Polly's Pies Celebrates 55 Years with Iconic Chicken Pie

The classic comfort food favorite has been a signature menu item since 1980.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:03am

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a Polly's Pies chicken pot pie repeated in a grid pattern, using vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform the classic comfort food item into a modern pop art piece.Polly's Pies' iconic chicken pot pie, reimagined as a bold, colorful pop art statement, celebrates the restaurant's enduring comfort food legacy.Fullerton Today

For over 55 years, Polly's Pies has been serving classic American comfort food, and this spring the restaurant is putting the spotlight on one of its most beloved menu items: the Chicken Pie. The hearty, double-crust Chicken Pie has been a guest favorite since 1980, filled with tender chicken, rich gravy, and a mix of vegetables. Polly's is also highlighting other longtime menu staples like the Quiche Breakfast and the King Edward's Club sandwich.

Why it matters

Polly's Pies has built a loyal following over the decades by staying true to its homemade, comfort food roots. The Chicken Pie, in particular, has become a signature dish that embodies the brand's 'comfort by the slice' experience. As a long-standing family-owned business, Polly's has maintained its focus on quality ingredients and traditional recipes that keep customers coming back generation after generation.

The details

Polly's Chicken Pie is a hearty, double-crust classic filled with tender chicken, rich gravy, and a mix of broccoli, celery, cauliflower, carrots, peas, sweet onions, and diced potatoes. It's baked to golden perfection and served with red skin smashed potatoes and Polly's cranberry sauce. The Chicken Pie is available a la carte as a whole pie to go, serving 4-6 guests for $37.99. Polly's also offers a Chicken Pie Family Meal featuring a whole Chicken Pie, red-skin smashed potatoes, chicken gravy, cranberry sauce, and freshly baked dinner rolls for $59.99, serving 4-6.

  • Polly's Pies was founded in 1968.
  • The Chicken Pie was first introduced in 1980.
  • The Quiche Breakfast was first introduced in 1991.
  • The King Edward's Club was first introduced in 2004.

The players

Polly's Pies

A family-owned restaurant company founded in 1968 in Fullerton, California, that now has 12 locations throughout Southern California and is known for its classic American comfort food menu.

Jacklyn Mitosinka

The Director of Brand Marketing for Polly's Pies and the great-niece of one of the company's founders.

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What they’re saying

“Our Chicken Pie has been part of the Polly's Pies story for decades because it delivers the kind of comfort guests come back for.”

— Jacklyn Mitosinka, Director of Brand Marketing, Polly's Pies

What’s next

Polly's Pies plans to continue highlighting its classic comfort food menu items, including the Chicken Pie, Quiche Breakfast, and King Edward's Club, as the company celebrates over 55 years in business.

The takeaway

Polly's Pies has maintained its status as a beloved local institution by staying true to its homemade, comfort food roots. The Chicken Pie, in particular, has become an iconic menu item that embodies the brand's commitment to quality ingredients and traditional recipes, keeping customers coming back for generations.