The Most Unique Pie Flavor In The Table Talk Lineup Doesn't Quite Deliver - Tasting Table

Table Talk is a Massachusetts pie company offering full-sized and snack pies in many flavors, including classic options and more unconventional choices. Pineapple pie features a curd-like fruit filling with a jiggly, jelly-like consistency and real pineapple chunks. The crust is buttery and crumbly and serves as a consistent baseline across flavors. The pineapple flavor is largely absent, with only slight tanginess and a mildly citrus taste that is not very sweet. The texture is pleasing, but the lack of strong flavor makes the pie feel one-sided. Lemon pie is suggested as a better alternative for a tangy, citrus-forward curd-style experience. Customer reactions online are mixed, with some praising it as nostalgic while others criticize quality changes over time.

"The buttery and crumbly crust is the same for every pie, providing a pleasant baseline. But the taste of the pineapple itself was completely absent. Our taster was hopeful that the chunks of pineapple would bring a juicy fresh and fruity taste, but they could barely get a hint of tanginess, let alone the zesty tropical flavor of pineapple. The curd filling, oddly, had a slight citrusy taste, but it wasn't very sweet."

"The texture of the pie was pleasing, but without flavor, this pie was too one-sided to enjoy. If you're looking for a tangy, citrus-forward pie, we'd recommend opting for the lemon pie, which has a similar curd texture but a more noticeable burst of flavor."

"While it was our least favorite pie flavor, Table Talk's pineapple pie still received favorable reviews from other customers on Reddit who consider the dessert a taste of their childhood. One Redditor proclaimed, "I love these things," while another Redditor said, "They remind us of a sweeter time.""

"Still, other customers lament that Table Talk pies have gone way downhill in recent years. "The Greek immigrant family cashed out in a big sale but now would be ashamed of what the current bakery is producing today," said one disgruntled customer on Facebook."

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