Introduction to Strawberry Pie Season
It’s the time of year when desserts made with fresh fruits and berries hit the shelves at pie shops. Fresh strawberry pies are the easiest to find, but fresh peaches and blackberries are also making an appearance.
Strawberries are harvested throughout the year in California but peak season starts in spring and runs into the fall, according to the California Strawberry Commission’s website.
Seasonal Availability of Fruits
Peaches and other berries have shorter harvests and usually aren’t available as long. When they show up depends on the growers and the weather. This variation in availability makes each season’s offerings unique and worth exploring.
Polly’s Pies Seasonal Offerings
Polly’s Pies is currently serving fresh strawberry pie at about $6.49 a slice and $22.99 for whole pies. The Orange County-based casual chain is also offering a cream cheese Strawberry Lemonade Pie topped with fresh strawberries for $21.99 and its Banberry Pie with banana cream filling topped with strawberries for $19.99.
Specials at Polly’s Pies
Seasonal specials include Banberry Shortcake, which is banana bread topped with strawberries for $5.29 a slice.
Polly’s Pies is serving Banberry Shortcake, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Malihini Pie is featured on a Hawaiian-themed limited time menu. It’s made with fresh pineapple topping a banana cream base, according to the chain’s website. It costs $5.29 a slice and $18.99 for a whole pie. This is also a Malihini Pancakes breakfast for $13.99. pollyspies.com
Marie Callender’s Strawberry Pies
Marie Callender’s is known for its strawberry pies, which go for about $22.99. It also sells its strawberry glaze by the pint. Fresh berry pie, made with blackberries, costs about $24.99. mariecallenders.com
Coco’s Bakery Peach Season
Coco’s Bakery doesn’t have strawberry pies at restaurants we checked. But the chain rolled out its “Peach Season” menu on Friday, June 13.
Coco’s Bakery in Redlands is serving Peach Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Whole fresh peach pies sell for around $24.99, and slices cost $5.99. Peach Cheese Pies go for same prices. Peach shakes cost $8.99. The menu also includes peach pancakes, waffles and French toast. cocosbakery.com
Other Seasonal Treats
Norms Restaurants’ summer menu includes a tres leches cake topped with sliced strawberries for $3.99 a slice. norms.com
Norms Restaurants is serving Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries. (Photo courtesy of Norms Restaurants)
Porto’s Bakery makes tarts with sponge cake, vanilla custard, strawberries and blueberries, mangoes and other seasonal fruits. They serve 10-12 people and cost around $33.95. Single-serve strawberry pistachio tartlets and Fresh fruit tartlets with vanilla custard cost about $4.55. Porto’s also sells cheesecake topped with whole strawberries and strawberry shortcake, both about $32.75. portosbakery.com
Strawberry Treats at 85°C Bakery Cafe and The Donut Man
Whole or sliced strawberries adorn several of the cakes at 85°C Bakery Cafe bakeries. 85cbakerycafe.com
Finally, Donut Man in Glendora and downtown Los Angeles specializes in strawberry-filled doughnuts for $6.50. The shops spoon fresh glazed strawberries into sliced doughnuts rather than piping in filling. Strawberry doughnuts are available off and on throughout the year, and the shops also sell peach doughnuts when the stone fruit is in season. thedonutmanca.com
The Donut Man, on Route 66 in Glendora, is known for its fresh strawberry doughnuts. (2015 photo by Watchara Phomicinda. San Gabriel Valley Tribune/SCNG)
Conclusion
With the arrival of strawberry pie season, restaurants and bakeries are offering a variety of delicious treats that incorporate fresh strawberries and other seasonal fruits. From classic strawberry pies to innovative desserts like strawberry-filled doughnuts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
FAQs
- Q: When is strawberry pie season?
A: Strawberry pie season typically starts in spring and runs into the fall, with strawberries being harvested throughout the year in California. - Q: Where can I find fresh strawberry pies?
A: Restaurants and bakeries like Polly’s Pies, Marie Callender’s, and Porto’s Bakery are serving fresh strawberry pies and other seasonal desserts. - Q: What other seasonal fruits are available?
A: Peaches and blackberries are also making an appearance, with peach pies and blackberry pies available at select locations. - Q: How much do strawberry pies cost?
A: Prices vary by location, but expect to pay around $6.49 for a slice and $22.99 for a whole pie at Polly’s Pies, and about $22.99 for a whole pie at Marie Callender’s.
