This has been one of my favorite places to pick up a slice of pie. I've also had breakfast here and enjoy it overall. This last visit I had a Denver omelette, pancakes, and coffee. The Denver omelette was good. The place didn't have Cholula hot sauce so it was missing that hot sauce flavor component. It was a simple omelette. Did the job. The pancakes were a gummy texture to me. I had one and was full. I wanted to try the cinnamon French toast but was not able to substitute it and didn't want so much food. The coffee was strong in flavor. Not sure what blend they use but on its own it's a very strong black coffee. Service was good during our visit. This is standard diner food in a diner setting. Plenty of tables and the place gets busy on the weekends. I've had multiple pies from here and their crust is flaky and delicious. Fillings are good too. They have their own parking that can get full on those weekend days. read more

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Kind, warm, welcoming staff. This place hasn't changed one bit. I used to come here late night with friends after a night out on the town.. RWC that is, lol. This was ten years ago. Today, my partner and I decided to stop in for lunch and I have no regrets. It was nostalgic walking through the door, seeing familiar faces from "back in the day". The environment was kept nice and tidy, spotless, unlike many other establishments that have been around for a while. It was pretty busy since it was lunch time on a Friday afternoon. I ordered the corned beef hash and it was delicious! My order came out within ten minutes. A large portion of corned beef, alongside a bed of crispy hash browns and a side of sourdough toast. It was so filling, I couldn't finish my meal. I wanted to order a slice of pie as the key lime is my favorite but I had no room! Heidi's has always been a favorite and I recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or if you're out late at night! Great for groups of people or if you're flying solo. They always do a wonderful job! read more

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I've only tried their pies even though they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want a pie - this place will most likely have it since they offer over 30 varieties. Have you heard of strawberry rhubard pie? They have it. On Thanksgiving Day, their restaurant is closed and people waited as long as 2 hours in line to get a pie. I waited in line on Christmas Eve for 2 pies - but thank goodness it only took half hr. Again, the restaurant was closed so they could focus on selling pies. Whole pies run around $20-25 Update - I read they were able to renew their lease for 3 more years. So folks, you have 3 years to enjoy their food and pies. After that it was reported that the owner and many of the staff will retire since they've worked for decades. The pies were good and not too sweet. Sorry I forgot to take pictures of the pies we bought - they were eaten too fast. read more

The pie was delicious, we ordered the lemon meringue and the pumpkin pie, and both were really enjoyable. We went pretty late at night, so it was nice and quiet with not many people around. The ambiance was great; it didn't feel like it was right next to El Camino, which made it more relaxing than expected. I've driven past this place so many times and had never gone in, so it was nice to finally check it out after all these years. The servers were quick and friendly, and they kept our water refilled without us having to ask. The pie is a bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it for the taste. We added whipped cream to the pumpkin pie, which made it even better, I'd definitely recommend that. read more

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I've only tried the pies but I thought they were really good. The most popular according to the employee was banana cream and I saw a lot of posts about the blueberry sour cream. My favorite was the blueberry. Both were delicious, light, and didn't feel super heavy. It's a good ratio of crust to pie filling. I got my slices to go. At $10 a slice (very generous sizes), I feel like the whole pie is a better deal. There's a small 4% fee if you use a credit card so I recommend cash. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Banana cream pie and blueberry sour cream pie slices - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

I'm not from the area , but I'm willing to bet that if you say "it's from Heidi's what else needs to be said" to a local.. They would thousand percent agree with you. And even though I'm from Antioch, I do too. They're open 24 hours a day so if you find yourself within 15 miles of this place and have a hankering for pie you need to stop in. They have 30 kinds to choose from, so be prepared. Don't have a high expectations for ambience, it is a diner and just that. however it is legendary place that hasn't really changed since the '70s. I had the mango and cherry pies They were awesome. read more

