milkshake - Not worth $12. It was more of a smoothie consistency and not enjoyable. This ended up in the trash after the 3rd sip. Overall this visit was disappointing. read more

An enjoyable experience all around! The toasted coconut cream pie and blue Hawaiian were both delightful treats. Eager to return and explore more flavors. The cafe's cozy ambiance was a nice touch, and the service was friendly and prompt. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I was craving some apple pie and thankfully A La Mode was open! I picked up a slice of their French Apple Pie for $8. It's not cheap but the flavor was great! Wonderfully spiced with a crumbly topping. I would definitely come here again. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - French apple pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little place, nice variety of pies. But, I had the Cookies & Cream, and it was very disappointing. It was sweet and creamy but didn't have that good balance of chocolate and salt that one would hope for. The crust didn't taste like chocolate as it should. Very disappointed. Service was pretty aloof also. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Cookies & Cream Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing!!! I had heard about A la Mode from a friend but hadn't taken the time to stop by until today. I was thoroughly impressed by the service, quality, and general vibe of A la Mode. I ordered a slice of star spangled sour cherry and a pint of Madagascar vanilla. The ice cream was fresh - made yesterday - by the woman at the counter. The pie A la Mode was absolutely fabulous. I fully intend to make this shop my go to "treat yourself" location while here in Ballard! read more

"Shrinkage" Always been a fan of this local business for years, having been to all locations. My go is the Blue Hawaiian, which as many have written, is super excellent. But like many places, prices have risen substantially. A la Mode has always had premium pricing, but now I have the view this is a place one goes maybe once a year - the slices have gotten smaller and the prices higher. I think a whole Blue H pie is about $45, and a tiny slice is $8. 5 years ago that slice was substantially larger. It was nice knowing this place, but decisions have to be made by them and me. Eating out is a luxury and convienence, and one has to very selective these days. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my favorite pie in Seattle! Their buttery crust is to die for, especially for the pies with the crispy/crumbly top crust like the apple and raspberry crumble flavors. I love A La Mode. People who like Pie Bar over this place are really sleepin on it. Pie Bar is for drunk people who walk out of the cap hill bars and need food, and it comes out all hot and melty without time to set. A La Mode is for people who appreciate a quality pie with great ingredients and Molly Moons ice cream on the side. The flavors are great. I love the raspberry crumble and the strawberry rhubarb if you like fruity flavors. The strawberry rhubarb is a bit tart for me, so I like it with some ice cream. My boyfriend really likes the French Apple. My favorite is the white chocolate banana cream, but they only have it on the weekends. Each time we go, we get a stamp on our pie card for every slice - 10th stamp is a free slice! The slices are $8 each, so not cheap, but I know they put hard work and love into their pies, so for me it is worth it. read more

A la Mode Pies Ballard - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wish I could actually review the pies but I never got that far. Ordered two pies ($80 total) online two weeks ago. Charge (via Square) immediately placed on credit card. I needed to bump my pickup day so contacted the Ballard store a day later via their website contact form. Two days later no reply so called the listed phone number. Got a recording that said "Our new Ballard cafe will open in 2021 (!) If we're not answering it's because we're still setting up the new store." Left a VM asking to change my pickup day (and commenting on their really old message.) A week goes by, still no communication, so today I call the Ballard store again, same VM as before (no live person despite website saying they're open) so I call their West Seattle store, only to have someone answer whom I can barely hear, their phone keeps cutting in and out, the person (child?) on the other end is literally laughing as I have to keep starting over with my request. I'm finally so frustrated that I just tell them to cancel the order and reimburse my payment. Epically terrible customer service, guess they're making so much on their $40 pies they don't need to worry about new customers. Minus stars if I could. read more

Decent pie for the price. I got the strawberry rurbarb pie. Pretty good. I wished they would ask you if you would like it warmed up. They served it straight out of the fridge, which was weird. Flavor was good though. Place was clean. read more