I'm often jealous of my wife as her work cafeteria serves good pot pie from time to time so I was excited to get a little pot pie fix of my own while visiting Granville Island Public Market! They've got quite a variety of pot pies here and it was a tough decision, but I ended up getting the salmon chowder pot pie. The pie was pretty good- nice chunks of salmon and tasty chowder, but I would have liked it a little bigger as I was left wanting more at the end. My other family members got different pot pies (clam chowder and one other one) and they weren't anything to write home about from their end. Verdict: decent place to grab a bite to eat, a great item to share if you're nibbling at different food items through the market! read more

Happened to notice a delicious looking pot pie on someone's tray and had to try one! There was a short line but it moved fairly quickly. We ordered the Beef Stew and Clam Chowder pot pies. There were nice sized chunks of beef inside my pot pie and the pastry was just so warm, flaky and delicious! These puffer pot pies are definitely worth trying. read more

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We were fooled by the long lines and the look. We ordered the chicken pot pie and the clam chowder pot pie. Both were extremely runny and watery without too much meat. I like it more thick and this was very disappointing. I wish it's more solid but I guess people were just trying for the look. read more

A La Mode - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I like the taste of the soup but I found a hair in it. I took it back, they didn't apologize and they didn't give me full refund. Plus my girlfriend's latte was very watery! read more

A La Mode - Do you see the hair on the spoon.!!? - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I come from pie people. All of the women in my family - my grandmothers, aunts, my mother, etc. know how to make great pies, so call me a little finicky when it comes to pie. I was pleasantly surprised by this little pie shop. I walk by it every time I go to Granville Island market, but there is always a huge lineup and nowhere to sit. Today I got lucky. Every time I go to try an eatery/restaurant on Granville Island I catch myself thinking, "Is this place going to be any good?" It's no secret that most of the food establishments on Granville Island are sub-par and a total rip-off or tourist trap. Edible Canada at the Market is an exception, but most food places and restaurants on Granville Island have never really "WOWED" me. So onto the pie. A La Mode has an extensive menu of pies and pot pies as well as a variety of sandwiches and hot and cold drinks http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-la-mode-vancouver?select=zwLj2bL_QRGcFQ9vlU6KUw#W2AdT9hJRoIzpUuyQfz_CA I decided on the coconut cream pie. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/a-la-mode-vancouver?select=zwLj2bL_QRGcFQ9vlU6KUw#W30nuD3KkQFj6S3Mf-ZDIw It was very eggy like a custard pie with coconut folded in and had just the right amount of sweetness. It also had possibly the best pie pastry I have ever tried. The side of the pastry was flaky and the bottom was moist and a little chewy. The meringue was also none-to-sweet and had an eggy and slightly lemony flavour to it. Overall, a great pie. I'm giving A La Mode four stars, because their service is a little slow. If this place had a little more ambience (read: not overcrowded all the time) I would give it five stars. read more

A La Mode - Coconut Cream Pie 1 slice $6.95 - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great range of pies and drinks. I had a coconut cream meringue pie - it was pretty good but didn't wow me. The people working there were also really really slow...waited a good 10-15min just to get a slice of pie when there was only one order for a drink before us. There were 4 workers and none of them seemed happy. read more

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Was walking around Granville Island when I realized I have yet to have a proper meal so I walked towards the market. Was incredibly overwhelmed with all the options! I walked around and around on a grub hunt when I saw a table with a number of giant mugs that were clearly topped with fresh and flaky baked crust. So I took a look at their menu and was intrigued with the items. After walking around to check out the other menus, I had to go back. It was rainy, cold and I thought it would be perfect. And it was! I had the Clam Chowder (chowdah!) which was very good. The soup itself was nice and creamy though I wish there was more seafood. I got a few pieces of potatoes which is fine by me since I shouldn't be having them but may have been a disappointment to some. The crust was perfection! Was great to either have it soak in the soup or eating it by tearing it off and dipping it. I thoroughly enjoyed the soup and if I lived here, it would definitely be a go-to of mine. Price was $9.50 which is pretty reasonable. Again, I just wish they'd have more seafood in there. 5/5. read more

A La Mode - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Quick service, friendly staff. Totally enjoyed the salmon chowder pot pie - split with a friend as a late lunch. Chowder served in large mug with puff pastry on top. Reasonable at $9/USD or $11/CAD. Was nervous about the potential to be "fishy", pleased to find that was not the case. read more

