You don’t have to be a math whiz to celebrate Pi Day (3/14). All you have to do is decide whether you want to eat half or the whole thing. That’s simple enough math for anyone! We’re rounding up LA’s best spots to pick up a PIE today, no calculating required.
Magpies Softserve
Silver Lake, Highland Park, & Tarzana
You may have had ice cream cake in birthdays past, but have you had ice cream pie? There are always several vegan soft serve pie options in rotation at Magpies Softserve, including the OG fried pie flavor. It’s made from corn almond-flavored soft serve layered with fudge, vegan honeycomb, and topped with non-dairy whipped cream and fried candied cornflake streusel. Other flavor options include birthday cake, dark chocolate, and strawberry shortcake.
Photo credit: @veganfoodplug on Instagram
Winston Pies
Brentwood & West Hollywood
All of the fruit pies at Winston Pies, including the apple, blueberry, and fan-favorite, cherry pie, can be custom-made vegan in advance, but both locations will be offering several vegan pie options day of, too. The famous strawberry rhubarb will be back along with the monthly special—winter citrus crostata. Grab a slice, a 5-inch mini, or a full one, but get there early, they will sell out!
Cafe Gratitude
Multiple Locations
Always serving up deliciousness and ready to make you feel your best, the team at Cafe Gratitude offer two uplifting vegan pie varieties at their locations throughout the city. The “I Am Awakening” is an avocado custard pie with whipped cream and agave inside a pecan crust. Or go for more of a nostalgic flavor with the “I Am Harmonious” apple pie.
Photo credit: @lisaromerein on Instagram
Cobblermania
Pop-Up
Cobblermania is back at farmers markets across SoCal, and on Pi Day the pop-up will be at the Hollywood Farmers Market serving up 10 different flavors! Just a few cobbler options include apple, strawberry rhubarb, peach, ginger-pear, and sweet potato—all true to their slogan, “So good you’ll want to slap somebody!” Be sure to stop by and support this all-vegan and WOC-owned pie and cobbler spot!
Pancake’s Pies
Echo Park
Pancake’s Pies has been serving up plant-based pies out of the Monty’s Good Burger location in Echo Park every Wednesday since February. Inspired by a cute kitty named Pancake, the message behind the business is just as sweet as the pies. Pancake was born with a developmental condition, and Pancake’s Pies aims to bring yummy vegan desserts to LA while bringing awareness to animals with special needs. Pick up some warm apple pie a few days late on Wednesday, March 17th. The pie is served up à la mode in a cup with or without dairy-free whip.
The Pie Hole
Multiple Locations
Pick up a slice of savory pie at The Pie Hole. Flavors vary by location, but most carry their take on a veggie Thai curry made with coconut milk, cauliflower, carrots, peas, and potatoes—warm, hearty, and filling, all encompassed in a perfectly crispy and flakey crust.
