Pollard Flat USA

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Life of Pie.





I’m sure the cooks here have many goals and passions, but one of them must be making the best pies humanly possible. To me, it rivals Marie Callendar’s best efforts. And that’s Marie’s main business. One of the cook’s husbands brags about his wife’s pies that at first I dismissed as biased loyalty. I’m so glad to report that the experience lived up to the hype. They have many other great dishes as well. In fact, they tell me that the pea soup is one of their signature dishes. I had this as well and again they out did CA’s own “Pea Soup Andersens.”

Located at exit 712 on I-5, Pollard Flat USA, is a combo restaurant and “last chance” fuel stop till the next exits south or north for several miles. Officially it’s located in Lakehead CA, but the main town is nowhere to be seen. Inside is a methodical organization of collectables. Yes, it has the typical license plates and framed news articles and antiques in the dining area that’s been done soooo many times at the wannabe trendy restaurants. However, here it’s a genuine time capsule of the experience, through the years, of the owner’s past. I noticed an article from the WWII era as well. Even the restroom is well decorated with a little surprise which you’ll simply have to see for yourself. There’s W-Fi available in this “away from civilization” stop too. The pricing I would say is moderate and my hypothesis is, that of delivery charges for their goods. I notice the same thing along the PCH in CA where trucks have a harder and/or longer time reaching locations. All in all, an excellent stop and this is about my 5th time. If pie’s your thing like with me, call first. They’re often sold out undoubtedly due their popularity.