Food: We got the Clam Chowder Pot Pie. I didn't particularly care for how soupy the actual chowder was, I am used to my chowders having a little more thickness to them. The crust was a nice touch to the chowder but I wish it were thicker as well. Workers: Considering they have to deal with hundreds of tourists each day, I would say they were very good. Atmosphere: Granville Island MArket is just a busy area, so find your spot outside before ordering your food. read more

My friends and I visited Granville Public Market during the weekday and could not decide where to eat. A La Mode was literally at the end of the market since we entered at the other end of the market. We took one look at the pot pies and the long line and decided to join the fray. My salmon pot pie was pleasantly savory and comforting. My lemon meringue pie garnered a lot of attention since it was so pretty. It tasted like a piece of heaven. read more

A La Mode - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you go to Granville Island you must check out A La Mode Pie. I've been coming here ever since I was young and their clam chowder pot pie is a classic. The puff pastry over the soup is a treat, you will want to come back for more. They have a fair amount of different pie flavours but my favourite will always be their apple pie. The buttery crust and fresh apple slices is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying it out and eating by the pier! read more

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I got the clam chowder soup which is not the typical clam chowder you get in the bread bowl. The soup was light and creamy. I really liked the baked puff pastry on top which complemented the soup well. read more

Extremely overpriced for the portion. This was my first trip to Granville Island and I was disappointed by all the food selections. Being a prime tourist location, everything was marked up to the extreme. H and I got the clam chowder pot pie and the corn chowder pot pie. I liked how there were a lot of clams in the clam chowder, but the soup was pretty watery. The pastry on top was also really sad and deflated like a balloon when I poked my spoon in. Plus, there was hardly any soup in there despite the appearance. The corn chowder wasn't hot for some reason, with only a measly amount of corn inside yet another watery soup. I think canned corn soups in vending machines in Japan taste better than this. Overall, the pot pies would have been okay if they had cost around $4-5 but being around $10, I expect a lot more. read more

A La Mode - clam & corn chowder pot pie - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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What the heck?? I've been wanting to try this place for SO long but the line was always too long! I got here near the end of the day (45 min before close) and they were sold out of clam chowder. :( so I got the salmon chowder instead. It was cold and WATERY! What the heck! It literally tastes like I was drinking cream out of a carton. 4 pieces of salmon. The filo pastry was good but this entire soup wasn't worth the calories. Meh. 2/5 wont be back. read more

YUCK! Stale heavy overly sweet without any flavour. The slice of Key Lime Pie was outragously disgusting. YUCK YUCK YUCK The service was rushed the slice of pie on a paper plate with a skinky papar napking on the side. Off we go to sit on a bench outside, there is nothing inside. The fork almost breaks in the "custard". The cream on the top is cakey and hard. I bring the plate back in and when asked when the pie was baked the server turned around a walked away placing the piece of pie in the garbage. No answer. Finally after one of the other staff asking if I wanted something else I said no I wanted my money, they called the staff person back who refunded me the price of the pie with out tax. Just plain overpriced, rushed and not fresh at all. Stay away. read more

I book marked this place 'cause someone posted a very gorgeous picture of a pot pie on the February 19th front page of Yelp. It would help if the profile would have their hours of operation were more user friendly. I finally got to go down here, however, was disappointed. I was totally ignored for 10 minutes, they saw me and knew that I was there, however, they were more concerned with socializing than actually serving me = very disappointed. read more

Couldn't resist the french onion soup. It was lighter and less rich than most, but it still had a nice oniony flavor and it was such fun to break into the pastry crust. read more

A La Mode - French Onion Soup - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Two words: overpriced and overhyped! Really wanted to like this spot after it was recommended to me but sadly couldn't. The pictures look great, but once you deflate that puff pastry you realise it's just a bland soup in a small ramekin filled with lots of air and I suspect a Pillsbury puff pastry sheet baked ontop. Seriously the soup tasted like it could have come from a can (I ordered the clam chowder). Nothing really special about this place and given how quickly I got my order I think they pre make the puff pastry and reheat the dish when you order. Meh. Nothing memorable. read more

