Savory gluten-free pies that you can eat with one hand!

We know it. You know it. Everyone knows it. No matter how good, creative, or fresh the fillings are, if the crust isn’t good, the whole pie becomes, well, a disappointment. That’s why we started working on the crust first and perfected it before we worked on any filling recipes. In order to replicate the effects of gluten, add a warm familiar appearance, and most importantly, taste “normal,” we ended up having to combine six kinds of flour: Rice, Oat, Amaranth, Arrowroot, Sorghum, and Flax. We then combined them with some buttermilk and a lot of butter to make what we feel is the perfect pie crust for the gluten-free and the glutenful alike.

And then we had to do it one more time.

Because we offer gluten-free pies, we have many people come to us asking about other allergies, such as dairy. And this is Portland, so of course we needed vegan options. After another month of trying different things, we finally figured out a way to make the Vegan Crust taste so much like the Butter Crust that people struggle to tell the difference. To do that, we had to find replacements for the butter as well as the buttermilk. We ultimately landed on oat milk for the buttermilk, and for the butter, we went with more than one type of plant butter. But we think we nailed it. Want proof? Here’s a video from last year where we challenged someone to tell the difference between our butter crust and our vegan crust. But by all means come and find out for yourself. We always have free samples of the crusts on hand.

Crust is the most important part of the pie…

Just Some of the Pie Wiches we offer:

Steak & Stout Pie Wich

Our best-selling Pie Wich of all time. Steak, Onions, Potatoes, Celery, Garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Spices all soaked in a broth made from local gluten-free Stout beer.
Also offered in a dairy-free version using our Vegan Crust, and a fully vegan version using Soy Curls instead of Steak.
Mom's Potato Pie Wich

This is based on the recipe Mr. Wich’s mother would make for him as a child. Ground Beef, Potatoes, Onions, Herbes de Provence with a house-made cheese sauce.
Chicken Pot Pie Wich

The classic comfort food everyone knows and loves. Chicken breast, Carrots, Peas, Potatoes, Onions, and White Wine for the broth.
Also offered in a dairy-free version using our Vegan Crust, and a fully vegan version using Soy Curls instead of Chicken.
BBQ Chicken Pie Wich

So simple, yet so delicious! Chicken Breast, Red Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, Bourbon BBQ Sauce.
Also offered in a vegan version with Jackfruit instead of Chicken.
Curried Chicken Pie wich

Our curry is not overly spicy, but very flavorful. Chicken Breast, Onions, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas in a thick Coconut Curry.
Also offered in a Vegan version using Chickpeas instead of Chicken.
Cheesy Bacon Asparagus Pie Wich

We offer this one seasonally when Pro Farm Orchards has their skinny asparagus available. Asparagus, Cream Cheese, Pesto, Parmesan Cheese, and Bacon.
The C. B. L. Pie Wich

We gave this one initials because the name is so long. Chicken Breast, Bacon, locally-sourced Leeks, Spices in a Cream Sauce.
Steak & Ale Pie Wich

Fun fact: This one has more ingredients than any other Pie Wich we make! Steak, Onions, Garlic, Locally-sourced Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Celery, all in a broth made with Gluten-free Ale.
Also offered in a dairy-free version using our Vegan Crust, and a fully vegan version using Soy Curls instead of Steak.
Aloha Pie Wich

Like a luau you can eat with one hand. Smoked Pulled Pork, Red Onions, Pineapples, Tangy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce.
Malibu Chicken Pie Wich

Our take on a classic low-budget steakhouse favorite. Chicken, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Local Honey.
Tarragon Trail Pie Wich

A pie the Oregon Trail pioneers would have loved, perhaps. Chicken Breast, locally-sourced Mushrooms, Tarragon, Spices.
Beef Bourguignon Pie Wich

A new offering this year, and if you’re wondering how to pronounce it, it’s “Berg in Yawn.” Steak, Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Bacon, Butter, Red Wine.
Philly Cheese Steak Pie Wich

Why eat a Philly as a hoagie when you can eat it as a pie? Steak, Onions, Green Peppers, Provolone, Mozzarella, and Swiss Cheese.
Oktoberfest Pie Wich

Another seasonal offering around Oktoberfest season (if we can get the beer for it!) Smoked Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Potatoes, Stone-ground Mustard, Onions, all cooked in Oktoberfest Beer.
Bacon Mac & Cheese Pie Wich

Just in case you wanted more carbs in your Pie Wich. Bacon, Macaroni, and a house-made Cheese Sauce.
Sausage & Apple Pie Wich

Deliciously simple, and simply delicious. Sausage, Apples, and Spices.
Sausage Roll Pie Wich

