Heidi’s Pies

You can order pie at any hour of the day at this San Mateo institution, which has been open since 1970. (It’s sadly no longer open 24 hours a day, seven days a week due to the pandemic, but pie remains an all-day affair.) People flock to Heidi’s during the summer for highly sought-after seasonal peach and strawberry pies, but the old-school diner churns out just about any flavor your heart desires from classic pumpkin to mango. Banana cream is luscious with still-intact banana slices, while the super-tart blueberry pie comes with a generous serving of sour cream on top. Heidi’s serves a limited number of slices ($7.49) with more flavors available as whole pies ($24-$29). — E.K.

1941 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. Heidipies.com

Elena Kadvany / The Chronicle San Mateo institution Heidi’s Pies offers a variety, including banana cream.