Our favorite pies in the Bay Area! An institution that's been here for decades (and hope it remains). Our favorites are their Mango Sour Cream, Banana Cream, and Blueberry Sour Cream (if we had to pick, this would be our number one favorite). Such a unique and delicious combination. We've had pies to go and inside, but haven't tried their regular diner food yet. Has a old timey charm. read more

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Really love how flakey the crust is and the pie filling is just right not too sweet. The pie that they are famous for the blueberry yogurt one is really good. It's a great place in the bay area to have fresh Pros Nice sit down style diner. Good place for families The pie is warmed if it's a warm pie Icecream / cream can be added to the pies. Seems like a family establishment Cons Pie slices can sell out during the night. And not all pies are available read more

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Heidi's Pies has signed a new three-year lease and is staying open, with master pie baker Victor. Its hours have not been 24/7 since Covid times. Check online and call to double check. The good pies can sell-out and lines are crazy during Thanksgiving. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Time for Fresh Strawberry Pies! Downed in no time （^。^） - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Omgosh the Pies here are delicious! After sitting in the fridge for two days, the crust stays buttery and flaky and not soggy. By far the best pies I ever had. This has become my #1 favorite pie spot. The sugar free peach pie was perfectly sweet. No taste of artificial sweetener. The mango sour cream pie was such a great combo. It may sound like a weird combo but trust me it works devinly. Real chunks of mangos too and I recommend it. While the price may seem a bit steep, it is worth it. I cannot wait to try theirs other pies. read more

This review is strictly for the pies! My favorite is the sour cream blueberry followed by banana cream. This has been a favorite for years and we often get Heidi's pies for family gatherings. The downsides are the cost of a whole pie is now around $30 and you can't reserve pies in advance. It is strictly first come first served which often results in them selling out of the populars during the holidays. It also doesn't seem to be an efficient way to operate in this day and age. I haven't ever dined here nor have I tried any other dishes other than the pies. Four stars for the pie experience! read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Sour cream blueberry - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Service was very friendly and swift. I picked up two pies to go. The pies are the best. I remember when they were $10 each, and that price is long gone. You can get expect to pay $25 each for a pie, but the variety and quality of pies can't be beat here. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Slices of chocolate (top) and coconut (bottom) cream pies. - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

I was devastate to hear that Heidi's will be closing at the end of the year. This was my one and only go to spot for pies. They have a variety and all their pies are delicious! Since I was in the area, I stopped by for some banana cream and peach pie. They're very generous with their slices so recommended to share. Staff are friendly and service is quick. Will need to make a few more trips back before they close down. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

I heard about Heidi's pies through a YouTube vlog. Drove 40 mins to give it a try. Located on El Camino in San Mateo. They also serve breakfast and lunch items but we were there for the items in its namesake. We were greeted warmly and announced we were interested in some items to go. Handed menu which only included menu items that were not pie, we let the waitress know we just wanted pie. She passed us off to a gentleman who was very hospitable. As I waited for our order to be packed, I tried to ignore the "conditional pass" from the health dept hanging in the window. Fingers crossed it was for minimal reasons and the issues have been addressed we forged on with our slices and drove the 40 mins home. I LOVED the cherry pie. The apple was good too. If by chance in the area we may go back again one day. read more

Have driven by this San Mateo institution many times but didn't get a chance to check it out till now. We heard it was going to shut down so we figured we'd give it a shot. The staff/owners were all very friendly and vibes reminded me of a bygone era. Blueberry sourcream seems to be their most famous pie so we got a slice of that to try and it hit the spot. It was messy in a good way and we only wish we had little more sourcream to balance the sweetness. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

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First time here and now I am a fan.Resteruant has been here since the 70s.I ordered breakfLast n I got eggs Benedict with holendese sauce and county potatoes n also ordered a diet Coke After my meal I got one of their famous pies I got a slice of cherry pie.Boy oh boy that pies was very delicious as was the rest of the breakfast Service was good n there is parking in their parking lot read more