A La Mode - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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For 20 years A La Mode has been warming market-goers with their hearty pot pies, while satiating those craving something sweeter with a vast array of delectable pies and tarts. Easy to find, A La Mode located at the east end of the market where the common dining area is located (with views of False Creek, downtown Vancouver and easy access to the benches outside when the weather permits.) Finding a place to sit however, well . . . Good Luck! The pot pies have a deliciously flaky puff pastry crust that folds over a mug, bowl or large ramekin depending on which type you buy, and the creative fillings run the gamut from traditional chicken to local favorites like crab, prawn, lamb or scallop. There are at least 10 different pot pies to choose from and easily as many (if not more) sweet pies offered. Be warned however, that the pot pies are baked in batches, so you might want to choose a back-up in case the one you want is not available at the time that you order. I picked up a chicken pot pie, a blackberry pie (a la mode of course,) a butter tart, and a mincemeat tart. The pot pie was rich and hearty with generous pieces of chicken and celery. If you are looking for comfort food, then this is definitely your pie. My only wish would be for at least twice the amount of crust, but I suppose that wrapping the entire bowl in a crust of puff pastry would be silly . . . right?. (OK, so when you are writing about food and you start to salivate, then you know it was really good! Well, I'm salivating!) The pastry with the gravy is really that good! The tarts were very good (especially the butter tart,) but the blackberry pie was just average in my opinion . . . I know that I am a snob when it comes to food, but the blackberry filling was a little to thick and dry for my taste. In all fairness, blackberry season was about 3 weeks away and I had, just a few days earlier, devoured a few dozen fresh off the vine in northern California, but still! I also asked for the pie to be heated, but it barely hit tepid, and the ice cream didn't even begin to melt (or soften) at all. The house-made lemonade was very good, and although I didn't try any, I noticed that they made quite a few fresh fruit smoothies. Without a doubt, I will eat here again! I can quite happily imagine passing quite a few rainy afternoons sitting in front of the windows overlooking both the city and False Creek while chasing away a chill with a hot pot pie (or two!) As to those cherished sunny summer afternoons, hopefully the next pie will be better! ** on a side note - A LA Mode sells their plastic utensils for either a dime or quarter each, so if you just bought some cheese or pate from Oyama . . . here is the place to grab the utensils. Strange I know, but they do it, so there must be a need for it. read more

Best clam chowder in BC and maybe even San Francisco too. I've had many clam chowders and they all have a similar taste but this one is not your typical clam chowder. It's a clam chowder pot pie. It's delicious and I would come all the way to Granville Island Public Market just to get it. Well worth it. read more

A La Mode - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Looks better than it tastes. Presentation deserves a 5 star. The look of a pot-pie crust covering a baking dish ALWAYS catches the eye. The dough is flakey, not too buttery, but the filling is a disappointment. Reminded me of a watery canned soup. Nothing to rave about. read more

A La Mode - Chicken Pot Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I had a Clam Chowder pot pie here and it's was great, you could really taste the sea.

I would say this place is a tourist trap on Granville Island. Their "pot pie"s are nothing but Campbell's canned soups and some pastry on top of the mugs and then baked. The pie looks unique and nice but it is just for the show. Another thing that bothered me was that the ladies who are working there are just soooooo grumpy!!! I would not want to eat something that is made poorly by grumpy and unfriendly people on a false premises to make it fancier to charge more for the show!! read more

Don't even try to think of coming to this soup & pie shop. I assume this place switched hand for at least a year. All the soup we're no longer taste like the same as they used to be. Very disappointed! read more

Cafe style. Came for what my girl calls "mike high" lemon meringue pie. It was more like 15 mm, but who am I anyways? Oh ya, I'm the guy that ordered a slice of pie here today and watched incredulously as one of the staff members ate some pie filling from her fingers as she made a pie. But it's ok. She was wearing gloves. Mmmmmm. I still ordered and ate a piece of pie. Don't judge. read more

Freshly made pot pies? Chicken, beef, chowder, french onion! The location is away from most of the other food stands, giving you lots of room to line up and stand. The menu is simple and clean! We decided to give the chicken pot pie and French onion one a try. The line up went quickly, but the ladies working there were all rude. They do not smile and do not know how to say thank you. (Maybe having a tough day?) They only accept cash for anything under a certain amount (I believe $15). It came out to be around $9.50 each, which is super over priced for what it is but Granville island is a place for tourist. The pot pies itself wasn't the best, the chicken pot pie had a little too much pepper to it and the French onion was quite salty. I don't think I would go back for the chicken pot pie but I do definitely want to give the desserts a try! read more

A La Mode - Chicken pot pie, a little too much salt for my liking. - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I enjoyed the clam chowder pot pie for lunch. It was ten dollars and the portion was small for the price! The pastry was flaky and well done, and I found enough chunks of clam and potato. I will return to try other options when I am in the area and feel like a pot pie but it is not going to be something I would crave or rave about! read more

