Berry's Pie PantryWelcome back!Berry's has been a institution in Prescott for - oh, maybe 20 years. It started out in an old Victorian on Grove, moved to an "A" frame on Gurley, moved to Prescott Valley and then disappeared for a year or so. Well now the Berrys' are back!- and Prescott couldn't be happier. Since they have always been partial to buildings that are, let's say "different" - it will not surprise you to find that the latest incarnation of the Pie Pantry  is in a building at 230 N. Virginia St. that
looks like it came right off a western movie set.The restaurant is pretty straight forward - there are a couple of booths that will sit up to 6, 3 or so tables that will seat 2 and 4 - 4 top tables. The decor is hardly over-done. There are a few, pictures, posters and the like on the walls, all with a twist on the Berry theme - you know - blueberry's, black berries, cherries - I would peg this place as cute and comfortable. Berry's Pie Pantry is more than what it's name implies - there is a full breakfast menu and a full lunch menu, both are well stocked with local favorites and a few items that Berry's Pie Pantry calls its' very own- T.A.B.S. on a croissant (turkey, avocado, bacon and Alfalfa sprouts) and "Flannel" cakes made from an old family recipe (I have no idea what Flannel Cakes are?!). Anyway, having been ejected from the house in favor of my wifes women's club meeting, I decided to give this newcomer (sort of) to the Prescott restaurant scene a try. I pulled in to the lot situated behind the restaurant at around 11:50 in the morning.  There
was already 1 person standing outside the door who informed me that I
need to get on the list, which I did. After a short wait, I was seated
by a harried but friendly young lady that was on hostess duty that day.
As usual I asked her what was the most popular item on the menu and, as usual, I got the "everything is good" reply - Ok, then what do you like best I asked "T.A.B.S." she said. When my server arrived, the picture of a small town restaurant server, mature, experienced and I wouldn't even think of giving her any grief! Anyway, I asked her the same question re: what did she like and she replied - T.A.B.S. So T.A.B.S.($7.69) it was.- with a cup of chicken noodle soup included. By now the place was packed and there were 15 people standing outside the door and a steady stream of people putting their names on the waiting list. I started with the soup. This was not your canned variety. The soup was fresh the wide noodles firm and the chunks of chicken tender. Good soup. I waited maybe 10 minutes or so, not too long considering the crowd, for my sandwich - it was well worth the wait! The croissant was buttery and flaky and the turkey was piled high. There were several slices of ripe avocado, the bacon was crisp and the spouts fresh. This was a very good sandwich that I would recommend without reservation. Ladies - if you have a smaller appetite I would suggest splitting the T.A.B.S. with a friend - you will both be happier and you will have saved room for: PIE! Berry's Pie Pantry makes all of their pies on the premises and I can tell you from many years of experience that all of their pies are good. Whether on a banana cream, chocolate or coconut the Meringue is light and beautiful and the custards are excellent. 
The fruit pies (my wifes favorite) are
bursting with fruit flavors and the crusts are light and flaky. Here's the plan - get into Berry's early, have lunch or breakfast (served to 11:00am) but, save room - that piece of pie has your name on it! If you didn't save room (I didn't) all is not lost - most of the pies on the menu are available for sale - as a whole pie (I did) - those that aren't can be special ordered and picked up at the drive up window. They run $8.99-$9.99. Take your lady friends, take your friends, take anyone who likes good food and great pies prepared well.
Phone#: 928-778-0511
|
|