Another incredibly simple but delicious Pie Wich offering. Sausage, Onions, Dijon Mustard, and Spices.
French Onion Chicken Pie Wich

Like a cup of warm soup you can eat one-handed. Chicken Breast, White Wine, Worcestershire Sauce, Swiss Cheese.
Tofu Scramble Pie Wich Ⓥ

A Portland Vegan classic now in a convenient hand-pie form factor. Tofu, Chickpeas, Kale, Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions, Spices.
Buffalo Cauliflower Pie Wich Ⓥ

One of our spiciest pies fit for vegans and non-vegans alike. Roasted Cauliflower, Garlic, Tangy Buffalo Sauce.
Heirloom Harvest Pie Wich Ⓥ

A bunch of fall veggie favorites wrapped in a delicious crust. Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Onions, Garlic, Herbs and Spices.
Mushroom & Onion Pie Wich Ⓥ

This is the first vegan Pie Wich that sold out before the non-vegan Pie Wiches did. Mushrooms, Onions, Shallots, Spices.
Shepherd's Pie Wich

We don’t use lamb, but we kept the name for the sake of familiarity. Ground Beef, Potatoes, Potatoes, Onions, Peas, Carrots, Worcestershire Sauce, Spices.
Also offered in a dairy-free version using our Vegan Crust.
Cottage Pie Wich

Like our Shepherd’s Pie Wich, but a little fancier. Steak, Potatoes, Potatoes, Onions, Peas, Carrots, Worcestershire Sauce, Spices.
Also offered in a dairy-free version using our Vegan Crust.
Chicken Apricot Brie Pie Wich

A variation of a popular New Zealand hand pie. Chicken Breast, Apricots, Brie, Spices.
Cubano Pie Wich

Based on a popular Cuban sandwich called a Medianoche, or Midnight Snack. Ham, Salami, Swiss Cheese, Mustard.
Breakfast Pie Wich

The classic breakfast combo that we usually sell out of by 11:00. Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns, Cheddar Cheese.
Also offered in a vegan version using Just Egg, house-made vegan Bacon made with spiced Soy Curls, and Violife Cheddar Shreds.
Apple Pie Wich Ⓥ

Yes, we do one fruit Pie Wich, and it’s vegan to boot. Apples. Cinnamon, Spices.
Broccoli Bacon Cheddar

Like a cup of broccoli cheese soup you can eat one-handed, except this one has bacon! Broccoli, Bacon, House-made cheddar Cheese sauce.

About The Pie Wich

About a decade ago, our founder (Mrs. Wich as she has come to be known in farmers’ market circles) developed a sensitivity to gluten. She was able to deal with it by avoiding glutinous foods. One day, her glutenful husband was cooking a frozen Steak & Stout pie that he bought at the grocery store. She loved the smell of it, but of course she couldn’t have it. Rather than be defeated, she said “Wait! I went to culinary school. I can make a gluten-free version of that, and mine will be better! After weeks of experimenting, she came upon the perfect dough, made with six kinds of flour and a LOT of butter. Her husband tried it and was amazed. It tasted great, but it also tasted normal. That’s the hardest part. He said it was so good that she should sell it.

Thus, after much discussion about the name, the Pie Wich was born. For the past three seasons, we have been selling various flavors of Pie Wiches along with related products such as fruit pies and churros at the Gresham Farmers Market. Since we cannot offer every flavor every week due to having a booth, we select six flavors every week in order to keep things interesting for us, and so people can try new things they may not have thought of before.

Savory gluten-free pies that you can eat with one hand!

Crust is the most important part of the pie…

Steak & Stout Pie Wich

Mom's Potato Pie Wich

Chicken Pot Pie Wich

BBQ Chicken Pie Wich

Curried Chicken Pie wich

Cheesy Bacon Asparagus Pie Wich

The C. B. L. Pie Wich

Steak & Ale Pie Wich

Aloha Pie Wich

Malibu Chicken Pie Wich

Tarragon Trail Pie Wich

Beef Bourguignon Pie Wich

Philly Cheese Steak Pie Wich

Oktoberfest Pie Wich

Bacon Mac & Cheese Pie Wich

Sausage & Apple Pie Wich

Sausage Roll Pie Wich

French Onion Chicken Pie Wich

Tofu Scramble Pie Wich Ⓥ

Buffalo Cauliflower Pie Wich Ⓥ

Heirloom Harvest Pie Wich Ⓥ

Mushroom & Onion Pie Wich Ⓥ

Shepherd's Pie Wich

Cottage Pie Wich

Chicken Apricot Brie Pie Wich

Cubano Pie Wich

Breakfast Pie Wich

Apple Pie Wich Ⓥ

Broccoli Bacon Cheddar

About The Pie Wich

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