House Of Pies Restaurant

01/07/07

Go at your own risk

by roopan at Citysearch

I just went to this establishment and had a terrible experience. I was a first time customer and not aware of their $2.50 per hour minimum service charge. Since we only went there because my friend wanted a piece of pie, I had not ordered anything. Since the price of ordering a pie is about the same amount, we asked if we could have the service charge waived if we got a pie to go. I was told very rudely by the manager or owner that I had enjoyed their "facilities," "used their air conditioning," "enjoyed their restrooms," and "seemed to think that this was a nonprofit organization" Mind you, the restaurant was half empty and this was a Sunday afternoon. He also said we were "trying to cheat the system." When he said that he was not being rude, and I kindly informed him that he was quite rude, he rebutted by telling me that I was not a nice person. I can't even tell you how furious I am at this experience. No pie is worth this service. Next time I want dessert, I'm going to the Dessert Gallery next door.

• Cons: $2.50 service charge, RUDE MANAGEMENT