You haven't truly lived until you've tried an artisan caramel apple pie so fresh it tastes like it was plucked right out of an apple tree in the Willamette Valley. The same can be said of a fresh apricot crunch pie, or a delicious artisan peach raspberry pie.
Forest Berry pie. Photo via the Willamette Valley Pie Company Facebook page.
Willamette Valley Pie Company in Salem Oregon specializes in making fresh pies with a handmade crust and farm fresh fruit with no preservatives. This family owned Oregon country store is a favorite with locals, and is a must visit when you come to Oregon.
Growing Berries In Salem Oregon For Three Generations
View this post on Instagram
In 1999 the Gerald Roth family had already been growing berries in the Willamette Valley for three generations when they decided to start Willamette Valley Pie Company.
View this post on Instagram
The company started out small as a cannery-style operation in a warehouse in the backyard, but soon turned into one of the Pacific Northwest's leading producers of high quality berries and products like packaged fruit, jams and syrups, and oh so delicious pies.
View this post on Instagram
Every summer the Willamette Valley Pie Company processes around 12 million pounds of fresh fruit including strawberries, boysenberries, blueberries, blackberries, and marionberries. One of our favorite things to do in summer is pick fresh berries at Willamette Valley Pie Company!
View this post on Instagram
In 2001 they purchased a pie company from a neighbor and began making mouth watering pies from scratch using all-natural ingredients.
View this post on Instagram
In 2009 Willamette Valley Pie Company opened up a farm store on the same property as their processing plant and bakery.
View this post on Instagram
Tours of the facilities and berry fields are offered, and guests enjoy shopping in the country store and enjoying a slice of fresh baked pies a la mode. Note: As of January 2021 tours are suspended due to Covid-19. Check their website for updates on tours.
View this post on Instagram
Children love visiting the country store, playing on their outdoor playground, and picking berries.
View this post on Instagram
Guests also love the milkshakes, ice cream, coffee, smoothies and fresh baked goods offered at the bakery.
Willamette Valley Pie Company Information
View this post on Instagram
You can visit the Willamette Valley Pie Company at 2994 82nd Ave NE in Salem Oregon.
You can call the store at 503-362-8857, or order certain items online.
View this post on Instagram
Currently, the store is open Monday - Friday from 8am - 6pm, and Saturday from 9am - 5pm. The store is closed Sundays.
View this post on Instagram
Check out their website and Facebook for more information. See their lineup of pies, cobblers, and turnovers here.
View this post on Instagram
What's your favorite pie from Willamette Valley Pie Company? Let us know in a comment and tag the friends and family you want to visit their country store with!