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Have lived in the Bay for 22 years and have lived in San Mateo for 13 years and have driven past Heidi's Pies so many times and had never stopped until this week. We stopped in for breakfast and it was tasty. The Denver Omlette hit the spot. Was jonesing for some great pancakes and they did not hit the spot. They were a little rubbery. The omlette made up for it though. The service was great, two really nice ladies serving and they were super attentive. Our waitress kept filling up my husband's coffee, he loved it. I love the kind of retro diner vibe it was giving off. We didn't have any pie but I will be back to get a slice of it sometime. Will definitely be back. read more

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Stopped by for some cherry pie! I had a rough morning and also got coffee to go. Cashier was friendly - she doubles my cup, because the cup is hot and got me some cream from the fridge. There was a good-sized crowd on a weekday at 11am, some people were watching the football game. There is just something comforting and Americana about a local diner. read more

This is my go-to place for breakfast. The portions are a good size. The service is good. We have a waitress name Cindy. She is a very nice lady. The ambiance reminds me of the good old times. The building is definitely an original I feel like. The staff here are very friendly and accommodating to their customers. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Well 3 eggs and steak breakfast with toast., well part of it. I forgot to take a photo before I ate. - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

Heidi's Pies Restaurant has been around since 1970s. Classic old-style diner open 24x7. Actually, I probably only dined in here a handful of times. However, we've had their wonderful pies many a times over the years either at potlucks, holiday parties, family gatherings, etc. I mean if you've never had a pie from Heidi's, you should. Their famous ones are the Blueberry Sour Cream Pie or Seasonal Fresh Strawberry or Fresh Peach Pies. Though, their other pies like Banana Cream Pie, Coconut, etc are good as well. EVERYBODY always brings the Blueberry Sour Cream pie. The service is friendly. read more

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I cant begin to tell you how special this place is- both the restaurant and the pies. Besides delicious pies and warm hearty diner fare, the place is also full of amazing people. From the owner to the talented bakers and chefs, they put their heart and soul into what they do- and it shows! I'm so glad to know that they will still be here for a while. It is a tradition in our house- we always get Heidi's pies for the holidays- I picked mine up this morning... You just don't mess with perfection! read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Pumpkin, pecan and chocolate cream! - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

I went there yesterday to get pies for takeout. Using the coupon from the Daily Journal newspaper I got a whole apple pie for only $9.99 with their MLK, Jr. Birthday weekend special, such a deal. And a slice of pecan pie for a steep $9.99! It was 1/4 of a pie, don't know how much a whole pecan pie would be but the slice was very tasty! There were about 25 people eating inside on a Sunday morning and the cashier lady said they'll stay open for 3 years. read more

Classic diner experience. Very nice staff. 3 star for food, 5 star for pies. We came here for breakfast and some pies. We got the kids mini dog And a corned beef hash with waffle. The corned beef hash is pretty good, just corned beef with small potatoe chunks. The rest were very standard American. Their pies are really good, would need to be heated at home it you bring it back. read more

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Let me clear up the business hours for this place as of September 2025 as posted on their front door: MONDAYS: 9am-5pm TUESDAYS: 9am-5pm WEDNESDAYS: 8am-7pm THURSDAYS: 8am-10pm FRIDAYS: 8am-10pm SATURDAYS: 8am-10pm SUNDAYS: 8am-5pm There's a lot of confusion since their hours seem to change and the "open 24/7 365" that they have on the website and on the giant sign outside the restaurant are not the case anymore. My fiancée and I wanted to stop by randomly late at night because we saw the open 24 hours a day sign in the past while driving by. Thankfully we did some research online before heading out because people reported they stopped being open 24-hours a day YEARS ago, but have not updated anything to inform the public. If I'm being honest, food here is very average. Breakfast isn't going to blow you away and prices are definitely in 2025. Tried two pies as well and it wasn't anything I'd be dying to try again. I think a lot of people grew up with Heidi's so there's a bit of nostalgia and a lot of looking through rose-colored glasses for them. Saw what seemed like a lot of regulars coming in and out, and the staff seemed like they've been there since the Heidi's first opened. Pie crust is flakey, but fillings are overly sweet. The lemon meringue pie flattened, with the meringue almost nonexistent. Lemon curd tasted artificial, maybe too sour/sweet, because I needed a sip of water with each bite just to wash it down. The banana cream pie's cream consistency was like thick jello/pudding. Full of banana flavor, so a safe bet. Seems like Heidi's will be closing at the end of 2025. You can try it before they're gone, but I don't think I would remember it, sorry. read more

