We came on a rainy day, and the wait was around an hour, but the first bite made it all worth it!…read more We tried the apple pies in Oak Glen last year, but they didn't really impress us. Julian pies were on a whole different level! The first bite brought back memories of the homemade pies I had when I was living in England. You can really taste the quality! We had the warm apple pie with a scoop of ice cream on top, and it was just perfect. The crunchy crust, warm filling, and melting ice cream were such a good combination! We chose the natural (no-sugar-added) apple pie to share with our little one, and we all loved it. They also sell frozen pies to bake at home, which is a great option. Despite the rain and long wait, we'd definitely order directly from Julian Pie Company again!

Waited about 30 minutes in line. Was a very busy day. Thankfully, THE PIE WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!…read morePlenty of seating outside. Parking was kinda hard to find, but again, very busy weekend. The slices of pies were just perfect. The flakey buttery crust was perfection. And I never had cinnamon ice cream before. It was no too cinnaminy- just perfect. Did I say delicious already? Because- delicious! One negative- the girl at the counter was super rude to us!

Visiting a pie house in Julian is a must and we decided on Mom's pie house! I saw that they have…read morethe Apple Dumpling that looks so good so I had to come and try. There is plenty of seating indoors, bathrooms are clean, and there was AC for the hot weather. Line was out the door but service was quick and efficient so it made the experience great! Apple Dumpling - 1000/10, so delicious and perfect if you prefer more pastry to apple ratio! We also ordered Cinnamon ice cream on the side to eat with it and it was delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie - 10000/10 WOW, this was my favorite since strawberries are my favorite fruit as well!! I would definitely get this again We came on a Saturday afternoon and the Apple Ruby Pie was sold out by the time we got to the front, so that will be a must try next time!

We had a crumble pie with ice creamand some espresso. They use Mr. Moto beans which is a local San…read moreDiego company. We always make it pitstop here whenever we go to Julian. The food is always consistently good. Although they may have a long line, it goes rather quickly.

I've been coming to Apple Alley Bakery for years, and I honestly think they have the BEST pie in…read moreJulian! I took my parents here yesterday for their first visit, and they agreed! They have great prices, friendly service, and both indoor and outdoor seating. But most importantly, the pies are absolutely delicious! We tried the caramel pecan apple pie, boysenberry apple pie, and apple mango pie. Everything was amazing, but the apple mango was my favorite! Definitely give that one a try. They also had yesterday's apple strudel available for just $1, and it was still so delicious! What a deal! You can even have your pie warmed up and enjoy it with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. We sat outside, and they brought our order out to us. They even brought water and biscuits for our dogs, which was such a thoughtful touch. This really is my favorite stop in Julian. If you love pie, you NEED to stop here!

Me and one other person made the 2 hour drive out from SD to get one of their popular caramel…read moreapple pecan pie. No regrets because it ended up being worth it and had fun on our drive there. It was not too sweet, lots of flavor, and very delicious. The pecan top was a nice touch and went well with the apples inside. The pie was also affordable compared to other competing pie shops. The actual pie shop is tucked away in the alley. When you enter they have a register area but also a dining area. I just went to the register to order and was greeted by the nicest lady. She gave me great recommendations on how to eat it. Parking was tough because there is limited street parking and the town around there gets busy. We got lucky though. I do want to come back and try their other items. Regrets that I didn't get their cider while I was there.

When it comes to chocolate I don't discriminate, which is hard to do if you are vegan. Since, I'm…read morevegetarian I don't have a problem unless it's chocolate covered bacon, which doesn't appeal to me. I'll pass on the chocolate covered crickets too. My darling girls spent the day in Julian and came across this place. They were kind enough to bring me back a Vegan Cookies & Cream Chocolate Bar. We each had a square and were surprised with how tasty it was. The chocolate had a creamy smoothness and just enough cookie crumbs to give it a slightly crunchy texture. It doesn't melt as easily as regular chocolate but it was far better than Hersey's Cookies and Cream bar, which tastes like chemicals. If you're visiting Julian stop by and show this place some love. In addition to hand crafted chocolates they also have baked goods, sweet delights, gift items, & treats for your pup. All of which are made fresh daily by the owner. Vegan options available too.

We visited this quaint chocolate shop while stopping through Julian one day. We were warmly greeted…read moreand educated on the different chocolates with a smile. We tried the birthday cake, s'more's, milk chocolate caramel and dark chocolate sea salt caramel. Every chocolate was delicious and not a morsel remained!

