There’s a story behind every restaurant, bar or shop. It’s what makes a place so special. Most people enjoy the food or drink but don’t realize that theirs a passion and vision behind it. One of the best pie shops in Vancouver has a touching story behind their operations and knowing the story helps you understand why their pies are so good. A pie shop called, “Aphrodite’s Café & Pie Shop” that’s located at 3598 W 4th Avenue has a story that’s worth knowing.
The founder of the shop, Allan Christian was born and raised on a traditional farm in rural southeastern Saskatchewan. He moved to Downtown Vancouver as a young adult and spent majority of his life pursuing the corporate business world. He came to a realization that he wanted to reconnect with his childhood, and he used the skills that he learnt from the business world to help Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-op raise money to keep the farm functioning. He visited his mother and spent time at the farm he grew up in and they made pies with organic apples that fell from the trees in the orchid. This visit gave him the idea to start a business with people committed to using local, organic and sustainable produce.
He opened Aphrodite’s Organic Delights in 2003 by showcasing the fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm. He used to harvest the fruits and vegetables and serve them at the shop the same day. Literally from the farm to the shop. Unfortunately, Allan Christian passed away in 2008 but the vision he had for the shop is still intact because his daughter, Peggy Vogler made sure of it. Their pies are handmade with fresh, local and organic ingredients and it’s the reason why they were voted as Vancouver’s Best Kept Secret in 2006. It’s a place where you can enjoy fresh pies made with care with a friend or by yourself. Find out why they have the most amazingly delicious pies!