Who We Are
The Sweet and Savory Collective is Stella Jean’s Ice Cream and Pop Pie Co. We create pies, ice cream, coffee and treats worth shouting about. We proudly focus on high quality food, and high quality spaces for our SoCal community.
STELLA JEAN’S
ICE CREAM
Leveraging our sister company, Pop Pie Co., Stella Jean’s Ice Cream was born of the same philosophy – great food, celebrated with valued friends and neighbors. We aim to continue our tradition as a business that believes in a strong sense of community that includes employees, patrons and the cities we serve as a whole.
VISIT US IRL
University Heights
4404 Park Blvd, #B
San Diego, CA 92116
Costa Mesa
270 E 17th St, #16
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Point Loma
4195 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92107
Pacific Beach
829 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Kensington
4073 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
Carlsbad
2956 Roosevelt St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
The LAB/Bristol Street
2930 Bristol St Ste A103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
South Park - Coming soon!
1519 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102
POP PIE CO.
Locally owned, the shop showcases the signature all butter crust by Executive Chef Gan Suebsarakham, with a rotating menu of sweet and savory pies made in-house daily. Pop Pie Co. pairs handheld (5”) savory pies with side dishes/salads that are made fresh daily and offers the two as a lunch combo or dinner meal. Breakfast pies, a variety of sweet pies, and refreshing beverages, including fresh locally roasted coffee round out the menu. Pop Pie Co. operates a multi-roaster coffee model, meaning patrons can expect a different coffee experience each time they walk through the door.
VISIT US IRL
University Heights
4404 Park Blvd. Suite A
San Diego, CA 92116
Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
270 E. 17th Street, #17
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Point Loma
4195 Voltaire Street
San Diego, CA 92107
Pacific Beach
829 Garnet Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
South Park - Coming Soon!
1519 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
OCTOBER 2016
Pop Pie Co. opens in
University Heights
OCTOBER 2018
Stella Jean’s joins Pop Pie in
University Heights
TIMELINE
SeptemBER 2019
Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean’s
launch in Costa Mesa
January 2022
Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean’s
join forces in Point Loma
march 2023
Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean’s
arrive in Pacific Beach
April 2023
Stella Jean’s
opens in Kensington
august 2023
Stella Jean’s opens at
Carlsbad Cottages
JULY 2024
Stella Jean’s opens at The Lab in Costa Mesa
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Integrity
Know and do what is right. Perform our work honestly and caringly.
Respect
Show respect to our peers and our guests. Always treat others the way that you want to be treated.
Responsibility
Embrace and understand the responsibility we have to our guests, to our teams, and to our communities to make responsible decisions and uphold our core values.
Hard Work
Our company is deeply rooted in hard work and dedication. We work harder, we expect more, and we invest our time in what we believe in.
Quality and Consistency
Maintain our quality standards for ingredients, products, processes, and self. Day after day. Year after year. Never compromise.
Modesty
Work towards greatness and success, while maintaining humility. Keep an open mind, and recognize innovation wherever it may come from.
Hospitality
Make a positive impact on the experience of our guests, our teams, and everyone around us. Customer service is transactional; hospitality is making people feel cared for. We are in the business of people.
get to know us
In 2016, Pop Pie Co. was founded by Steven Torres and Gan Suebsarakham, two entrepreneurs whose diverse cultural backgrounds sparked a vision for revitalizing comfort food, particularly sweet and savory pies. In 2018, an exciting opportunity emerged to fulfill another culinary dream, and Stella Jean's Ice Cream was born.
Team
Gan Suebsarakham, a Thai Chef with an MBA from National University, pursued culinary arts locally at Grossmont College. His journey from Khon Kaen, Thailand, to establishing multiple culinary ventures in the U.S. exemplifies the pursuit of the American dream.
Steven Torres, originally from Calexico in the nearby Imperial Valley, holds degrees in accounting and business administration from Central Washington University. His career path transitioned from finance to restaurant ownership in San Diego, driven by a passion for coffee and a desire to blend his financial acumen with his love for food.
Together, Steven and Gan have built The Sweet & Savory Collective into a thriving restaurant group that celebrates both the American spirit and cultural diversity through their innovative pie and ice cream creations. Their combined expertise has not only shaped a successful business but also fostered a community centered around exceptional flavors, quality ingredients, and warm hospitality.