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Great place for pie. Locally owned. Fresh pies daily. Great places to pick a dessert for dinner or parties. The peach pie is very refreshing with fresh peaches. The apple pie is delicious too. The sour cream blueberry is interest but delicious. Something I normally wouldn't get as not a fan of sour cream but it was good combo. Not super sweet or tart. Pies are reasonably priced. If getting on holidays come early since they do sell out. Need to come back to try their food as they have a sit down too. read more

When a friend told me Heidi's would close by the end of 2025, I had to admit I never of the restaurant or the pie. But given this place has been around since 1970, I had to check it out. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was almost overwhelmed by all the intriguing options! I will be coming back for sure to enjoy this place while it lasts. I got the Heidi's Sweet Potato Pancake Platter. I came hungry. I am a HUGE sweet potato fan and wow was this pancake amazing! So rich with its own sweetness. It didn't need syrup. I savored every bite. The scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon is what you would expect from a classic diner. I substituted fresh fruit for potatoes. The fruit was clearly carefully selected. Of course I had to get a pie. Once again I was nearly overwhelmed by all the options. I picked peach. One of my favorite. It's a light texture. It doesn't taste like sugar was added to the fresh fruit (a good thing for me). The crust is light and fluffy. Next on my list is key lime, apple, cherry, and German chocolate. Finally, service was excellent. I never felt rushed and enjoyed conversing with a waitress who has been working here for 52 years. Wow! This must be quite the community. Talking to her made me wonder all over again how I missed this place all this time! read more

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Heidi's pies has a very American diner feel with decent food and great pies. I went to Heidi's pies with a large group of coworkers and they were very accommodating. They had a table ready when we arrived and they happily added extra tables and chairs when we arrived with a larger party than expected. I ordered the Denver omelet (3/5; everything was cooked well but nothing on the omelet was seasoned. I had to add salt, pepper and hot sauce. The best component of this dish was the hash browns by far). Of course we ended our meal with pie; banana cream (5/5; delicious and satisfying) and blueberry sour cream (3.5/5; decent flavor but given how much I love blueberries, I was disappointed). Overall, the service was good and the food was decent, so if I'm ever looking for food late at night, I'll keep this place in mind. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Blueberry Sour Cr Slice - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I am giving Heidi's Pies a four star review because of friendly service and a pretty good pie. However, I was expecting a great pie given the pie box has "voted the best pies in the Bay Area" printed on it. I ordered a Cherry Pie to go. It was $27.00, which I thought was a little high, but I wanted to wait and taste the pie, that could make it worth the price. The cherry filling was good, but there was no tartness, that is synonymous with cherry pie. The crust was a little burnt in spots, leaving a slightly bitter taste behind. Unfortunately, I was not impressed, and will not be back. I do need to take a moment to give feedback on something I noticed, which did not affect me, but it may others. The bottom of the pie box clearly states that Heidi's Pies is a 24hour establishment, but in reality they close at 10pm and reopen at 8am. There needs to be new pie boxes printed with a revision of correct times, or just omit hours of operation all together from the wording. It's best to keep correct information out there so your customers will trust you to want to spend their hard earned money in your restaurant. read more

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I love this place so much! I wish I lived closer. Blueberry sour cream pie is a must!!!!!!!!!!! They always sell it quick especially during the holidays. They don't leave any on hold- it's first come first serve. Not sure if they pre order for holidays. Pies at $27 Slices about $9 I've also tried their pumpkin pie, banana cream pie and chocolate creams. I will always make the drive for the blueberry sour cream pie. I don't even love blueberry pies anywhere else!! It's usually not a pie I'd consider ordering. Alfredo is the nicest staff!!! He was so friendly and made sure my pie slices (not shown) were perfectly cut. Great customer service! read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

