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NorCal multi-generation family bakery voted #1 pie in US: How Ikeda's achieved the American dream
By Kristen Sze at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Ikeda's California Country Market, a stop along I-80 in Auburn, has been voted the number-one pie in America -- according to a brand-new USA Today contest. The family that started it is an embodiment of the American dream: one of perseverance, ingenuity and community. We spoke with Derek Ikeda ab...
Key takeaway We spoke with Derek Ikeda about his family's legacy and their delicious pies.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The success of Ikeda's California Country Market resonates deeply in the San Francisco Bay Area, where community-driven businesses are a staple of the local economy. As a family-owned bakery, Ikeda's achievement demonstrates the potential for small, multi-generation businesses to thrive in the region. The fact that their pie was voted number-one in the US speaks to the power of traditional recipes and local ingredients, which are often highlighted at Bay Area farmers' markets and community events. Ikeda's location along I-80 also underscores the importance of transportation corridors in connecting local businesses to a wider audience. As San Francisco County continues to support its own small businesses and entrepreneurs, the story of Ikeda's California Country Market offers a compelling example of how perseverance and community engagement can lead to national recognition. This achievement may inspire other Bay Area bakeries and small businesses to pursue their own ambitions.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Ikeda's California Country Market, a stop along I-80 in Auburn, has been voted the number-one pie in America -- according to a brand-new USA Today contest. The family that started it is an embodiment of the American dream: one of perseverance, ingenuity and community. We spoke with Derek Ikeda ab...
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