{"id":368623,"date":"2026-06-20T20:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T20:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/368623\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T20:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T20:51:14","slug":"longtime-family-owned-california-dessert-shop-named-best-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/368623\/","title":{"rendered":"Longtime family-owned California dessert shop named best in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Northern California dessert shop<\/a> scored the sweetest treat after the longtime family-owned market was named the Best Pie Shop in the entire United States.<\/p>\n

Ikeda\u2019s California Country Market \u2013 with locations in Auburn and Davis \u2013 landed the top prize in USA Today\u2019s 10 Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a> for pie shops<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat began as a simple fruit stand has evolved into a must-visit destination where the country charm remains authentic and the pie selection vast,\u201d the award on USA Today read about the shops off I-80 outside of Sacramento.<\/p>\n

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A Northern California dessert shop scored the sweetest treat after being named the Best Pie Shop in the entire United States. Instagram\/@ikedasbakery<\/p>\n

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Ikeda\u2019s California Country Market-with locations in Auburn and Davis-landed the top prize in USA Today\u2019s 10 Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards for pie shops. Instagram\/@ikedasbakery<\/p>\n

Some of the pies they are best known for are fruit <\/a>ones, cobblers with butter crumb topping, hand pies, cream pies, pot pies, all made with their original pie crust.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re always using, if not farm-quality fruit, then high-quality fruit,\u201d co-owner Derick Ikeda told CBS News<\/a> Sacramento.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been doing our pies for 50 to 60 years now, and we use very fresh ingredients.\u201d<\/p>\n

The family said the award meant even more to their grandmother Sally Ikeda who started the original market with her late husband Sam more than half a century ago, growing apples, peaches and plums on a farm, Gold Mountain News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

Family and staff reacted to being named the best pie shop in America with a mouthwatering post showing some of the yummy goodies<\/a> they offer while thanking everyone for the honor that means so much to them.<\/p>\n

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Customers of the pie shop celebrated the news with congratulations on social media. Instagram\/@ikedasbakery<\/p>\n

\u201cToday my grandma cried tears of joy because of the journey her and my late grandfather had all the way to now,\u201d the Instagram message read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWish he could have seen this\u2026I can\u2019t wait to share their incredible story with you later but for now she just wants to thank all of you!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me and my brother it\u2019s a special moment to finally be able to share such an event and celebration with our grandmother, father, and uncle\u2026 for us it\u2019s the first step in making our mark on our family business that we have the opportunity and responsibility to continue!\u201d<\/p>\n

Customers of the pie shop celebrated the news on social media.<\/p>\n

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Pies they are best known for are fruit ones, cobblers with butter crumb topping, hand pies, cream pies, pot pies, and more. Instagram\/@ikedasbakery<\/p>\n

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The family said the award meant even more to their grandmother Sally Ikeda who started the original market with her late husband Sam. Instagram\/@ikedasbakery<\/p>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

Family and staff reacted to being named the best pie shop in America with a mouthwatering post showing some of the yummy goodies. Instagram\/@ikedasbakery<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to the entire Ikeda family!! Ikeda\u2019s is such a gift to the community and for all who pass through it everyday. This honor is so well deserved!!!\u201d one person wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations on a job well done! I honestly don\u2019t know of a more deserving family\/business. The best pies, burgers, fresh fruit and the list goes on and on!!,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n

\u201cI voted every day\u2026. Now I need some pie!,\u201d a third person wrote.<\/p>\n

In May, Ikeda\u2019s was notified that the market was in the USA Today\u2019s top 10 pie shops. The family called on customers and fans to help them win.<\/p>\n

\u201cHelp us win #1 pie in America by voting for us once a day on the link on our stories or at our bio!\u201d the post read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou guys truly are the stars! The fact we made it to a top 10 pie shop in America really blows us away and we really really feel the love and support from each of you all! We try to read every comment! Let\u2019s do this guys!\u201d<\/p>\n

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