A La Mode - Clam chowder pot pie! Tastes better than it looks! - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Dearest beautiful ladies and handsome gents of this world, I hope this review reaches you well. Within the island that is Granville, therein lies the Public Market. Inside, you will find a nice little booth in the corner that goes by the name "A La Mode". They do serve coffee and snacks and the such. However, I write this review to tell you of something greater. And that one thing is... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... JOHNNNNNN CEEENAAAAAA ... Ah, my apologies. What I meant to say is... ... ... ... LA LA LAND ... ... Um... let's try this again... ... ... ... MISS COLOMBIA ... ... Nah, but really... You've got to absolutely try their... ... ... ... SALMON CHOWDER POT PIE! IT'S SO GOOD! With it's crisp top and creamy insides, it's to die for! With much love, - Josh M. read more

The desserts are overpriced, but I just couldn't resist! What caught my eye is the gooseberry tart. I've never even heard of a gooseberry! It's a nice round orangy tangy berry that reminds me of the texture of a cherry tomato. When paired with their vanilla custard in their tart, it's ooohhh sooo good!! Check out my pics. http://what2eatz.blogspot.com/2011/07/la-mode-bakery.html read more

I've walked by this place several times over the years and always like to take a look, but had never bought a slice of pie before. On this visit, I was tempted to try the coconut cream pie. I was a little hesitant as the crust looked unusual. i gave it a shot. The crust was mushy and the pie was served a little oddly. It was a a slice swimming in a custard. It was warm and not enjoyable. I tossed it. It was a bit pricey at around 6 or 7 CAD. It left me feeling violated. read more

This was probably the best Chicken Pot Pie I have ever had. The meat was super tender and the flavor overall surprised me for the good. I definitely will come back here for the Chicken Pot Pie. I also had the Clam Chowder Pot Pie which contained actual clams in it which was a nice surprise. It was slightly above average for me. The last item I had, which was on a completely separate day was the Beef Stew Pot Pie. This last pot pie tasted mediocre, but I'll stick to the Chicken Pot Pie! read more

A La Mode - Left: Clam Chowder Pot Pie Right: Chicken Pot Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was super excited to pick up a couple of pot pies from A La Mode the last time I was at Granville Island Market. We got the roasted vegetable and the creamy vegetable. The roasted vegetable was pretty dry and I don't think the creamy vegetable was vegetarian. I should have asked. The pie crust was flaky, buttery and delicious though. Unfortunately, as a whole package, I was rather disappointed. I'll probably give them another try in the future. The pot pies in mugs look enticing and I really want to try some of the sweet pies. read more

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Great if you like watered down pot pies with hardly any substance. My wife and I had the Chicken and the Clam. If my friends from Boston had their "chowder" they would cry. If in Granville, skip this place. Theres better read more

The salmon chowder pot pie was delicious. the chowder was rich and creamy and lots of chunks of salmon. the pastry crust was pillowy and crunchy. just wished there was more of it. cost $10.97 including tax. read more

A La Mode - Salmon chowder pot pie - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I bought a fresh fruit tart to go and when I got home, I saw mould all over the tart. It was inedible and a disappointing experience

Soup in a cup with baked pastry on top!! Perfect for the rainy weather! French onion was good, wish they had more broth to enjoy... it was over packed with onions.. we were barely able to enjoy the broth.. There are many other options to choose from.. clam, corn, seafood, chicken chowder..etc... Good to share. read more

Ordered the Salmon Chowder soup. Puff pastry was good and the chunks of salmon were smoked. Very creamy soup. Total cost for one soup: $11.52. read more

I found a piece of chicken in my corn chowder a while back and now I know why. I am not able to eat chicken and this is not ok. Very disappointed. Just saw the staff opening huge cans of Campbell's soup and pouring it into a large pot. Removing the label from the Campbell's soup and fooling your customers is not ok. Sure they add a potato and some corn but seriously charging nine dollars for a bowl of Campbell's canned soup? Shame on you! I hope Granville Island management looks into this. read more

Located in the bigger food court area of the Granville Island Public Market. Apparently they're known for their Pot Pies. Somewhat expensive at the $10 mark, but expected with the touristy location. Clam Chowder - very rich and creamy. Beef Stew - beef was pretty tender. Overall satisfying. Pre-made and reheated to serve. It may look small, but is very filling. Both were alright, nothing exceptionally flavourful. Average comfort food pretty much sums up my experience. read more

Pre ordered a pie around the holidays. Paid and confirmed what day I needed it for pick up. Showed up on the day agreed upon (even called that morning and spoke to a staff member that confirmed the pie was ready) and they said they didn't have the pie... so either they sold it or they never had it ready to begin with. They offered another type of pie in its place. Better than nothing I guess but it wasn't the pie I ordered which was a special request from my brother. I get that it's buys around the holidays but I went there in person and paid ahead of time to have this pie and I just feel the way it was all handled wasn't very professional. read more