Hartley's Original Pork Pies — Restaurant in Fall River

My daughter and I were on our way to a different bakery when we saw the sign out front for this place that read "gourmet" baked goods. The only thing better than baked goods are gourmet baked goods! So we stopped and I asked my daughter if she wanted to try this place out instead. I peeked in their window to make sure there was at least something there we'd like, then warned my lifelong vegetarian daughter that there might not be too much for us there, at a place that I'm guessing primarily does pork pies. She wanted to try it out anyway, so in we went. Upon stepping in I realized there was way more there for us that just wasn't visible from the window. A whole case of stuff, actually. Plus a rack of all different cookies. The ladies there told us everything is homemade, no preservative or anything, just like you'd make at home yourself. So we decided to take the chance and stock up on these delicious looking bakery goods. We got multiple bags of cookies, cannoli, brownies, an apple turnover and cupcakes. I then brought my very picky husband some of the goods. Everyone approved, which is rare in my house! My husband loved the turnover and the cannoli, the cupcakes are great, and I don't know what she puts in those oatmeal cookies but I have a problem... They're seriously addicting and I've gone through 3 bags on my own in less than 2 days! Highly recommend, even for a vegetarian! Google wants me to update a year later. We're still going to Hartley's weekly, obsessed with their oatmeal cookies to the point I bought a bigger bike basket to hold more cookies 🙈 Also, I don't know who owns the "Big gay car" outside, but it makes my daughter's day parking behind it when we don't ride our bikes. It's become a Hartley's landmark for us at this point! So a random thanks to the big gay...

Aw shoot! I wish someone told me about the broth they put on top. So, I was in the mood for one of my french meat pies today but didn't feel like cooking them. And looked around to see where I could get one or two and see if they were as good as mine (giggle). I drove a half hour to this place because of the rave reviews. They are pretty busy and sold out of the large chourico pie and I had to wait about a half hour for a fresh one. So I purchased a small pork pie, being lunch time, I ate it immediately as you can see in the picture. I also wore it!!! Straight down the good old cleavage (because I wanted a nibble without a fork) and onto my lap omg....don't say you weren't warned (I sure as a pig in a pie wasn't) the pork pie is FILLED with a broth... SOB...that pie was just ok. Only seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Made with roughly chopped (in my opinion) bland pork sausage. The other thing I found disappointing was this CASH COW doesn't take credit cards (taxes?unreported income?) But instead offers you their own ATM on site where you also PAY THEM to use it and your bank toO of course. Anyway, here are the pictures to the large meat pie and 2 small chicken pies (which look identical to the pork pie that ruined my smell and outfit for the day) PS. I'm still hoping their meat pie is as good as mine. French meat pie vs Portuguese meat pie????...

Hartley's is a rare gem I was lucky enough to come across; the price was extremely decent considering the prices of other bakeries, the customer service was absolutely charming and amazing, Amy was not only pleasant but attentive and informative about the menu and pastries-she made my first time going today amazing and whimsical. She was a delight to talk to and made my experience wonderful and hungry for more. Everything is packed with care and each frozen pie stamped with cooking instructions. They went above and beyond to make my experience with my parents a special one.

And the pies were delicious! The best I've ever tasted! The pastries were so delectable I could eat them all in one day-I recommend this lovely shop to anyone open minded enough to enjoy this fantastic bakery. And for the person who said it was overated-you lack the English skills and taste buds for something artisan baked. Perhaps too many preservatives chalked out your tongue. A shame.

Anyway this place is awesome and I can't wait to...