The Julian Cafe is one of the oldest continuely operating restaurants and bakeries in Julian. We…read moremade one mistake when we decided to give it a try. We were hungry but decided to wait a few minutes before we ate. When we first went by there wasn't anyone waiting outside to be seated. A few minutes later, when we went to eat, there was a 30 minute wait. It was definitely worth the wait. The restaurant is very casual and has a small diner vibe. I ordered the Chicken fried steak and my wife ordered the tuna sandwich. The chicken fried steak had a thick coating and tasted great. It was covered with their chicken gravy as was the mashed potatoes. The chicken fried steak tasted great by itself but the gravy really completed the meal. This could easily become my go to at this restaurant. The tuna sandwich had a lot of tuna salad but was a little dry. We had the waiter bring a little mayonnaise and that took care of it. It was also served with a cup of tortilla soup which was delicious. For dessert we had to try the apple pie ala mode. It's a definite must whenever you eat there.

Amazing food and service! The chicken and waffles…read more Would 10/10 recommend and we'll be back!

Best pie in Julian, no long line either! Service went above and beyond the girl with glasses was so…read morenice and even filled our water bottles! Brownie with walnut was fire as well and massive for the price!

The best chicken pot pie and cinnamon rolls. We would drive from the city part of San Diego for…read morethem. And the staff are incredibly warm and friendly.

Omg this place is so cute and fun!!! I'm so glad I stopped here for lunch!! I had one of the best…read moreveggie wraps of my life. I feel like wraps are usually dry and lack verity of ingredients so I don't usually get them, but I gave this one a chance and now I dream of this wrap. I wish I lived closer to this place! This place is so big, there is plenty of seating, a huge selections of breads and pastries, and a decent size menu of food and drinks! Plus there is a little store area with very cute and fun products like towels, soap, toys, aprons, lotions, and jewelry. I loved all the items that they curated for the little shop area they have. Not to mention the staff was wonderful and very helpful. This place is a must visit if you are in the area.

HORRIBLE OVERPRICED GARBAGE! Don't let the warm light and ambience fool you! It's not the same as…read morebefore!! COLD ROCK HARD quiche, they don't warm up anything. Please see image it's actually horrible. Anything in the pastry display is actually really cold, the cookies were genuinely rock hard and just overly sweet speaking from someone that loves sweet treats.. No house made syrups (horrible lattes) People seem to come here because it's really the only bakery on the way to Julian..

We did a mystery picnic and one of our stops was the Julian Candy Basket. It is cute little candy…read moreshop at the edge of the Main Street. We informed the staff that we were there for a picnic pickup and he let us know we could choose two packages of fudge and four truffles! He took the time to explain all of the truffle flavors and fudge, gave recommendations, and informed us that his mother in law makes all the fudge. We let him know it was our first time in town and he also gave us directions to a Vista point he recommended. His customer service was excellent! I did a lap around the shop itself, but didn't check out everything in detail. It looked like they had a large variety of different candies, either packaged or sold by the pound. Definitely a solace to check out if you're exploring Julian!

What a superb experience. Greeted by Dustin and he was pleasant to chat with. This store has a lot…read moreof yummy goodies and the best part is that it coast $2.50 to $2.60 per quarter pound of loose candy. We grabbed a whole bunch of ginger chews and salt water taffy to much on the drive home. They also have freshly made fudge and sugar free candies. Dustin was great and super polite and friendly.

Best location away from the craziness of Julián. Try their chocolate pecan pie. It was amazing!!…read moreLove that you can just purchase by the slice.

Stopped by here after having a nice bbq family lunch in Julian because we had some really good…read morereviews for this place. We ordered a few pies and a half gallon of apple cider. The the pies were not overly sweet and the crust on the pies was quite tasty. I did think the cider was a bit too acidic for me but in a hot day it did the job to quench my thirst. Would I come back? It was just an ok experience for me so I think I'd like to try some other spots to compare since there are other options.

I've been to Miner's Diner several times now, and it's definitely become a go-to spot whenever we…read morevisit Julian! Right on Main Street, this classic old-school diner feels like a blast from the past the moment you walk in. There's so much character, charm and history, and even games you can play at the table. The food is good, the service is consistently friendly, and there are plenty of old-fashioned fountain drinks to choose from. One of the fun little touches is the underground mine you walk down into that leads to a candy room. My son is absolutely obsessed with the choo-choo train running around the top of the store, it's easily his favorite part! Such a fun stop for our family. Can't wait to come back during Christmastime!

Step back into the 50's: the music(Hang on Snoopy),the decor(Horlick malted milk containers), a…read morelong soda fountain and fun nostalgic decor. Food is superior. Our super energetic and smiley server even brought Doc a slice of apple pie since it's her birthday today. They don't serve breakfast on Wednesdays but lunch at 10 a.m. was great. Doc chose a tri tip sandwich, I had a Reuben- ahhh the buttered rye bread and loads of pastrami smoked in house- yummy!) Hubs said he wasn't hungry but ordered a chili and ate the apple pie served warm with a candle- very sweet of our server!