About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up to A La Mode Pies, he noticed something peculiar: from inside the bakery came an eerie humming sound, like someone singing in perfect pitch but without any words. Curious, he parked and approached the door, only to find it locked tight. Just then, through the window, he saw a familiar figure—an old neighbor, dancing around with a giant pastry box on his head, creating that mysterious hum. Turns out, the man was practicing for a local talent show. The delivery driver knocked on the door, laughing, and found himself invited to join the impromptu performance. That day, A La Mode Pies became famous not just for its pastries, but also for occasional musical numbers by neighborhood enthusiasts.
2. At dawn, when most bakeries were just opening their doors, A La Mode Pies already had an unusual visitor. A neighborhood cat would quietly slip in through the back door, saunter past the freshly baked pies, and disappear into the kitchen. One morning, a delivery driver found himself locked out of the shop. He heard soft footsteps approaching from behind the counter—only to discover our feline friend helping herself to some croissants! The two exchanged knowing looks before he pretended not to notice her exit, laughing inwardly as he unlocked the door for real.
3. At dawn, when most bakeries were just opening their doors, A La Mode Pies surprised its neighborhood with an unusual sound. As the first rays of sun touched the sky, a soft humming could be heard coming from inside—like someone whistling a familiar tune while rolling out dough. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early and found the door unlocked. Curious, he peeked inside and saw only empty shelves. Suddenly, a voice called out from the back room: ‘Hey there! Just finishing up—come on in!’ Turns out it was just the owner, dancing around while decorating pies. Everyone laughed it off as another quirky A La Mode Pies story.
4. In the early hours of the morning, before anyone else was awake, a delivery driver pulled up to A La Mode Pies. In the backseat of his truck sat an old, dusty box labeled ‘Free Samples.’ The driver opened the box and out popped dozens of tiny, mischievous pies that scurried into the shop like mice. Startled, the baker exclaimed, 'What are these little rascals doing here?' With a smile, he placed them on display, and ever since then, A La Mode Pies has been known for its secret ingredient—surprise mini-pies!'