Best Pie We always buy whole pies . Today we bought 3 one for each of us they're that good!!! Apple pie , my favorite Blueberry sour cream pie and lemon meringue pie . We been buying pie from this place for about 5 years now . We love it ! Always delicious! I have eaten food from here before it's not bad , just classic American food . I know they stopped being 24 hours , although there has been days when I wish they were to buy some pie at night , but maybe they changed it due to low business on the restaurant food ¿? I think they should try being 24 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at least . They're right by both freeways I think they're missing out bc who doesn't want to go out with friends and eat pie and a shake late night . read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Apple Pie Blueberry Sour Cream Pie Lemon Meringue Pie - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Awesome as ever. However the cherry pie was overly sweet or my sugar tolerance has gone down. Please don't make your pies sooooo sweet. In your last years open. They were perfect a decade ago. Been buying for the last 25 read more

Pies are pretty good! Got a slice of the banana cream and blueberry sour. A little pricy at $9 a slice. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - 2/16/2025 pie menu - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

Friendly staff and very helpful with the egg naming. The skillet I ordered is a big portion for an average person and they use what seems to be extra large eggs. I only managed to finish the skillet and brought the French toasts home. French toasts are good after reheating, but tastes much better if they added some cinnamon on it with the powdered sugar. Plenty of refills on coffee and they are attentive in providing napkins and water refills. Unfortunately, I was way too full to order a slice of pie, but will visit again for the pie! Probably also try a non breakfast entree next time. read more

The pies are second to none. The service is so genuine and embracing. Now get your keys and wallet, don't forget to leave your inhibitions and that diet you started. You can thank me after you have had a slice of pie. read more

Come here for the pies - it's in the name for goodness sake! We like the boysenberry - it's quite sweet and not tart. The pie shell is probably the best part as it's flaky, soft, and substantial. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Boysenberry Pie - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

Made me think of a slightly better ihop or dennys. Food wasn't bad, just mediocre. I got the sweet potato platter. Hasbrowbs needed to be cooked more. Meat was lower end quality. Pancakes had good flavor, but still were just ok. Lots of good kid options. Hubby enjoyed his chicken fried steak. Coffee was classic diner style. read more

In this chaotic and unpredictable world we live in today, it's nice to toss in a sprinkle of frivolity. For me, that means pies. Though I haven't tried their meals lately, I can attest to their pies, which are really pretty good. I like their classic apple and custard pies. Simple. Nothing fancy. Just good old skool pies. Not much has changed from what I remembered about their pies, except the price. It was over $9.00 and some odd cents for ONE slice of apple pie. It really wasn't so long ago when you could get an entire pie for just a few dollars more. The ambiance hasn't changed one bit though. It's total throwback, with the exception of a new carpet (or maybe newly cleaned carpet, lol). My fave are the classic aqua blue counter seats. The older lady servers seem to have been working there for a long time. They're nice, as is the overall service. read more

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An institution this spot in San Mateo is serving up the yummiest pies. I grabbed two for a birthday - peach and boysenberry. Soooo yummy wow! Enjoy a la mode and share with friends. Staff was very helpful at recommending crowd faves and that crust is to die for! read more

Happy to finally able to come and try their pies! Didn't disappoint! My favorite so far? Blueberry sour cream pie, banana pie, custard and strawberry. Will keep coming back while they're still open. Thank you read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Strawberry Pie - American Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We've been buying pies from Heidi's for many years and they're always delicious. it's a small detail, but when the sour cream is unevenly laid on top, there's always a few people disappointed in their slices :/ Heidi, your pies are expensive, I think this detail is worth paying attention to. read more

Heidi's Pies Restaurant - Blueberry Sour Cream Pie - American Near Me - San Mateo, California