Meet The Baker: Elizabeth Curtis

At Pied Piper Bakery, pie is a family story.

Elizabeth Curtis is a third-generation pie maker carrying that tradition forward in Mesa, where the family-owned bakery makes sweet pies, cheesecakes, cookies and savory pot pies from scratch.

“At Pied Piper, what we are doing is we make homemade pies and cheesecakes and cookies,” Curtis says. “We also have savory pot pies.”

A Third-Generation Pie Maker

Curtis grew up with pie as part of the family legacy, and that history still shapes the way Pied Piper Bakery operates today.

The bakery keeps the process hands-on, from the first layer to the last.

“We make the crust, the filling, the topping,” Curtis says. “It's all homemade.”

That made-from-scratch approach runs through a menu filled with fruit pies, cream pies, citrus pies, cheesecakes and savory favorites. Pied Piper also offers slices, so a craving doesn’t have to require committing to the whole pie.

Pie Comes With a Story

For Curtis, the bakery is as much about the people walking through the door as what comes out of the oven.

“We are family-owned,” she says. “We love talking to our customers. We love hearing their pie stories.”

Those stories might be tied to a holiday table, a family recipe or the pie someone always requests for a birthday. Pied Piper gives visitors an easier option when they want the tradition without spending the afternoon rolling dough.

“Maybe you don't want to bake the pie, we'll bake it for you.”

Must Try Pies

Elizabeth has two recommendations for first-time visitors: key lime pie or cheesecake.

Pied Piper’s current menu includes key lime among its citrus pies and a rotating range of cheesecakes, along with classics such as apple, cherry, peach and strawberry rhubarb. Savory options include chicken pot pie, green chile chicken and shepherd’s pie.

You haven't tasted Mesa, until you've tried Pied Piper Bakery

FAQs

Who is Elizabeth Curtis?
Elizabeth Curtis is a third-generation pie maker and part of the family behind Pied Piper Bakery in Mesa, Arizona. She carries on a family tradition of making homemade pies and other baked goods.
What is Pied Piper Bakery?
Pied Piper Bakery is a family-owned bakery in Mesa, Arizona, specializing in homemade sweet pies, cheesecakes, cookies and savory pot pies.
What makes Pied Piper Bakery unique?
Pied Piper Bakery makes its pies from scratch, including the crust, filling and topping. The bakery also carries on a multi-generation family pie-making tradition.
What does Pied Piper Bakery make?
Pied Piper Bakery makes sweet pies, cheesecakes, cookies and savory pot pies. Its menu includes fruit pies, cream pies, citrus pies, cheesecake and take-and-bake savory options.
What does Elizabeth Curtis recommend at Pied Piper Bakery?
Elizabeth Curtis recommends trying the key lime pie or cheesecake before leaving Mesa.
Does Pied Piper Bakery make savory pies?
Yes. Pied Piper Bakery makes savory pot pies, including options such as classic chicken, green chile chicken and shepherd’s pie.
Where is Pied Piper Bakery located?
Pied Piper Bakery is located at 1356 S. Gilbert Road, Suite B1, in Mesa, Arizona.
Does Pied Piper Bakery sell pie by the slice?
Yes. Pied Piper Bakery sells pie and cheesecake by the slice in addition to whole pies and other baked goods.

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