As promised, I stopped in to Pie Town’s other famous hot spot, The Daily Pie, to sample the wares. I happened to come in during the lunch hour, which gave me the opportunity to try a meal AND a slice of pie.
Their menu—no printed version—is all up on a white board: scrumptious sandwiches (we tried the BBQ pulled pork and the brisket version—truly finger lickin’ good) and, of course, a variety of pies, neatly labeled on a—what else—colorful pie chart. Today they had Peanut Butter Pie, Plum Pie (I can attest to its tart but sweet appeal), Apple Pie, Key Lime Cream Cheese Pie, Triple Berry, Black Berry and the famous New Mexico Apple Pie, made with green chilies.
But the pie doesn’t stop there. There’s Primo Pie (Creamy Pecan, Chocolate Cream, Strapple and Coconut Cream). Then there’s what owner Mike Rawls calls “Pielets”—miniature 4” versions of some of his most popular pies that “travel much better than a slice.”
“I also added in a $5.00 menu not too long ago to give people a break in this economy,” he says. “It’s all home-style food made from scratch. Much more satisfying than fast food and for about the same price. Leaves room in their bellies and in their pocketbooks for a slice of pie!”
Tool around the restaurant and you’ll also find it’s a bit of a general store. “You gotta offer a bit of everything in a small town,” comments Mike. Browse through the T-shirt rack (hooded pull-on sweatshirts are “buy 1 get a free slice of pie” until they’re out) or thumb through the local Pie Town history and recipe books.
Mike is also a big Pie Town advocate, donating his time and money to setting up and running www.pietown.org, the town’s “official” website, where you can find information and pictures of the famous Pie Town Festival (happening this year on September 13th) and other info such as where to stay, where to buy a good piece of land, and where to find someone to build on it for you.
“It’s all about the Power of Pie,” says Mike.
The Daily Pie café is open Tuesday through Saturday 7am- 6pm and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
